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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-25
Bethel Items.

Time flies; changes come; some are
for The better, some for The worse. When
Tor the worse. communities mourn; when
for tho better, they rejnire When i"r
the better, il is pleasure IL chronicle
them. This week farmers have rom
menced haying in good earnest. What
shall have 81 say about the hay crop;
wish could pass over in silence. for my
faithful pen. which has always proved
true 10 me, refuses 10 report.
We have many farmers among Us, who
cut on an average in yeats past. from
twenty 10 thirty tons. will not cut this
season eight. Acres that produced two
tons last year, are this year yielding or
) cocks. Our oldest farmers tell me- they
never knew such a light crop of hay
in Oxford County The pastures in
dictate poor beef; cattle low, and wander
about seeking Tor TODD ami water. cows
refuse To give down their milk. butter
and cheese are rcckoned among the
things that were. For two weeks past.
we have had myriads of graSshoppers
upon us, devouring grass and grain. and
we hear in several eases OF farmers cut.
ing their grain Tor fodder. To save it from
being destroyed by their ravenous appc
tite. Their numbers are infinite. aGd tho
only about two-l hir,ls grown. beans. peas,
potatotopi disappear rs though some
fell destroyer had passed over them.
The other day noticed fine bed oil
onions where every stock had been cut
down by those pests; not being satisfied
they commenced to cut Out the inside OF
the onion leaving only thin shell.
Corn and potatoes bid u fair crop. The
crop of apples will he light in this sec
ton. Mr.. Baxter Lyon. one OF on lead
ing orclnardists. says he snail not get
more than half crop. We notice corn
is selling at Bryant's Pond for 50 cents
per bushel, and at Lockes Mills for 80
cents, Bethel So, to $l.00 per bushel.-
Wool is quick at sixty cents per pound.
Mr. Charles Merrill is putting OH IN
addition 10 his carriage shop on Ferry
street.
+. We are happy to say that MIR. 8. II.
Chapman. who has recently made exten"
sive repairs on his Hotel, has now one OF
the finest Houses in tho County. The
inside is finished with oiled black ash
The rooms are all high posted, and com
mand delightful views on all sides. The
stairs are wide and easy of ascent; were
made by one of the leading stair-buIlders
in the State. A lew weeks IN such II
home, with such living. and such natural
surroundings. would become 10 any
ones life an oasis OF joy, long to be re-
membe.ed The landlord is one OF the
most genial, generous and obliging men
TO be found. What is lacking i'm him is
amply made up in his estimable lady
Mr. Cole, a young man, while mt
work in the Spool Factory ut Locke d
Mills one day last week, accidentally
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Peru Items.

Mr.. Editor Several months have pass
ed away since the columns OF your paper
have been appropriated 10 the intelligence
from Peru. think that every town in
Oxford County should be spoken OF in
your, paper ios by so doing. the people
are informed Of what is going on in their
own towns. The people need more in.
formation. concerning the agricultural.
mechanical and scientific resources OF
their own domain, and unless the printer
is informed by some one who knows by
observation, all will remain blank and
under this consideration, | write TO in.
form the people of what Peru is capable
of producing.
Some time ago. described this town,
in relation 10 its resources. Peru can
boast of as romantic scenery, rs any
other town in Old Oxford. It's lofty
mountains have named, and think that
this rural place can well be called the
Switzerland of Oxford County. In taking
a survey of the place, ! will commence
with the most eastern village, which is
East Peru or Wormell's Mills. where
considerable business is carried on
There arc several mills on the stream
which flows from Worthy Pond. The
brook is about two miles long. Ripley
saw mill j. the first, where great
amount oi lumber is cut into boards,
shingles aud laths. Further down. at
the settlen, mt, is carriage shop, car
ried on 10y f. N. Delano, who is making
some very good wagons. He also
makes some good rakes. for the farmers
around. John Howard has a mill, where
all kinds ol Lumber is made. There is
Post Oflicn ut this place, where much
mail is distributed think no better
land can be found in the State of Maine,
than here, hen cultivated equally as
well. There are two farms, which
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The Great Balnuna ShOW,

Tuesday. August lst, the celebrated
Barnum Show is to exhibit at South Paris,
and rs this is the most extensive establish
ment that ever visited this section oil the
country, il deserves more than passing
notice. Like all of MIR Barnum's enter
prises, this is of course q colossal affair,
but in immensely far out. strips all of his
former exploits. A Caravansary number
ing 245 men and 270 horses, I'm innumera-
bic number OF wagons, chariots and dens !;
a drov Of camels, dromedaries and ele.
plants, will be sight well worth travel
ing far to see.
In this enterprise Mr.. Barnum has
combined three great exhibitions in one,
his celebrated "Barnum's Museum" q
large and superior Mcnagerie. and Cas-
tello's famous probably the best
one in this country, and all for one price
of admission. In all places where this
mammoth combination exhibits, dense
crowds flock to sec it, and the three great
tents prove all too small TO hold the
multitude. In Boston, where the com
pany remained n week. it is estimated
that upwards of 80, 600 people were un.
able 10 gain admission, Notwithstanding
the fact that three entertainments were
given daily. As nothing approaching
this in magnitude or magnificence was
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Attention is called Ia the ,cvcni
Academies advertising their Fall terms
The, alc all wide awake, especially
Swnscy. ol the Oxford Normal institute
Old Hebron. too. is determined Ia hold
her own, rs she should
To give some idc:: OF the price put
upon hay this season, owing to the scar.
city OF the crop. three tons of new hay
have been sold in Sumner, u one man,
for one hundred dollars. nj the barn.
The 80. n. Is ol South Paris. will
give another al their popular dramatic
entertainments. M Andrews Hall. this.
Monday evening The grand tragic
comico opcreua, "Mands Revenge. and
the celebrated hurlcsque operetla "Frpi.
ta.n will he given. They should have
full house
Most of the village was attracted to
The residence of Horatio Austin, Esq,
last Thursday evening, tp witness tie
opening of Night Blooming Cerer,
which TRANSFERRED according 10 notice -
1t was much admired. Mrs. Austin has
Il fine collection of house plants. which
she cultivatcs with much taste
Showers have been plenty the past
week, and vegetation has smiled in con
sequence. The fall feed promises well,
and will help out the short crop of hay
-IIayimg has not been so laborious as
common this year, on account OF The
light crop.
--Grashoppcrs are very plenty, and do
ing much damage tn some of the crops
"A match game of Base Ball was
play ed al South Paris, Saturday July 22d
between the Ticonics of Auburn, and
Clippers of South Paris, resulting in
victory for the Clippers, by ~ score OF
26 to 2.
Corn can DC bought for 70 cents. y
tho quantity. which is highly favorable.
"A lad named Swan, about seven
years of age, was struck by lightning,
and instantly killed. at South Paris, on
Tuesday. He was standing under
a tree near the house, talking with his
mother, who was in the doorway. when
the bolt descended. tearing his clothes
off, and mutllating the body terribly.
The Combination Brush and Mop
Holder, and the new brushes sold. with it,
by p. X. Ethbridgc, Of Bethel, are ex'
cellcnt The brushes are made OF solt
That will not injure the finest
and may be used dry. or win
hot or cold water, for scrubbing.
Proverbs for the season: "Use Renne'S
Magic Oil, Cant keep house without
it." at works like a charm" "A lew
more bottles left" "A Yankee lnveh'
ton worth trying" "Cures quickly Tor
q little money" Sold everywhere
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need not name, near the river bank, that
attract those who pass along the road
They ale as level rs can be, and produce
n good crop. in all ordinary years. but
this year is not good time for the farm
era OF Peru, or for the farmers OF New
England and Just as far as farming falls
other industries cease to prosper
Two miles above this place, Peru Cen
ire is located. Here is II good water
power, which takes its source on the side
of old Pinnacle Mountain, and is called
Stony Brook There are several m'lls
here. in operation. One is owned by U.
0. Hayrord, where he saws ont much
lumber for the builders in the vicinity
His mill is "A new invention. aud is II
great curiosity. As much lumber can be
manufactured here. in the same time, ~
in any other mill in tho State, which car
ries an up and down saw. "A grist mill.
managed by the same enlcrprising yam
kee, grinds many bushels of corn and
wheat. which grow on the fine farms
around. 80
Two stores are carried on 10y f. j..
Wyman and W. II. Bent rhey are do
ing a good thing for those who visit their
places OF business.
There is Il church cdiicc here. where
sometimes the WGrd Of God is explained
10 the people.
A ferry connects this town with Dix
field, owned by j. V. Young, who Is also
engaged in making boots aud shoes Tor
the public Yet this is not all we can say
OF Peru Three miles further up the val
ley is West Peru, opposite North Dixiicld,
or Dxfield village This is the largest
village in town, where a great amount
of business is done. There are three
stores in the place. all doing fair trade.
kept bv A. G.. Smnll. w. S. Walker. and
VIM. Woodsom.
There is saw mill. Single machine,
lath mill, turning lathe. cabinet shop, all
owned by Cyrus Dunn, Esq. Carriages
are also made here by L. n Washburn;
the ironing en- be done here. ~ Il black
smiths shop is also in order. Mr.. Bart
letl does work for the people IN good
shape.
We have no hotel in the place. and
need none; neither have we rum shop.
and think that Peru can boast of this
good qualify in those words. 1--WE have
no rum shop nor ,Irunkarl-makcr here"
Above all we have u Lodge at Good
Tcmplars in good working order. Num-
bcring over one hundred members. Tho
meetings. are held every Saturday night.
with good interest. May much good
originate from our labor.
have said much OF this town. will
speak Of the A ,lr,Hcnsgin Valley Rhll
when carried out ~ the people imagine.
\ better route thnn this was never sur.
veyod. The route through this town Is
good from East Peru To Rumlord Falls
ON The south side OF The river. There are
no places where deep cuts are required.
no low valleys to be filled. But Nature
seems to admit that the iron horse should
come up this rich plain. Then again no
better place for building mills can be
found anywhere than on the Peru sidc oi
the Falls. The land is l,Nel and the
river makes turn, where canals can be
cut, taking the water from the base OF
the Falls. But more anon.
A. L. H.
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FRYEBuRG. The fortiald Pres. SAYS
The hay crop inthis section will tall sh IN
oI onc.ha the usual amount The
,lrouti i, seriously affecting The crops,
and unless we have rain very soon, they
must he greatly damaged.
The git,ahoppers are making terrible
havoc with growing vegetables IN this
town and Conway, y. II. Some farmer,
are cutting their oats (or fodder, in order
10 save a little oil what would be noble
fields OF grain, were il not for these IN
sccls. Mr.. Nathaniel Frye informs me
that they are eating whole fields of pc
tatocS, leaving nothing but the bare
stems. like so many diy sticks, standing
up from tho ground He has Jour aclc'
Of beautiful wheat from which they have
eaten every leaf There is no remedy
DrxrrEID. Charles PhilIon. of DivIrld.
has been appointed one of the examiu.
ing surgeons OF the Pension Office.
OXFORD. The Portland Monitor asserts
that the body OF DIR. Yerrill, who was
drowned at Oxford, few weeks since,
vas found in the spot and under the CIR
cumstances indicated by Mrs. ). 7.
Hall. clnilyoyant OF Boston.
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for him admission to the companionship
oil good and faithful servants, in that
asylum Of peace. beyond The walls OF
earth.
RESOLVED. That we hereby express to
his stricken widow, bereaved parents,
and to the Nrokcn baud of brothers and
sisters, oil which he was so cherished a
member. our truest and deepest sympa
thy, and coincidence.
ReSolued. That these expressions OF our
feelings on this sad occasion, be entered
on our records, and that copy OF The
same be transmitted To the widow OF
our departed Brother.
A. OSCAR MOVES, Sec'y,
Oxford Lodge +. & A. Masons, Norway,
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caught his hand in spool-cutter, taking

caught his hand in spooi-cutter' taking
off two OF his fingers.
We were shown n quilt the other day,
made by Mrs. Moses Chandler, aged G6
years, made of pieces of silk. containing
ono hundred squares and each square
contained twenty one pieces, making two
thousand one hundred pieces.
Timothy Chapman, Esq. one OF our
well-known and respected citizens, died
on Friday, July l4h. nt his residence
Mr.. Chapman's name has been familiar
one to the people of Oxford County. The
deceased was I'm active business man,
whose word was a bond. His age was
80 years. I.
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ever before on exhibition, no one who
can, should miss this chance to see the
greatest show on earth. Remember that
Tuesday. August LIST, is 10 be the "Grcat
Barnum day" in South Paris.
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BHckfe

The farmers arc finishing their hay
crop ON the upland: acres. not worth
moving. have been lett untouched 10y the
scythe. Those who have not meadows
TO flee to. must uithc, make up the def
cheney with corn. (Which many are do
ing) or dispose of their needed stock at
great sacrifice The question is how
much oil The grain, corn anil potato crop
will the grasshoppers demand. besides
the beans and fall feed. Although this
is the darkest time the farmers in this Vi
cinty ever knew, they will lire because
they can face 'hard times" better than
any other class of laborcrs.
The Advenlists commenced tent
meeting, near the residence ol the late
Zadock Long. Esq, Buckiield village,
July 9th. and held il afternoons and
evenings. eleven days Eigh, ministers
of that order were present. attended by
some OF MI denominations, many taking
palt in their social meetings. II the vii
lagc will not support preaching on the
Sabbath. it spcaNs wei! for tho place.
that II Weekday meeting WAS held 50
long with so much Ia encourage them, in
one OF the most busy seasons ni the year.
HARTFORD
BucKrIELD. On Sunday. 10Th inst .se,.
eral young men went Ia SnaIh Pond. IN
Bucklield, for the purpose "i gathering
water lilies. While in the water one OF
them named Dunham. OF Hebron, about
90 years of age was seized with crnnp.
and drowned. his companion. being nn
able to render him an, assistance I'll,
body was recovered in two hours.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Ihe Business Endex,

or PARK ROW, N. Y. Tor jan. contains ,ist n,
j 80 600 Business Opportuni les, W est and 8 NH
s pages monthly only so cts. year. jn25-awt
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~ o I'll & Il

'rHE underslgI ed have removed their Employ
ment Uhies from u Ffae STREE, to 351 Congress
street. where they viii be pleased 10 receive thrr
forme patrons and others wlrfing help.
Otire hours from 3 A NJ to P. M.
mil0u COUGH a. howard, 351 Congress st.
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v E G E T. | N E:
R EPOR rs
FROM HOlvH h. !
BOSTON, 1870
To H. h. STEVENS, Prop'r of vegetinc.
Toe Great Blood Purifier,

We, the uDdeargned, residents OF Boston, having
taken VEGErieE ourselves or used it in tam
lilies, also know OF many others taking ii and receiy
ing great btnef Itgves us great pleasure to tes
thy to The erits OF this valuable medicine; and ws
sordl,liy recommend it to every suffering ffom
eonp'ants tor which it is recommended. knowing 1t
to be the best preparation yet offered to the public
Tor diseases arising rom impurities In the blood.
Names Residences.
JAMES COOK, s. Boston, Fxpressmap.
j. d. SEARS, 7l3 Broadway, s. Boston.
mis-. d. A. sEABS. Broadway S. Boston.
Mrs. j. w. GILMAN, 46S Broadway, S. Boston.
FRANK N. TAYLOR, Cor Dorch. s. Athens SITS.
henry MASON, Az Broadway.
L. D CARDELL, 4si Broadway
MUNRoE PARKER, 1887 Athens Street.
DEXTER SMITH, Editor OF '.Folio' Boston,
Mrs. A. CARDELL, lS5 Do chester Street.
Mrs. M. j. TO uPKIAS. 1873 Dorchester Street
WfMAN OSBORN, AIS Third Street, So. Boston
EDWIN T1lDtN, 4s Sears Building.
N. 81. TILOEN, A. Sears Building.
FRANK P. KlLBURN, 2s5 Street.
JAMES MORSE, 34Athens Street
q. l.. PEfTENGIL 10 State Street.
WILL AM V. BAIL, IG4 Dorchester Street.
CdAS. II BIELtR, 265 Broadwa S. Boston.
u HOWARD, DR., Merchants Exch'g, Boston,
WIN. ID. WALSH, Merchants Exch'g, Boston.
JAS. M. LIE armed, 81 Conpr. IS Stree Bostop
JAS. H. WALLACK. 81 Congress Street Boston
Miss a. holland, 81 Congress Street, Boston.
u. w. BRADLEE, Davis Street, Boston.
Q. d. P. HODGE, 553 Broadway
U. d. TUCKER, 20 Ty Ter Street.
W. q. WHITING, IA Linden Street.
y Am ES COLEMAN, 1862 Athens Street.
IT. BEERS. Harrison Avenue.
N 81. Il. BEERS, 3Harrison Avenue
liza A WORTH, II Congress Street.
mr1neod0v
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A two story dwelling House and Lot, arranged for
two fam lilies. Lot contains 1900 square feet re-
81 ie fats and WHAT Situated about lhree- tourtbs
OF a mile from Portland Bridge, on the II al leading
from, he Bridge TO the Point and Fort. Will he SOD
tor $1,000; three-tourlns oil the purchase money can
remain on mortgage.
Inquire OF JOHN c. PROCTOR,
Real Estate Broker, SO Exchange st.
March ID mr9o3w
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Proposals for Building q Ligh t.
House Tender.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF TUE LIGHTHOUSE BOARD.

OFFICE OF TUE LIGHTHOUSE BOARD,
Washing on City, March, g. 1871
SEALED proposals will be received at this Office
~ until o'clock, p M, on FRIDAY, 3lst day OF
March, inst Tor the building and equIpoing OF Pro-
peller Steamer tor the Lighthouse SERVICE of about
900 tons, according to the slams and detailed specif-
cations, which may he Obtained at the Office o, The
1ght house Board and at the l.. II. Engineers OF.
IKE Baltimore, Md l.. IL. Inspectors Office Phil
adeiph'a; Custom.hJuse, Wilmington, Del /: L. H.
Inspectors Office, No. I6. Broadway N Y.;L Ii,
inspector S Office, Boston and also at the L. H. To-
spectol' Office, Portland, Ne.
Proposals are invited and will be received and
considered as follows:
FIRST. Proposals Tor hull and equipments conn.,
plsie. without engine and bier, &c,
Second Proposals engine boiler Sc conn.,
plefe, and placed In position = - ~
1hird. Proposals Tor hull, equipments. and all
machinery required, complete, &c and in each
case 10 conformity 10 the plans and spe,iflcat1ons
wnicn VIII torn part Of the contract
Biqders VIII, IN each offer, state the time within
wn1cn they Will contract, in case OF accep ance IN
complete ths work bid for, and to be guaranteed by
the securities to the contract ~ "
FOR 'ur, her details, see printed specifications and
forms OF bill and guara nty reuuired ~
a Dlds must e carefully sealed and endorsed
, Isop sals lor Building Propeller Lighthouse
ienoer' am tnen placed in another envelope aud
aadre SEQ and delivered in person, sent th ough
the mail: prepaid TO the undersigned.
mrla-6t W. u. oHUBRICK, Chairman,
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NOTICE.

Miss LATHAM begs to inform her friends and
patrons that she has removed to Room No. 10
Browns BLOCK formerly occupied by Miss Bai,ev
and VIII De Pleased 10 receive pupils in Drawing and
Painting.
REFERENCES HI. B. Brown; Cvrus nov,s.
F. Hale, m,o,,
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$4,000

WILL buy good Yelling house, containing
w rooms, good sable, and lot 4Oxs0, centrally
located on Cumberland st.
Inquire OF JOHN C. PROCTOR,
fe20.f SO Exchange Street.
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Fine Suburban Residence tor so1.

Fine Suburban Residence tor Sale,
A s The subscriber offers tor sale his
AEdA- moder n-but residence situated on
HG1lt7rkA the emmeuce overlooking Wood
ii4E5ll,14H lords Corner, Westbrook. II COR.
taios IL good-sized rooms, with an
Ss1ceneh. ce'iar, IS supplied wlIh an abundance OF
nard ana SOFT water, and il is in good state of re-
pan. mere IS large stable the premises. The
ana on which is fin vegetable garden, the vegeta
bles to be sold with the house. e
Inns is one OF the finest locations in the vicinity O.,
PorJlano-within five minutes walk of The boyyso a.
cas-, and aholding fine view OF the city hartor.
ocean %a ana me surrounding country Price $4,000
mortgage IL desired. Possession given Immediately
Enquire of SAM'T, IolnAV ESQ
:, r. ). A grove containing tive acres adjoining on
tne south, also OF tilaee land Oh the moi tn
Will be sold with the premises. if desired aue25-tf
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SlTUATED in Falmouth ten miles from Portland.
~ Farm containing about one hundred acres well
divided into field. p sture, and wood lands. Has
FINE YOUNG ORCH ARD which with good care
woud paw interest on the rnvestn eat. Buildings in
good repair. or particulars apply to or address,
RUFUS STANLEY
mr10-3w No. 10. Fore Street, Portland, Me.
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Farm for Sale.

A FARM with House. Barn and out Buildings.
"A with lenty or wO d ana tin ber so or 40 young
Apple trees. Never aillng we'll of waieI, oG field
for crops or grass, miles Hiddetold For $775
Possession given at any me- Enquire OF
HOOPER, EATON s. co.
Portland March TO- 1871 mr10eod1m
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SIS TO $40 A DAY! y Da
want situation a. salesman at or home, to sell
cur new strand White W.re Clothes lines to las
for Don't ms this Chance Sampe Ad
dress Hudson Rirer Wire Mills, rs VIM So t
Deart orn st. Chicago. mTst4wI
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WA \TED Agents ever, where to sci sell
RY or ITALY" Qllustrated,) bv JOHN S G. Alb
bot. A spiepoid SUI ject and popular author. b
RUSSELL, Publisher Boston, Mass mIsiiw
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FOR SALE

Two ana One-HaIf story Brick Residence
in the Western Part of the Civ for 81.
mt a Bargain, as the Owner il nhou,
Moving West!
o. The house IS nearly new, buiIt Inv tho a., :,
HIM; ih' mo t thorough manner, and "o nay ~,
lzsAseventeen rooms, ample clio ct room o. -
hard anI soft wa,er cemented cellar good ,n,ns'
drainage peraec. The property will be sold 70 az
one desiring first class Residence at bargain Thy
terms o. payment to b. made satisfactory tn ~ tho
purchaser. Lot 50x 100 Title per feet ' W 'no
Apply to GEO Is. DAVIS A, Cn
mr1S2w Real Estate and MortUooa DO
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Ayers
Hair Vigor,
For restoring Gray Hair to
its natural Vitality and Color

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and efectual
for preserving the
hair. Faded or gray
hair IS soon restored
to its original color
sg'M the gloss and
freshness Of youth.