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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17

A correspondent of the Oxford Reg
ister says: 1t has been some years since
| made visit 10 my native town, Den.
mark, and | was somewhat surprised 10
see what changes had taken place in tho
thrift and industry Of the people above
the rout from Bethel to Browniield. some
OF il, no doubt, owing to the Z. Il o. r.
K. ,as see very many sleepers being got
out Tor the road. think Fryeburg will
be the most benefited Of any one place
in that section its beautiful quiet village
will soon resound with the scream Of the
whistle, the rumbling OF the train and
putting of the engines. was astonished
at the marked difference in the appear.
ance of bushes, and life between Bethel
and the places west OF us where that road
is being built they are pressing the work
beyond Frycburg to Conway with might
and main, and will soon complete that
mart
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17
RunsfOrd Items.

The Rumford Dramatic Club gaze their
second entertainment. on Tuesday even
ing last, repeating the popular and eff
icctiyc Drama Ten Nights in Bar.
room. If what everyone says must be
true, both entertainments were success,
and highly satisfactory. The close at
tention. stout applause, hearty laughter,
and sympathetic tears, all testify that
each actor. mt least, appropriated the
pcrsonation of his assumed character.
The next and last entertainment for the
season, will be Drama in five acts
Tho Hidden Hand" to conclude per.
haps with Farce, The Stage Struck
Yankee" RUMFoRD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17
Farmers Contention.

We, the undersigned, members OF tho
Moth Norway Farmers Club, were chos.
Ell Committee to call Convention Of
farmers. to meet at North Norway, on
Wednesday and Thursday, March lst and
I'd, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose
of discussing topics OF interest to the
farmer, and organize a County Conven'
lion il thought advisable, AMI 1t is desired
that all Clubs should send two or more
delegates; also towns that have no Clubs
organized, are invited to send delegates.
All that attend will be entertained free OF
expense. OF storm prevent, postponed
ono week. s. w. PIERCE.
WIN FROST.
NJ. II. MERRIAM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17
East Sumner.

The following were installed rs officer,
oil lnvincible Lodge [. o. of q. T., of +.
Sumner. on Friday evening, Fob. 3. 1871
l.. b. Head, w. C. T.. NJ. Ellen Cary,
w. V. r.; f. II. Stefson. w. S.; Mary L.
Stevens, w. A. S. Lillian +. Sampson,
". F. S.; j. S. Hodgdon, w. T.; VIM,
r. Sewull, w. c.; John F. Barrett, W.
NJ. Emma AZ. Head, w. ID. NJ. I. b.
w. Stetson. w. o. g.; Addie A. Hodg.
don, w. !. G.; Julia r. Barrows. w. 4.
II. S.; Emily A. Farris, w. L II. S.; /.
Cushman. Lodge Deputy. SEo'Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17

mand good teachers everywhere. We
have many such now, but want moro oi
them, anil large portion must fit them
selves in our academies and high schools.
Whether you ever teach or not, you need
education suffici, nj to teach school, 10
20 out into the world. This is tho lowest
standard. A higher one than this will
not injure You, You will find q use for all
the learning you can obtain. before you
get through the world.
n. T. TRUE, Supervisor.
Bethel Feb. 18th, 1871.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17
Sad accident at Vest Paris.

Mr.. Ziba Andrews. Jr., OF Woodstock,
brakeman on The freight train, G. I. K.
fell from The cars on Monday afternoon
last, at West Paris station, and ono car
passed over his right leg. near The hip,
and his right arm. crushing and man
Cling the limbs terribly. but not ampuia-
ting them. He lived in great agony I'LL
about Il o'clock at night, when death put
an end TO his misery. The accident oc.
Cured in this way. He was on the freight
train due ut West Paris. at the time
of the up passenger train. about o'clock.
IL is customary ms The train ncars the sta.
ton, 10 brake up" and detatch the en-.
gino. Andrews had passed over the top
of the cars To the first one and went down
the ladder attached to the car, and drew
lhe'pin, unshackling the engine, and was
returning. His head was seen al the top
of the car, when he fell But one car
passed over him. as his body was thrown
cff from the track before the other cars
reached the place. DR.. I. ii. Brown
wa. sent for, but Andrews was too low
when he got there. to receive much aid.
He leaves wife and one child. He was
the son OF Rev. Ziba Andrews. OF Wood
stock, and WAS an estimablc young man.
He was buried on Wednesday, al West
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17

Mai. +. &. Low, OF East Cambridge.
Mass, formerly Major of lst Maine
Heavy Artillery, has prepared fine
Photographic copy, in coIors, OF all the
Corps Badges of the Union army, a
Corps-excepting the l2th, 18th, and
DIST, which adopted no badgcs-wlth
Hancock'S Isl Corps Veterans, Sheridans
and Wilson's Cavalry Corps, the L. ;.
Signal Corps, and Engineer and Ponto-
nier Corps. They are neatly printed on
o card II l6. in good form 10 be
framed Every soldier should have one.
which they can obtain by addressing Maj.
Low.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17
North Waterford.
DYKE.

Mr.. John B. Rand is getting out a
large lot Of oak for slaves, which are
sawed at Lebroke's Mills. in this place,
aud also a considerable amount Of hem.
lock lumber.
A lyceum is held each week at the
school house singing school is taught
by DR.. Faunce at the Congregational
church and there Is strong prospect of
II high school to commence ut u not far
distant day. says the Bridgton News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17

An ambitious young man in wash
ington named Henderson is now eating
partridge every day, between 9 and 10
o'clock, on wager of $500 side that
he will do so for thirty consecutive days.
On Monday he ate his eleventh bird, and
he feels confident of success. although
he has fallen off in weight since he com.
menccd, and does not appear TO be as well
as he then was. lie has the privilege
of having The partrdges cooked rs he
pleases
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17

Mr.. Williams, of Oregon, in presen'
Ting to the U. S. Senate the resolutions
of the Oregon Legislature rejecting the
10Th Amendment. said that the action OF
his Legislature but foreshadOwed tho
policy the Democrats would pursue IN
1872. if they come into power. Ihey
would attempt to ignore amendments TO
the Constitution made since the war, and
duly ratified by the requisite number OF
States, and place the country in the
same position il was in before the rebel
lion
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17

The paper credit report has stirred
up Provost Gen Frye. AMI he has both
telegraphed and written the authorities
at Augusta for copy ofthe report, and
proposes, it Is said, To clear himself of
any connection with any of the frauds in
this matter. Gen. Frye is in the gen
eral srmy. somewhere in the kingdom
OF kenlucky.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17

"A man in Woodstock, VT. has been
so severely poisoned aud paralyzcd by
drinking cider that had been conducted
through lead pipe into his cellar, that
he is unable to raise his hand to his head,
or to attend to his ordinary business
The pipe was not cleansed or rinsed ont
the first year. but laid away, and used
last fall without cleaning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17

The legislature has authorized
County tax this year, for our County. OF
slo, 900. 1t was $4,000 last year, and
the Commissioners recommended $ll,Ooo
as there were good many land damages
to pay.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17

The soldiers land bounty bill which
has been passed by the House, provides
that every soldier. sea nan. marine and
officer OF the army Or navy who served
ninety days during the rebellion. and was
honorAbly discharged. and has since
continued loyal, may receive title Of
160 acres of public land under the exist.
ing homestead laws. The recipient is
allowed twelve months more than the
term Ct service or enlistment in which
10 make an actual settlement and com
mence Improvements en- the lands. or
may assign lis certificate to any United
States citizen who has declared his in.
tention to become an actual settler, and
has not previously availed himself Of the
provisions Of tbs homestead or preemp-
ton laws An actual residence OF Two
years by the settler or Lis assignee. ex.
cep, peusiont r., Is required before title
will be issued Unmarried widows and
minor orphans. children of soldiers and
sailors ARE Included in the provisions OF
the act
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17

The famous Divorce case in Portland.
referred to last week, wa. decided by the
jury in favor of the libcllant, the wife.
Afmony and the custody of the children
is question for the Court, bu, cannot be
passed upon now, rs there are excep: ions
taken to the trial, and All attempt made
10 obtain 4 new trial
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-02-17
QUEEN VICTORIES SPEECH

Has been read and diSccurscs OF matters
in the usual STRATA. The proposition 10
bestow a pension or dowry upon the
Queens daughter, soon 10 DO married 10
a Scottish Nobleman. has called forth tho
most emphatic protest from tho working
people and the Queen herself was Missed
in public by the excited populace.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

DANGER INs Soar MAKING The
Delphos Herald tells of lady meet
ing with serious mishap while MAX
ing soap in Sandusky recently. While
the soap was boiling at q lively rate,
she turnediinto the Kettle quantity of
cold lye, when the contents exploded
with great force scalding the persons
present in a shocking manner. The
explosion was instantaneous, and SO
powerful as to leave thekettle entire
-ly empty. 81 4-so :.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
Building 10 Z Moving.

WTILLIAM CLINE. who has had 16 yc; ms ex-
w perience in moving buildings, an who
has ali the necessary tools and machinery for
carrying on the business, offers his scrv ices to
those ha ving buildings to move.
Residence, in south part of tho village. near
the old Canal bed. =
All orders promptly attended to.
WIN. CT sJNE.
2 RavefiNa, April 49, 1871, 1ss-6n. 1'''1''G'.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
e. T. RICHARDSON,
Valuable Farm, for Sale.

:. A VERY desirable farm located about u
townshipi containing nearly 81 acres about
80 of which is excellent timber land, with large
sugar bush, the balance is under a state of good
cultivation. Apple and peach orchard of choice
fruit. Farm well watered. Three good wells.
one good cistern, aside from springs and
streams of living water on the farm BuiId-
ings in good repair. There are two dwelling
hoases, one large and one small. Large bank
house and other out buildings. The aboye
property Is now offered on very reasonable
terms. Enquire on the premises or OF
= ..uL cI.I G. z. REED, 3
l2e-n at Ravenna, Ohio
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
INDIGESTION. &c. &c.

Weakening medicines are becoming unpopular,
and medicines which sustain and increase are bet
ter than those which take away strength: If you
once use DR.. Crooks Wine of Tar, you will never
have any more doubt about what is best to take to
strengthen the System, restore the Ap-
petite. and prepare you for any change in your
system that the season always brings. It is noted
for its Regulating and Healthy Action
upon the stomach and Bowels. 1t is rniJd
and pleasant, and youwi not feel you taking
medicine-and have only to keep on about your
body Ican take it! Man, Woman and
Chi1dl 1t is Alternative, Sedative, Tonic and
Expectorant, and yet so mild it can be taken with
perfect safety at any time 1t does not intoxicate.
and conta nothing in the least injurious. The
Old Folks, as well as the Middle-Aged
PeO PIE, like it, because it is health-giying,
appetite-restoring medicine, and they can take
it without becoming professional dram drinkers,
and they can give it to their Weak and Deli.
cate Children, and make them strong and
healthy The Ladies' speak i'm the high.
est TERMS oft. 1t gives them an appetite, and
strengthens their nervous systems, and is justine
remedy that Delicate Females, who have no
appetite, are languid always suffering, and never
feeling gwel need TO mako them strong and healthy.
lt gives tome and energy to Debilitated
Cons titutfOIns, and All recovering from
amy illness viii find it the best Tonic they
can take. Ask for DIR. Crooks Wine OF
Tar. Sold by Druggists everywhere.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

AN Iowa woman has begun her
suicide by marking the place on her
throat where she intends to cut when
she gets her courage up.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

"A NYTHING you want done in the lii 10
IA Heads, Cards, Posters, Pamphlets, &C.. be
sure ayid cometo the Press Ofice, on Jhcstn ut
street. north end OF Empire Block.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

= n - = 81 y =
just received! one dozen more of those SPLEN-
DIDGHURNS. They sell rapidly, and simply
because they are the BEST GHURN IN TIL e
WORLD. Every one that takes a Churn, has
the privilege Of returning it, if not JUST
WHAT THEY WANT, and yet no Churns ever
come backi No better recommend than this
can be asked.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
WORD TO STERN FATHERS.

1t never can be too STRONGLY i'm
pressed upon the mind that nothing
releases parent from his duties to-
wards a child. NoowaywafdnessJ no
disobedince, no rebellion, no profliga-
cy can ever justify father in casting
a son or a daughter sadrift.S We hear
of sons being cut off without a shilling,
or daughters being forbidden their fa-
theirs hotise, and without any excep-
ton such cases are proof that of what
lever. sins their children may have been
guilty, the father is even more guilty.
No person can commit. against society
so great a crime as father commits
who is thus false to the trust which he
himself imposed-Who thusthrusts off
from himself the soul which he called
into being.
A father should be goYeaned by no
motive but his child's best interests,
and childs best interests can never
be served by anything but a fathers
constant and loving Care IF a child
is so bad that his influence is feared
on the other children. separate, them.
If it is feared that money bestowed
on him will be for his iuiury, proVi-
sion may be made against that. But
when a father in a. fit of anger disin
herits OF refuses to see his child, he
commits crime which the laws ln-,
deed do not recegifize,Ebut whose
guilt it would take many legal crime
to outweigh. There should be abso-
lutely no limit to parental forgiveness
and forbearance. Seven times and
seventy times seyen, should the, father
receive the pfodigaf son who Seeks his
face and if he never seeks it, if he
goes, stubborn and rebe1lious, not one
atom of athei1yi care and interest
should he relax; for the child is his
offspring, born of his will and no vice
or violence eanrelease thesman from
his. solemn obligation to guard and
guide,so far as possible, the life which
ne dared TO giFe-sh.e ea shss xlss;sssaoo Z
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

5000 Will BE PAID TO ANY PERSON
producing y preparation showing half as many
living genuine permanent cures as DR.. Filters
Vegetable Rheumatic Remedy. oThe scientific
preparation of Prof. Jos. P. Fitler, NJ. d., one
of Philadelphia's Oldest regular Physicians
who has made rheumatism especially 81 years,
permanently curing with this Remedy 95 in ev-
cry 100 patients treated; sowarranted under
1eled. 1t is pleasant medicine, free from in
furious Drugs, tsworn vouchers from Renown-
ed Prominent Physicians indOrsing Dr. Filter
accompanying each bottle) To protect suffer-
ers from risk, a legal guarantee stating num-
ber of bottles warranted to cure will be for
warded without charge tasany person sending
by letter full, truthful description of case. In
be refunded. Price 81 so per bottle; bottles
81 80, Medical advice sent by letter gratis =
Address DIR. FITLER, Office No. 30, South
Fourth Street, Philadelphia. Sold or obtained
by Al ID: RICKEY, Druggist. Main street, in
Empire Building, Ravenna, Ohio.
Jan. 10, 1871. 125-1y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
HAY FORKS.

have this year beautiful Fork of very SUI
per1or quality, and cheap; also, q new thing,
the Socket Fork.5aE ia-sE t1sf,iff -757s't %
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

-. SAG s-olaf Jsots - aG.elsxs i,;sa Ia
MARX TWAIN says: HI have seen
slower people than L am-anh more
deliberate people than 1 am-and, even
quieter, and more Iistless, and lazier
people than am. But they were dead.
: a CERTAIN Boston clergyman, who
recently had an umbrella stolen from
his hall, thinks that the thief is likely
ito bring up in the world where neither
toYercoat nor umbrella will be essential
! to comfort. 20
: The remark of an exchange, "that
many ofsour successful 1awy ers COM
menced hfe as pfeachefsp is gracefully
corrected by one of the legal gentle
men referred to, who begs leave to
state that he began life as an infant.
sanity is a. mark Of low. breeding and
from the tongue of the man who COM
mands true respect. "a ys.i4s4 "a azs,7s Q,
y NoBoDY is more Ike an honest man
than thorough rogue. When you
see man with a great deal of religion
displayed in his shop, window, you
may depend upon it he keeps a very
small stock within.
"A ABUREAUsoHooL-MA in Georgia
flogged one of her pupils, acolored
boy of 80, for holding his book bot
tom side up, and his grandchildren
looked on and applauded. - :. :, .s..,.
FLOWERS can be kept sweet and
fresh by placing in the vase few iron
nails. The sulphur eliminated from
the plants combined with the iron,
keeps the water pure. .,s,.- -;-. ....5y
THE last census shows the popuIa-
tion of London to be little oyer.
three and a quarter millions. Ba,n{o'j
BEFoREsyou give way to anger, try
to find a reason for not being angry.
May turkey be said to be q ghost
when it's a-gobblin? Ns- g ~
-. fI795o{ 50 ais 1sst a-0 sa5Sf .sis
Your character cannot be essentials.
ly injured except by your own acts.
Nv HEN the beer. runs out, does il
hop.h
A ooNsTANTsgleaner-The tax.gath-
erer. -as a..
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
szs- ff5sE ba8 zt5
b saWRINGERS.

3. u y z
If You want the best simplest, most durable
and cheapest Wringer in the world call and see
those Eurekas' that am selling so rapidly
They are just what you want, and you win say
SO when you see iti5 srii1 a5't s4a foIs
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
NEW TAILORING 4
E s t a b / i s h m g N t
HI. c.. MUETIN(

H. c.. MUETING tet
Would inform the people of Ravenna and vicin-
ity, that he has opened shop in tho Allen
Block, two doors east of b. Little's Grocery
store, on Main Str Get, and is prepared o do all
work entrusted to him, in a workm anlii &c man.
ner, and at reduce i prices. From man years
experiences in the business, he feels conf dent OF
his ability to give entire satisfaction.
Particular atte ntion paid to Cutting Ga unents
TO be made by w omen. r..
Ravenna. Oct. 5, 1860. 5S-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
Refrigerators and Ice Chests. Z

am selling "Jewett's = celebrated goods of
TN TINS kind cheap Every family that uses Ice
through the summer, should have one. ;
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
p FARM BELLS, IS

Fine toned Bells at 81 S. and Sc each. The
"a Bell can be heard all over the largest farm in
too large. 's's4f17fs7 ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
GRASS scYTHEs.

All you have to do, If you want the best and
cheapest Scythe in the market, is to call at my
store and get them.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

REV. HENRY WARD BERoHER goes
in for shaking the Eight fantastic toe
This must mean; the little toes9sWe see
no objection if any one wishes to
shake it. ,.,,, n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
% GRASS HOOKS. =.

.sIE;s b5-rrs,r.f sus seaiI
its1 lsfs sa!5.ta3 cs-aa' -altf14
Best quality of English make. at ah5
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
ROGERS & PATENT

ia osass L .Esss = Tst zasl r1s.'r =
No good farmer should be without one. AS a
Cultivator it is perfect, working in any Kind of
soil, without acloggiRg - The shovels can be
turned to throw the earth eithersinward or out
ward ; can be adjusted to work the soil any re-
quired depth, and the handles can be- raised or
lowered TO suit n tail man or short boy. As a
SHOVEL Pit0W it works admirably, and it
can be changed in few moments. from one
form of implement to the other 1t has been in
use seven years. and tested in all kinds of soil,
and among the many thousands sold. ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

- ! = II u , = y = = ~
WOOL TWINE, kBa
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
u II u u 81 a n .
z Il CGEFIVAToR TEETH.
q

.r tf traft 7rs&s Tlsfs flsfsssf4s.gcs - sfge5 :
A splendid, fine steel. highly polished, nine
inch Tooth for 17Oc. Also. single and double
Shovel PlOw Blades of best quality ~ = III
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
DOUBLE SHOVEL PLOWS.

.sgocs faahDDuas - ssislsos 49, ri
have the BEST article of that kind in use.
Don't buy until yous see it. and then OF course
you win buy IT.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

and would respectfully invite all in want of
anything in our line o call in as we are always
ready to show Goods
14o-tf. -tt1'i WAIT, DEWEY s co. g
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

rHHHE subscribers having purchased tl,e stock
II ana fixtures of B. Little and rented his
store, desire to say to the Citizens of Rayenna.
and vicinity, thatit shall be their aim to main
tam the reputation SO long sustained by Mr..
Little Tor good Goods and fair dealing and re-
specffuiiy solicit share of your patronage
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

MARK TWAIN says: "I have seen
slower people thanh aInAana more
deliberate people than 1 am--and even
quieter, and more Hstless, and lazier
people than am. But they were dead