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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1871-02-17

~ G. C.CHAMBERLAIN 8 CO., DsIa-
" ware, OHIO, dealers ilt Hardware, Cut
leFy q Tools also. dealers in Agricultural
Implements. Reaping and Moving Maeht-
mes, g'hreshing Machines, Plowss Harrows,
&c, sc.
Y. G. CHA8IBERI4aIN- J. Fl. HUMPHREYS.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1871-02-17

~ ID. POTTER a. CO., TempIaE Hall,
3. ~ Dealers Ia Iron, Nails, Glass, House
Building Materials. Farmers and MeehRn-
les Tools, Paints, Oils, Narnishes and Hard
ware Generally. ianl1 '87
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1871-02-17
DRUGGISTS.

n A. BEACH, PRACTICAL Pho
j. tographer over J. Hyatt& Co. sStOre.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1871-02-17
JEWELLERS.
PHoroeR

n FhATT, No. Williams BIock X,
~ : dealer In Fine Watches, JeweIry and
silver Ware. Agent for the Howe Sewing
Machine aprl 60
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1871-02-17

A country poet, after looking ab0ut
over life, has come to the follow
ing rhyming conclusion: go,
wouldn't live forever. i wouldn't if
could; but I needn't fret about it, for 7
couldn't If I would -
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1871-02-17

!, The waters beneath the Bridge, where
the cars are submerged, is from twenty
to thirty feet deep, so that at low tide
only the tops Of the cars are visible.
At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
when the high tide had set, they were
entirely out of sight.
The work Of fishing out the bodies is,
Of course, slow and tedious. It has to
be done by means of long polesl with
boat hooks attached, and very little can
be done at night. d.
HIEATSTI ESS- RAILROAD OFFICIALS-~BRU-
TAI TREATMENT OF DEAD BoDIEs.
The Tribune says in regard to the
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1871-02-17

The Sc. Louis Republican saya nY
vgav Of vindioutiun. that Prank hlnir
once ttprout without whisky lQr year
This Is play upon worasWnM tne .Ne
anoiemt fepu biican. He went without
yybisky- because whisky Was Within
him. ~ Exchange.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1871-02-17

Advice to children-AIind vour
! mothers. Advice to mothers-6Lind
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1871-02-17

The loss of Prussia I'M tho present
war is estimated to be about 300 600
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1871-02-17
"Mary had a little lamb" ,"
I've heard SO often said
That all / know abOutitlg,
Il wish that lamb was dead

Thelatest novelties are evening shoes
for ladies, which are made with Eilt
heels, and avery great deal Of gold em-
brOidery over The instep, and gilt caps
to the toes.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-10-14

Nos. and ,, are he greatest Alternatives known
DR.. RICHAU's GOLDEN ELIXIR D'AMoUR
is the greatest tonic and astringent in the med
cal list
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-10-14
MEDICAL.
DIR. RICHAU'S
GOLDEN REMEDIES.
DR.. RICHAU'S DOLDEN BALSAM,

Use these only, ana save time, health and
nancy, 81 GOA reward tor any case of disease, in
any stage whch they tail TO cure.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-10-14
DRAFTED BITTER CORDIAL
Wholesale DEPOT
scHEETz
philadelphia. Pa.

reliable Pam ~ Mci.cIue, and can h.
|eliher infant ~ a. ole with the same beer
ultr. u j. acsItaiI, prompt and speedy
OF diarrhea, 81 .eutery, bow al. coupled
Ia, loWnc-- o.! spirits, AIutIng-, -Irk
/ headache, .tc. forchllI- fever O,
u h. far better aud .sfer than qun.r,
tny Of lts peru.el0u- effects. 10 effect
te, proves powerful dlgcst0r Of foo.
countersct the effects Of liquor mar y
A. lndi-putahle evidence Oft. 10
rites, We append ics otlLe many
b our possession;
: Depot, East Tenn, and Va. K.
cHIrrz, E.g.--DeaT SIR: nsyeu.cI N
have OBJ aimed from you, ant tnt hen
hey are recommended 20 be. ! fIuuH
. 10 AFFORD me considerable relief lee.
! cannot DO very vel without them, Ir
NJ state OF health.
y. MENiGE. lsJ south GA ~, pN.la.
Pastor Baptist Pa.-yluk Church.
W. 7. Allen, - Man street dubuque
OILS
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-10-14
AVOID QUACKS.

A victim of early indls creuon, causing
debility, premature decay, etc., having tried IA
vain every advertised remedy, has discovered h
simple means Of sef.cure, whl"h he will seaG
rec 20 his fellow-sutierers. J, II. REEVES. No. =
.sau street. nav York, uuuyINlN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28
Thanksgiving.

This lime-houored New England Fes.
tival will occur on Thursday next. With
the Railroad facilities all over the land,
opportunities presented for many family
reunions will be improved. We some
times think that the day. looked forward
10 so anxiously in orr youth. and so gen.
orally obser, ed then, is losing It's hold
upon the present generation. Is ii be.
cause We are in SO much Of hurry that
we cannot stop to take time 10 visit the
old hearth. stone: Ii this Is the cause,
then is our hurry and haste To u poor pur-
pose. Are the expenses OF travel 4
reason for staying at home The coz.
sideration is too paltry To weigh against
the sweet memories of home and youth
iul associations. Our lives are short
enough, at the best, and Thanksgiving,
like Christmas, comes but "once year.
Don't mind the distance, nor put it off
for another year-make the effort now
come from altar and near, gather to-
geiher tie boys and the girls, the young
men and maidens. the married folks and
their children, to the third and fourth
generation-aye come home. all of you,
and make glad, once more, the hearts of
the old folks, aud renew their youth with
yours, in talking of I'VE good old times.
Blessing on Thanksgiving-may it never
grow less.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28
ObitudrU.

We clip the following obituary notice
from the oshkosh Times. Hon. Joseph
Porter, the father OF the young man
whose sad death is chronicled, is native
OF this town and son OF the late John
Porter Esq. and the mother OF Frank.
was the daughter OF the late Austin
Holmes of Norway. She has been deccas
ed for some years. We tender our friend
Porter our most heartfelt sympathies in
his deep aiilicIion:
Died in this city. on Saturday last,
FRANK PORTER, only son of Ex-Mayor
j. IL. Porter, aged - years, aud E
months.
The circumstances attending the death
of Young PORTER. are OF the most melan'
cholly nature. In company with u lad OF
his Own age. he had gone a short distance
west OF the city, on ~ cunning eXpedi'
ton; about noon the two companions
came together to lunch, when one of
them stepped aside Il short distance. and
duck flying over, the deceased caught
up his gun and in drawing it towards him
discharged it, the contents penetrating his
head so as TO cause his death instantly.
News OF the sad accident was brought ut
once to the afflicted father, and the re.
mains taken TO the home, So recently
happy, now darkcncd by grief that
knows no comfort. The deceased was Il
young man of promise, u devoted child,
and attentive student-beloved by all.
His sad death occasions universal regret.
and the stricken parent has the sympa-
thies OF this community.
On Monday, the burial took place. at
tended by large concourse OF sympa.
thizing friends. Rev. Mr.. PARKE deliver.
ed brief. but touching address, in which
he teelingly alluded to the parable in
Scripture, where Jesus restored the dead
son 10 his mother -FRANK has been re-
stored 10 his Mother BY kind hands,
directed by the beautiful burial service
of the Episcopal Church, FRANK, the
loved and lost, was given over to Him
who giveth, and t&keth away"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28

ed that they had in no way betrayed their
trust.
This Is the last term in which MIR.
Bodgc will occupy his present position,
as he has recently made arrangements to
take charge of Gorham Seminary. Those
that have so long honored him and given
their assistance in conducting the duties
of his profession. will no doubt feel that
they have sustained loss in his res
ignation; and wish him success in his
new field of labor.
To testify his respect and gratitude, in
parting with those who had so long
studied under him. il was decided Mt the
close, to grant diplomas to such as had
completed regular course. The eX-
crcises were held in The presence OF n
large audience,in the Methodist church.
and consisted OF original declarations
and essays. The opening prayer was
offered by Rev. Mr.. Morse, pastor OF the
church, and after The parts were given,
the students listened with many pleasant
recollcctions of the past. to the last adj
monilions OF him who had been their
teacher. The occasion ended very i'm.
pressively. with prayer by the Rev.
Mr.. Wheelwright, OF South Paris. 1t
was time of much thought, and will
long be remembered by those who par.
ticipated. STUDENT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28
Kexdr Falls Items.

DIR. +. r. Chellis of this place. has
sold his stand TO Darius NORWOOD OF
this town. Porter) lor Sl1O0. and has
purchased spacious lot on another
street in the village. on which he intends
to erect a fine set of buildings next
Spring, consisting of dwelling house.
stable ami drug store; and we learn he
is fast collecting together the materials
for the same. The dwelling house is to
be a Swiss Cottage with French root.
The Drug Store is much needed in this
place, as there is nothing of the kind
within quite distance. The DR.. is a
young man of rare qualification, and his
practice is daily increasing. He is meet
ing with unrivalled success in his prac-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28
OrfOI'i.

We learn that Charles X. Blake. whose
father. Mr.. ID. A. Blake resides IN this
place. while At work on Thursday III last
week i'm the cotton mill ut Oxford, WAS
severely injured by the breaking OF y
belt. 1t caught him around the neck
and shoulders throwing him over the
shaft, so injuring him in the back tina, he
could not he brought towards home fur
Their than South Paris where he now lies
suffering under \ high fever.
The Lewiston Journal says: On Sun
day morning Mr.. Aaron Houghton of
Oxford, patient in the Hospital Mt Au'
gusta, was walking IN u hall in which
was violent patient. with al attendant.
The dangerous patient had his wrists
tied to either side by belt. Notwith-
standing this, rs tho attendant was mo-
mentarily absent from the hall. he mana
ged to stoop down rs SO to lay hold o. n
sort OF mallet used in scrubbing the
floors, and deal, MI. Houghton two
blows OH the back OF the head, one OF
which fractured his skull. Mr.. II. lay
in comotose state till Tuesday noon.
when he died. The implement used
weighs five and one-iourth pounds, and
had handle about three feet long. II
would seem incredible, without actual
demonstration, that II murderous blow
could be struck with it, Mr.. Houghton
WAS very worthy man who had been
in the hospital since last April, and the
news of his death caused intense excite
mcnt Mt Oxford. His friends. on inyesti.
CATION, think no blame attaches to the
officers Of the institution. beyond the
carelessness of the attendant in leav.
ing the patients in the hall alone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28
Gou{ti's fcddeuU.

The Fall term of this institution closed
on the 18th with an exhibition in Pattee's
Hall, given by the students and teachers.
The hall, though il furnishes sufficient
room tor all ordinary occasions, proved
inadequate 10 accommodate the numbers
who sought admittance. Before the
commence, it was crowded TO overflow
ing; and many, disappointed. returned to
their homes. The exhibition was pro.
nounced one Of the best ever produced
by the members Of the school; and the
undivided attention of the audience high.
ly manifested the interest aud sympathy
which the people of Bethel feel for these
closing exercises and the success OF the
institution.
This Academy is one of the oldest in
the County, and since its foundation has
done much in the cause of education, so
much. that the present rs well as the for
mer youth of old Oxford should never
forget the debt of gratitude which it
merits at their hands. Many who have
made themselves distinguished at home,
and others whose honored names come
to us from the far west. tho early teacll-
ors of this institution can look upon rs
having impaired the first principles of
that knowledge and ambition which has
led to their useful career.
1t owes its present large attendance to
the efforts of the Principal, G. NJ. Dodge,
teacher of much experience, who has
labored faithfully in its behalf for several
years The popularity which il sustains.
has of late, made it known through n
very extensive sphere, and those who
have given it their patronage. are as
sured that they have been as well pro-
vided for as they would at any institution
of its kind in the State.
The services of three Assistants were
secured for the present term: Z. S. Cole
and Miss Katie Phillips of Bethel. and F.
l.. Bartlett OF Hanover. They were Sc.
lected in view of their former success rs
teachers, and the final examination show
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28
SUNDAY School Teachers Institute.

II will be seen, by notice in another
column, that Sunday School Teachers
Institute will be held Mt Norway. on
Tuesday and "Wednesday, Dec. 10Th and
Goth, at the Congregational church.
Three of the State instructors will be
present, with maps, charts and Bible
rolls. Object lessons will be given, and
the use of the blackboard explained. A
model lesson will also be given, and the
interesting exercise of the Question
Box" be introduced. This will take the
place of the County Sabbath School Con-
ventiOn, and we hope all the teachers
and those interested in the Sabbath
School work will he present. Let us
come together, and get our hearts warm
ed in the good cause, to enter upon II
winters campaign with increased zeal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28

tice, both as physician and surgeon,
and we wish him success in his most re-
sponsible business.
Mr., Jonathn Fox oil Porter, had Il
portion of the fore finger OF his right
hand cut off last Friday, Nov. 18th. by a
circular saw In mill owned and run by
Mr.. John Weeks Of Porter.
The barn owned by Mr.. Geo. Sherwin
of Fryeburg. was consumed by fire last
Tuesday evening. Nov. l4tl', together
with his hay and one COW, and yoke oI
oxen owned by Mr.. Sargent Iiboets'
and wagon and harness owned by MI
Charles IL. May6eld al Porter, and Il
wagon owned by Mr.. Geo. l.. Norton OF
Fryeburg. We do not understand that
the barn was insured The cause OF the
fire is unknown, says the Oxford Regis
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28
lfeIicO.

At the last regular Communication OF
Blazing Star Lodge of +. Il. A. Masons'
Waldo Pettingill was chosen w. NJ. r..
Lyman Ripley. 5. w; Benz. w. Stock
well, j. w; VIM. Frost. Sec'y.; Benz.
Jaskson. S D. Daniel q. Frost. j. ID.
The meeting was The first one held in
the new hall al Rumlord Centre. The
officers chosen above will be installed ut
the Communication in December, at
which time the new Hall will bc dedicat-
ed. Perhaps it is not generally known
that Blazing Star Lodge was divided by
action of the members, and the Grand
Lodge mt its session last May-Blazing
Star Lodge being returned to Rumtord
Centre, and the Brethren at Dixticld Al
lowed 10 work under undispensation,-
with the expectation of Ieviving the King
Hiram Lodge ut that place.
Items of sufficient importance to be no
ticed in your columns have been very
low during the past six weeks We have
had quito fall Of snow. but not enough
to enable the Lewiston Steam Mill Co to
commence logging--il is understood that
they will not do very much in that line on
Swift river. A much larger number OF
men than heretofore have gone To the
upper waters OF the Androscoggin Tor
a winters employment.
A serious ARRAY occurred in Rumiord
recently. Mrs. Thomas Allen was dan
gerously injured by man named Wait.
while cndeavoring to keep him from 60
ing into her barn to haul away hay.w hlch
he owned, or claimed to own. You will
be more fully informed OF the affair by
some Rumlord correspondent. when The
facts become better known.
Yesterday (Nov, 23d.) Dixfield village
was startled by the arrival OF twenty.
seven couples, led by &. ID. Austin. Esq,
from Phillips. This party did not take
"mine host Jackson of the Androscog'
gin House wholly by surprise. rs FIRED
of the Barden House. Phillips. had given
previous notice Of their coming. and am
pie provision had been made, even TO the
engaging of music and the inviting oil
numerous residents OF Dixtield. who join.
ed in social dance in the evening. and
became so engaged in tripping the hight
funta site toe after mclodious music iur'
nished by the Dixlicld Quadrille Band.
that daylight was close at hand when The
..last dance" was declared. These Phil
lips people were Il jolly, social dcle.a-
ton, bat Franklin County cant spin a
thread" in showinS-wcll, perhaps rs
best not to write il, but DiNiicld is to
send few Oxford gents aud ladies' 10
Phillips some day, and then the thing
can be decided. Thi, party LETT. to day
Oath declaring that Jackson's Andres
coggin House il where they do all things
and VIC second The motion
SPARKES
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28

Mr.. III. +. Howard. Insurance Agent,
Of South Paris, died on "Wednesday
morning last, about O'Clock, of brain
fever. He was taken in July with hem
orrhage OF the lungs, and reduced great
ly in physical strength. but hopes have
been entertained that he would gradually
overcome this difficulty and his life be
spared for further usefulness. The de.
rangement 10 his business by the Chicago
fire probably caused over anxiety, which
his weakened system was unprepared for,
and brain fever set in on Sunday. He
was delirious from that time till a few
moments before his death, when his coa-
seriousness returned. He passed quietly
away, somewhat Unexpectedly. Mr..
Howard was Il dear friend of ours -one
whom we had learned to love in our as
sociated work for Sabbath Schools, and
the cause of Education and Temperance.
He was true christian, and in his short
life had done much Tor the cause OF re.
lgion and humanity lie fitted for
teacher at one OF the Normal Schools in
Massachusetts, and taught many common
and high schools in our County, earning
reputation for fidelity to duty and
earneStness in the calling equalled by
few. lie loved the work, and was
highly successful teacher. The school.
room confinement was uniavorable for
his health, and he left it for more active
out door work in the Insurance business.
In this he has been fast earning reputa.
ton for promptness. liberal dealing and
integrity. He was man of transferable
culture, good public speaker, \ liberal
giver. and ready for every good work.
He was member of the Masonic order,
of Oxford Chapter, Bethel, and Good
Templar, and above all, christian gen.
tleman.
He was buried by the Masonic order on
Friday at l o'clock. p Ma large con
course of friends being present to attest
to their respect for him. Delegations
from Bethel and Oxford Lodges were
present. but Paris Lodge took charge of
the funeral exercises. p w. NJ. A. I. c.
King officiating Col. VIM. SWEET serv-
ing as Marshal, and Capt. II. y. Bolster
having general charge OF the funeral.
Rev j. b. Wheelwright gave very APP.
propriate discourse at the meeting house.
from the text, "Cut me not off in the
midst OF my days in which he feelingly
alluded to the many virtues OF the de-
ceased He was followed by Rev. j.
Elliot. of Rumford, former pastor OF
Mr.. Towards at Dixfeld, who added his
testimony TO what had been said. and
spoke more particularly oil his lle-work.
Nh Howard leaves wife and infant
son. lie had an insurance on his life ot
$4,000
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28
OUR TABLE.

The chronological Journal, for Dec"
received. This Is real live Magazine, SCUM"
sensible and attractive. Published by :. Il "eii'
New York $500 year.
Our Young Folks. for December, has coH''
and Ia As fresh and readable rs ever, The mex
number will contain the opening chapters OF a e
nuel TO Jack Hazard" also the first part Of Sh'"
serial story, entitled "crusoe Life" and ne"
prize puzzle Altogether, IL promises to be ac"P
ital Holiday number. We are sorry to miss '''
November number of this delightful magnl".
from our table. will the publishers send IT, III"
our volume ma lie complete
The schooImate, for Dec, has an attrac"'.
table of contents, which cannot fail to please '''
Young folks. Horato Algcr, the popular writer
for this magazine, has prepared new story lo'
the next volume, entitled "slow and Sure or f'O,"
the Street to the Shop" Now l. the time 10 ''O
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The Nursery has come into public iaNo'
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28

escaped the fate that for time seemed
certain. He knew not which way he
was travelling, and cared not so long as
he could keep in advance OF the fire.
Falling into holes, stumbling over logs,
he pushed on. and was at length clear OF
the woods, He found the tiIe everywhere.
Stumps were blazing, logs smouldering,
trees and shrubs burning. and short grass
and dry peat He had to pick his way
between and around the lesser fires,
making deiours where the fences were
blazing, and at last arrived at the oct
skirts of st. Charles, to find every man
and woman at the limits of the town to
fight for the salvation of their homes.
Every dollar possessed by Langworth h,
except in real estate. was swept away by
the flames. The clothing that he had on
was so seorched that he could pick them
TO pieces with his fingers. But his loss is
small compared with that OF others. As
he states, the flames have spread for
miles, burning barns, fences, hay stacks
and houses, reducing many a farmer
from wealth to absolute beggary The
flames stop atnothing, They travel with
the wind. and even against it, and make
"a scene Of desolation in their route
Hundreds Of cattle and sheep have been
smothered or roasted, and the fury Of the
flames has almost blotted some localities
out Of recognition. Langworth states
that great distress already prevails
among the unfortunate people, and that
The hand Of charity must be literally eN-
tended to prevent still greater suffering.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-28
Bis.

We commence sending bills to those in
arrears. a year or over which, We trust
they viii heel The exceedingly low
prize Of our paper noeessitates and ought
20 ensure prompt adraice payments.
Those over too gears il arrears, who do
not respond by Jan. 1st, 1872, we shall
discontinue II any such can derive sat,
istaction from cheating the printer out Of
few dollars, they are entitled TO it. 4
mans conscience will be much easier to
start fair with the printer, at the COM
meneement OF q new year. Please try
the experiment.