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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
T0ricdU Items.

The Norudy AlcertiSer has the follow
ing:
The hea,y gale week ago last Sunday,
thrashed cut considerable grain for the
farmers. Mr. :. ii. Millett estimates
that he lost dozen bushels OF wheat.
Anew showers OF late have been well
come, but the earth is yet very dry.
Brooks and wells are failing up. The
grain crops will hardly come up to an
average. We think pumpkins and squash
es grow spontaneously this year.
5. d. Merrcw and Justice Mclntire
started from Colebrook, n. H., last Tues
day, with seventy head o: cattle, and
may be expected at John A. Bolter's to.
day (Friday.)
At the Annual Communication of Ok.
ford Lodge, No Is, OF F. Il a. NJ, hold.
en- Sept. lst., the following officers were
elected:
Fred. f. Crockett, w. NJ. NJ. NJ Full.
Ter. 5. W; G. NJ. Smith, J. W.; +. III.
Brown. Treas. A. Oscar Noyes, Sec'y !;
James Danforlh, S. d.. Geo. A. Cole, j.
d.: Geo. W. Hobbs, 5. s.; ID. w. Beal.
J. S; l.. b. Weeks, MARI John +. Fiiz,
Tylor.
The officers were installed by ID. d. G.
NJ, Howard ID. Smith, who performed
the ceremonies in his usual happy man.
ner, doing credit to himself and giving
perfect satisfaction to the Lodge.
Tn ladies' circle, a. the Congregational
vestry, Tuesday evening. was well atien.
ded. Miss Lizzie Hartman was present,
and entertained the company with num-
Der of songs during the evening. Her
singing is spoken of by those who listened
to it, IN the highest praise.
The ladies OF the Universalist society,
OF this village, will hold sociable at
Concert Hall next Wednesday evening.
Also, the social eircle will meet with Mrs.
Henry C. Reed week from next We'd.
nesday, Sept. 18th. A COZ dial invitation
is ext ended to all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
Stirred Up!

As was expected, the caustic speech oil
Young Clifford in the democratic County
Convention at Portland, stirred the Bour-
bon bile Of old Oxford, and the Register
comes out with severe rebuke to MIR.
c., plainly limiting to the gentleman that
he had better leave the democratic party,
if he don't like it, and not act the part of
q traitor within the ranks. Tho trouble
is. there are good many young men
who think as Mr.. Clifford does. and if he
goes there would be a general stampede,
and not hat OF later fashion than l19S
would be seen in II democratic conven'
ton the coming year
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
Uashb,t,.n Sure of 100 Majority.

SPRINGFIELD, Sept. The Spring
field Republican has returns from 142 de-
legates nearly three-fourths of The whole
number TO the Worcester Convention on
Wednesday. divided rs follows Wash
burn 1874, Butler $40. There arc $50 de
legates yet to be elected, of whom 10
come fl om he four western counties. %
from Worcester county and 25S from the
eastern part of the State; 81 each from
Essex and Niddlesox counties. The for
mer Of which is one of Buffers strong
holds. OF the l0l to come from the
western part of the State the Republican
estimates that Washburn will have near
" three lourlhs. and OF the remaining
25S about l25 for Washburu has NOW a
clear majority of 46, giving Batter every
doubtful vote, the Republican considers
him sure OF 100 majority in tho Conven'
ton, but it is quite likely 10 be $50 and
may rise 10 200
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
Bethel Items

Crops are stu suffering intensely iot
the wantof rain. Those impetuous per.
sons who recently prophesied that the
drouth was broken, have ascertained to
their sorrow and chagrin that but trii-
ling portion was broken off. Last
Monday we had fine showers and all
things seem TO revive somewhat.
There are scarcely any blackberries in
this section. though the bushes were
loaded with blossoms. and they formed
well, but the dry weather stopped them
from growing and lipening.
The heavy wind which prevailed here
two weeks ago last Sunday, did sad hav'
oc to the apple and hop crop. Several
of our leading hop growers say they viii
lose one third of the crop by the wind.
We noticed the fires on the meadows
and hills, have produced Il sitting smoke
that has been anything but agreeable.
The water in the Androscoggin at this
place, is so low that it can be lorded by
horses and buggys.
The potatoes are coming in light, but
the corn generally is earlier then last
year and much better then was expected.
The scarcity of nuts in the woods this
year has driven the squirrels to the or
chard. and coin fields for food Boys
will have fun with their iowlIng pieces.
Charles z. Knight. Esq, one oil our
leading merchants has purchased most
OF the wool in this and adjoining towns,
at from Il to 10 cents per pound, which
goe. to \ party in Lawrence, Mass
We learn Mr.. David n. Blake, lormor.
ly oil Giiead, butwho has been spending
the past Two years in Manhattan Kansas,
was thrown from his horse recently strik.
inc on his head and shoulders, and was
severely injured. His brother, Eliphalot
4 Blake takes the cars on Monday.
for Kansas to take him home TO his
friends in Gilead.
During the past TWO weeks the stage
running from Bethel To Upton, has been
filled To Overlooking with fishing parties
on their way to the Lakes. Your cores.
pondcnt intends TO try his luck next
week. Shall we hear from him
We hear young man not from mere,
WAS recently returning home late Al night
tom u visit to his intended during the
evening. Having a long piece OF woods
to pass through he was met by bear.
Old urs,s was decided in his stand, aud
the Young man decided 10 20 back and
stay all night.
DR.. y. I. True, who has been spend.
ing several weeks with his family, on u
visit, leaves this week for OtsegO, New
York, to resume his duties IN the Train
ing School
We a,e sorry 10 note that our friend
Dr.. G. VI. Twiichcl is making arrans
men.s to move to Fairfield. Somerset
County. All who wish his services as
dentist should call at his Office during
the coming three weeks.
Mr.. \. VI. Carter. ut Middle lnLeryale,
is erecting a beautiful house for his own
use with French roof Mr.. G. il living
agricultural link that connects old time
farming with the present. He knows all
there is to be known in our section about
farming May he be as successful in
raising up sons and daughters to call him
blessed.
Mr. Joshua G0ssom ~ we learn is
dangerously sick. C.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
OXFORD Items,

A horse owned by John S. Holmes ESD
was very badly stung, by hornets last
Saturday while standing hitched to q tree
near the fishery OF Crockett & Holmes
The factories of the Robinson manu-
featuring Company, have stopped run
ming, for one week. TO make repairs.
Scion Rawson & Co., have been puF'
chasing ash timber, st West PaFi.' LOT
their shovel handle works.
Whitney x Holden have erected
large Cooper's shop near Morris CIarA'
house. and intend employing largo
number of men in putting W SHOOK Tue
coming Winter.
The High School under the charge o'
Mr.. Stetson, commenced last week under
favorable auspices Nors0ay AdreH''e''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
South Paris Items.

The corn canning season has arrived
and the usual activity around the factory
il witnessed The sweet corn promises
well, though il is not so iull on the ear rs
il will be More was planted, and it is
expected that there will be larger yield
than last year.
The cheese factory is prospecting, =
ready sale for all they manufacture beng
found. An excellent quality OF cheese
is produced.
The Savings Banh in the first six months
has done very faltvrlng business, be.
tween $4,000 and $50 900 OF deposits
having come IN. The bank room and sale
are great credit 10 the village, Is well
rs convenience. The employ ccs in the
corn factory, especially the children, will
now have AN opportunity to save their
earnings, and each little boy and girl may
have bank a book Of heir own. which in
many cases may prove the commence.
ment OF a fortune. OF the "nest egg that
will be the means Of many other ac-
cumulations.
There is some religions interest in the
MuZZy ncighborhood, aud several hope
ul conversions among the children Of the
Congregational Sabbath School in tint
ncighborhood are reported. Five united
with the Congregational Church last
Sabbath, three 10y letter, and two by pro-
fession.
We regret to learn that Dea. Elisha
Morse is quite feeble.
Capt Gideon Bolster. who has been
brought quite low by the loss OF blood,
seems to be getting better and hopes ave
entertained OF hi. recovery.
The severe drought which has been cX.
perienced here has led several parties 10
combine to bring water into the village
Messrs. Ziba Thaycr, Alva ShurlleG aai
d. y. True are lay ing II pipe from Nj.
Thayer's pasture. 10 the north OF their
houses, Tor about eighty rods. They
conduct it into - good sized we'll which
they have dug, and find the dow.ot water
better than they anticipated Another
party are At WORK in another section. aud
still other movements OF the same nature
are on loot Il would be u good Thing Tor
the village corporation TO construct
Reservoir in the Square to provide iur
fire, and supply the fire engine, winch
without water. would be at hule account
when needed.
Nessrs Briggs & N'rse. who have
done heavy business Tor seyeIni winter,
getting out wood. having cut IN abom al
they can get hold Of in town. have Do,
solved partnership. Mr. Aior.e goes Acst
to see his relatives and look up business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
Oxford Baptist association.

The Oxford Association OF Baptist
Churches met at Turner last Tuesday,
and had an uncommonly interesting SEES
sion. The attendance was very good ;
about % being present from the Paris
Hill Church alone. Rev. DIR. Estes was
chosen Moderator. and Rev. Mr.. Record,
of Turner, Scribe. Sermons were preach
ed by Rev. Mr.. Linsley. DIR. Estes. Rev.
Mathews, of Auburn. Rev. A. A. FORD
Rev. A. Harris and Mr.. Libbey, student
of Newton Theological Seminary. Buck
field is the next place of meeting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
IOTcU Items.

4 correspondent OF the BridqtoH Ne'cs
says:
G. H. Moore i, putting new numc into
his mill dam at Alder Brook. TO connect
with his furniture shop. In company with
\. II Walker he is going to connect Il
pcnstock 10 the flume to carry wafer to
his paint shop, where ,hey intend to put
in machinery Tor saving shingles. BY
this arrangement they get Tall Of thirty
feet. which will compensate Tor the small
supply of water.
Mr. L. +. Pember, who has supplied
the pulpils here and nj North Fryeburg
this summer, left here last Monday, TO
return to College hill, where he will pur.
sue hi. studies for the next two years
Mr. Pember WAS liked by every one, and
carries with him The best wishes of al in
this vicinity, for his success.
The High School in District No. 4, re
opened on Monday, Aug. 20. under the
instruction of Miss Francina S Pottlc.-
The reputation of Miss p. rs successful
teacher, is well established here, rs well
as in Arlington, Mass, where she Iol.
merry assisted in the High School. A.
X. NJ. Pottle will lecture before the stu.
dents OF the school in few weeks on
Natural Philosophy.
The school in DISH ict No. commenced
Sept. lst. Miss Abbe Andrews OF Bridg.
ton Centre will teach it. There is every
prospect OF an unusually full term.
Rev. Isaac IIambin OF Winchindon.
Mass, preach ed very interesting dis
course at the Christian Church, Sunday,
Aug. oath, from the words, "ln my Ia.
TIERS house are many mansions" Mr..
Hamblin usually spends his vacations
here, il being his native town. lie always
speaks TO well filled house.
Rev. j. Pottle closes his labols with
the Christian Church, tho first OF next
month
Stearns Il Hamblin have bought anothsr
large lot OF slaves OF &. Il G.. G. Andrews,
which they are having manufacturing into
shocks. This gives employment to
large sumber OF hands.
The wind OF last Sabbath damaged the
apples and corn in this section OF the
country very badly.
There has been much company from
the cities here this summer. All seemed
TO enjoy themselves hugely, especially
enjoying the mountain scenery and re-
lreshing air. Excursions were made to
Kezar Falls, MI. Sabattus, Speekled
Mountain. and other places.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
1.-THE Dutch have taken Holland"

The Chairman of the Board Of Select.
men, nominated and elected by the re-
publicans last Spring, was elected Rep
resentalive to the Legislature on Mon
day. He was preferred 10 tho regular
nominee of the republicans by The dem.
ocrats and enough republicans 10 elect
him. The ambition of the great negative
democratic party is sufficiently gratiied,
if they can only defeat arepublican nom.
inee. Anything to beat Grant"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
County Lodge---Good Temptars.

The County Lodge met with Invincible
Lodge vt East Sumner, on Wednesday
last, and the day being pleasant, the
Buckfield and Hartford Lodges were
largely represented. Crystal wave had
delegation of about thirty present. The
lnvincible, one OF the most ilourighing
Lodges in the State. were on hand and
did all in their power to make their
guests happy. Over hundred were Iur'
nished entertainment at The hospitable
table of Deacon Sharon Robinson.
The Lodge met in In Glover's Hall, and
was called to order by County Templar,
Rev. w. g. Stevens, of Hartford
81. A. Allon, of Crystal Wave, Buck.
field, was elected W. c. +. II. c. Field,
of Sumner. W. s.. and James Irish. OF
Hartford, w. T. They were duly installed
by F. +. Shaw, G.. w. G. T.
Resoluione were reported by Rev. w.
c. Stevens, which were passed, with the
exception OF the last, relating to political
action.
The question whether Good Templars
can conscientoualy act as Town Liquor
Agents, elected considerable discussion,
and was decided in the affirmative.
The place Tor the next session was left
with the County Templnr, and any Lodge
desiring to have the next session, in De.
cember, can communicate with Brother
Allen.
Now that the evenings are growing
longer, the Lodges should rally again and
lill up their ranks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
Thankful for Small Favors.

The democracy of Paris. thankful Tor
the smallest favors.are actually rejoicing
over the election TO the legislature OF the
man they tried to defeat, last Spring. for
1st Selectman. tie was not defeated,
then or now. and we suppose their organ,
the Oxford Register, will trot out the
barnyard fowl and crow Justify at this
apparent victory. Verify the party are
thankful for the smallest faVors
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09

House, next day went to North Conway,
spent several hours there, visiting such
delightful places as ''Echo Lake" the
"Cathedral,n "Diana's Batk." &c.
Friday we started homeward and might
have reached our houses the next day
had we chosen 10 do so. Thus ended n
most delightful week, the memory OF
which will we think remain when these
very hills have passed away. Hal.
Sumner, Sept. I'd, 1878.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
Brains as. BOipels !

Last spring. when the democrats ran
candidate against the man they have
just aided in electing to the legislature
hey said, derisiyely. it was brains VS..
Jorels. They were defeated. Profting
by the lesson, that the democratic party
esteem bowels above brains. they take up
the bowels man. as they called him. and
elect him. The democracy Of Paris
Hill have no particular love for their
successful candidate. and are not very
exul.ant. but anything to beat re-
publicans,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
Register OF Deed. I'm west Orf.rd.

FRYEBURG, Sept. S.-Gordon Demo
craft appears to be elected Register OF
Deeds tor the Western District OF this
county. The following towns gave him
majOrities; Fryeburg. Is; Stowe, Is;
Denmark, 10; Brownfeld, So; Lowell, Z
total SO. The following towns gave
majorities for Hobbs, (Rep.); Hiram,
50; Sweden, l2-total 45.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
The State ElectiOa.
~
The Republican Ticket
Elected
OVER 1900 MAJORITY

The ''of year vote has resulted, rs
was anticipated. in light vote. which
always works loss TO the republicans.
IL Is estimated, from the returns, that
the republicans have carried the State by
about 600. Some senatorial and many
representative districts which were close,
are lost. but The republican ascendancy is
sufficiently ensured.
The general result seems to be the
election Of Mr.. DingleY by about 1000
majority, the carrying OF every County
except Knox, and large but somewhat
diminished majority in both branches Of
ne Legislature. The Press gives tie
following:
Twelve towns in Cumberland County.
including Portland. give a Republican
majority of az against 4Sl last year.
Outside OF Portland 222 majority against
$50 last year.
Six towns in Lincoln County show
net Republican gain over last year Of Z
votes.
Thirteen towns in Oxford County show
loss OF l22 compared with last year.
Twelve towns in Somerset show u Re-
publican loss of POI. as compared with
1872.
Fourteen towns in Washington county
show net loss of AZ, compared with the
vote Of last year.
Eleven towns in York county show a
net Republican gain OF eos over 1872.
All OF AndroscOgggin county. except
one town. shows Republican loss of
575. compared with last year.
Bangor elects republicans by IS maj.
Lewiston oil republicans. Augusta elects
North. republican, and Williams, dem.
instead OF Haynes. Eastport elects q
democrat, on railroad issue. Rock
land elects democrat aud republican,
upon the water question.
The republican vote in Paris fell Of,
from last yeSr SO, and the democratic
vote 42-republican loss "a. The liberal
vote was this year. There were
SereI.ty less votes tor Bisbee, republican.
tor legislature. than for Dingley. Gov
ernOr. and rockingham goes out OF town
with SO majority. which probably elects
him. rockingham was nominated and
elected by the republicans last spring, for
chairman of (hc board OF Selectmen. and
though nominated by the democrats, was
elected by republican votes, owing 10 =
personal controversy existing in the Sec
lion Of the town where the republican
nominee resided. Certain men have
gra,ifed their feelings by bolting-ii
either one OF them are ever placed in
nomination tor Office they are lisble to
have the old score settled, rs it was
settled with Mr. BiSbee to-day. "Alen
living in glass houses should not throw
stones
Il is the first time tor fourteen years /.
that democrat has represented the dis
trict. There WAS similar quarrel in
the republican party then. Towns with
large msjoriiies are apt to have these
troubles. growing out OF municipal affairs,
and they take an ''off.yesr" ike this TO I
settle old scores. The next year The
party will come together again. like
quarrelling lovers, all the better friends
tor their little squabble.
Our County ticket is probably elected
by several hundred.
In our table, we compare with 1871,
the off year, and not with 1872. when a
vote was thrown.
OXFORD COUNTY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
4 Queer Ticket.

One OF the ballots thrown in eur town
mesting was on fools cap sheet, written
out in bold letters as follows:
For Governor. Nelson Dingley. Jr.
For Senators, David Il. Hastings,
Enoch Foster, Jr.
For County Commissioner. Timothy
Walker.
For County Treasurer. David n. True
For Representative. VIM. A. Froih'
ingham.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09

The Bangor Commercial says that
the election of DIR. Augustus Z.
Hanlin, of this city, General Secretary
of the American Association tor the Ad'
vancemcut of Science. is q merited COM
pliment to that gentleman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09

The Cold Water Temple of Bucklield,
we are glad to learn, is prospecting. -
They were to give an entertainment on
Monday evening, consisting OF dSela'
nations. readings. songs, &C., which we
hope was well patronized.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09

There will be n grand trial of speed
on the Trotting Park between South
Paris and Norway, OH Tuesday aud
Wednesday oil next week. There will
be purses of $40 and s25 on the first day.
and of $50 and 35 the second day. Crook
Ell and Thayer AMI | n. Small are the
gellers up OF the sport.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09
Million Plantation.

Messrs. Paris & Chase have been put,
ting in dam 10 flow Great Conco'u
Pond which will ensure supply Of va.
ter that will enable the mills on Co"co'"
River to run some months longer IMAM
heretofore. We learn that the citizens
of Milton subscribed literally in aid oi
the enterprise.
There are five improved and three IN
improved privileges upon the river. near
~ all having ledge foundations VIII"
about eight thousand acres OF timber S"'
wood lands in the vieinily.-Register'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09

-Rey. Mr.. Smith will be ins'a'ieu
Pastor of the Cong, cgaiional Church "
Waterford, on Thursday next.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-09

The republican majOrities in the Rep
reseatalive Districts last year were rs
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Ssls 1857

The vote of some of the larger places
, 1873-05-05

the question ariass. WHAT Inns become Of all tito
engo The champions Of tito mixod ring niso
pretend ct nd to know TINT regular barley la dopreel-
thea N.ea ~ y s'1norte Wl,o ant to buy ii lo'o, while
elyely from tie opposite aide u-from partioa wllo
suffered ,, koenly md long from tho mapraetlce,
rhurod away, at last So much good l,au boon
accomplished already TINT tho regular No. In
bpcctod out thia week was far bottor than its
nrolecoasor, and, II we can carry tllo point that
tho inspection oat shall DO indepondont Of tic
inspection IN wo will root out tho own in no
time; and, II tho innpoctlon ont will DO carried
on with Justice and according to law, tho prcfer-
ence for other louaos will coasc, % II by maglo
There 10 voryg good No. barley In tho Rock Island
and shippers should tnsiHt on rocoiving tlliH and
no otor. Some oloyators might DO short Of No. 3
barley at the end, but who cares7 L.J.K.
LATEST.
Wlloat and corn woro moderately AotiYo In t1o
afternoon aud steady. Tho former ut S1.23L@
l.231 aollcr tho month, and st.251( .25X
seller June Corn sold At 379@ @@371Go aolior tic
month, md d011o aollor June. Other grain aud
provisions woro quiet and unchanged.
, 1873-05-05
REAL ESTATE,

Probably throe-fourthB Of tho roal estato
transactions at prcsont-or, for that matter, az
any tima-aro purchases Of cheap lots in tho
outskirts Of tho city, just at tho orter etlgo Of
tho limits Of compactly-built districts, at prices
ranging from $500 to 81 200 por lot. Tho great
majority OF those purchases arc for actual occu-
pancy, aud zach one indicated tho establishment
or homo Of somo permanent citizon, 1ho
greatest activity. both in buying lots OF this
class and in building houses costing from 81, 600
to so o0o on thom, is probably in the district
wost OF milwaukee, avenue, north Of Indiana
ssreet, and MS far north as North ayouuo.
Another dlntrict where tho aotiyity in
buying md improving this olaYs Of
property ia nearly, II not quito, caual
Is that vest or Reabon street and south Of Twou-
sy-aoeond street, ncarly rs far west as the now
cry lmstH. There ia also grcat activity In dis
tf'ot Just east OF Contral Park, about a n,ia
nquaFo,-from Western avenue to Kcdzio ayour,D.
ana from Alnzlo ntreot to Harrison etrcot. In
tAss district, however, priceB arc much hirbor,
ranging from a6o to s100 Per front foot and
property is beng improved with botter class ~
houaes. Those throo lihtricta aro tncludod in n
bolt OF territory something oyer a milo wide and
miloslong, that lios ne1t eaBt Of tho
chain Of Waat Side parks. There is nothing spoo-
connection with tho aalcs and Improve.
monts OF proportyn In thosa quarters. The aotiyity
ia the legitimate etroct OF the expansion Of the
The city and the sottlemont t1e1o OF a resident
population that are rapidly filling up tho space