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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
STATE OF MAINE.


1871
To the Heirs nj Law, next OF kln and all other
persons interested in the estate or Jonas Pierce
late OF Jafrey, in the County of CheaLirc and
GREETING,
VITHEREAS petition has been presented 70
w said Court by Benjamin Pierce, OF Jafrey.
aforesaid, with certain papers purporting TO be
copies OF The last VIII aud Testament AMI Codicil
10 the same, OF said Jonas Pierce, deceased, and
OF the probate thereof, in said State OF New Hamp.
shire duly authenticated, representing that a. the
time of his rath, eaid deceased had estate In said
County Of Oxford. on which satd VIII may ope-
rate, and PRAYING that the copy OF said VIII may
be died and recorded in the Probate 0hce, IN said
County OF oxford, and that such further order or
orders and proceedings 70 be aiken Ks provided by
law. You are hereby cited 10 appear at u FRO.
bate Court 10 be held at Paris, In sad County OF
Oxford on the the third Tuesday Of March next,
nj ten O'Clock In the forenoon, and show cause, II
auv YOU have, against the same, And said peti
toner is hereby directed 10 give public notice
thereof by publishing copy OF this citation three
weeks successiyely in the Oxford Democrat. prtEt
ed At Paris, in said County Of Oxford, the first
publication 10 be thirty days ut least before said
Court.
A Il. WALKER, Judge.
true COPY Attest:-J ). HOBBS. Register.
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rhe course OF stndy Cor Young Ladie.

l. the same as that pursued in the best schools OF
the country, embracing Normal and Collegiate
Course. The Normal Course is especially design
ed 10 prepare young ladies for teaching. The Col
legiate Course II more extensive.
Diplomas are awarded to- such as compl etc
either course.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30

Tuesday, Februarg eth, 1872.
EDMUND w. WRIGHT, A. NJ. Principal.
Mr.. Wright pre- pared for College at one of the
best Classical Schools in Massachusetts, and grad
uated honorably at Harvard University. He brings
high testi nomals Of character and ability from
the Faculty at Harvard, likewise from eminent
Classical Teachers in Boston, with whom he has
been associated, and where he has successfully
taught. Under his instruction and supervision IL
is confidently believed that this time honored in
stitution will speedily resume lis fsimer prosper
ity and usefulness.
They have also secured the services of
Mrs. NELLIE HAMLIN, Teacher of Piano
and Vocal Music,
SO fayorably known in this vicinity, as q vocalist
and pianist of rare attanments and merit.
Competent assistants will be employed in the
several departments, and the staff Of teachers
viii he ample for all requirements Superior ad.
vantage afforded students preparing for College,
and those intending 10 teach. Increased attention
viii be given To the Common and Higher English
Studies, with occasional Lectures on Philosophy,
Astronomy, Geography, sc,
No effort will be spared TO render the School
proftable.and pleasant TO those who attend.
Board and Tuition Reasonable. Rooms may be
obtained for self-boarding.
Text Books furnished by the Principal ut City
Prices! THOMAS II. MEADE, Secretary.
North BridgtoD, Jan. %, 1872. CIV
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
The Course or study for Young Men

l. designed TO give them n thorough Business Ed
ucation, Ia prepare them for Teaching on ll them
for College. 4 Commercial Course has been added,
in which students are instructed In Book excepting,
Banking, Commercial Law and branches pertain
ing TO a thorough Business Education.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30

Has been established In connection with the school
FOR the purpose of securing habits Of prompt aud
cheerful obedience physical development united
with good carriage OF the person aud a knowl-
edge OF military tactics
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
1906. HEBRON aSApEnv.l 1872.
The sixty.seventh Spring Term OF this institu-
ton will commence on
Tuesday, February EN-, 1872,
And continue IL weeks.
j. +. MOODY, 4. VI. Principal.
&. 4. PURINGTON, Associate Principal,
and Teacher Of Psnmnnship and


bookkeeping.
Miss MARY G.. PRINCE, Teacher OF French and
Bellies Letters.
Miss HATTIE BAILEY, Teacher OF Music
A Teacher Of Drawing and Painting will also be
furnished.
Mr.. MOODY brings the same corps of Teachers
10 Hebron that he has successfully employed,
for the past two years at Yarmouth and rs a large
number OF his former pupils viii transfer their
studies 10 Hebron, the school will without doubt
be one Of the largest and most interesting In the
State.
Miss PRINCE i. an accomplished AMI thorough
scholar, having studied in Europe for several
years; and as teacher Of the modern languages,
has no superior
Mr.. PURISGToS has been a practical BOok-keeper,
and rs a teacher of this branch, and of Penman-
ship, ranks among the first in the country The
course in bookkeeping AMI Penmanship will be
fully equal 10 the Bryant & Stratton Commercial
Coursr, and will furnish rare opportunity for
acquiring a thorough Business Education at avery
small expense.
HEBRON ACADEMY il well known rs one of
the oldest and best schools. Its situation IL retired
and quiet, and though easy OF access; yet free
from the influence OF hotels and saloons. which
presents so serious a drawback To many schools.
No effort will be spared for those preparing for
College, Tor business or for teaching, and scholars
will be assisted in getting situations IN stores and
schools.
For full particulars address \. Is. BUMPUS,
Secretary, or the Principal, at Yarmouth, until
Febi nary 18th, after that time at Hebron.
Hebron, Jan. 10th, ISL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD ss Supreme Judicial Court, Deem
Der TERM 4. ID. lssl

And now it appearing 10 the Court that the said
Defendant "a not m inhabitAut OF this
State, and has no tenant agent or attorney there.
In, and that he has no notice Of the tendency Of
this suit:
1t Ia ordered by the Court that the said Plain
tif notify the said Defendant OF the pen
dency OF this writ, by causing an abstract thereof
with this order OF court thereon, 20 be published
three weeks succcs-ivcy in the oxford Democrat.
paper printed in Paris, 10 said County, the last
publication 10 be thirty days Ht least, before the
next term Of said court, 10 be holden at Paris,
aforesaid, on the second TUESDAY Of March, next,
10 the end that the said defendant may then and
there appear az said court and .hew cause, II any
he have, why judgment should not be rendered
aglnst him and execution issued accordingly
\ true abstract OF Plaintiff writ and copy Of
order thereon.
Attest: WIN X. kINIBALL, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
POISONED To DEATH.

A healhv liver secrete. each day about two and
half pour lis OF bile. which contains q great
amount Of waste material taken FROM the blood.
When the liver becomes torpid or conyested, IL
fails 10 eliminate this vast amount OF roxions
substance which, therefore, remains TO poison the
blood and DC conveyed 20 every part OF the sys
TEN. What mnst be the condition of the blood
when il is receiving and retaining each day two
aud half pounds of poison Nature uies 10
work Of the poison through other channels anu
OrgaDs-ths kidneys, lungs, skin, etc. Out these
organs become oyertSXed in performing THIS III,
Dor, IN addition 10 their natural functions, anu
can not long withstand the pressure, but become
rariOusly diseased
The brain which is the great electrical centre OF
all vitality, is unduly stimulated by the unheslthy
blood which passes 10 it from the heart, and
il iaiis 90 perform its Office healihfully. Hence
the symptoms OF bile poisoning, which are 9uIl
ness, he adache, incaractty 20 keep the nina on
any subject, impairment Of memory, ulIy,
sleepy, or nervous feelings, gloomy forebodings
and irritahity OF temper. The blood Hsey being
diseased, "a II forms the sweat upon the surface
OF the skin, Is so irritating aud poisonous that IL
produces discolored brown spots, pimples Olotch-
e. and other erupfiOns. sores, bois, carbuncles
scrofulous tumors- The stomach, bowels, and
other organs spoken of, cannot escape becoming
affected, sooner or later, and costiveness, piles,
drOpsy, dyspepsia, diarrh9a, female weakness.
and many other forms OF chronic disease, arc
among the necessary results As remedy for
all these various manifestations of disease, Or
Pieroe's Golden Medical Discovery is positively
unequal ed. BY il the liver and stomach are
changed TO an active, healthy state, the appetite
regulated and restored the blood aud secreilo
thoroughly purified and enriched, and the whoio
system renovated aud built up anew. SOLD by
all hrst-class Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
wM. X. KIMBALL, Clerk.
To the Honorable the Justices of the supreme
Judicial Count, next 70 be holden at Paris, with.
In and for the County OF Oxford, on the third
L.. L. --...L - IL


Judicial Count. next 20 be holden az Paris, with.
In and FOR the County Of Oxford, on the third
tuesday OF September 4. ID. lsil.
"ELEN VI. STEVENS, wife OF BEN amin +.
III stevens ibe- and gives this Honorable
Court 10 understand that She WAS lawfully married
10 the said Benjamin r. stevens &C Canton, alore'
said. on the second day Of Jauusry, \ - 1870;
that since their iriermaI1iage your llbcant has al
ways behaved herself as n faithful, chastc aud AZ
fcctionate wife toward her said husband, but that
the said BENJAMIN +. stevens, wholly regardless OF
his marriage covenant and duty. did, on the tenth
day Of February, 4. ID. 1870. wholly desert your IL
belant, and removed 10 pats 10 your hbelant I'M
known, since which time she has received no com
munication from her said husband; that during
their cohabitaton, aud since he wholly neglected
10 provide your libelant with means Of support;
that he was idle and dIis5olnte, eynclng no dispO-
sitiOn 10 labor or contribute anything toward
living; that he was violent in his temper, and
abusive in his language, using thr,at- and blows
10 your libeant, without cause OF ptOvocatiOn ,
rendering It i'm .Ussible longer for them Ia cohabt;
that he j. incaplcitate entirely for the duties and
respons Utilities OF a hu,ban J. and nj such mini
temper and disposition a o. reader it necessary
tor the ends Of common Justice. ana TIE peace ana
harmony VI society 30 Tor, iA.t TIC bond. Of mat
rim1ny between her and hcr said husband may be
dissolved, for which purpose Size prays this Hon.
orabe Court 10 enter ouch decree Js right aud
justice in her behalf require.
HELEN Il. STEVENS
Canton sep, 18th, l>7l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30

The viz u $ of simple tei as Hair Tonic aud
preserver, hsve long been known, but no attempts
have been made 10 extract the oil scientifically
BY process peculiar TO this preparation, the es.
sentsl oil OF the tea plant has been added 70 other
vegetable extracts, and an unexualled Toilet Ar
ticic for the Hair is the result. IL - especially
useful 70 prevent the hair from falling outOI grow
ing thin and a. wash for the scalp, 10 stimulate
the hair bulbs. and prevent The gradual decay and
loss of color IN the structure or the haU tubes
Price 800. DR. KENNEDY, l2O Warren street,
Roxbury, Mass cOWtmat3l
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
SUNDAY EVENING LECTURES.
Snecial InsiruCiIOn.
NNATouY And puYsIOLOGY.
COMMERCIAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
SCIENCE AND ART or TEACHING.

\. l.. STONE, \. NJ, Principal OF Portland High
school.
DR.. y. I. TRUE, County Supervisor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
ExPENSES, sc.

board eau be obtained at s2..5, $500 and
S3.25 per week.
Room furnished those wishing 10 board them
selves, at reasonable rates.
Books furnished hy tho Principal, 40 reduced
rates.
Tuition n uSual-payable tenth week of Term
For Circulars, or any information, apply TO Rev.
J. u. WHEtLWRlGlIT; GEO, A. WILSON, Esq
Dr. II. Il. SAWYER: +. +. STONE: PARIS
FIGURING CO; BOLSTER HASKELL; GEO.
) PLUMMER; or
HORATIO l.. sTAsEY, Principal,
Jan. . south Paris, Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
Years Practice

H. the Treatment OF Diseases incident To Females
has placed DIR DOW at the head OF all physicians
making sueh practice specially and enables him
10 guarantee speedy and permanent cure IN the
worst eases nj Suppression and all other hensfra'
a. DeraRgeme,,tS from Ichaterer cause All letter
tor advice must contain 81. Office No Emil
tsDr1 STREET, BosToN
NB-Board furnished to those desiring TO e.
main under treatment.
10 atom, July, 1871. ~
SEWING MAcnINEs.--rhe advertisement OF The
American Sewing Machine In this issue, is wor'
thy the attention OF all in need of machine -
Since the introductiop of ewing machines, wall
improvements have been matte. In skillful hssd'
they seem TO ccomplish almos; every kind ofwork
The American Combination for making ever but
ton holes, embroidcring on The edge, and sewing
lover aud overs in addition TO all kinds OF plain
sewing done on any other machine, friend II
whom We have confidence, assures W that they
ere among the beat. and are giving great satisfac
ten wherever introduced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30

d 2. NItlirt
KIN Alonzo Brown IL 500 IS ~
Farm.
william III @@p5 IL. g[i''0n II 100 30 81
Augustus stevens Is 100 - 9l0s20
JOHN Z. SHAW, Treasurer of Byron.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
Sor the oxford Democrat.
CROSS WORD ENIGMA.

NJ l,t i IN wheat, but not IN rye;
lly Fad is IN bread, bat not IN pie;
Nj 81 Is Ia friend, bot not in foe
NV ash Is In rake, but not IN hoe
My jth is in heat, but not IA cold;
nv oh !. in lead, but not in gold;
Nv 7lh j. in monse, but not in rat:
Ny s,h 10 ia lean, but not in fat
VI, oth j. ia pie. but not in cake,
NJ 10th l. m pond, but not ia lake
Al, lIth j. in cream. but not in milk;
n, Eth l. in calico, but not in silk
Az lSta 1, IN lane, but not in street;
NJ li;h Is ia onion bat not in beet;
Nv whole wss a great and good man;
Find out who i vac, il YOU can.
LII
Albany Jan 2Sd 1871
Last week. Enigma is answered by lei OF
Albany.
Answer FE SHAW.
Hereafter We shall have "loUSG PEOPLES
CoW>ER" on the drst page, which will contain
such oy : nSl Eais,nas. Rehusses, SC, as may IL
furnished us Al articles intended fcv thi. lie
paytrncut mus; be plainly written, and accom-
panied 6y their correct answers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
MARRIED..

In Denmark. Jan. 18th, by Rev. A. blanchard, :
r. kimbst, OF Bridston, and Miss klenoT +. W it
ney. OF Denmark.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
COMMISSIONERS of Insolvency.

WHEREAS, we the undersigned, have been
w appointed by the Honorable Judge OF Pro
bate for Oxford County, Commissloner. OF insol'
yency upon tbs estats OF Arvilda u. Foster, late
Of Stonchsm, in said County, deceased, with full
pow sr 10 receive aud examine all the claims OF the
several creditors 10 said atethereore we hereby
appoint Weines day, the twenty eighth day OF teb-
ruary, one p. NJ, and "Wednesday, the sixth uay
of March, 1862, one Z. NJ, at the oihce on II; a.
Frye, in Bethel, In said County oI oAiOru, as
the lime and place for said creui'ois 10 present
their claims and be heard
II. A. FRYE, Commissioner
C.R LOCKE,
Bethel january sth, lSI2.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
The "PhiIomathean society"
A Military Department.

been established for special drill in Elocu.
Composition, &c, and for social intercourse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
Astray.

Came into the enclosure Of the subscriber,
sheep The owner is requisite TO prove property
pay coats aud take IL away ,,,,r, prp
South Paris, Janury 5th, lss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
Scribner's Monthly,
AN ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE,
edited by j. q. IOLLA ND.
THE BEST OF THE AMERICAN
MONTHLIES.

"n the brilliant variety OF Ito articles, in yigor
ndrlt, and richness 81 wood Ongravings; IN pur
" OF tone and richness and ripencss OF thought
in the Editorial department, IL surpssscs all con
teuuoraries"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30

BURSErT's FIAvoRISG EXTRACTS. The
superiority OF these extracts consists IA
heir perfect purify and great strength.
They are warranted free from the poison
Gus oils and ACIDS which enter into the
composition of many of the Fictitious
fruit favors now in the market. They
are not only true 10 their names. but arc
prepared from fruits of the best quality
and are SO highly concentrated that a
comparatively small quantity only need
lie used
JOSEPH BURNETT Il Co. Boston, Man
uiacturers and Proprietors For sale by
all Grscers and Druggists.
The age OF railroads and the telegraph
give rise TO fast living. and increases the
desire Tor making rapid fortunes, some
wishing to outstrip, and others 10 be al
least equal 10 their neighbors. In order
to keep up with this eager and unequal
contest, the brain il taxed 10 its utmost
power. while humanity is rendered AN
easy pray TO disease. The Heart, Liver,
Stomach. Lungs, or Nervous System be-
comes afflicted. and sickness. in the
form OF Heart Disease, Jaundice, Dys-
pepSia, Bronchitis, Consumption, Paraly
sis or Mania, Is the result. The use OF
Fellows Compound Syrup OF HypophoS-
phites will enable the mind 10 sustain a
greater strain uniettered by conflicting
thoughts and unwearied by continued
study Ii imparts power OF concentra-
ton. What before seemed difficult OF
solution. becomes comparatively easy,
and the bedy is physically stronger under
its use
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
The Question Seitled.-Those em

inent men, DR.. James Clark, Physician
10 Queen Victoria. and Dr. Hughes Ben
nett, saws that consumption can be cured
DR. Wistar knew this when he discovered
his now widely known BAI-sAA OF WILD
CHERRY. aud experience has proved the
correctness of his opinion.
Those who wish reliable hair prepara-
ton should buy Halls Vegetable Siciliah
Hair Remover. IL is compounded OF the
purest ingredients and the stric:est care.
lit has done more for me than all 9th
er medicines" is what we hear said al
most every day. IN regard 10 Weeks
Magic Compound
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
TERMS for 1872.

subseyipiion price $500. Including two backl
numbers Nov. and Dec, lSIl), ~ 30. With nj.
the back numbers Of vols. ? and 3, only e. 80
These contain more Than $3.50 pages OF the choic
e.t Illustrated Liicraiurc-a whole library in Il.
self
subscriptions are received by all Newsdealers
and Booksellers al the above rates, and by
sCRIBSER ~ CO.,
90 4 broadway, ". y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
Bridgton Academy.
CHARTERED A. ID. lsOs.

After bl ief suspension, the Trustees graft.
aed TO announce the re.orening OF this school.
The SPRING TERN, of IL weeks, will commence
Tuesday, Fe6ruarg eth, 1872.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-30
The Boston Boy,
LOUIS HENRY,

Handsomely bound. Elegantly illustrated. IGno
Price 81 g The story Of George Hutchins, who
comes 10 the city, 0ghts his WAY through IN g temp
taiiohs attending The life OF the many bOys who
are Obliged 10 battle for themselves from youth 10
manhood. and who, by his integrity, honesty aud
devotion 10 business, grew To be respected aud
wealthy.
For sale by all booksellers and newsdealers, or
sent by mail postpaid, on receipt OF price, by the
publishers.
q II Az ES * ELLIS,
jau30 20 CORNHILL, BOSTON. wv
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-06-21
From Louisiana.

Oar friend ut Bayou ''ouIa, IN encIo'
Ing hi, customary yearly subscription
to the po,r. adds several items OF inter
est. which we take the liberty TO print
Iii, letter date, June 8;
"The sugar crop i, very CiScouragin2
thi. year. Owing to the two severe
freezes we Aaa the past winter most o
the ,,nbble4 were Killed, both first anc
second years, and all We have TO de-
pend upon i, the plant cane. now pre-,
diet tha, the crop OF - will not exceed
one hundred aud twenty-five to on'
hundred and forty thousand hOg Sheads
about one-tit,h of what is used IN the
United States. find, also, that ouy
planters are relying more upon them
selves 10 laiN. tGe." own corn, and there
certainly is u crater area of ground in
corn this year Ian for some years past.
The crops look promising, what there i
Of the cane particularly, and corn Is DO
ing well.
am still sticking . the tIcathrn Chi
nee aud to Cuilec, barring about ~ to ID
of both. and nm gct;,Jg along very well
with them.
The coIorcd element Of our populp-
ton is very much divided upon the po-
litical questions OF the day. Some for
Grant. some for Gree, ~. and some don't
know where they stand. heard a very
enlightened discourse Tonight from one
Of our fifteenth amendments. viz: "that
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-06-21
Disguised with The Platform.

The New York Evening Post i, dis.
gu,tcd with Philadelphia Platform. II
say-:
The resolutions arc wrt;hed iumblc
Of inanilicS when they are not pINli.
tudeS, and with almost IL little relation
to the political duties of the hour n
Comforts MaXm- on the Westminster
Catcchisn, The convention just closed
at Philadelphia is perhaps rs shpohy a
specimen in platiorm-naking q, We
have yet had. The first resolution re-.
ates to the glorious early history Of the
Republican party but is otherwise not
true, emitting or misrcproSonting It's
disa>terous failures in itsrcr0n'tructIon
and financial policies. The second,
third, fourth. rirht a"1r"'h, rcson-
lions are not distinctive at All, and cX-
press merely what All parties now ac-
ccpt. The iinh. on civil service, j. fec
bic aud prcraricalug. The sixth,
against granting away the public lands,
i, sound but in conflict with the more
conyning practice Of the party, aud the
same may he said of that against the
iramking privilege, which has been sup.
ported by both Senate aud House this
session with snocr, at those who asked
for reform. As for what is said in the
seventh, eleventh aud fourteenth reso-
lut:0n' on the tariff, ON the relation Of
capital and labor and on woman Snr-
lragc. it woUld have been much better
to >ay nothing.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-06-21
Grants Relations.

An cntcrprisng Jrrscyman is going
to gct out a highly inrercstitg book en-
titled Grant, Relations and their Con.
ncctions." The first chatter will con-
tain II Biographical sketch Of Ulys,c,
himself and Il complete list Of every
present he received from his friends,
including houses, horses, grccnbacks,
carriages and bull pups, and also the
office. which were bestowed in return
for such presents. The second chapter
will contain Il biographical sketch OF
each OF hi- relations now in Office, in
GLIDING father, uuclcs brothers, cousins,
second cousins, brothcr-in.aws ne
rhrw- and We believe also few high
P. respectable member. Of the female
ibu ,bird chapter will COM
than 70 complete liz, Of officer, appoint
ed through the influence Of said family
relations, with Il Ii,l Of presents, &r.
The hook i, to he .oid only by news
boy, on the Railroads.