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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-10
Oct. 9th, 1871.

4 SMART On LApY.-Hrs Sarah All.
ans OF Denmark spun two hundred skcius
Of yarn, one half Oft being warp. drew
in" and woye dlly eight yards oil walled
blankelns. and also twenty.scven yards
OF shifting in thirty.tive days. This feat
WAS accomplished in Oct. 1870, when
Hrs Adams was seventy six years ol
age IhlS Year at Sevcnty seven she
pUn SIXTY >kcius in i've and one half
days When the young ladies' beat this,
Nrs. Adams IS ready to Try again. SAYS
the Bridston News.
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wish IL distinctly understood that when | re
commend n patient TO be careful in regard 10
taking cold while using my medicines, do so for
special reasons. man who has but partially re-
covered from the effects of cold is far more liable
to relapse than one who has been entirely cured,
and il is precisely the same in regard TO consuinp'
ion. SO long rs The lungs are not perfectly heal
ed just So long there is Imminent danger of a fun
return of the disease Hence t is that so siren.
uCmsly caution pulmonary patients against expos.
ing themselves 10 an atmosphere that is not genial
and pleasant. Confirmed cOnsumptves' lungs are
mass of sores which the least change of air will
infame. The grand secret of my success with my
medicines consists IN my ability 20 subdue inflam-
nation instead of provoking il, rs many of the
faculty 10. An inhamed lung cannot with safety
To the patient be exposed To the bitter blasts OF
winter or the chilling winds of spring or autumn.
II should be carefully shielded from ali irritating
influences. The utmost caution should be observ.
ell in this particular, as without it cure under nj
most circumstances Is au lmposttbiltfy.
The person shOnld be kept on u wholesome and
nutritious diet, and all The medicines continued
until the the body has restored to 10 the natural
quantity OF flesh and strength
| was myself cured by this treatment, of the
worst Kind ct consumption, and have lived To get
fat and hearty these many years with one lung
very many have been cured by this treatment
whom have never seen.
About the first OF October expect 10 take pos
session of new building at the north east corner
of Sixth and Arch streets where shall be pleased
To give advice To all who may require IL.
Full directions accompany all my remedies, 80
that person l.. anl part of the world can be-
Cadily cure by a strict observance Of the same.
J. II. SCHENk. NJ, -.
Philadelphia.
GEO. &. GOODWIN d CO., Agents,
nnN.FE.lN
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Non-Resident Faxes.
In the Planta,onot Milton, County of Oxford, y
for the year 1870.

Tor lhe year INlu.
The following list OF Taxes on Real tate OF
nonresident owners IN the Plantation Of Milton,
for the year $50, la bills committed 10 IL. 4.
Allen, Collector Of said Plantation, on the eighth
day of july. 1870, has been returned 10y him to
me a. remaining unpaid on the ith day OF July
ISL, by his certificate of that date and row re-
main unpaid; and notice is hereby given thai II
the said taxes and interest and charges are not paid
into the Treasury OF said Plantation within eigh.
teen mos. from the date of the commitment OF said
bills, much Of the real estate taxed as Will be
sufficient To pas the amount due therefor, includ
ing interest and charges, will without further no.
tice, be sold at public Auction at the Treasurer
o1icr, viz; his Dwelling House, in said Planta
ton, on Saturday the tenth day OF February, a. ID
1872. at I O'Clock Il NJ
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There was large sale OF carriages
At the depository OF c. p KimGall & Co.
in Portland last week. Some filty.six
carriages, comprising carryalls, cabriolets,
sunshades, pony and basket phaetons. top
buggies and open wagons. The proceeds
of the sale worO about 81 1000 Open
wagons brought from 500 to 1925 and
top buggies from Sl75 to 500. The
highest price paid for any one carriage
was $40 for carryall,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-10

In the Portland Superior Court. last
week. The Grand Trunk Railway Co. was
convicted Of murder. The indictment
was brought 10y the widow of David g..
Pullen. who WAS killed by an accident on
the Road in 1870 The case has been
tried once, and verdict of guilty was
rendered; Respondents excepted, and a
new trial Was granted. with the above
verdict. The punishment is fine not
less than 5000.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-10

BASE BALL.-A game OF base ball was
played between the Pequawkets of Frye
burg village and the San DomingOs OF
East Fryeburg, on Saturday, Sept. 3Oth,
resulting in victory OF the Pequakets by
Il score OF 81 to IS, at Fryeburg village.
The Umpire. sturdy old farmer. would,
no doubt, have used better judgment and
science in following the plow than in his
attempt at umpiring a game OF base ball.
A return game will be played at East
Fry eburg on Saturday, Oct. l4th, at one
O'clock p NJ, SAYS the BrilIglOn News.
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Farm for Sale.

TT,HIS Farm y situated IN the town Of RoIbury.
i four miles from Mexico Corner and only i've
miles from RumfOrd Falls. II contains tU o hun.
drcd and sixty acres has one hundred acres coy.
cred with heavy Old growth prucc, hemlock and
hard wood; has more than two thousand apple
trees on II, many OF which are grated aud from
which there has been sold from 500 to 500 worth
of apples yearly Tor the past seven years. 10 cuts
forty tons Of hay yearly; hats forty acres OF land
under cultivation, yields good crsp OF whcut
every year; has 4 large mud lnc pasture, well
watered, and one Of the best farms in RoNbusy.
The buildings are IN fair condition.
For further particular, address
NEAL MCLEAN
Mexico Ma Auu I.-f
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Administrators Sale.

DY virtue of license from the Judge of Pro
ID bate, for oxford County, the undersigned
Administrator of the estatate Of JOel'E. BaTrOws
lafe OF Bucklield deceased, will sell al public OF
private sale, on the premises OF said deceased, In
Buckneld on Saturday, the 4th day OF Nov. 1871
ut O'Clock in the afternoon, all the real estate
of said deceased, including the reversion Of wild
owls dover therein, being homestead and on
lands, situated in said Buckflel, Tor the payment
Of debts and incidental charges OF said estate.
Terms made known AT time and place OF sale.
GEORGE II. BARR0WS, Admir-.
Sumner, Sept. 9th, 1877.
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Dog Lost---$25 Reward

N,TitANEn fr,m vi Idle Dam Richardson Lake,
> ON Thursday, sept ss1h. a Black and White
SETTER pOG-answcrs 10 the name of SHAFT. 4"
The above rev r'l will hc paid ON d,i.ely OF said
dog 20 II. K GOODWIN.
Lake llou,c," UCtUu, Ne
oct. 9, ls7i. 3w
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Call at DR.. Twitchel's office, Bethel
Hill, if you desire the services OF Den
list. If
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Notice..

XXIIIEREAS GEORGE C. ALDRIcH, boy bound
w to me by the Seleetmen Of the town of Beth
ell, has leil my premises, forbid all persons har
boring or trusting him on my account, rs | shall
pay none OF his debts after this date.
ELEAZAR ROWE.
Witness, AMAZA BEAN.
West Bethel, Sept 18th, 1871.
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Farm for Sale =!

rINHE subscriber oilers hi farm Tor ale and
J. will sell The anne upon the first opportunity
Said farm 4. situated near Wet Bethel, ON the
road lcating from West Bethel 10 Albany, and
contains excellent tiIldge, mtergalc and upland /,
the hay can nh be- cut on the same with q moving
machine. The intrryale h. an urpas-cd, q good
pasture, and never fhliug aqUaduct Of running
water.
Aay one desiring lo purchase can inquire ol tie
subscriber on The premises
Ell TWIrCHELL.
NVnut R.th.I Inn. H.
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In New Gloucester Oct. Sd Clarissa wife OF
nca. tides Shurlefr, formerly of south Paris
aged ..
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Freedom Notice.

THIS certifes that have this day given to my
4 son, Henry l.. Gibson, his time, and shall
claim none of his earnings nor pay any of his
debts after this date
TIMOTHY GIBSON
Witness-EBER 4. RICE.
Brownield. Sept. 20, 1871. .
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MIR Lyman d. Morse who has been
engaged Tor many years in building up he
large business now done by Mr.. Joseph
Burnett OF Boston. in his popular prepar,
Axiom, by his gcntemanly manner, haJSe-
cured many friends, while az business
man be has always retained the respect
OF those with whom he has had dealings.
He i, consider ed in New York rs being
unequaicd in his advertising contracts;
he Knows Just how and where TO place
money 10 the hest advantage aud may
be called iudicious. and ,eIy persistent
advertiser. lie now has an interc>; in
;hc house iol which he has 50 long and
so successfully labored AB.cricau Ne,c>.
paYer Reporter.
Mr. Morse il q native OF South R,ris.
and we are please 20 notice his success
There is likely to be triangular con-
test for the position of Secretary of State
this winter The candidates are 6. G..
Stacy. Esq the present efficient Deputy
Secretary, j. II. Cochrane, Esq. who tor
80 many years held the same position ur
Stacy now occupies, and Col. L. " Drew,
the present Secretary.
1t is also understood that Mr.. Chad
bourne, OF Dixmoni, CLERK OF the House
fol several wears past. isa candidate.
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For Sale.

i from Bethel Hili and one mile from Grand
Trunk Depot, 10 wi, one Meadow Lot. about ten
acres OF il cleared and in gTat., the balance is u
heavy growth Of Cedar and Hard Wood; n nice
Sugar Orchard. containing about sixteen acres,
mostly old growth naples; al-o q wood lot OF INV
acres.
The above viii be sold IN whole Or separate.
Address {. 1. kIWBALL, Portland, Me, or
VI {. KlHBNTL, Bethel, NJ.
Mov ~ ts-f
The Republican journal., 1871-06-29
A Scheme that Didn't Work.

West Virginia is Il State that was cary
ed ont OF Old Virginia during the war.
At the close of the rebellion it was in
tensely "loyal''-that is, was overwhelm-
ingly Radical Distranchiscment and
prescription was the order of the day.
Radicals filled all the oilices-Statc offices,
Legislative offices, and United States Of
fees. In 1866 the Democrats had one
member out Of twenty in the Senate, and
eight members out of lilty-siX in the
House. Now all is changed. The Dem
ocrats are in the ascendant. They car
ricd the State upon the popular vote at
the last election, choosing Democratic
State officers, 4 Legislature Democratic
in both houses by 26 majority on Joint
ballot, and two of the three members of
Congress. Aud they have one of the L.
S. Senator's Their vote was increased
from 10000 in 1861 and 10000 in 1868,
to 10000 in 1871. A few weeks ago
West Virginia held IN election on the
question of amending the constitution so
as to restore DISTINGUISHED and prescribed
citizens TO all their former right and priv
ileges. And the Democratic Governor
Jacobs has just issued his proclamation
declaring the amendment adopted. Thus
West Virginia, which was made State
by the radicals with the sole view of Sc
curing il TO their partisan control for all
time swings into Democratic line where
ii will stand firmly in 1872, casting its
five electoral votes for the Democratic
candidates for President
The Republican journal., 1871-06-29

the debris remnants of the wagon and
horse.
sHere is a pretty kettle OF fish," solilo-
quized Smith ''my hopes defeated and
my friend killed. am the most untor-
innate creature in the world
First the new-made widow had TO be
consolcd. and her fright abated; then
search for the dear departed. Two near
the thundcr's roar, were soon on the
ground, and assisted Smith in his re-
searches. In q short time their efforts
were rewarded by the discovery OF Il
body near where had been an outshed.
Examination Of features proved 1t TO De
the farm hand, who had evidently sought
shelter from the storm III the shed, anu
had there met his death. At last, tar
away in the field, mixed with some re-
mains of the wagon. was found the body
of Brown. or at least that portion that re-
manned, for one arm. and one leg from
the knee down had been carried away by
the strength of the explosion. The other
portions of the body were found some
distance from the trunk. coroner's
Jury decided that the deceased came to
their deaths by a visitation from heaven.
Smith comtorted the widow as he best
knew how settled up the estate tor her,
desperately resolved to give up suicide
and take to matrimony, which, rs he had
been often told, was The next best thing.
He married the widow, and is now living
a happy, contented life, though his CON
science does sometimes prick him for the
hand he had in so many sudden deaths in
Two unfortunate attempts at suicide.
The Republican journal., 1871-06-29

We protest against the untairness displayed
in making Simpson of the Belfast journal, the
only candidate among The Democratic editors
for Governor. Any of them could stand still
till theY are knocked down as well as he.
There's Adams of Portland, a very chevalier of
Democracy, Argus-eyed, bold as lion, the
hero of many well fought battle; Noyes of
Saco. an honest, deserving, true and tried
veteran in the cause; Jordan of AuguSta,y young,
good looking capable, and just the "Forks, y
where he has been studying the wonderful re-
sources of the State in black flies and other
natural productions; Emery of Bangor, a mar
tyr for the resolves of 1893, the principle of
which is-how not to do it, Drisko of Machias,
Il progressive Democrat, usually ahead of his
party, but always within the sound of the bugle
There is Il list not to be overlooked in the three
or four score of candidates mentioned. Ken
ncbec journal.
The Journal for once is right. The
Democratic editors who have not been
mentioned in that connection. embody an
amount of honesty, integrity and ability,
with which the gubernatorial chair has
not always of late been acquainted. They
might all occupy the position in turn, and
give far higher average standard than
the State has known for the last fifteen
years. The Elder Peek swindles, the Pa
per Credit robbcries, the liquor farces and
frauds would have had no existence I'M
der such administrations, and we very seri-
ously question whether the bills for State
printing would have amounted to $4,000
a year. 1t is seldom that u suggestion so
pregnant drops from the editorial pen Of
the Kcnncbec journal.
The Republican journal., 1871-06-29

The Goth birthday Of Rev Charles
Cleveland occurred last Wednesday he
received many calls and floral presents at
his residence
J. G. Trowbridgc & Co., have leased the
old Continental Theatre, and are reno
waiting and improving il. They will open
with combination company in August
next.
The contract for building the soldiers
monument on the common, was signed
last Tuesday. The corner stone will be
laid about the middle of September.
The Democrats held L meeting ut the
Parker House, Monday evening, and
adopted resolutions ON the death of Val
landigham OLIVE.
The Republican journal., 1871-06-29
The Skowhcgan Reporter has q lead

The Skowhcgan Reporter has q lead
ing article on the subject of dress, taking
position that eye tailor man" will much
admire. 1t says
Who does not feel better. more dignfcd,
more noble even, when well dressed? That
man or woman who has so far lowered their
standard of self respect as to care nothing for
their personal appearance is in the greatest
danger. All kinds of vice can ride into such
a character rough shod. In fact il IS vice, and
vice only, that can root out this feeling CT self
respect so nearly akin to the love of beng well
dressed.
We arc doubtful about the logic of
this. For instance, the radical Office
holders are clothed in fine linen and fare
sumptuously every day-but vice rides
into them and out of them in most aston
i5hing measure.
The Republican journal., 1871-06-29
states .
Doubtful.

II will he observed from this calcula-
tion, that if every State placed i'll the
doubtful column was conceded to the Re
publican candidate, he would still be de-
lcatcl by five votes in the electoral Col
lege. But we claim, with entire conf
dtncc at least onc-half of the doubtful
States, with Pennsylvania at their head
ms will be demonstrated in the coming
State election. With anything like u
fair vote. Arkansas is certain. Connect
lent and New jersey may be relied upon,
and we do not hesitate to count Missis-
~ppi. Under ordinary circumstances,
ohio, Illinois and Nebraska would be
naturally classed on the Republican side,
and we are frank TO say the chances in
cline there, unless the quiet reaction
which is extending imperceptibly over
the country shall make u strong impress
sion on those States. At the last Con-
gressional election, the great majority of
81, 100 which Illinois gave Gen. Grant in
1868. was reduced to few thousands.
OF the nineteen States assigned to the
Democrats. Louisiana ana Florida, only
casting ten votes, may be objected to.
There is no doubt about the public scnti-
mcnt in both being largely Democratic,
but it is possible that the disgraceful
agencies, by which Arkansas has been
cheated out Of her Just rights, may con-
troll those States. Our belief is TO the
contrary There is hardly a doubt, after
Pennsylvania shall speak out next fall,
and foreshadow the election Of Demo-
cratic and Conservative President, that
all these carpet-bag governments will
tumble to pieces, and their "loyal" rulers
be the first to worship the rising sun.
TO achieve u grand and enduring tri-
nmph, the Democratic party needs only
10 compact its strength; to open wide
the doors of welcome; to reject disturb
ing issues which have no practical value,
and to press forward resolutely with the
banner of reform and retrenchment.
The Republican journal., 1871-06-29

A LUCRETIA BoRGIA IN CONNECTICUT.
The families of E. r. Pitkin and Lester
Deney, residing at South Windsor, were
poisoned Saturday night by arsenic con-
tanned in some gum drops sent to them
through the mail. Mr.. Deney and chill
dren are out Of danger, but his wife is
in very precarious condition. Mr.. Den
ey used gin as an antidote, which caused
him to vomit He also administered the
same to his wife, but not with so good re-
suit. The Pitkin family are not in dan
gerous condition. The sender of candy
has been traced through a valentine which
accompanied one of the boxes of candy
to Mrs. Stiles, residing near Windsor
Locks, who, it seems, was moved to the
commission of this act through jealousy.
The cause of her jealousy is the fact that
at one time last summer Mr.. Stiles board
ed with the Pitkin family, and that four
years ago Mrs. Deney, then widow,
kept house for Mr. Stiles during the i'll
ness of his wife. Although there were
two post offices near the residence of
Mrs. Stiles. one at East Windsor and the
other at Warehouse Point, she went to
Windsor Locks to mail the boxes of can
dy and the valentine, probably to avoid
suspicion.
The Republican journal., 1871-06-29

t'corge Alfred Townsend writing from
Salt Lake, says If Brigham Young
with his hllr nicely oiled in ringlrtS and
falling around his heavy neck, hair and
beard luNuriant, and but Il little turned in
color, Il pair of silver ,pcctacleS in his
hand, and his manner all bland from his
hall-closed eyes to the poise of his knees
and feet, Brigham Young soothes man
kind with scignorial hospitality. We are
AL introduced, except one young man,
who steps forward and says As there
is nobody to make me acquainted, here
is my card, President Dung. 1T is mn
necessary, sir replies brigham quite
needless, BE seated We see that he is
more perfectly At home than anybody in
the crowded room, and that he has hard
pcremptorg voice, plausihly toned down
to reception necessities. Looking not
more than 90 years of age, he is passed
that period ny half score, and still may
have 20 years tn live. OF Il wonderfully
robust constitution. equal to all reSp"nSi-
billties of polygamy, OF selt-pnde, cool
selt-management, and selt-will, with an
education chiefly religious, and an apt
ness and ar,lor for power and aVarice,
Young IS wonderfully devised for organ
ling IN ignorant and solemn people, and
compelling them to be productive and do
Gle"
The Republican journal., 1871-06-29
Presidential Prospects.


Although year may elapse before
candidates will be regularly presented
for the Presidency, public interest begins
To turn in that direction already, and
Sprcuations as TO the probable result has
taken wide range Notwithstanding
the violent opposition which exists in the
. Republican ranks to the President, and
disaf1ection Of many of the most respect
ed leaders of the party, the denomination
Of Gen Grant may be assumed rs a fixed
fact We accept ii as SUCH because the
whole patronage and power of the Adj
ministration will be eNerted TO that end.
and this united influence is strong enough
10 control the political organization, in
spite Of any resistance that may be made.
There have been great changes since
1868. when Gen. Grant received the cleo
toral votes OF twenty-siN States and Mr..
Seymour of eight. including Georgia. At
that election, Virginia, Mississippi and
Texas. casting an aggregate OF twenty
three votes. We're not represented; 50
that. counting Georgia, but thirty-four of
the thirty-seycn States were recognized
NJ in the Union. OF the popular vote,
Gen Grant received sop 1873 and Mr..
seymour 2,7o3, 2l9. showing a majority
of only 800, .5sl for the former. This re-
sub may we'll be considered remarkable
in view of the popularity which attached
10 a successful soldier. supposed TO be
moderate in his political opinions. and
the deranncd condition of the country ut
that time.
Great changes have occurred since
1868. Nine States which gave Gen. Grant
11o,7Gl popular majority, have become
decidedly Democratic; and, some, like
PENNSYLVANIA, may be regarded as most
likely to follow that direction. while 9TH
rrs still should he classed in the doubt
full category After calmly surveying
the whole field, and with no desire to de-
ceivc ourselves, or to mislead others, we
have come to the conclusion that, with
ordinary discretion, the election of II
Democratic President next year may be
regarded rs reasonably certain. This
expectation is predicated upon the adop
tpn of y wise and comprehensive policy
by the National Convention, and the Sc
lection of candidates who, in themselves
Will reflect the sound opinion of the coun-
try and deservedly command the public
confidence Feeling sure in regard to
both these facts, it only remains to dem
onstrate the proposition. We take rs n
basis of estimate. the States which are
now in the Democratic line, or which
are conceded by all competent and can
did mon.
The next Electoral College will be
composed of ~ States, with an aggrc-
gate of BIZ. votes. and necessarily rcqlil
inc l.j9 votes TO elect the President. Oar
present distribution is rs follows:
The Republican journal., 1871-06-29
Belfast Police Court.


TtVTIUTTIU
JUNE 21d George Law and willard &. Rirh-
ards, Of Northport, were brought before the
Court charged with an assault upon samuel
Fletcher and NJ, -pn. Of Belmont. They wor"
intoxicated, but ,ali they hat drank only live
or six glasses Of alf. fucl ~ 0lrIr and cost,
and committed to Jail.
The Republican journal., 1871-06-29

birmingham, Conn, people are agitat-
ed over what appears to have been triple
murder accomplished by the use of
poison Within the past six months Mel
SON Sherman and his daughter, a girl of
eight years. an infant child, yeal old,
have all died very suddenly, and under
suspicious circumstances. A chemical
analysis of Mr. Sherman's remains dis
closed the presence of arsenic in the stom-
ach and the remains of the daughter and
infant have been eXhumed and an eXami-
nation is now in progress. 1t is reported
that Mrs Sherman, who has buried three
husbands, is under suspicion, and has fed.