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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28
Moonlight Fanerdt.

The remains OF Mr.. Jonas Geeno, n
native of the north, but for some years
past resident OF Manassas, where ne
died the day before. were brought here
Thursday and inferred at an early hour
Thursday night in st. Psul's church ceme'
terry. The evening was perfectly calm,
a light dew had fallen, and the moons
beams rs they fell upon the tombstones
and upon the few friends OF the deceased,
who stood around the bier, and cast their
shadows into the open grave. and the
serious aspect OF the rector. as with un'
covered head and clothed in his sacerdot
al robes. he repeated, without tile use
of the prayer book, the solemn service
of the dead, altogether constituted
most melancholy and awe inspiring pic
ture. the remembrances OF which will
long lnger with those who witnessed
the impressive ceremony Virginia Sem
incl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28
North WdterJOrd Items.

The weather Saturday was quite good
for the lair, and the attendance very
large. The trotting OH the new park
was quite interesting. On account oil
the delay occasioned by crowds getting
settled, &c, it was late before the races
could commence The Society offered
two purses, the first for all colts that new.
CT tIoLted in public. and the second open
to all horses.
For the first purse II NJ. Fiske enter
ell five years old colt. driven by Charlie.
Whitney. Fiske took three straight
heats and the race. Both colts showed
"A good gait and did some handsome trUt
ting.
In the next race II. p. Elliott entered
Minnie driven by Tuell Of Paris, and
Geo. w. Hale entered Johnnie Smoker,
driven by Hartford Of Lowell Minnie
won three straight heats, and the race
easily.
The time OF these races was not taken,
but it was thought by good judges that
Minnie showed = 2 80 gait.
The late rains raised the river here
higher than it has been since the great
freshet of four years ago Norway Id
rerti'er.
PROF. Stearns while giving some
Psychological exhibitions at the Fair was
uniformity dealt with. His tent WAS
torn down-the Pr oiess or says by drunk.
ell rowdies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28
snesr COIN rs,ms,.. ns.ums.r.

Osgreaders understand ,lat silver coin
A-s -oi,.c.lul base metal in il 10 make ii
less y-.ea6.e than gold, 50 thai TWO sii.
Yer halido.iars arc worth just abou, par
when gold is at los. In view of Ills.
Secretary Richardson has decided TO e.
sumo specie payments 50 far as silver
coin IS concerned. lie has consequently
given ORDERS TO begin paying out silver
tie same as greeubacSs, and will, when
desired, pay or bills against The Govern
meat IN silver, and exchange silver for
currency or cicc Versa. This Is an inn
pol,aut step toward resumption.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28

Mr.. Editor IL was at EHingham Falls.
n. H., one day last week and examined
with much interest canal which is being
cut near the outlet OF the Ossipee Lake
along the channel Of the river, for the
purpose Of using the lake and bays as a
reservoir to supply the Saco Water Power
Co. with water during the dry season OF
summer. John Demeritt. Esq. Of Efling'
ham, has contracted with Hon. w. Z.
Haynes, Agent OF the Company, 10 cut
this canal. which is Ia be 81 rods long. Is
feet wide. excepting at the upper end.
averaging 9 feet 10 depth. its entire length.
II is TO enter the outlet of the lake 3 feet
below The natural bed of The river. A
more hard end stony bound piece OF
ground than this where this canal is To
be cut is seldom found. Mr. Demeritt
has already removed 1000 square yards
of stone, aud used four kegs OF powder
in blasting, and has expended nearly
$1,000 in labor aud material. At the
terminus OF this canal i. 10 be put in u
bulk. head. with gates, whereby the Co.
can be supplied with water when needed
at their mills on the river below. When
completed il will furnish one OF tho best
chances for MIL that can be found in
tie country When this canal is finished,
tue foundation for mill is completed,
where first. class saw mill will at once be
erected, having al inoxbaustible supply
oil water the year round, with AN alum
dance oil timber, and all the lumber
manufactured will be very accessible to
market, ns the spot is but hive miles from
station Vi The Great Falls and Conway
K. X. The lake and adjoining bays are
estimated to contain 20 square miles OF
surface Mr. Dcnieirilt has this season
lowered the six mile pond 10 Madison.
| \. H.. A inches for the same Co. and Tor
the same purpose, bringing to view
numerous islands that never were seen
before, and draining several wells along
on the shore entirely dry.
Geo. W. Towle, Esq, of Porter vii.
lage. has sold his stand 81 farm to JAS.
Cook. OF Newmarket. n. H.. formerly of
Porter.
Charts T. Wadsworlh. Esq Of South
Hiram. the gentleman who two Years ago
prepared the ground and set Out one acre
OF cranberries. has gathered his crop Of
berries from the same with results that
were entirely satisfactory. lie prepared
and sanded the ground and set the vines
on another acre one year ago. which are
in prospecting condition. The present
season he has prepared another acre
which is now nearly ready Tor the vines;
all of which constitutes one bed, which
We believe in few years will prove very
remuncratiyo. y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28
OrTOgd Items.

The store of Darrell & Hawkes., at Ok
ford village, was broken into Monday
night and sun Try goods and about Si5 in
scrip stolen. The thieves broke in BY
breaking a square of glass in door and
unlast ening bolt which secured it in
side, there being no shutter. u the doors
and windows OF the store. The rogues
worked without light. for fear of dc
lection, overhauling the show cases and
car rying such articles of value as they
could conveniently secure. The post
Office is in the same building, but does
not appear to have been disturbed. The
thieves are suspected but no arrests have
been made.
/. c. futile Esq. of Ohio. will give a
Lecture ut the Methodist Church in this
village, Oct. 29lh. Subject: The
True and False in Human Character. or
Manhood, Real and Unreal"
Mr.. Mellen Greene is to commence a
Singing School at the VestrY of the NJ.
E. Church next Friday evening.
DR.. Stevens of Bryant's Pond is soon 10
locate in this village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28

"Wednesday OF this week delega.
ton of the members of Cumberland
Lodge OF Odd Fellows, with their wives,
paid a haternal visit to the hospitable
home of Caleb Warren, Esq, of East
Denmark, one of the Oldest and most
highly esteemed Odd Fellows in this re-
gion. Bro. Warren and his estimable
wife gave the party a cordial reception,
and The occasion was in every respect
one OF rare pleasure. From their well.
filled harder bouutilul dinner was pro.
vided, 10 which the party did ample
justice, alter which in social converse
and in rambles about the excellent fam
owned by Mr.. Warren. the day was
spent very enjOyably. Mr.. Warren was
made an Odd Fellow some twenty years
ago, and though he is now well alsng
in years, he is still an active member OF
the Lodge and he constantly practices
the great principles taught by this noble
Order. Long may he live 10 enjoy the
blessings and luxurics with which he
seems TO be surrounded. -Bridgton Necs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28


Bro. Woodbury.. Dea. Robinson, Rev.
Dir. Warren, Lorins and Dea. Shurtleif
offered interesting remarks on this.
4lh-"what TO make the prayer meet
inss more attractive and efiectual ?" Rev.
r. Durham. bro. Briggs. Dea. S. Stetson,
S. G. eastman. Rev. L. Cummings, bro.
VIM. Berry, j. f. TSte,son. and Dr.
Warren. The sum ol all the matter was
brcritg in all the exercises.
On Wednesday morning there were
devotional exercises at o'clock. Con-
ference opened at o. The Committee
reported the next meeting to be with the
Bethel 2d ch"rch. Preachers, Rev. j..
Elliot, Rey. G.. +. Tewksbury. Com. of
Arrangements, Rev. D. Garland. bros.
ID. I. Brown, A. j. Valentine. Rev. d.
Garland to report the state Of the
churches.
The next topic, Christian Principle,
elected earnest remarks from Rev. Mr..
Goodrich of West Auburn, Dea. Merrill,
Rev X. Dunham, Rev a. BarTows, bros.
Woodbury. aud w j. Wheeler.
Dr. Warren supplemented all by pre-.
seuting the claims OF Foreign Missions.
The 9th topic, THE Sabbath" also
drew out warm remarks FROM Bros. W.
r.. Scwall, Dea Kicker OF Hartford, j.
+. Slctson, Rev Bros. Goodrich and
Loring. and the Moderator. Dea. c. Y.
Tuell. col Sumner. closed with prayer
Wednesday, Z NJ, there was q sermon
by Rev. Mr.. Goodr ich. and The admins
uaiion Of the LoId's Supper. Row. DR..
Warren and Goodrich oiiciated at the
table
Thanks we've voted to the choir and the
people Tor their hospitality. Though but
few ministers were present, the nymen
were active aud profitable Conference
was enjoyed. The attendance on the
second day WAS very good-the Baptist
brethren pccseu. taking i warm interest
in The meetings
Rev. u. Garland. oil Bethel, vie. has
not missed - Conference tor over twenty
ycas. We believe, was prevented from
attending 10y the lre>hc; lie got up at
o'c,oca, tuesday morning, before day
light, and found The roat inpASsable.
The waIor was ah'e feet deep between
his house sud the bridge too deep Tor
the pal sou to wade, being about four feet
over his head. Could he have chartered
a boat hc probably would have set his
feet on higher ground, and been high
and dry ON Sumner Hill by noon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28
Awful ExplosIon-Two Men Torn IA,
Picses-Anothcr crushed.

Montreal, Oct. 81 "A terrible eXplo
sion occurred in the dualin works OF
Mcssrs. Eerrier & Co., at Windsor Mills,
near this city, late yesterday evening
SCATTERING the mill to atoms, and blowing
10 pieces two inmates, j. Fcrrier, Jr,
nep hew of The Hon James Ferrier, and
an assistant. The explosion shook the
earth for miles around The two uulor
tunatc men were literally tom to pie ces.
One mans head was found in = tree eight
rods of. and no part OF the other man.
body could be found. part OF y torn and
bloody boot being the only thing found
belonging to him. On the scene oi The
accident. q man named Elliott, while
eating coal, to-day, fell under the wheels
and bad his head smashed to Jelly.
The well known powder manufactures
J. c. Marble, Esq, of this place, Is one
of the proplielors of the above works,
aud was on his way to Windsor AT the
time of the explosion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28
@tfOrO democrat.
4 ROoSfer

The elections in the West have tanned
the expiring flame OF democracy into
lie, and the Register actually displays
the old Rooster again. But the little
democratic victory in Ohio comes in one
those "oG years which. as one OF ths
old liners Of Paris says "Reyer does the
democracy any good" II was 4 death
struggle with the democratic party his
year, in Ohio. tor the liberal clement was
rying to slrangle it and have a new
party. Il got control OF one County, and
tbe democracy there, in Convention, re-
solved that the democratic party was dis
solved. dead and buried This aIolsed
the old Huukers and they Tough, with
desperation to lid themselves OF their
allies who had fois,ej themselves upon
them aud were sucking their very lie
blood They nominated in their state
Convention. Hon. VIM. Allen, straight
out democrat, and made a stand mp fight,
aul elected their man by about 500 ma
iori,y Las, year, with The liberals,
they were beaten by $4,000 m2joriiy.
The significance OF the result is, that Tho
democracy can DO better TO fight =
,,gaish, battle. and appear consistent.
rather than belle their professions ~
seeming 60 be what they are not. They
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28

Ia Tie July number Of Ser'jasrs
V.b'g, Rev DIR. Blauyclt published IN
article upon The Miracles of Ch,ist.
scientifically Considered and this
article was followed by a series OF three
papers entitled Modern Skep,icism."
These articles. ,a4iH- ,be subicc, Of
religion, and treating i, as candidiy and
reasonably as The philosopher treats his
understanding only loy lu,b--uot
attempting 20 establish any ptc conceived
doctrine or dogma. Ju; simply testing
them 60 see what OF truth they contain
have called down upon the magazine
Che >Larpc,, criticisms OF the so-ca.led
religious press.
ia The November number OF Scribncr's,
Dr. Holland takes occasion 20 defend
h.u>e, and the n.agazine-not to defend.
-,r ,lry need 70 dcfeuce-bui 10 set forth
some q thcir reasons ioy help.n. q
Doctor OF Divinity TO suppress the present
tendency toward >kcpiieism. This article
by Dr. Holland is 50 true manly, and
unbiasod-as true, manly. and unbiased
as :hc articles which he IS called upon to
dc.ead-ths; il seems IS though il must
silence tue small Sec;1rian feeling, of
religious pariizanS. and induce .lem 20
acccptthe Invitation which he 50 cordially
cN,eajs, 20 join hands in Tue woys of
sugurc. sing the wide spreading influence
o.. sLe9,icism and doubt,
Ia 'hesc articles by DR.. Blauy,t,
written in 50 scholarly and mastery
manner, taking the P0iG,s made by The
opposition, meeting them by arguments
as strong as their own. and ackuowlejg-
ING his errors. when errors ale conclusive.
j. proved 10y bis opponents, even thoy IA
they have 5een universally accepted Tor
years. be shows the true spiri, OF inquiry
which should inspire respect from FREUD
and iCc I, seems as though he Vii.
receive more respect from the scholarly
gentlemen Of skeplicai prociivilies, than
from The persons who profess 20 Je
engaged ia the same work, bat whose
minds ale 50 biased and pyejsdiced they
can see but one way from which any
good result can bc attained, and tha, is
Lcir on way. Or B'auyeit says that all
po.atS iure.igi0u, Us now accepted, which
cluno, staLd the testing Of strictly uue
scientific tests, should be allowed 20 fail
90 The ground. For fear that some mis-
cradle dogma now accepted by the church
viii De thus east upon the pile already
Loaped high by the advanced ideas Of The
present century. the sectariaus are ready
10 cry with loud voice, uucleau, un-
clean.
A candid, scientific discussion Of these
matters % this tme-such discussion as
Or. B.auye,t pyoposes-will do more .or
the cause OF religion, and through that Tor
humanity than any other course which
can be pursued, for men cannot be made
TO believe, to-day, from mere hearsay,
nor because OF any ones say so-wc can
only believe that which can be proved, or
whose foundation can De proved 20 be
true Religion viii stand his testing,
and ii Is 10 be sincerely hoped tina. Or.
B,aUve.t vii. not be deferred from con-
tinUiag the work which he has thus
begun, by ;he howls OF . sectarian press,
and i.s lcuUoci4tions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28
South Paris.

Capt. Gideon Bolster, OF So. Paris,
whose case OF bleeding tooth few
weeks ago caused such surprise, has
been gradually sinking until Monday last
when he died. As the bleeding was
stopped, it was hoped that new blood
Nigh: be created and tho system be built
up again. lie was about 80 years of age
and u highly respected citizen. The
new hearse WAS APP lropliAted for the hrst
timo to its use, at his funeral.
The Concert at South Paris a week
ago last Sunday was attended bya large
proportion OF our bcs. singers from this
and the neighb, RIM towns, and was one
OF more than ordinary interest. In ad
diiion TO the performance OF Mrs Wilson
on the organ, we had Mr. Martin OF this
town and Mr.. Weeks of Norway, who
never fail 10 delight all musical ears on
All musical occasions; also. NJ. Merrill
oil Norway. Col. Swell and Mr.. Hall oil
hi, DOWN, with their heavy 6IssU Voices,
and Gen kimOall on the tenor /. was
particularly gratifying 10 listen 10 the old
fashioned coulter of those tunes a. oIiS
nal,y composed, from MIS-. Cummings
Of So. Paris, whose voice has not vet
been Impaired by age, and with the
sweetness AID power OF the voices "l
Ms. VIM. Howe, Mrs. o. Cummings,
Miss Flora Ripley and others. The con.
cc,t could not have been, with such an
array Of musical talent, other than u
success. Il was with no ordinary pleas.
ute that sc all once more liStSned 10 The
meiodous voice OF our teacher, Howe,
OF West Sumner, now instruclinI -
school al Norway village. Ia noticing
the las, concert on the Hill, 1t was acct.
dcnially Omitted 10 mention fine acquis
zion ol musicA. power from Norway 'i,'
.age. which contributed very materially
to our success. On this occasion Mrs.
Wilson OF South Paris. and Mrs. o \.
Thayer oil this place. alternately perform
cd on the organ with their usua! skill aud
good ,asic TO the delight OF all. But
above all il aroused the kinder feelings
OF our hearts TO witness SO many assem-
bled from different sections, and with
Que accord lay aside all those local embit.
tered elements OF our natures 50 eNclu
sively human, and raise their voices in
praise and alteration Of those. divine at
tributes Of our Heavenly Father, whose
kingIom is glorious and rules over all"
1t is confidently hoped our South Paris
friend, will give Que moIc concert to
close The season, if so due notice will be
given. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28

Rev. MIR. Rea of the Congregations
Church-who. by the way. has an indie
pendence OF thought and speech which
is really refreshing, preached an earnest
and practical sermon last Sabbath taking
strong ground against the doctrine OF
Total Depravily. as held and taught by
the religionists of the old school. He
thought that belief in such doctrine
was well calculated 10 neutralize the
we'll intended effort of its adherents and
to lead the church into lethargy from
which ii is difficult to arouse it.-Bridgton
News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28
BHCKHeid Items.

Our correspondent (IImIlord) writes
October is proving a most excellent
month Tor farmers TO prepare the GROUND
for another spring, and DC ready to re-
cere the approaching winter with thanks
giving.
The Bucklield Train after many lays oil
exhaustion. is showing again some signs
of life. AlT,ilroad meeting il TO he held
at the village on the 23d. 10 see it the in-
habitanls along the line have any rights
to be respected by said r X. Co. A full
attendance j. expected.
The sudden death of c. l.. L. Coffin OF
North Auburn, calls to mind the noble
stand he took for The cause OF temper.
ance in the Wave and Nezinscott Lodges,
which eudeMed him to many friends,
who, with his former pupils in Bucklield,
will hear of his early death, with sadness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28
SiCedeu Items.

The new schoolhouse in District No. 4
has been commenced, and the work i,
being pushed rapidly forward by the
Russell brothers OF Lowell, who hold the
contract Tor building the same. II is to
DC completed by The first of November.
and will be u decided improvement over
the old building where 1.-THE young idea"
has been taught for so many years. We
congratulate the district in being able at
last to get a comfortable schoolhouse in
which 20 send its scholars for instruction
Sir. John w. Chute has lately had the
single roof remove ed IRON bis woodshed.
and replaced by double roof. While
Mr.. |. A Eastman was at work on the
building he accidentally cut severe
cash in his foot with an axe. The
wound was dressed by DR.. Chandler OF
Lowell.
The high bank on the side of the road
ON The JAS. Holden Hill, ;" has been grad
ed for winter road. The drifts which
every winter fill up this road can in
great measure be avoided, it is thought,
by having the road upon The bank during
The winter. As the snow thaws in the
spring, the road has had TO be shoyelled
out the entire length OF the hill nearly
every year. sometimes to the depth OF
four to six feet much of the way. Last
W inter the drifts. before they settled.
were about ten feet deep in some places.
This "new departure will probably save
considerable expense TO the town, and 4"
great deal OF hard labor. -Bridgton Ne'0s.
The postoflice al Woodstock has been
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28

Mr. EditGr Truth is" indeed, "a
Jewel" but "Ilonestas" in last week 3
issue OF your paper shows conclusively
that he i none the richer for it. The
fact is, the Hebron and Bucklield boys did
win an "easy victory" and can do it
easier next time. As regards the Clip
per picked up nine," every one knows
they had the best men that belonged 10
the club and then threw one off 10 put on
man belonging to another club, better
man than the Clippers can boast OF. If
lioueslas is not satisfied with one good
square beat, The Hebron and Buckfeld
boys can accommodate him with another
at any time JUSTICE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28

The Norway Advertiser, in notice
OF the Free High School at Norway viii
lage, thus speaks of Miss S. Eliza Ripley
Of this town, tho is the first assistant in
the school:
"Miss Ripley is thorough and practi.
cal, having the rare faculty of explaining
principles 10 her pupils SO that they un--
dcrstand them. She thinks il essential
that when scholars begin new study, or
take up principles, that foundation is
laid, or in other DIS, that FIRST princi-
pies be thoroughly understood. With.
out question she is one OF the best teach.
ers in the county,
Miss Ripley is daughter OF our towns. p
man. Capt. Cyrus Ripley. The comph.
mcnt is well deserved one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28

IL is announced that Mr.. KnowltOn.
Of SkOwhegan, has withdrawn from the
canvass for Speaker OF the House. This
leaves the field TO W. w. Thomas, Jr.,
of Portland. who has the requisite quail
iications for highly acceptable presiding
officer. Mr.. Thomas is the Swedish
Commissioner, and gentleman OF fine
abilities.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28

Rev. w. ii. Bolster, of Wiscasset,
has been spending in few days at his old
home in South Paris. He preached for
Mr.. Wheelwright very acceptably.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28

Freeman Bradford. Esq. OF Poyt-
land. "a eminent Free Mason. died in
Portland last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28

Bro. Elwell, OF the Portland Trans.
script, completes his 25;h year in Edi,o'
rial lite connected with this successful
journal. From 5000 he has brought it
up to $4,000, and more popular and
valuable Stale paper does not exist. We
hope bro. Elweli will be able to do an
other % years service in the same field,
when all will say FL rel done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-28

The postoflice al Woodstock has been
discontinued.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-07-21

excursions given by petty, so-called benevo-
lent societies, such as the one given few
days ago by The Phoenix" Of this city, to
washington, D. c. The guests who had
paid their money on that occasion were in
numerous instances treated very badly by the
officious and heedless committee who were in
charge. A number of parties who went
along and carried refreshments with them
were not only charged the price of ticket
(S3l but were taxed % additional for the
privilege Of selling refreshments in several
instances not worth a dollar, This may be
called running the thing In the ground, but
1t was done. -.--,-----.------.,-
am In favor of excursions, fairs, etc., if
the object sought to be accomplished is
morai-such as the building of church.
ouf people need the gospel. No one should
60 on an excursion who cannot afford the
expense. Many do so, aud spend money in
seeking pleasure which, In the winter, they
feel the need of. There are needless per-
sons, however, in all grades of society, and
such are only taught BY sad experience the
right from the wrong.
In conclusion, hope that the eStortions
pfacticed by the Phoenix committee on some
OF their guests on the recent excursion to
washington will be repeated by no other
society committee, and that this exposure
Will preyent repetition of it epen by them.
WYATT LEWIS.