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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-01-02

A WRITER in the New York sam states
that there is one man living, and only
one. who can read Eliot's Indian Bible,
This is Mr.. J. Hammond Trumbull,
librarian of the Watkinson Library of
Refeyence, Hartford, Conn, who has
spent many years of his life in studying
the history and languages of the abo-
rigines of America.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-01-02
VARIETIES.

Which is theoldest tree? The elder,
of course.
WHAT word is always pronounced
wrong? Wrong.
WHAT requires more philosophy than
taking things as they come? Parting
with them as they 60.
WHAT is the difference between a
granny and granary? One IS corn
bin, and the other born kin.
WHAT is the difference between an
oyster and chicken One is best
fresh from the shell, and the other
isn't.
WHY is pretty girl like a locomo-
tive engine? Because she sends off the
sparks, transports the males, has train
following her, and passes over the
plain.
A PEkIN GILL coroner's jury rem
dered verdict that man, whose body
was found in the river, came to his
death by a blow on the head, (Which
was given either before or after drown
ing"
Lou" said a doting aunt to her
four-year old nephew, "say Schenee-
tady!'' After gravely pondering the
the word moment, shaking his head,
he solemnly said, "No, 'tant say dat;
teef amt s'arp 'nough."
A REMARKABLY dirty man stopped in
front of small boy sitting on fence,
expecting to have some fun by chatting
him. He said: "How much do you
weigh? The answer was: "Well,
about as much as you would if you were
washed"
! THE following are few more names
/ of postoffices in the United States: III
I'll, To To, Why Not, Pipe Stem, Stony
Man, Sal Soda, Shichshinny, Snow
shoes, Overalls, Lookout, Last Chance,
Backbone, Marrow Bones, Sorrel
Horse, Tally Ho, and Tired Creek.
A WITTY clergyman, accosted by an
old acquaintance by the name of Cobb,
replied: 81 don't know you, sir"
"My name is Cobb, reioined the man,
who was half seas over. "Ah, sir, re-
piled the clergyman, "you have so
much corn on you that 1 did not see the
cob"
JESSIE had been doing something
which her mamma had told her she
mustn't do. She had been eating cur
rants, and, of course, got her mouth all
stained; that's the way she was found
out. Her mamma said: "You know
You were forbidden to eat the currants.
but. mother, Satan tempted me.
"Why didn't you say, Get thee behind
me, Satan p" al did say, Get thee be-
hind me, Satan, and he went and got
behind me and pushed me right into
the currant bushes J.
l.,
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-01-02

IT is estimated that 900, 900 raecoons
and 10000 otters are caught and killed
for their fur in this country every year.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-01-02

TIE New YEARS BAG.-Make 4
large bag of thin white paper or silver
paper, fill it with sugar plums, and tie
n string around the top, to keep it fast.
Then suspend it from the ceiling, or
from large door frame, and provide a
long-light stick. Each child is blind
folded in turn, and the stick put into
his or her hand. She is then led
within reach of the bag, and told to
strike it. If she succeeds in her aim
and tears a hole in it, the sugar plums
are scattered on the floor, and the little
ones scramble for them but it is by no
means easy to strike Il suspended object
blindfolded ; generally many attempts
are made unsuccessfully. Each child
is allowed three trials. The maker of
the bag can put in it tiny books, pin
cushions, or any little toy, with the
sugar plums. This bag would add to a
child's party; it is often used at birth
day parties. An older person should al
ways superintend, for some children
would be greedy or rude.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-01-02

The distinction which luxury and
corruption are making between the
people and their Representatives was
illustrated in Washington on Saturday
last. William Crutchfield, represen-
tative from Tennessee, walked to the
door of Congress in the honest attire of
a farmer, but that attire was viewed
with suspicion by the doorkeeper, who
declined to let Crutchfeld in until he
had been identified as belonging to the
ranks of broadcloth and forward pay
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-01-02

john A. DIX, Governor of New York.
Thurlow Weed, one of the Oldest edi-
tors in the United States, and Daniel
Drew, the millionaire, are all pension.
ers on the Government, having been
soldiers in 1872. Weed played fife,
Dix carried the aag, and Drew carried
a musket.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-01-02
CIRCULATION PER CAPITA
in 1880 and every year frem ls30 up to the present
A MODEL REPUBLIC.

The little Republic of Switzerland,
besides being the Oldest member of the
sisterhood of Republics, is the best
and most economically governed. She
has set q model example in the matter
of salaries which some of her younger
though more profiigate and more pre-
tentious sisters would do well to initiate.
DIR. G. Schenck, whose election TO the
Presidency of the Confederation was an
nounced n short time ago, receives a
salary of 50, 900, holds his position butone
year, and will not be eligible for re-elec-
ton until the expiration of another
year. The Vice-President has 81, 400,
and the seven members of the Council,
each of whom presides over an admins
trative department, also receive 80. 400
each. Notwithstanding the small sala-
ries, there have been no cases reported
of Credit Mobilier corruption or salary
grabbing, and the Swiss Congress does
not exhibit buffoonery in dealing with
important public questions.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-01-02
VOL.III.--NO II.
REVOIR TO 1878.
Farewell, Old Year


Thy parting knell falls upon my ear
From yonder iron tongue, whose measured tone
Closes thy beipg,-tells me thou hast gone;
Gone far behind the gaze or grasp of Time;
Gone to the Past with las midnight chime!
Forever gone.
This hour
Tis meet shoIhd yield to Retrospections power
The hopes, the disappointments, which it gave
The joys, the sorrows, that its passing wave
Bore on its bosom.
II may be the last
That ever DER my Time-life will he cast
From that great Future whose succeeding wave,
With Its resistess power bears onward to the grave
The sons of men, whose being, here begun,
Shall yet continue while the years shall run
Their endless chain Of ages.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-01-02
A TOUCHING epitaph :

\ TOUCHING epltapii
"Stranger, ransc-
My tale attend,
And learn the cause
of Hannah's end.
Across the world
The wind did blow.
She ketched q cold
What laid her low.
We shed quart
OF tears, tits true,
But life is short
Aged 81.
o S.lLYl It's my chief delight
To gaiz upon your eyeses brite-
My Inv for you by gosh cirrasses
The luv ] feel for rum and lasses. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-03
Kennebec Savings Bank
This Bank is not required to make re

turns to assessors.
Deposits made ON or before tho 10th
day ofany month viii be dated back to the
First day Of thesamo month.
On Fret Monday in May and November of each
year dividend will be made on all deposits stand
Ing At those dates, which have been deposit one
full month.
Money deposited in Savings Banks is not to be
taxed 70 depositors hereafter.
Dividends IS soon as declared are added to the
principal, thus compounding the intereste every six
months.
Loans made to depositors on depositing the
Bank Book rs security.
O0ce In Freeman's Bank Building.
r. 81. ADAMS, Treasurer.
W. r. HALLETT, President.
Anonsts May IA. 1875. mayl5t&w
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and every now and then has some won.
derful favor to ask of him, the granting OF
which she repays with q kiss. Poor little
Elsie how she will laugh when ! tell her
that she has been taken for my wife y
Flossy laughed too, but it was very
TREMENDOUSLY. and the crimson flush still
dyed her downcast face, while her heart
beat in great throbs, and her breath came
too brokeuly for speech. DR.. Buchanan
looked at her as she stood blushing and
ouivering, searched her drooping face
with his keen gray eyes, and sudden
great light flushed over his own counte-
nonce.
"Great Heaven! :" he exclaimed, start
yng towards her, II may have been taking
TOR granted something equally without
foundation. Will you tell me who was
the gentleman who brought you here and
whom 1 heard you discussing. various
housekeeping matters; the Fred, mean'
of whom you have so often spoken! sure
" your names are the same"
"Fredg" said Flossy, bewildered; "of
course our names are the same. lie IS
the son of my fathers only brother. and
my own and only cousin and guardian: -.
''But not your husband nor your lover
demanded the doctor much excited.
..My husband! How absurd!'' exclaim-
ed Flossy, laughing Historically, and
crimsoning deeper than ever. che is to
be married within the month to the pref
test girl in New York, and it was for her
we were choosing furniture"
LET him and welcomed" cried the doc
tor, exultingly. Selling Flossy's hands in
his, and lending glowing glance upon
her. "My dear little patient, we have
both of US. like pair of simpletons, been
taking it for granted that we each belong
to somebody else, whereas, in reality, we
belong to each other, as have felt from
the first ought to be the case. Tell me,
isn't it so Won't you be my little patient,
and let me be your doctor forever from
henceforward Don't be coquettish-an-
swer me, beg of you"
But Flossy held her face away shyly
and tried to hide the sudden great rush OF
happiness which had come over it.
ut Is mutual mistake" she said sauc-
lily, land shall 60 directly and tell Fred
about it. Good morning"
But though she rushed to the door in a
wild, shy effort to escape, she was not al
lowed to go just yet, nor without paying
toll; and It was we'll for her secret that
the doctor had always required her TO
wear . thick veil in the street!
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LIVINGSTONE Is DEAD.

For 30 years MILLIONS have intently watched
his perilous and heroic struggles, and grand
plete Life History of this woI i.renowned hero
and benefactor, which unfods also the curiosities
and wealth of a wild and wonderful country. 1t is
Just ready. 1900 agents wanted quickly. One
agent sold lS4. another lS0 one week. For par.
ticulars, address HUBBARD BROS, either
Phila., Boston, or Cin.,O june2l4w
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Young Lambert.

BY Daniel Lambert, by Ethan Allen, by Black
Hawk; dam by st. Lawrence. Record, 2:34h.
Relatives to Pocahontas, 2:l7x; Ethan Allen, 10,
double; Honest Allen, 10; Sensation, :2O% Hot
Spur :23l4 Billy Barr, 2:24; Major Allen, 2 rs;
Gomez. 2:47; Nonesuch, 2 :23; Fanny Allen, 2 ;26;
who can beat 80. Lambert is four this summer
and can speed in 40 gait; finely formed, beautiful
ly gated, and as near perfect as horses can be
made by careful study of the of all trotting
blood from which the best of trotters have sprung
1t will be seen that the animals offered are each
of the very best trotting blood, and especially to
cross with Knox mares. They are put at very low
figures induce persons to breed from something
that will pay Gentlemen, give us a visit
Mares sent in our care will receive The best of at
tention. We will lake a few promising colts to
handle and inn rove, sell, &c. Horses and colts
kept by year at low rates. For further particulars
address
mar2s- tMW&S&wtf +. A. r. ADAMS,
BOwdoinham.
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APPLETON'S
AMERICAN CYCLOPRDIA,
New Revised Edition.

Entirely rewritten by the ablest writer's on every
subject. Printed from new type, and illustrated
with Several Thousand Engravngs and Maps.
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TONTlNE PLAN.

or upon the principle of acsumulating profits for
definite periods, which was first introduced by this
Society, and has been recommended and endorsed
by eminent experts in Life Insurance, and by lead.
ing business men. Forty -four per cent. has been
earned and accumulated on the premiums paid on
its Tontne Life Policies, and forty per cent. its
Tontne Endowment Policies. issued within the last
five years.
The Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society represent exclusively the interests of the
Pocy.holders and in presenting the Society to no.
tce, they feel that it has strong claims upon public
confidence, because of the strict and conservative
principles by which its various departments ar
governed. In the assets and in the administration
of the Society," perfect security is given for the -
ture which is of great Importance to those depend
ing Upon their insurance policies tor the ultimate
support of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such large an.
nual transactions as the Equitable; none is more
prompt and just in its dealings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-03
Daniel Drew f!

BY old Drew, dam the celebrated Turner mare by
Huntoon Messenger by Palmer Horse by Winthrop
Messenger by imported Messenger Drew is bay,
IL hands high weighs llOO can trot in 30: bred by
n. II. Spaulding, and has been kept private. This
is his first season. J. E. Maynard Esq, of Boston,
and Dan Mace of New York, say he is the best bred
horse to get trotters from that they know Of HyOu
wish size color and trotting blood, see this horse.
$50 90 for season; next year free, if not In tOal.
We will be at BRUNSWICK Mondays, TOntine
House; BATH, Dunning's Stable, Tuesdays;
FARM, ednesdays and Thursdays; RICHMOND
Hotel, Fridays;
GARDINER, Saturdays, Johnson
Stables.
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Premiums are received and Losses are paid in
cash only. Policies are issued payable at the death
Of the Insured, also payable at the end of certain
number of wears. Policies are al 40 issued on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-03
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK
Organised in lS46.

TRUSTEES Thomas Lambard, Jas. W. North
ARENAS Libbey, VIM. s. Badger, Sam'l Titcomb.
OFFICE-In Savings Bank Building, ia Water
st. Bank open daily, from 8 A. NJ. to Z. NJ and
from 10 4-3o r. NJ. Saturday Evenings, from to
$50 O'Clock.
Deposits of any amount received from one dollar
upwards, and interest payable twice n year, Feb
and Aug. Interest not drawn out is added to the
deposit, thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
Interest begins on the first day of each month.
Money deposited on or before the tenth day ofeach
MONTH will draw interest from the first day of the
same month.
6S-The law passed by the last Legislature
empts from municipal taration, all deposits in Saw
ings Banks. Under this law, this Bank scfu guar
dfee TO deposiors interest at the rate of six per
cent payable semi-annually, FREE FROM TAXES
No returns OF names of depositOrs are required
to be made to State or town authorities, and all
counts held by this Bank to be strictly private
and confidential
Married women aud persons under age can de-
post money in their own names, 30 that II can be
drawn only by themselves, or on their order.
Especial advantages afforded to Executors,
Guardians, Trustees, and others having In charge
Trust Funds.
VIM. X. SMITH, Treasurer.
Augusta, April 81, 1874. t&wtf
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The Lives Insured by the Society are carefully
selected in different parts of North America and
Europe, furnishing, by this broad field of opera.
tions, an additional and exceptional safety to the
Polcy-holders. The assurances arc made only on
the Mutual Principle. The Surplus Premiums are
returned annually to the Insured.l
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-01-27
state Of Maine.

rI,AkEN on execution and will be sold by pub
1 lir auction GA the lIth day Of February \. ID.
ISL NJ l. O'Clock noon, NJ the store OF HI. ~ Chan
dler in sumner in said County OF oxford, all ihs
risht In equity which Reuben Lovcjoy oil kumiord
In said County OF oxford had on the thirteenth
dav OF August A. ID. 1873, at three O'Clock IN the
afternoon when the same was attached on the
original writ 10 redeem the following described
real estate aituatsd IN sumner in said County, 10
wit: a certain parcel Of land with tho buildings
thereon situated In Sumner aforcsad, and beng
"A part of lot numbered seven IN the seventh range
OF lo,s IN said sumner. and being ths
same premises conveyed 10 ssld Reuc
ben LSvcjoy 10y Joseph X. Puciier by his deed OF
warranty dated December q, A. ID. l-e,, ana re
corded in oxford Registry Of Deeds, book loi'
page ~ 10 which reference may be had Tor ~ ore
particular description OF said premises. The ABOVE
described premises being subject 10 two mort
cages one recorded IN registry ot deeds book Ia
page =, given by said Reuben LoNclcy To George
" Holmes 10 secure the payment VI prOmisor)
note for one hundred and my dollars win inter
=, nj ten per cent, dated January 10, a ID. l'.l
ami the other mortgage Is recorded with the OK
ford Reg. -tty Of Deeds book los page 80 gwen by
the .aid Reuben Loyejoy t. Joseph Il Puleiier oi
sumner 10 secure the payment Of prsmisrorl
note fot nfty.sN dollars AMI seventy three cents
l.. u. STACY, Shrris.
IA IL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-01-27
State Of Maine.

OXFORD, ss:- ,,,,
rINAKEN on execution and will be sold BY pub
i lie auction on the fourteenth day OF February
A ID. 1874 az eleven O'Clock In the forenoon ~ .ne
store OF III. II. Chandler in Sumner In sara Souuy
OF Oxford all the right In equity which heuoes
I.oyejoy Of Rumfoid In said County Of oNio ri hAa
on the thirteenth day Of August, A. d. 1873, aIWo
O'Clock in the afternoon when the same was sttaen-
ed on the original writ, 10 redeem the following
described real estate situated 10 sumner IA sara
County, TO wit: n certain parcel OF lana WIN ths
buildings thereon, situated II sumner atofeshiui
and being part OF los numbered seven IN the
seventh range Of lots in said sumner anu osinS
the same premises conveyed TO the said Reuben
Lovejoy by Joseph r. Puciier, BY his deco OF
warranty dated Dcccnber q, A. ID. 1857 and -
corded In Oxford Registry OF Deeds book l9i page
-, TO which reference may be had Ter moIe
particular description Of the premises The aoo,s
premises being subject To two mortgages, one re-
corded in registry Of DECIDE book 100 page u gVsn
by said Reuben Lovejoy 10 George W Holmes 70
secure the payment OF promissory note Tor one
hundred and fifty dollars with interest at ten per
cent dated January II, A. ID, 1871; aud the other
mortgage is recorded with the oxford Registry OF
Deods book lbs page $50 given by said Reuben
Loyeioy 10 Joseph X. PulCiier OF Sumner 10 secure
the PAYMENT OF u ptonssory note for hity'sh
dollars and seyentythrce cents.
l.. ID. STACY, Sheriff.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-01-27

whole session MAS passed Ia geherai colt
versatiou on the subject.
Mr.. f.. Poor.-Said he had been much
among cheese factories and creameries;
thought that ia New York creameries PAID
best. and took in them about IL quarts OF
milk for a hound Of butter the skinned
milk / cling make into cheeSe-paid about
four cents per quart; he believed farm
could be kept up easier with cows than
with any other stock.
/ MIR. Henry Poor.-llc could make more
by making his milk into butter than put
ting il Into Il cheese factory; said that one
great reason why Maine butter brought
no better price. was because our farmers
wanted to sell too much salt; believed
creamcres paid better than cheese iacto-
ries: that COWS IN New York where the
milk wa, used for cheese paid from $40 to
slOO per coy. He believed COWS the best
stock 20 keep IN Maine.
! Mr.. =. Poor. Said Maine factory cheese
sold higher IN the market than any other,
aud the reason Mas that our ircd was OF a
better quality; Thought The making oil
cheese the most paying industry farmers
\ IN ONforl county could 20 i"i", said one
reason why farms could be kept up TO u
greater fertility by dairyiu. WAS that far
mers would feed better than ut present.
aud take more pains with their pastures,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-01-27
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, 81 At a session Of the County Commits
sionsrs begun aud held at Paris, Viihin aud for
ihe County Aforesaid, on "a, tpeHfy Hinh day ~
December, 4 u. 1873, By adjournment from me
regular September Session, 4. ID. 1873.
Nd now the Commits siuners, In accordance
n with section 81 chapter Of the Revised stat
utes having first made an annual inspection IN the
month OF September la't OF al I've County FGau ,
In the unincorporated townships and tracts OF land
in said County and having made an estimate Of the
amount needed 90 put them in repair so a. 70 he
safe and convenient for public travel, de adJuuse
and determine that an assessment for mat purpose
be made A. fellows:
Upon Andover West Surplus, for the purpose OF
repairing the County road IN said Surplus,the sum
OF seventy Ave dollars and the same IL assessed as
follows: upon the entire tract supposed 10 contain
30 acres, and supposed 10 be owned David Bun
am, $500. And Silyanus Poor OF Andover' Is
appointed agent To superntend the expenditure Oh
he same according TO law and is required to give
bond ~ the law directs. ...,.. -,
Attest JAMES ,. Mhlhhli CfIA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-01-27
Administrative Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue OF a II.
~ ccusc from the Hon. A. II. Walker, JuhSs 81
Probate for the County OF oxford. shan sen a.
scriber In RoNbury in said County, on Iuesdsyi
the third day of March next nc ten o'clock IN lne
forenoon - much of the real estate 81 william v
Porter late Of said HONbury IN said County ntS,aS
r a will uro.uce the sum Of three thousand dot
lars for the payment uf hts just debts, expenses d
ale and Of Administration. said real estate con
si-t. OF homestead farm of said deceased, Elli.u
Ctru, 80 called Locke farm 80 called, Weeks firm
.n e.. He'd Lots Ne us aud lOl In st DIVISION ~
Gumior,l. ul-o about one thousand acres OF "ut
land in whole and parts of lots "a shid knNpurY
and Me xico consisting of pasture aud limb Land.
sales viii be made n such parcels rs VIII pest SUIT
purchasers and promote The interest OF the estate
The rcver.ion ot the widows dover VIII also ne
sold ANN NJ. foh Ek
Administrator of the estate of VIM. Porter.
Dated al ItONbury Jan. 8, lS13. Is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-01-27
COUNTY OF OXFORD
To HIRAM A. ELLIS, DR.

y,yb-To 20 miles travel from Canton 10
Hanover and back and days attend
ance on petition OF j.. A. Virgin and
ofbrrs' tliO
June TO leo miles travel from Canton TO
Lowell and back aud days stteod
auce on petition Of selectmen OF Low ., -
ell, Il "
June O. To 100 miles travel from Canton 10
Grafton and back and days attend,
ance on petition OF &. u. Abbott and
others, NO
June 2s-To ~ miles travel from Canton 70
oxford aud back and days attend'
ance on petition Of Geo. +. whitney -.
Agent, - w
lime .sl7To 22O miles travel from Canton 20
Porter and back and days attendance
on petition OF samuel Stanley BAD and
Others, {" W
AM TO 30 miles travel and days At
tendance on petition Of +. q. HATlsw
and others, 0W
Aug. Ito lO miles travel and days at.
tendance on petition OF seleeEmsn OF
Canton, sO
Aug. Ito days attendance on petition Of
T. e.. Harlow aud Others, %
| Aug. 25-To IS miles travel from Canton TO
Rumford and back on petition Of select.
men Of Rumford and Mexico and
days attendance, so
| Sent. SO ~ miles travel from Canton 20
oxford and back aud > dAys Attendance
on petition OF Geo. L. whitney, Agent, ~ W
'''' g. r. Abs3,. aud others. 1870
! Va, 10 10 miles travel from Canton 20 r.
Di,Hrld and back and days attend
ance on petition of +. {. Noyes aud
others, 10
/ Nov. ITO loo miles travel from canton 70
West Bethel and back and days ht-
tendance on petition of o. ;. Needham
aud others i'W