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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-30
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MANHOOD,


Corrected and Revised By the Author, Z. DE
F. CURTIS. NJ. D., r. R. G. S.
A MEDICAL ESSAY on the cause and cure
Of Premature Decline in man, showing how
health is lost and how regained IL gives a
clear synopsis Of the Impediments 70 Mari
age, the treatment Of Exhausted Vitality,
Nervous and Physical Debility, Abuses OF the
System, etc, etc.. and the remedies therefor,
the result Of twenty years successful pracuce.
There is no member Of society By whom
this book will not be found useful. whether
such perton holds the relation Of parent. pre-
ceptor or clergyman. '-L0udoH Imes;
COURTS ON MANHOOD. This book
should be read BY the young for instruction,
By the afflicted for relief. II will iniure no
one. - London Ned. Gas.
Price 30 cent?, by mail. Address the author,
DIR. CURTIS,
Rampant street, New Orleans. La.
81 Dr.. Curtis has determined to remain in
New Orleans during his southern trip. and
will positively not visit Memphis pro.
fessiOnRIly this year. Hence those who
wish 10 consult him personally must call upon
him at HE address above. 1879
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ETTNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of JACOB
BURKLE and family are respectfully invited
to attend his funeral from his late residence
on the cerner of Second street and Bickford
avenue tomorrow (TUESDAYl afternoon at
2 o'clock.
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MEDICAL.
DIR. CURTIS
NEW ORLEANS.

DR. DEF. CURTIS. NJ. D.. F. r, g. s.,
ID author Of Manhood" Medical Essays
on Marriage, etc., ETC., takes this opportu-
and the surrounding country. including those
who have previously consulted him, that he
has arrived in New Orleans for the season,
and may be conferred with as heretofore, in
person or by letter, at his rooms,
NO. 9 RAMPANT STREET.
between Canal and Custom-house, daily from
10 am. to Pm, and from 6 to Pm. On
Sundays from II to only.
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AuoTIoN.
NOTICE..

OFFICE PEOPLES Insurance Co.,
MEMPHIS, March 20, 1874.
TIME ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Stockholders Of this Company VII &c
held at the Office Of the Company. NO 10 ION MAG
ison street. on Wednesday, April ], 1919. AT
which time Seven Directors will be elected to
'e I7.T me ensuing sSp y. a. SIMMONS. ssc,y.
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Saturday. May 2, 1874,


at the southern gate Of Court Square, ~ Mem-
phis. Tennessee, between 10 o'clock ~ ta,e
morning and O'clock in tie afternoon sell
for cash at public outcrv, the properly con.
yeyed to me by said deed OF trust descrloe9
as follows, viz: The GLOWING tracts OF lanu
In pulaski county, Arkansas. all in township
one south of the base line in Ianee eleven,
west of the principal meridian. containing IN
ali 1918 2-l06 acres, beir 6 all the lands consL-
tuting the Fourche Place. whereon John u.
Adams, on December u. ls72 resiaea' to.w;lI;
% lying south Of Fourche Bayou. atont ~
acres [; north half of southwest quarter OF Sec
ton %, containing 50 acres; no. theast puar
ter of section %, containing loV acres 1ao
east quarter of section p, containing l5S DO
acres: northwest quarter of section. 23, con-
tanning 1853 S6-l0O acres; fractlonal palt u
the southwest quarter of section 70, on whlcl
stands the residence, negro quarters ana gar
den, containing q 4lOQ acres tnat par; les es
south of Fourche Bayou, containing ABOUT 20
acres, upon which stands the GIN al tnal
part of the southeast quarter OF sectou ~
lying south of Fourche Bayou, contalnlng ~
acres; the southeast quarter OF section l4, con-
tanning 100 acres the southwest quarter OF
section is, containing us 32-lOO acres; the
northeast quarter of section ~, containing
l28 49, 100 acres all that part OF the nortnWest
quarter of section lying NEST OF '9e ~ sad
tracts OF land constituting the piantauon
known as the Fourche Place. And at the same
time and place, will also sell the iolloWlngl
personal property conveyed to me oy san
farming implements, tools and improvements
on said plantation. Sale to be made To pay
debt secured by said trust deed. Equity o.
redemption waived; also WIDOWS rlght Oh
Titles believed good. but will sell and
'y SistS O"'' Wy. g HUMEs. Trustee.
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LEGAL.
Trustee's Sale.

PURSUANT TO A TRUST DEED exc
i cuted to me by John D. Adams. Catne51
December II, 1872, and recorded in. the Re-
corder's office of Pulaski county, Arkansas /
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sg-Takes Fire and Marine risks. Dwelling
Houses and isolated Country Stores espeSSlasas'y
solicited. 80
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
So. U0o,istock.

Taecu.zsas ot 50. Wo1I,Jocs. feeling
= 90. ire OF siyip. tla friends aui child
rra 800 Interesting benefit. a. ihcy had no
CuustMa. free. made arrangement i1t
an exhibition. 10 consist OF REGULATIONS,
Dialogues, Dlam., and music, which
So, Given at the Church on Saturday
evening. Jan. l.Jh Tne Church Wa
ti.lod TO is utmost capacity. The ex.
h,Ditiou Was opened by singing. and
Prayer by Rev. J B. Fog. The enter
tpinmcui va, highly pleasing to al and
each one who took pant performed no
uly. The two dramas "lhe list Loaf
and DOWN hy the Sea-" were hnely
played, and The actors would have done
honor TO Village OF City. the exhibit
lion was well and pleasantly mAuased
by Isaac 4. Androw,. E'l.. VINO spent
much lime 10 make il ~ interesting en-.
lertaiumcut The Misses Cole, delight
ed the audience with a piece OF swe I
music which they Performed with organ
aud voice. They closed nbouI 9 o'coc',
WOODSTOCK.
oar citizens are jus; finishing their
work Of hauling poplar to the Pulp Mill.
Some are hauling birch and a'h TO the
West Paris steam mill.
Since snow tell Mr.. VIM. II. Cole has
killed fifteen foxes, one Of them u huge
black fellow, which parties from other
places have pursued Tor weeks.
Mr.. Manchester oil DiXieid. will com
mence singing school at this place
next "Wednesday evening. lie brings
good recommendations, and no doubt we
shall have a good school W. A.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03

Hon. SIDNEY PERHlN delivered his
lecture upon the elements OF success al
the Court House. Paris ilili. on Monday
evening. Jan. 26,h. The night VAS very
cold; and rs the thermometer had been
below zero. during the entire day. very
lew persons v,uturcd out.
Nj. Pcrham 6rs, showed the difference
between true success and what seemed 10
be success, citing The Instance Of Fishes
HE, md The late prosperity OF The Tam
many Ring. - illustrate his point.
lie said that the first step fer Young
man 10 take toward leading Successful
i,ir, Mas 10 obtain belief in God and in
lis divine latherhood. The older /
grow. said the speaker. 1.-The more con.
WINGED 10 become that no man can lie
truly successful, who IS not anchored some.
where wiki regard 10 this matter, the
existence OF an overt ling Providence, 10
waom We are accountable loy all our acts.
Ia speaking OF S0me ut lhe h'ndr1nceS l"
y successful lle. lac dweit a some length
upon the subject o. intemPerauce. The
lecturer closed by expressing great salts
lac,ioa at the opening opportunities ioi
Young wom to lead useiuI and suce -
Ia. lives.
This lecture is one which should be
heard by every yoang man and young
woman in the STAKE. Zach word Is luIl
OF meaning aud suggestive OF the high
aud noble lie Vhick all who choose may
ed COMM. from one bo has been 81
cu.iueu,iy successful, and one who has
earned thai success 10y his own personal
,e Is. Ale lecture oanno; TAI! ot having
mole Iaau ordinary weigh. upon an
audience.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
Fryeburg items.

Since .'Women wid aug..Js II'c .ls
last word" far be il from me to inlrude
with sacreligious steps into The temple OF
Fair Plays" fine feelings to call down
upon US again her blessings.
Barking seems TO be the tayoriie oc-
cupation of teamsters just now, for nu
merous loads OF bark are seen daily NOV
ino toward the village.
Alta recent meeting. the town voted
TO repair, Immediately, the bridge over
the SAco At the Center which was dam
aged by the late thaw.
The numerous friends OF Mr.. Lewis OF
East Conway, met Vt his house on
Thursday Eyeaing Jan. 18th, To celebrate
with him and his wife their Wooden
Wedding. All seemed 10 enjoy them
selves hugely and the evening passed
In a lively and entertaining manner Win
music. dancing, supper. &. Mr.. J.. aud
wie were The happy recipients OF nice
stuffed chair. and numerous other articles,
bo,n us,lui aud ornamental.
\ Minstrel Troupe held forth 10 lIl-
Ve,try OF the Cong. Church at tue VI.
,a1r last Monday evening
The West F,yeburg ID batting Soclcig
he.d one ol its moot enthusiastic aDd
H.ei. meeting, last Saturday eve iur.
election iom Lou.lcilow's Hn"a
uar WAS Gueiy rendered by haiker
M,Eeeu. The paper. spicy aud interest
ing. was read by Mis-. Nellie Ballard.
The resolution Tor discussion Was "Ind
Anticipation affords more enjoyment
IT,. Realization" II WAS smarIy dis.
cussed by several
Through the public spirit OF some OF
our citizens. We are enjoying course ct
lectures at the Vi hge. Rev. IL. ".
Bicknril of Portland. delivered the first
lecture OF the course. some time ago.
Gov. Perham delivered his lecture on
"Succcss in Life" last Tuesday evening.
To a Iarge aud intelligent audience The
lecture was indeed, success. lie en-
gagcd The closest attention OF his hearers
I'll! the close by hi, practical, encouraS
ins aud noble words Il is easy Tor =
great nt,y men To tell Us how 10 be sue
ccsslul. bat Cos. Prrham has Sh0IcH rs
how ii is done by a Truly successful lie.
/ think no purer minded r'r more Op.
right statesm4a tbIu Ee could be chosen
to iili the cumAs $ nnloriai vacancy.
Rev Mr. Corhcll Of Bath, and G. l..
Kin ball. Esq, OF Portland deliver the
remaining lectures OF the course.
CHOCORUA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
BroUnGeid Items.

Died at The residence oil her son, Nm.
+. Swan. Mrs Betsy Swan, relic ol the
late VIM. Swan OF Denmark. aged :
years and 5 months The deceased was
born in Bridgton May lst, 1872. daughter
Of Jacob and Belsey Howe. Married to
WIN. Swan May 9Th. 1911; she was the
molhe. Of IA children. ten sons aud four
daughters, uine OF which are still living 4;
her ch.dicn. grandchildren and great
grandchildren number over seventy,
more than Abraham OF Old had at his
death.
Ne have m,t been having some cold
weather. There is but little snow i,E
and yet tine ,,eishins is very good.
We have been having "a course ol Ice
tire, bore this winter, which have been
y,r, welt a.t-ndru. The neat lecture
-. be 5y PGl.en. E.q. \ reading
b, Consul Murray 3a- gwen Jan. 2DJh
T.rSh ecurt ol the course F,b 81, by
R.. y NJ. Fms OF Beverly, Mass.
W. had , .ich tu,,t last Wec>- T.
Hutchinson. OF tine Hutchinson family,
aaI Wsu kuut,cs gave cmee.,
Suarl,, evening. anI sacred concert
SUNDAY a ,bc church. Al "ho heard
thcm wue i-h,.d l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
BuckHeid ITEMS.

Deco,ler & Shaw announce Il dissou
ti,n OF copartnrr,hip by mutuaI consent.
y .c,-,rr has bought Shaw's interest il
a., concern auI viii continue the business
IT,. Formerly Mr.. Sn,w viii remain with
ann 81, ciciN.
Aired Shaw has sold hi, iu'o.e-t 800
Daley, shoe factory G., Cirs ". Foster,
of Hebron. Ma Fosters interest in Inc
business dates nom Jan l lS14
More than lhc usual amour, at timber
IL coming into the village This winter
David l.. Fauar has logged in about one
hundred thousand and Intends 10 haul ia
as much more. \ large amount OF ash
has been received at The shovel handle
factory OF Andrews * Waldron, and the
prospect is that they will finish more
handles during the coming year than in
any preyiuu- year.
G. y. Harlow has pat in a shinglc ma
chine in connection with lis gust mill.
and placed !. in charge o. Nj. Francis
Biclne. Record aud Dean have hauled
in cedar enough to make between one
aud Two thousand shingles.
Two young men from Sumner recently
stole a pail from the Hartford lown ball,
thinking il was sleigh robe bat iinding
their mistake ihey returned it. Such an
appalling example should be a warning
TO them. -RegiSler.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
Bethel UeBs.

The Lodge and Chapter OF Free and
accepted Masons had public installation
in the first CongregalionaIist Church.
Bethel, Wednesday P. M. and were adj
dressed in the evening by Hon. j. IL.
Drummond.
The exercises in The afternoon were
impressive and interesting. In the even
ing the exercises opened With voluntary
on the organ by Miss Anna Kimball (;
quartelie singing by l.. I. Barker, Payson
Grover. Sadie Mason of Bethel, and Miss
Favor OF Norway Pray or by Rev. j. F..
Simmons. and the able and instructive
address by Hon. j. IL Drummond, Gen
eral Grand High Priest of the order in w.
s. A. Ills address was historical. and he
gave glowing picture of the benefits
and beauties ol the organization.
Mine host, Barden OF the Bethel House,
prepared splendid supper to which more
than one hundIed guests sat down, alter
Which came llJ least oi Icl,ph "h" NV
OF soul which lasted into the small hours
OF morning.
The following officers were installed
by e G. II. p !. II. Drun'mond;
Lodge &c. K Wiley. W. II + )
Kuo-m. $. ". A. y Truli, j " /
/, T Bukor, SEC %. II Mason. rt"Hs (;
c. II IIer>ry, d ; 4. " Grover, D..
ID.;J. + simmons, ChapIini s. Z Estes,
Milton Grove. Tyler.
Chaptcr.-C. II. Hcr,cy. ~ f II. +.
+. II. Powers, L. X. Charles Mason, +
5. G. r. VII y c. H.. Z. 5. KILN n. p.
5 5. Il Shehan. K. \. c.; VI. A. Mason.
". T. V. A. A. TrulI. NJ. ). v; o. c.
Ilolshton, NJ. I. V; 5. L Gibson, Sec. :
Cyrus Wormell. Treas. c II. L. Pow.
ers, Chaplain; Leroy saud.rson, Senli
mel. l.. W. w.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
Congress-.

The Senate last week, was engaged in
d scussiug the Louisiana election case.
Senator Carpenter argued against the
kellogg, government, and Morton sustain.
ed IT,
In the House, Court OF Inquiry to
investigate the affairs OF Gen. Howard
and the Freedman Bureau. was passed
Mr.. Frye carried IN amendment giving
the accused right to challenge. as al
lowed by Court Martial. The Senate has
not yet concurred. Gen. Howard desires
an examination.
Senator Boutwell, has declared himself
against the resumption of specie pay
ments rs preiudicial to the business
interests OF the country, while Morrill, oi
Vermont contends vigorously the other
way and shows that the former has
changed his doctrine since he lett the
Treasury department.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
Paris.

The citizens of the Webber and Biscoe
Districts have united in forming lyceum
and debating club. The meetings are
held in these districts alternate weeks.
A band of three pieces furnishes music
for the occasion. Last Tuesday evening
the question, Resolved. that Mechanical
Arts aud Sciences furnish greater induce.
ments for young men than Agriculture,
was well discussed and decided in the
negative by vote of 20 TO 10. A paper
was read. and dialogues. declarations
with readings of very interesting
character were given.
Mr.. Herman Fuller OF West Paris. is
teaching in the Webbcr District, and
Washington Marshall in the Biseoe.
The following resolutions were adopted
by The Paris Lodge, Free aud Accepted
Masons. upon the death OF Hiram ID.
Nar>hall
WHEREAS. Death has again Knocked ut
our poIlS,s aud removed from Us ou
beloved brother, Hiram ID. Marshall,
therefore,
Ees0ircd, That in his un,imely death
It are called upon 10 drpiurc the loss Ul
one. who. by his anitDic disposition.
honorable and manly course a. citizen.
and constant conformity to The uobir
,ruets of cur Order, has cndeared him
set 10 us aud added new luslro % our
Lodge.
Rls0lrcd. That we tender to The lami y
oi oar deceased brother ouI heartfelt
sympathy IN this. their great aiiliction.
R,solrcd. That rs a small token ct our
esteem tor our deceased brother, 'he>r
resolutions be spread upon our records.
and a copy furnished the County news
papers Tor publication.
GEo. 4. WILSON,
FRANK H. SEILuNGs. Com.
K +. UUTES.
Paris, Jan p, 1874.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
4ndOrer Items.

We have had very cold and windy
weather during the past week.
Many children are sick with the scarlet
fever at Andoyer Corner. Two cases
have proved fatal, and several other
patients are very low. The primary
school has been closed 10 prevent = spread
ing OF the disease.
Horace Cutting who was so severely
mi red recently. is again able to be out
though his reason is not fully restored.
Some OF our citizens are engaged in
cutting ice for next summers use from
the Ellis river. The ice is Of IN excellent
quality this Year.
\ son o(J. J. Merrill was badly pois
oncd few days since, by eating girget.
supposiug II to be sweet flag. Medical
aid was called aud the child is now bet.
ter
Last Thursday evening. the NJ. +. Sew
ing Circle met in Union Hall. \ good
supper. declarations. Dialogues, music,
&C.. with march alter supper, complet-
ell the evening entertainment.
LONE STAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03

Il seem, 10 bc a geueIai tine iof smash
in, horse teams with Us ABOUT now. A5
M. Samuel 7. Garland aud bis brother
David I. were returning home from he
III Fail. la,. Saturday evening. J1n.
2Ith. their horse threw on 4 shoe when
they first started, and in s.iPpiu. on lhe
ice became altishied aud began TO ram;
Garland hold to The feathers iiii ,dey bad
crossed Tie upper spectacle pond which
xa- covered with complete glitter ol
ice, the h9rsc then icaped to one side OF
the road. capsized The sleigh aud threw
them ou'. aud then bounded homeward
unmolc,.od Fortunately neither Of the
men nor The horse were INJURED, but the
sleigh wa, perfectly demolished.
Also Sabbath. Jan % h. as james \.
Black was returning home from Brown
field where he had been in pursuit OF
Doctor tor hi, sica father. his horse cap.
sized his sleigh aud ran dragging young
Black some distance. when he let the
horse 20. The horse ran home and into
the baIn yard where he made n final
wrccl, Of the sleigh Black received
many bruises, nd had new suit OF
clothes ruined in attempting to hold his
horse.
Another. Mr.. Moses + Norton of Kczar
Falls. WAS cap>ized from his sleigh on
MONDAY morning, while driving his faith.
er's four years colt; but fortunately the
colt was prevented from running away
By the timely aid of the father Young
Norton escaped with but light injury
on The knee.
Idclyn, daughter Of shmrNl 7. and
Eicena Garland of this town. aged 10
months. has two grandmolhers. Two great
grlndmothers and one great great grand
mother now living.
Last Monday, Jan. 26lh. was very
cod. uncomfortable day. AT s o'clock
a NJ mercury was down to 5 degrees
below zero.
learn that BealeY Cram OF Hiram,
cpught hast SATURDAY, Jan. 9th, Al pick
er,l through the Ice on Barker p"nd in
said town. one If which weighed > ? lbs.
Snow storm Tuesday with zero wealth
cr X.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03

INsrALLATIoS.-The officers OF Jeffer-
son Lodge, No. 100, were public install.
ed Tuesday evening. ia 27th, mt Mason.
&c Hall. Bryant's Pond. Tor The ensuing
year, by NJ. w. Josiah II. Drummond, p.
q. NJ: G.. l. NJ. Alter the installation
OF the officers. he delivered an address.
The principles OF Masonry and the duties
ol Masons were fully and ioreib discuss
Ell. and the foundation of the ancient or
der referred to in such manner as 10
sweep away all super.ii ious doubts, II
any existed in the minds Of outsiders. as
10 H. perpetual existence; having with
stood he shock OF ages and still stand.
iug firmly upon lis God founded priuci-
pies. A iirst.rate supper was prepared
bg Carpenter, OF Bryanl's Pond HJuse.
and about aity parlook oi i. at . O'Clock.
All we're perfectly satisfied, aud retired to
their homes about bali past.len. The fra
.ternity expressed their united and undi'i'
ded thanks 10 Bro. DtuwGloDd Tor his SER
vices. -RtDiNer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03

into the ears of the Lord OF Saoaoth, and
they we've at last practically tree. The
last veslilure. civil rights, only was need
cd. Having gained that they might,
with hearts overhOwing with gratitude,
repeat the praye, OF Ruih-"Entreai me
ucl to leave thee. or TO turn from follow.
my after thee; for whether thou goest, |
viii go, aud where thou lOdgest 1 will
hodge Thy people shall be my people.
and Thy God my God. Where thou dieSt
I vii lie, aud there vi ] DC buried.
The Lord do - 10 me, and more also II
0ught but death part thee and me
The Tribuue's Washington CO. respond
ent Ia 4 comparison ot the speeches and
their effect. says
Mr.. Stephens speech fell coldly upon
the House. and when he fini' he'd, IL was
evident that he had produced no deep
impression; but when the co.oIed Repre-
sentative sat down the applause WAS
dcafening. and So many rushed forward
to shake his hand and congratulate him
that they actually formed in line IN the
aisle and moved up to his seat in solid
column.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
He 6rOH Items.

Mrs. Phoebe Cushman, aged little
over SO years, who, with her husband
Gideon Cushman, were among the first
settlers of this town, died on the 23d inst.
In the death of Mrs. c.. the community
loses kind friend. aud one always ready
10 speak the kind and sympathising
word to ali.
Mai. Albert Cushman. who has been
suffering from long sickness. Is, am
happy to say, little better.
Mr.. Samuel Bridgham is doing thriv.
ing business getting out hoops at the
Corner. lie is ready to buy all The poles
brought, Mt fair price Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
usincss is not very brisk.
GPeoHtCOOd.

The buildings situated near what il
kaOw rs Greenwood City, and owned
by ID. ii. Crockett. Esq, were consumed
b. lire last "Wednesday night; lhcy con.
sisted OF u story and 4 hall dwelling house,
eli, she'd and barn; the tire was first dis
covered H. the hay loh. A man hy the
name of Anise, living on the place at The
lime, said if he conld have had one pail
OF oter when he discovered The fire, it
would have been sufficient la have put il
ooi. Mir. Crockett moved TO Lockes
III Is nearly one year and a half ago, md
since TINT limo has rented his place. nr.
CrocaeIt loses a portion OF his furniture.
most Of his farming tools. AMI about two
years crop OF hay from his farm. Ills in
surance ealn is seven huud;ed dollars.
-RegfSfer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
Upton items.

llr. Editor: Lest some OF the readers
Of the Democrat should draw wrong
inference from the communication OF
IL. W. \ in your last weeks issue, we
would SAY thu our nice ittie Chapel Il
a nice Meeting House, OF sufficient size
iot ans country town Ike thi, in Oxford
County. aud is cost when completed
Vii exceed $1,000
Tuc stage route does not terminate n
tbl Lake House (it being y miles oil
uum said rou,,) 0u, At Enroll, y. II.
JUsrlCE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03

Mrs. Hannah Boles, visiting in ST..
John, n. b.. with her two children, II
boy and girl and ) years old, suddenly
disappeared on the 10Th of November
last, and has not been heard from. 1t is
feared that the woman committed suicide
lIel afil cted husband, and three remain
ing children and relatives. desire inlor
NATION from her OF them. Any ONT
will be suitably rewarded 10y rendering
information TO r. b. Graham, Little Wan.
derers Home, Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03
conrr,,sman Frye ON the Centennial.

The Philadelphia Press thus refers TO
the brief speech Of Congressman Frye OF
this district, on Thursday, in support OF
the Centennial bill:
The reply OF Mr.. Frye OF Maine. in de-
ituce ol the Centennial, was mastery
Elliott Al It's close hs Was warmly con
graduated 10y The Pennsy lvanians andoth
II ltleud> ol the Centennial, and Alfred
{. llarmsr. who sits near Frye, vent over
10 hlm at the close ct his speech. and
said: During the Centennial the hotel,
Of Pb ladvlp,is may lie crowd d, but
bcuby in,ue You and our family Ia moke
my house Your home during its coniinu-
,tuCe"