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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-10-20

WEST PARIS, Oct. 20. 1874.
The Chase Hers League met at 10 AN.
The President not being present, the meet
Ing was called to order by the Secretary.
and Alden Chase was chosen President
pro ten.
On motion, Alden Chase made report.
as delegate 10 the Fairfield meeting, and
the report was accepted.
David Lamb OF Falrheled, presented
The report OF Geo. w. Chase, agent to
England. which was read by the Presi-
dent. The report represents that there i
= valuable estate ia England belonging to
the Chase heirs Ia America. Thi, brought
ont sharp discussion as to the existence
If such an estate. which was participated
u by gentlemen from Woodstock, Arson,
Fairfield, Paris, &c Tie report vas
adopted with but one dissenting vote.
IL was voted TO choose committee OF
three to confer with Mr.. Henderson Of
New York. IN relation TO his acting rs
agent. and II he should not see III 10 DO
50, then the committee are 10 select an
agent to 90 to England to fully inyes;i-
gate the matter; the agent TO give bonds
for the faithful discharge Of the trust, and
10 account for all money paid 10 him.
and 2. {. Pickett Of West Paris, David
Lamb of Fairfield, and Hiram Chase OF
Paris. were chosen that committee.
It was also voted that the Treasurer
shall not pay out any money without the
consent OF the President and secretary.
Voted, that the doings of this meeting
be published In the OXFORD REGISTER,
Oxford Democrat, Lewiston Journal and
Fairfield Chronicle.
Voted to adjourn without date.
L. c. PICKETT, Sec'y.
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Oxford Conference.

Mr.. Editor In the History Of OK.
ford Conference. recently given in yonr
paper, several errors appeared concerning
the church at South Paris. Ii these
sketches are 10 pass for histoy. 1t is need
ful that some corrections be made. 4
few items additional may be allowed.
/. The lacking name Of the preacher
Of Mr.. Walkers ordination sermon in
1912. is that OF Rev Jonathan Cogswell
of Saco.
g Rev. Francis Dyer began Sept
1851. He was ordained Jan. /, '52-not
Dec. 81, 49, The session of the ordain
ing council occurred on the previous day,
Dec. 81. '5l The Historical Summary
in Conf. Minutes of '67, have this error
in date Mr. d. continued here two
years; was dismissed Oct. 4. 1861 and
preached his farewell sermon Oct. l6.
The writer in the History, "-ot the
prnter,-curiously transposed the figures
making the date Oct. 3, 81. Rev. d.
Sewall succeeded Mr. ID. at once, but
was not installed till Jan. So, as stated.
8. Ii there is any intended distinction
in the form OF expression, then Rev. F.
Soulhwoith was as truly "acting Pastor"
as his successor, Rev. Mr.. Knowlton.
lie supplied as long, or Ion ger time
aud began in the confident hope OF the
people. that his services would be con-
tinued in a permanent passionate.
4. Dea. Brett died in 90, not &c. Dea.
Morse had resigned his office in 1850. but
resumed it in 1864 when the death oil
Dea. b. made demand for another church
officer.
3. The House of Worship was reno.
waited within the autumn of 81. The old
pews and high pulpit gave place to more
modem and convenient styles. It's re
dedication proceeded in the A. NJ. the
ordination of Mr.. Dyer in the p NJ. Of
Jan. l, - Again in 80 during the pros
pered ministry of Rev \ Southworth it
received extensive alterations and i'm
provements 1t was heightened for an
increase of q pews; was raised and a
veslry arranged beneath; pulpit recess
puilt. a furnace put in--lhe gilt Vi Chase
Bros. Portland; and was at this time
treSc0ed.
6. The organ was put in Sept. 30
not '65,-another transposilion. These
items, il accurately given, will be vouch.
ed Tor as correct by an
Ex-MRNBER.
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Thus armed, it should be wei.


come guest at every iireside.
Every period in the history OF nation
especially iaa free onc--has its import.
AZ; questions of political nature to dis
cuss aud settle. When one has been set
lied another claims attention. So, al this
moment, instead of finding ourselves on
an unruftled political sea. there is agita.
ton in both State and nation. There is
a South to tranquilize national indebted.
ness to be paid; finance 10 be adjusted ;
taxation TO be amelioraied and equalized ;
female suffrage to be discussed and de
cided; a L. $. Senator to be selected ;
rotation in office to be remembered, and
many other Kindred queslions-enough
to tax the time and talents of the wisest
men in the nation.
II is to be lamented that an editor-a
political one-has, at the present time.
more The character Of an advocate than
OF man OF science or a Judge. Where
the purpose is search for truth, the pc
sition Of mere er parlc advocate, who,
Indifferent to that aim, only spends him
self for victory or fee, courts error and
distortion. He labCrs 10 invent rather
than Investigate, 10 conceal rather than
ascertain. TO make white black and black
white. it it subserves his purposes and
conci,ia,es Shylock. his master. The in.
justice from this source is quite too obvi,
Gus TO escape the notice OF ordinary ob
seryaiion. Its cure will come when con-
science is more enlightened, motives
more spiritual, or perhaps when the mil
lcrium Is inaugumted.
The reason why the writer has engaged
at the present time to aid and assist the
new publisher in the conduct OF bis
paper. is no secret, and may as well be
told at once. Let him. therefore, state
that some Of his cousiderate friends en-.
terrain The opinion that he is trusting
OUT" Tor the want of business, and that it
i better TO wear oGt than to continue in
such condition. Admitting the force Of
this propo iiion, which is seasoned posi-
bly little with conjecture, the beneti: TO
the public is made subsidiary to that OF
The individual. Fully appreciating this
state OF the case, these friends persist.
Thus, without further ceremony, trusting
to the generosity and forbearance OF the
friends OF the DEMOCRAT. without pledges
or promises. let us marshal our forces and
think apd read and work tor the right.
T. II. Brown.
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wM. X. GREENE, sec'y.
Reported fog tile OXFORD Democrat.
Bethel Cattle ShOlV.

BETHEL, Oct, 18Th, lSi.
The Union Cattle show and Fair of Bethel and
adjoining towns were held here to-day.
The lowering clouds and southerly wind in the
early morning indicated an unfavorable day foI
the farmers festival. But, notwithstanding the
promise of the early morning, the day was every.
thing that could be desired. About eight O'Clock
the teams and carriages began 10 arrive, aud by
ten O'Clock the grounds were filed with splendid
horses and cattle and the tables in Pattee's Hall
fairly groaned under the burden of fruit and yege
tables. The department OF fancy articles aud
quilts, rugs, &c, made 4 most imposing show, and
the anxious committee ofarrangements were more
than satisfied with the fine display. O'Seil r.
Hastings and /. q. kimball presented some splen
did fat oxen, while {. Bartlett aud ;. ;. Stanley
brought out some noble oxen Tor work. \. NJ.
and T. c. Carter OF Bethel, and L. f. Brown OF
Grafton sented some lusty four years old steers,
Leonard Farewell showed perfect match j. q.
Roberts Of Hanover and Robert Ingham OF Alba
nv, showed some fine three years old steers, while
Henry Howe of Hanover, presented pair worthy
of mention j u. kimbal u and j. ;. Bartlett showed
some fine two years Old Lelorest York showed
pair of two years old steers perfectly trained.
OF town teams there were four. Bethel showed
- yoke, Hanover - yoke, Albany l6 yoke and
Greenwood yoke. The committee decided that
the team from Hanover was entitled to the first.
Bethel the second need of praise There were
four entries Of herds VIM W Mason OF Bethel
showed some fine Ayrshires purchased in Canada.
some grade Durhams and Jerseys, in all nineteen
head. Col Burbank OF shelhume, Y. H., showed
Glteen head Of pure blood Drhams, Jereeys, and
Holsteius They were all most beautiful cattle OF
their kind j q Roberts of Hanover showed thir.
teen head of Herefors, besides his bull and three.
years-old steers. They were superior cattle.
There were large numbers OF cattle upon the
grounds worthy ofmention, but we could not learn
the owners names. ID Philbrook showed four
years old Durham COW very large. Rev josiah
Duttou a full blood Jersey Hiram Young full
blood Jersey and Or 7 True grade Jersey.
These were all fine animals Of their Kind There
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Reported fer the 0Itord Democrat
Ministerial dissolution.

The Ministerial Association of the
Methodist Episcopal Church-Gardiuvr
District. met at South Paris on Monday.
Oct. 18th.
On Monday evening Rev. d. W. Le.
Lacheur of Main ST. church, Lewiston,
preached from the words. Il will make
you fsk Is of men The speaker argued
that God alone could call aud qualify
man loI the great work Of successfully
preaching his gospel. A study oil books
and of human nature are necessary and
important, yet these alone are valueless
unless commissioned by the great head OF
The church. Il was an earnest and elo
quent sermon. Mr. L. is an able and
interesting preacher
Tuesday morning an interesting social
meeting was held Tor about one hour.
alter which The association organized
by the choice Of The Presiding Elder,
Rev. Z Martin President. and Rev. X.
Atkinson. Secretary.
Al two o'clock p. NJ. the new vesiry
under the church was dedicated TO the
service and worship of God, by the Pre-
siding Elder, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Wheel
wright Of the Congregational church,
aud Revs. A Hatch. y. Hobart, d.
Warehouse, \. SanGerson, and others.
Rev L. Martin preached the sermon on
the occasion from these words: The
redemption of the soul is precious The
preacher considered first the varied quail
tiles and powers of the soul, its capabili
lies and resources-and the instrumen
taliiies for its salvation. chief of which is
the preaching OF the word. supported
and sustained by the church OF God. The
warm heart and earnest purpose of the
preacher was manifest from The able
manner in which he presented his
sermon. In the evening Hev. K. Vivian
OF Bridgton preached an earnest and ex.
cellent discourse from these words: up.
on this rock will build my church. and
the gates OF hell shall not prevail against
it"
Wednesday evening Rev. j. Hawks
of Gorham, \. H., preached sermon
from The words, my son know thou the
God OF Thy fathers, and serve him with a
perfect heart" The sermon was II plain,
pointed, logical discourse. On the whole
the meeting has been one OF great inter
est and profit The sermons were oil
high order; the social meetings oil great
spiritual power, aud the discussions in
teresting and profitable. The next meet
iug of the association will be in Lewiston.
The NJ. Z. Church at South Paris have
raised their house and finished neat and
pleasant vestry underneath, and other.
wise repaired their church. They are
enjoy ing great spiritual prosperity under
the lahors of their excellent pastor. the
Rev. l. e. Sprague. Z.
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BENZ. hINGsBURY, JR,
SIDNEY PERHAM.
Mrs. &. 4. l. SAMPSON.

COOP THIrLARs. The seventeenth
semi annual session of the Grand Lodge
ot Good Templars OF Maine, commenced
in Dover. " Wednesday, The lodge open
ed with the following officers present
Joshua Nye. g. ". {. Templar; H. NJ
BRYANT. g. W. Counsellor; W f. Nor.
ri,i. c. W. Secretary; E. A. Sawyer, q
". Treasurer {. +. Litlleheld, q. W
Marshal.
About one hundred members of the
Grand Lodge were present, representing
thirty three subordinate lodges and iom
county lodges.
The reports of the grand officers show
the Order to be in prosperous condition
in the state. The net gain in member
>hip is over 1900; gain in number Of
lodges, nineteen. since The last session
The Hon. Joshua Nye, q W. c. T., in
his report. favored the re enactment OF
the state coustabulary law, believing the
sheriff enforcement act To be failure in
lac state. Tue treHsurrr's report shows
The financial condition OF the Grand Lodge
To- be good A large public meeting TOOK
place In the evening.
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",Sud6wry Canada"

Ed. Democrat - In DR.. Trne's excellent
address delivered mt the Bethel Centennial
Celebration. find the following state
meni, which / think is calculated TO mis-
lead the reader. On page is OF the
printed proceedings may be found the
following:
This township received the name OF
Sudbury Canada from the circumstance
that the original proprietors were prln
cipaly from Sudbury in Massachusetts.
and the new township was located some
where near Canada"
That the name Sudbury was given in
accordance with the DOCTORS suggestion
there can be no doubt; but il he means
to be understood that the last name has
reference to the proximity OF the town
ship 10 Canada, certainly think he is in
error.
Two classes of townships were granted
by the Massachusetts General Court as
compensation for military services. Seven
of these were called "NauaganseIt town
ships" and the grant was made TO the
heirs of those who served against the
Narragansett Indians. Two OF these
townships were located in Maine, VIZ ::
Narraganse,t No. /, now Buxton. and
Narragansett No. !, now Gorham.
Another class OF townships was granted
to the heirs oil those who engaged in the
i'll lated expedition against Canada. under
Sir VIM. Phipps in 1890, and these were
called Canada townships" not with rel
erence TO their situation, but having sole
reference to the military service Tor which
the grant was made. These townships
were not numbered as in the case OF the
Narragansett grants, but were dis
linguished by \ prefix as Sudbury Can
ada. sylvester Canada, "Phipps Can
ada" etc.
Joseph Twitchell, one OF The principal
proprietor of the townships. WAS OF Sher
burne, Mass. and have before me an
original deed signed by him aud Aaron
Richardson of Newtown, dated January
%. 1880, by which they conveyed to Jon.
athan Bartlett OF Sudbury Canada Lot
No. Is on the south side of tn Andres.
coggin river, and other parcels which are
specified. on which the taxes had not been
paid This sale was made in accordance
with n vote of the proprietors, passed
August 81. l779. This deed, which is in
4 good state of preservation, was handed
me by Elias 6. Bartlett. Esq, grandson
Of Jonathan who lives on the old home
stead in the lower part OF Bethel and on
the land conveyed by this deed.
INDEX.
Augusta, Oct. 10, 1874.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-10-20
Maine Industrial Sch oot for Girls.

The undersigned take this method TO
nioIm the public that .heY have been APP
pointed by the board OF directors OF the
above named institution committee to
make an appeal for the last assistance
needed to render the school ready for
occupancy.
By the iavor Of the State and the gen
erous aid OF few of our citizens, the
ultimate establishment and success of the
school have been assured. 1t only re.
mains for slight contribution 10 be made
on the part OF the public to open it to
those who so much need its wholesome
restraint and influence.
A substantial and admirable building
has been erected on the banks of the
Kennebec at Hallowcll Provision has
been made log the managers TO furnish all
It's rooms except the sleeping apartments
of the girls. These apartments, to the
number OF Thirty. il i proposed to furnish
uniformly in neat and comfortable man
ner and at the small cost OF twenty five
dollars each. amounting 10 but seven
hundred and fifty dollars.
The committee respectfully urge upon
every one WIZ uldN uc IHltltSttu III lulS
worthy enterprise, and who may be able
to DO SO, and especially upon the several
churches. the excellence Ut the oppor
tunity here presented TO do a real and
permanent good They ask that the
amount necessary 10 furnish one or more
rooms may be forwarded at the earliest
practicable opportunity to Simon Page,
Esq, of llallowell, treasurer OF the
school, accompanied by the name OF the
donor. and statement of the object to
which it is to be applied. They ieel con
fdent that this appeal will not be in vain.
but that when the furniture is needed the
funds will have been accumulated, in the
manner proposed, TO purchase ii. Thus
the school will not tail to enter At once
upon tho active usefulness loi which It is
designed.
Benz. kINGsBURY, JR,
SIDNEY PERHAM.
Mps
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Minot and Hebron cattle Shor.

The citizens of Minot and Hebron held
a fair at West Minot on Wednesday and
Thursday last.
The display of vegetables and fruit was
remarkably fine. Some think the irult
exhibition was superior to that OF the
State Fair Our informant states that
Mr.. NJ f. Millett.th noted onion grower,
displayed a string OF onions containing
nearly bushel every one of which was
the size of saucer. He disposed Of the
bunch, to be exhibited at the Sagadahoc
Fair.
The exhibition OF colts. cattle, fancy
articles, &c., was very excellent.
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Jdle,IictorV.

New duties. requiring our attention IN
smother aud simi ar field OF labor, compel
US to sever rhc very pleasant relations
which have existed between Us and the
patrons of the OXFORD DpIocFAr, Tor
the past seven years.
Coming into HE County, and assuming
these duties, a comparative stranger, We
are sensible of many short cominss and
failures to lulGl ;hc just expectations OF
our paroGs-aud we are very grateful tor
whatever commentator has been be
slowed upon our la5orS. Il IS gratifying
to Us that we leave the County, as We
found It. republican % De cor, lor our
faith ia republican principles is fully con
6rmel, though our confidence in leaders
may be somewhat shaken.
To The many Kind friends who have
sustained Us by words OF cheer and more
tangible evidences OF favor, and 10 those
who have furnished US so many local
items OF Interest, We tender our heartfelt
thanks
In parting with the readers OF the
DNocEAr, it affords Us pleasure to an
nouuce That our recent partner, Mr.. Ono.
II. WATKINS. who is not stranger Go the
requirements of the place. is TO be our
successor. lie is a pupil whom we have
summercd and wintered. and whom we
can cteerluily commend to all ss capable,
honest, aud en,erpri,ius lie enters rpou
the woyS with that courage and faith
which will merit and secure success.
We are also pleased 70 be able 10 an.
uouuce that Mr.. Watkins has an able
advisor and poiiticei writer in DIR Z. IL.
BEowN. OF Paris Hill. whose pen has been
welded heretofore in the same channel
Dr. Brown acquired reputation As an
able advocate OF republican principles,
in the editorial charge OF this paper when
the republican party was organized. lie
was one of the founders OF the
party, and well did he accomplish his
WORK. lie will be welcomed back TO his
old place by the many readers OF the
paper everywhere and we congratulate
them upon 50 valuable an acquisition.
We take leave OF our many friends in
old Oxford with sincere regret, and wis b
them abundant prosperity in all their
laudable undertakings. May the OXFORD
DEN0cRAr prosper. and ever remain a
true advocate Of good principles.
T. Z SHAW.
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Suicide.

On Monday, OF last week. the vile OF
Henry NJ. Bryan! oil Bethel took her little
child about three years OF age. and car
lied it into an unfinished chamber
placed pan Of milk on the floor. and
while the child was eating the cream from
The pan, the mOIhor got up on nail
cAsk and tying one end OF u rope around
her neck. threw the other over beam.
and clasping it with ner hands, tipped
the casS from under her, and thus
expired in the presence OF the child.
The child went TO its father in the field
saying, Papa, | want TO stay with you,
for mamma will not speak TO me, and l
am very cold" Ga going to the house
Mr. B. found his wife hanging liteless as
above described. The child seems 10
have received terrible shock from the
fright, rs it has ever since been confined
to its bed and fears are entertained Of its
recovery. I.
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Newspaper Decisions.

Z. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
tlon the Ofice-Whether directed 90 his name or
anOlher's, Or whether ne has subscribed on not
is responsible for the payment.
2 10 g uerson orders his paper discontinued
he must pay all aTre1rages, or the publisher may
contilae % send 10 untii payment - madc, AMI
collect the whole amount, whether the paper is
taken from the oiIce or not
g. Tie Courts have decided Jhatref,lsing o. take
newspapers and periodicals from the post Office,
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, &,
grslia fascie ey ideuce Of Maud.
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A correspondent inquiries if the his
tory OF other churches in Oxford County
cannot be published rs those OF the Con.
gregational denomination have been. We
should be pleased to give such history
to our subscribers, il any person can be
secured 10 prepare it. Who is ready to
engage in the work?
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OuR LIABLE.

Maine Journal OF Educ alton p .tlAn -
Brown rhurston. eco per year 81 oJu pAi4 -H
advance.
The October number-i- fill Of good and nltrac,-
i've reading for teachers. Ths mlgaE.ne has nov
sneh corps Of eminent writer's, and eGisien' 80
editor. tnat success seems assured. Every ietehes
In the state should subscribe FOR Il.
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The Vicksburg mississippi Herald
(Democraiic) calls Tor convention OF
The Southern States "lor the openly
avowed purpose OF raising the standard
OF reputation. State and national. And
this before the Ohio election
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I,,,,r from Rev. l.. Ii. P,ke.

BoorliBAl, Ne, Or. ~ l''i'
Messrs T. L. Sha1c q Co..
Please find enclosed $50 a. renewal u ny
subscription TO the ONFoRD DEMOCRAT
Being away from all home assoela'ion'' 'AliDo w.
do without the DEMOCRAT. Itis Ike eIIer nom
home once a week.
Yours Truly,
EB.PIKE.
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Vest oxford cattle Shoe.

The only report received from the
West Oxford Agricultural Society's Ex
hibilion is the following from the Portland
Press:
FnEBUgG. oct. l5.-Thc West oxford Agricul-
tural Fair closed to-day. The exhibition has prov
cd "A decided success. Large numbers Witnessed
the sweepstakes The result was a. follows: