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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08

PUEcuAsE.-Mr. Jacob Wintermoyer has
purchased the brick house and lot, on the
corner of Duke and Washington streets, in
this town, of Mr.. John Miller, for the sum Of
$llOO.-ShephGdStowR Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
Notion Department.,

and here we cap the climax
Best French Note Paper Sc per quirc, Envelopes
sc package, Letter Paper ~. u and lSc, buT En-
vclopcs ( to loo per pack; Shoe Laccs sc per doz.
pair; best pin stuck Needles half price. Pins &c
paper, Hair Pins &c package I gross IA Shirt
Buttons for sc, good 200 I'd. Spool Cotton &c. a
whole box Ladies Paper Collars for &c, Gents do.
10 and l5c, Ladies and Gents Kid Gloves 75c to
81 90; Cotton and Lisle Thread Gloves from lOc
To 25c Ladies' Corsets So co, IS, 81 90 to 81 rs,
and 5Octs for host Frercb ,vnvnn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08

SAcEANENrAL SEEyIeE.-C5mmuuion scr
vice ia the Presbyterian Church, CLarlestown.
on sunday April 10th. Preparatory services
begin on Thursday evening, 18th
RE@or, SERVICES AT HAuPEEs FIERY.
The Lord supper viii be administered in the
Presbyterian Church, Harpers Ferry, on the
4tl sabbath. 23i:hy oftlis month. Preach
ing CD preceding Saturday .22udl MIA.
". b. DrrroS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
Executors Notice.

4 LII persons indebted to the estate of Capt
n John Moler will please pay the undersigned,
and those having claims will present them for set
Element
ANN Z. D0NNELLY, E&'t'x.
y. 5. WHITE, Executor.
March %, l57!-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
NOTICE.

Dl virtue of a resolution Of the Board of Direc-
I'D tors OF the shenandoah Valley Railroad Com
pany held at Alexandria, on Tuesday, the lith in
slant, general meeting of the Stockholders of the
said Company will be held at Charlestown, JcfFer-
son Co., West Virginia, on TUESDAY, the 18th
of APRIL, 1871. A full attendance is respectful
~ requested. BY order of the Board
i. II. BORST, President.
b. +. GRAfsoN, see'y.
March Is, ls7l.-td.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
FOR SALE.

THE Telegraph" Cutting Box, the best in
i use, at 'ety low prices.
X. RI0N LUCAS.
Harper's Ferry, Aug. 81, ls7O-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08

The worst Coughs yield, as if by magic, to the
wonderful curative powers of DR.. Pierce's Alt
Ext. or Golden Medical Discovery. 1t also sur
passes anything else ever before discovered for
the cure Of Pimples, Blotches, aud Rashes on the
face; also for Erysipelas, Salt Rheum, and all
Skin and Scrofulous diseases. Sold BY all drug
gists. Send address to DR.. X. V. Pierce, Buffalo
u y, for pamphlet
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08

EorNp pvEn-BNJ JOHNSON charged
with u1t1us conduct at tho NJ F.. Church
South. Of this town. on the 9Th of Marcel. had
an examination before Messrs. Edeuour.
Myers and Curry on Saturday last. lie was
bound over in the sum Of $3.50 to keep the
peace. Eandsmeu G.. =. Fritz. Jacob b.
Brown and VIM. II. Moore. Jr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08

SAiE oY IEorEErT-Capt J. $. Melvin
l's sold bis Store house and lot, at Cuionvile
Q. Nr Robert OsJouru. for the sum ofS2. 500
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
=. - TO We X;

Carpenter and Builder,
rs prepared to take Contracts for Buildings Of
1 OF all descriptions, in this and adjoining coun-
ties. Will furnish all Material and do all work
promptly. Particular attention paid to the build
irg of ~ AIRWAYS- as Platform, Eliptical,
Spiral; GeCmetrical, and Self Supporting.
To Carpenters VIII furnish MOuds for getting
out Rails giving al the necessary Lines and Be
wells at reasonable prices, so as TO enable every
man to complete his own stairs. s. SLOWER.
j. S. As to my ability, | will give the best city
reference, or the best mechanical reference in this
County. SIS.
May 8, ls70-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08

WANTED, Colt's Army. Navy and Dragon
w Pistols, Spencer and Henry Rifles and Car
bnes, for which Cash win BE- paid
Dec. 10, $50. JAS. LAW HOOFF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
TO HOTEL KEEPERS.

DEING desirous to retire from the HOTEL bu-
I'D siness, offer opportunity seldom met
with, 10 a Southern man with small capital. in
Baltimore, and now doing good business. Loca-
ton unsdrpasset. Seven years nnexpired Lcasc,
at a very low rental. Terms, $4,000, half Cash.
Six and Twelve Months. address
A. i.
March IL, ls7l-lm. Baltimore. Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
HOSIERY:

Ladies' and Gents under Pants and Vests Soc
t. Sl,00; good Hose and Half Hose for PIE
full regular British Csc; beautiful Sash Ribbons,
all widths colors and shades at less than importers
prices. We would again urge upon our friends
aud customers the necessity Of calling ard posting
themselves before making their spring purchases ;
we shall make it our aim to save the good people
Of this community the trouble of going from home
and placing themselves at the mercy Of wholesale
city retailers. Country Produce Of almost every
kind taken in exchange for goods,
SETH VI. TIMDERLAKE,
Statesmen, METROPOLITAN,
Geo. W. Taylor, Chariestown.
c. T.. Timbcrlake,
K. Z. Timbcrakc.
April ], 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
Not Having the Money,

proPc.o % exchange The Howe Machines for
FAT CATTLE,
HORSES,
FRESH COWS, &C.
put this Machine, BY accommodating terms,
within the means Of EVERY FAMILY.
publish no Windy Advertisement
publish no Certi6csiesi
have no Special ReforensesI
But VIII show you my Books and Won can selec,
your own references, as ! have Boi Soh ~ ene an
gle person that il not satisfied With their MaeLine.
Is the Nach'ss tbat has made, and ID making,
z reputation equaled BY DO Machine IA the world.
For the great variety and wide range Of work re.
quired IN family IL has no equal bling easily
managed. rapid, qaiei ard reliable, max ng abean.
tiiul. regular and strong scam under sll circum,
stances
J.y. TeBESYEf,
l56 W faye,te Street
BALTIMORE,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
BOOTS AND SHOES.

BsI5- Our stock of Boots and Shoes having been
largely increased within the last day or two, we
would call especial attention Of those in want of
ANYTHING in that line
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08

WELL DoNE.-Mai. r. P. Morgan, Sheriff
of Clarke County, on Friday week deposited
with the Treasurer Of Virginia, $500.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
FOR RENT.

TINE second and third storie; IL The brick build.
j ing adjoining the Sappington Hotel and over
the Drug Store Of Ligh, Washington, win DO
rented together or separately, ana both have di.
rect communication With toe street
Apply 20 !. J, H. STRAITH,
S. RIDEN0CR,
Feb. 4, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
Monument to our Confederate Dead.

The preliminary arrangements for laying the
cornerstone of the Monument to our ConfeGe-
rate dead in "Edse-EIill Cemetery" are being
perfected The Masonic Order have taken in
charge the duties assigned, aud expect to Sc
cure the hearty cooperation Of brethren from
our own and ncghboring States.
At a meeting Of the Lee Memorial Asso-
citation held GA Monday evening, several re-
solutions were adopted, but we have only room
for the following
Reso'rej, That a general meeting Of the As
ISOLATION lc held at " Lee Hall on Saturday,
o.h inst, o'clock, T. NJ, to make all arrange
mcuts for the laying Of the proposed Corner
Stone, and that the Ladies be especially invited
% bc present to give aid and countcnancc to
the object proposed.
EcSojrej, That Col. Il. w Baylor, VIM II.
Iavers, and Gloon Moore be Committee Of
Invitation to all Confederate Officers and Sol
dicrs TO participate ia the Ceremonies.
EeSorci, That Vim. H. TrayerS, James W.
Bc,ler, Geo. W. Sader and James n Gallaher,
be a Committee 20 procure the names of all the
Confederate dead buried in or around Charles
town.
Capt ID. H. Cocllrill and Cleon Moore, Esq.
were appointed a Committee to invite the
Shepherdstown Bands, and Col L. W. BAYLOR
90 solicit the attendance Of the 5th Regiment of
Baltimore with their Band corps on the occa-
Siuu
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08

a. Don't forget that we have the finest as
sortment of CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS and NAT
TING to be found anywhere in these parts, at
from 2jc to Sc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08

Grape Wine.

L lAEEa few Gallons of CoB1ord. Clinton and
i Caia~ea Wac far sal, sItsbie foF Church
purpose, and Is highly recommended for the sick
THOMAS LOCKE.
summit Point, JeG Co., W Va, Feh. t,'1l-u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
TIN & STOVE HOUSE.
w. q SMITH.

agent for jas. Lar. Hoof and Successor 70
Mder d Smith
ID ESPECTFUlLT informs his friends and the
II public that he has reoptned at the old stand
OF Miller Smith, where he Is prepared 70 do all
kinds of
Tin and Sheet Iron Work.
Roofing and Spouting done at short notice and in
the very best manner. Ny assortment Of TIN
WARE, STOVES, &c, is complete and viii be
sold low fo1 Cash or % 20 day prompt paving Gus
toners. Please call and see me before purchasing
elsewhere, IS my motto shall be to please.
Respectfully.
Feb 4, ls7i-iy. w. '' AGENT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
To the Public.

1--WE Public is hereby notified that WM. l..
i HEDGES i not authorized 20 receite any
debts for goods purchased at the stores kept BY
him in Charlestown, Jefferson County, West yif-
GINA, during the last two wears. Al such debts
should be paid to SETH VI. TIMBERLAKE. my
Agent to collect them. c. b. ROCss.
february IL, lS7l-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
a V0oo HeWMg MaC1!l!e
Is what Every Family Needs, in fact YOU cannot
/ Afford to do Without One. | offer you the
ELIAS HOWE
LATE IMPROVED MACHINE.
rs THE BEST:

IL uses a Straight Needle shorter than any oihcr
Lock-Sttch Machine.
Ii has perfectly even Shuttle Tension incapa-
bic Of change, except at the will of the operator.
It, Upper Tension Is new and reliable, creating
no friction on the thread.
The Howe is the only Machine using The Adjust
able Head, by which the Needle can be sci nearer
TO or farther from the Shuttle This Is absolutely
necessary in Machine expected TO do both light
and heavy work. The Howe Is the only machine
built with all its wearing parts Of Hardened Steel
II is the only Machine having an Adjustable
Takonp, enabling il 10 do from the lighter to NE
Heaviest work, cross, seams, &C., without missing
stitches or varying the Tension at all.
The Howe Is built 10 ld.t and use, ana Is last.
showing it, superiority erer t,e Machines that arc
built 10 sell.
DO not buy mn inferior article when YOU can 20,
good one at the same price.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
IT STANDS UNRtE1Lbl

For stitching, Ifemming, Tuckinr, feeling.
Quitting, CordiDg, Binding, Braidng Gathering
and Sewing on Light or Heavy Work
II HAS NOT AN EQUAL!
The Manufacturers offer these Machines 10 the
public on rery reasonable ,etms To those
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-08
DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. MCCORMICK will visit Charlestown pro
J fessionauy, on the Second Monday of Febru
airy, (lSth,) April, t1Gth,) June, 9th, August
Q4th,) October, (9th).
February 4, 1871.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1871-04-09
AVISO.
A LOS sENoREs pRoFEsoREs PADRES
DE FAMILLA.

En- la Esperansa Puerto-RiQaej5a Calle
de la Cruz &c Ia rerib,do or,o sufti4o De
los hbros decarados d. tsx;o mandalos
adopar en- las escucI5s f1blicas &c Ia ISL,
y tambien Sc ha recibid, otro snr,il, d"
Mepages y sor: Collection dc pcsas y nc
didas uetricss IIern lie f-nras geoA6-r.-
Cas- Iiem de Mapas pol i'uf ar que con
tene las c'nto parties eel murd" iIap%hH,
Portugal Y el Map nuadi, fsrra:i. $ +.
barnizadcs. 1lem dc Iaminas. historic C1e
Espa ia ilurninBd~s em lie lalnipas his
tcria Ma uraI. Id"l, cua;ro labaa b it
meticas. I1era dc iec'urs. cu4dro' de h2-
nor. Idem para Ia o"' .j'gecicn t'e los vrr-
bos. Ports plumas cbafraues lropios para
coocar con mas fac iial los del,4
a,renler escribic Caias plumss Fusu-
rem NUN. 6, 8 "a ca;a y g ra$ classes
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1871-04-09

Sanchez I1nxolx
Rfontryl uhUuta
~ Sras tMaraha 81 3omp.- [smbvc
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1871-04-09
para Il car cter .Ingies, Rosa Nautica &,
Puerto Rico 8 de Abril 1871 Ramon
Nn!l. J. ,
El Universe
HOTEL Y RAMOS.


FL du; 10 de este acraditaJo esss bleci-
miento ticne IA sa'i.faccicn de ponsr en-
conocimion5o de sus 10 achos amigos ia
vo~ecedores, quo hA hecho las obras de
IN. m.joramitnto que tauto deseaban los que
concurren al Hotel. para 10 cual no ha
escaseal' ningun gasso fin &c que que
'lea ;odos c. mplA &C dos rroporponah doles
las Com odiladss que son apeteclbles los
huespedes. ha hecho nueva distributions a
los aposon-os dando'es cuanta luz y frescn
son necesar os para estqr en- toda c9modl-
lad Ier s,orr Ia guerra cerrada 81 lie.
convene. atnu blandolos Con la elegancia
y huen gu''o qre se 'cQ" ere.
A iem,s b.. eoissrpi 80 'os b fos de i'm
pr-s.on d. lluvia q1A IL. d s. ,dos eran,
cu rticu'ar para los * rJn 3ofoa; hsbleE
10 nere, (, 10 a. uaa grande ace ,,tacon p, r
L. ones nne ban ne%i'.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1871-04-09
GRAN BARATlLL0,

Jose Ierna dlo de Tenda La Puerto queu ecso
las txenas p6bEco
elias notable
Sfazas chavOs
Batstas ludismas
Reencas indisnas itte rea ara.
Varanduls
un -
Muellnas de lana, echo chavcs real
Batstas bapcas inimas II
Fanuelos gandes de nuselna real
elauo de G
Tea real ina 81 i'd
Bletanas DC hno des!c 10 reals 3S peza
OlaDes, CAlcos Ietuanes, och0 chayos
convene mucho aptovechaas.
Biamante Superior para II real sssHg
Jose Hernaiz
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1871-04-09
Vapores Corre0s Trasatlanticos.
dc A. Loptz y Compahia

El hermoso gran vapor Isa Cuba" su captain D. ona
Saldra para Cadz con escala en- Puerto Rico
De Santiago Cuba del de Pt-Ico del Is
Preclos del passage de ambqs puntos para Cadlz
Enca de En- rotes Ge
6nas
En- ter era case admten Sen
Ell quiera itan,o
medic passages '7
amos oasooo
A cada dos medos la ltera.
fmia hn,i.
medic
Los al recbir de-
Tambien admiIa Cadiz fna
seran nuIas
de tabaco diez zmilar a.adan
admite ta5aco ca
E conocimen s hin, do
los butos. r ~ =
La recbira abordo hasta ell sulida
W De mas pormeno ores imponiran Cousgnatahs
Soyiaos FxQMaga
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1871-04-09
COMpANIA REAL !. i'd. .ra
DE Vapores Correos Ingleses subvencionada
P0r & GObierno de 5. NJ. 3. :

pa-an Smth6nas, 6ne
|y e. racn a u II lie cada Habana, MeIco
los Ests los U,iooa L da 16. .-& ~('@Rf
Los ([ej apana Pu s Rico) ienea
del
~olomas-los de rna segu ria los qoe
hile San k6na<, Ultima ... .
ksta pohbto los 20 hlee
COnsu ado rgG Rico Y
Et pasaje ado ab io payara 10 p2 de- recargo.
fitcuS nh1 desaIs
Los Eup moneda corriente, para Ant
re cpanola.
Pim0a dr Syo7a 1a Iuccu H. Iaay pyimsya
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1871-04-09

NtSIGS C1S e. Ut%t.S JCV
Ell due1o lie esta nueva fAb:icA.
cuenta con to1os los elementos nooe-'
sarlos para que los productos d. Ia
casa no dejrn naia que desear: 2 la
esperlencla adqni. ida riurAote17 amos
dc trabejo ell es ind Alstria, l., pr
mite poder as gurar III pah!icn cue
'onoce este negocio y Ia manera dc
comma Ger tots los que 10 tavor+ T.
can con sus re ''d"s.
VENrA POR MAYOR A.CON TADO.
Cajetillae de- 20 cisarrillos papo'
r~nvg71 hlo~a0 ncr~enn+a g1 ~ 1E
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1871-04-09
GAS DOS lll!.It3PllLAS.
Fabrica de tabacos, cigar1ilIos picaduras
DE DON JOSE RODRIGUEZ FJJENTES.

e a. cafe del CDnaeTeio.
ldem d. IS cigarriIlos id. idem... p. id.
ldera Il. 80 iiem idam idem g o. i'd.
tdem id. l8 iiem gruesos idem % p. ia.
flcaiora prensada en- hbras.. 49,. 2l litro
lem saeltas enpaqvases de una
AAoi i@'.......s......... .................... D v cts
Sc rarticipa al otb'ico que .dentro
io breve tie MOO ha.laran un compile
t. su'tido do tahaco elaborado en- es-
ia iabr'ca con las mejores hojas de
tahaco de Vrelta abejo Comerfo
y Rio de a Plata. qa 81
Puerto Rico "a de Mario de
1Q~A Ns - tMfs~-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1871-04-09

juLot8 de
- d 1anAlia c'n'Eu 10
equlsaien, rehla
b3c Observation-Disclosures
8 IA dc 2lamta
cualluier bue Waldo cuaque
ia de las Anl lora hre H6co on quedandose donde
4uis1an volsisn6o asl rehaia de 25
Ii psaseros ug puean queiar Inelaterra
o+
Loe
iao de Eefo Onefbug Plymouth L6nd-es rebaa
z0(OO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-16
Daring Highw0y RObJery.

On Tue ;day last Mr.. John Sawyer of
the firm OF Banks IL Sawyer. sub.con-
tractors OF the Portsmouth,. Greet Falls
and Conway railroad at West Ossipce.
was robbed by u party OF highwaymen a.
bout mile this side of Porter village, in a
most high handed manner. The parfic-
ulars as related by Mr. Sawyer are rs
fDlIows: On Tuesday last about II
o'clock Mr.. Sawyer called on Mr.. Hitch.
ings in Portland, the contractor OF the
road and received from him check for
: 5000 on the Second National Bank Of
this city. After getting the check cashed
he started for West Ossipee in n light
skeleton wagon and had the $4,000 in Il
large poke. book placed in the inside uf
his oyercoat, while he had about $500
in large bills in the wallet in his under
coat. lie dined at West Gorham, stop.
ped few minutes nj Cornish, but did
not 20 into the hotel in he latter village.
When Just this side oil Porter three men
sprang from the bushes and one stationed
himself at the horses head. another pre-
scented q pistol at Mr.. Sawyer's head,
while the third seized him by the coat
collar The man with the pistol demand
ed OF Mr.. Sawyer that he should give up
his money or he would blow his brains
out Mr. s. said he had none. Where
upon. the man who had hold of his coat
collar pulled him out Of the wagon back.
wards, and the man with the pistol
immediately seized both wallets, showing
that he must have had some knowledge
of Mr.. Sawyer's having the money be-
iorchand. They Their, having secured
the funds let their victim up and telling
him that they would blow his brains out
and throw him into the river i he at
tempted to follow them, disappeared.
The whole affair was the work of only q
few moments. Mr.. Sawyer then seized
bis horse. quietly grazing near by, and
drove az quick as he could to the nearest
house. 1t is the most daring affair that
has taken place for many years in Maine.
1t was attempted to keep the matter
quiet with the hope of catching the rob.
bers, but the news leaked out yesterday
Marshal Clark left for the scene of the
robbery Yesterday afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-16
Vest Summer Items.

The sled factory ut this place Is no"
Owned, and under the supervision OF
Messrs Bartlett and Keen, and T. in ope.
ration
Simeon Bickncll occupies the carriage
ship fol nerly occupied by A. b. Pratt.
d. Z. Bowler has entered into part
nership with II. 5. Coburn, combining
the atr;.blc with the profound.
Charles Crockett and Eiab Bisbee
found six of their animal. which had
been turned TO pasture, dead alter the
storm OF the 4ih and 9TH insts
Our liquor agency has ceased to be Il
tangible institution, thanks To the ster
ling sense displayed 10y the rotcrs at the
annual meeting.
TIE wet and unfavorablc weather for
farming operations. together Wit; tho
scarcity OF hay, ELECTS some complaints
from the farmers The optomisls are the
execution
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-16

The Norway Savings Bank has declat.
cd 3 l.2 per cent. dividend for tho six
months ending May /. Assets OF the
bank, May /. sl67,274,6o; do. Nov. l,
1871. 1924. 929, 90; addition, since Nov. /,
S42, 345,54.
The Paper Manufacturing Co. will
start their works this week. The Chase
Water Wheel CO. have contracted to put
in the water. wheels and shaiting, Tor the
mill on Crooked Riyei. by the fist OF
July next.
Oren Walker has moved his family
from the village to Iiolden's mills. with
the intention OF boarding the workmen.
Mt the new mills being built by l.. Denni
son and others II. $. Warren has
moved to the same neighborhood. to
work OH The mills.
Grass is looking well, much better
than has been anticipated. Farmers
having W el farms. have done but little
blowing as set, the frequent rains keep
ing the lanl too heavy 10 work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-16
Gouid's 1cademy--Bethel.

The Spring tenn ut Gould'S Academy,
closed last Friday, May 9TH. The exam
ination during three days, displayed the
thorough training OF their accomplished
teuchers. Mr.. Dodge CAME here four
years ago and with him the present pre-
ccptress, Miss J. T.. Dodge. whose encr-
gy and natural qualifications have made
her one of the most successful teachers
in Oxtold Comfy. and have had much
10 Ito in bringing the school to IL pres
cnt popularity.
The success OF tour years speaks too
well Tor the principal, To need praise
from one ul his inefficient yet grateful
pupils. Mr.. Bodge has always been for.
tunate in the choice ot assistants For
this term he secured the services Ut Mr..
G. W Hobbs, of Norway. and Mr.. j.
Monroe, il, OF Waterford, WHO have ia
ken very high ranL n teachers. and
close the term honored and loved by all.
The exercises in determinations aud read.
ing were held Thursday evening ri The
Academy. Perhap. ii does not become
me to sIcak o! The success OF that occa.
SION our teacher expressed himself salts
lied, and that was enough ior Us.
The reunion OF the patrons. scholars
and Alumni, came off on Friday evening,
nj Paltec'S Hall. and although it rained
and showed all day. and all the evening,
vet the Hall was crowded tn OVERLOOKING,
with rs happy. noisy, and withal, har-
monious 4 throng as ever gathered under
one roof. Friday morning, in the clos
ing exercises Of the term, Mr.. Dodge
received from the school. magnificent
family bible, with appropriate and beau.
tilu presents TO the rest OF the teachers.
The earnest and hopeful words Of our
teacher, in expressing his surprise ami
qualification for this token OF respect,
and his wishes for the future welfare of
his scholars will long be remembered by
those that were present
4 STtrDFNT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-16
Buckfeid Items.

There is qniLe storm among our
uaders in regard to the new store opened
here by M j. C. Fuller of Hebron. who
claims to sell goods At bottom prices.
The competition is said TO be quite lively
A. usual the farmers get their share at
the benefit.
Rev. George Thoms. who has been
feeble 10, tho past year, died recently.
He was "a man OF liberal and enlarged
views and an cstmable citizen.
We have been highly favored thi'
spring by frequent rains, and our various
mills are in full operation. Andrews &
Waldron are doing large business IN
their shovel handle factory. turning out
about 100 dozen per day.
Our farmers have done considerable
farming. and the prospect for Il lair crop
of grass is at this time. remarkably
good. says the Register.