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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14
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Fourth OF July at Browuied village,
was greatly enjoyed by 4 large portion OF
the parents and children OF the Sabbath
schools, at the beautiful maple grove
belonging to M. David Bean, situated
near The village. The friends OF The
Cong. Sabbath Schoo, met tue day before
and tilted up the grove with seats, tables,
swings, and stand Tor the music, and by
ten o'clock, Saturday morning. the tables
were loaded with goodies for the children
and substantial food for the old aud young.
Soon the Sabbath School scholars with
their teachers marched TO The grove in Q
procession. Then followed music and
singing by the choir, swinging by the
children. and chatting BY older ones uni.
Picnic was ammo need by the Marshal OF
the day, Major 5. Is. Bean, to be FIRST
sung then eaten, which was done 10 the
satisfaction of oil present. Then follow.
cd remarks by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Jordan,
and others, after which, al returned to
their homes declaring they had had 4
irst-Tato time. In the evening fine
display of fire works was exhibited for
The children especially, 10y visiting friends
from Portland .-Byidglon NerS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14
pINFIELD.

rs early as three o'clock \. ". Young
America. at Dixfield was abroad. The
boys expended same extra patriotism in
powder. About seven o'clock the COX
ford County Night Owls" in good mum.
bers, paraded the streets. They had n
band Of their own organizing. and with
their music and speeches created lots of
fun. At nine O'Clock Tie public were all
assembled on the Fair Grounds, and
listened 10 an address and the reading Of
the Declaration of lndedeupence by Hon
L. G.. Harlow. Next came the first horse
race, open 10 all colts of four years old
or under, Cor purse Of SO, one-half-
mile heals. best in 3. which resulted in
J. T. EImonds' Busy Bee winning the
race. Time, I: sc p; 81; l So /;
1852. The foot race for boys 10 years
old or under. distance Of one half mile.
was won by L. W. Silver; o. ". Virgin.
second. Time. 2:O2. Then came the
horse race for purse OF :3). $50 to the
first horse and $40 TO second. for horses
that never had tcaton three minutes.
This race was won by B. I. Dudl ,y's
Frank. Time, 3:0l; 3: 03 -; 3: 100
The contest was really between Ell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14
DcJlIIiaTk Items

Rainy weather and poelins hemock
bark is The chief employment al a part of
the people. Jared Berry and Stephen
Jcwett have taken all the bark to peel and
the hcmlock timber To draw-that is, on
the Boston Hill lot-and are hard at il.
with large force. The bark goes TO tho
depot at BrOwnIied, the timber to the
SacO river. and rs there are some 1900
acres, it makes business lively.
The mills are doing II good bushes,
this summer. and among other things
many thousands OF ship lrumncls are
turned out by Il. SanUorn which find
ready market.
The clothing firms are ont of work a.
present. Some forty hands are thus
thrown out OF employment. DAHL.
james Heads large house has been
trcaIed to coat OF paint, at the hands Of
L. ]. Lowell. who has done pretty much
all The house. painting that has been done
in town this year.
Silas Bennett is having his house, barn,
and outbuiIdings re. painted.
Alphonso Hilton HAS put on new and
higher roof to his house. has ella 7boarded
the house. pat in new windows and is
soon TO have it thoroughly painted.
Witham IL Whildcn hayo rcmndclod
the interior of their store II. East Den.
mark; have built she'd and stole room
on 10 the same, and erected barn near
by Bridgt0H Nc,cs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

4 PEoNrr BE>poNsE.-On thursday
afternoon we mentioned. as local item.
the loss Of Captain De!SHo's yacht Ella
Friday We received despatch from Iorb5,
addressed TO this Office. stating that tie
yacht was there, and we were enabled 10
rejoice The Captains hemt with the news.
This little story tells more in favor Of
advertising than columns OF argument.
-Plrlland Adrcrliser.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

uuteillns' Jack Hazard and w. III. Brack'
etts Goldburg. for the second money,and
was well fought for. but Jack Hazard
won by short length. The horse Frank,
years old, was sold on the ground to
Eph. ChildS, esq of Canton, Tor about
$1,000. Immediately alter dinner the
Creased Pig" was turned loose, ana
after long run OF about twenty minutes
he was finally captured b. Geo. a. Hutch
ms. AT two o'clock was the horse race
Tor gentleman's horses thu had never
trotled for money, for u purse OF $40,
mile heats, in 3. and was between I'D.
Hutchins' Nellie Gray and III. w. Brack'
eits Gullburg, the former taking Tho
race in 8 OF | .; sos. Next came the
sack race which always makes lun and
good humor. There were four contcs'
tan,s. Geo. Jones coming in first, with
Frank Demerilt second. Tho ''polato
race" was also won by Frank Demcriit.
The old men were too busy looking at
the sports of the young to enter for their
race. The "grcased pole" looked and
ielt too slippery Tor any one TO contend Tor
that purse. Last OF all came the sweep.
stakes race. Tor u purse of $50, open TO
all horses, best in 3. The contesting
horses were Eli. lIutchin's Sleepy Tommy
and G.. NJ. Parks Rocket, tho latter win
ming. Time, 5:0012: 2: sc IL; 2:5l;
2:59. This ended the out door sport Of
the day, but in the evening the bellies and
beaux ieincd in dance. ~ ewiSi0R Jour
nal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

We AZ glad to notice in the Western
papers continued evidence Of the success
Of /. y. CHAPMAN. Esq ~ho /, termed
The net chant prince of Milwaukee, IN the
Dry Goods line. lie is 4 Gilead boy, son
Vi Dta Goo. ". Chapman, well known
IN our County, and now in the 9th year
of his age. Mr. T. \. Chapman has been
creating Il sensation 10y selling cotton
goods cheaper than the New York job.
5crs. lie ha- splendid store ard trado
which he ha, bui.t up by seventeen years
residence there. lie has seen his daily
sales advance from SO daily to 5000,
and ;hc Miwausic people seem to Dc
proud of our Maine production and his
good works and fame in :heir midst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

The Tribune says Rev. Henry Ward
Bcecher has demanded an Investigation
by the Plymouth church ofthe innuendOes
against bis po' sonal character by Theo
dore Tilton. The request was promptly
made on June 9th, The day Of the publ
cation of Tilton's letter. and special
committee was appointed 10 conduct the
inquiry. L. has been in progress since
the 9th oil July, and will probably be
concluded in lew days. The inquiry
has been conducted in private. Mr.. Til
ten was summoned rs witness. Mr..
Beecher has not yet testified, and il is
said, on authority Of NJ. Sherman, will
not appear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14
.SUIiOTGp Ii(S.A.

The Free High School will commence
Aug. 3lst. under the instruction Of j. \.
Roberts OF Andovor. and Miss Zillah
Howe of Rumlord. There will be no ex-
animation before the school commences
the grades will be placed very low SO
that nearly all can attend. Scholars from
out OF town will be admitted on rcaSona-
bic terms; teachers cnss will be formed
for those wishing to teach. The motto OF
this school will I've useful learning, and
every effort will be made 70 make it
practical and profitable.
IoNr Sr,u
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

The citizens of Lowell have novel
ideas in regard to the suppression OF the
rum traffic. The other day they conclud.
ed that the landlord of hotel where
rum was sold, deserved TO be ridden on
q rail, and hired patty 10 undertake the
Job. To stimulate his courage they filled
him with liquor. but either the quantity
was too much or the quality too bad, for
the strength all oozed out of him and the
landlord escared.-Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

A couple of young ladies made tho
trip iiom New York TO Portland last week
in the FEANCoNIA, one Of the steamers Of
the Maine Steamship line. They speak
in high terms of tho route as q pleasant
and hoallhful one, in which the beautiful
salt atcr breezes are enjoyed for two
nights and q day. II is far preferable to
a land route, during the hot season. 4
new steamer has been put on the line
The officers and walters arc gentlemanly
aud polite 20 passengers. HENRY Fox,
Esq, Of PorllGnI, is tie Agent OF tie
line.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

The New Hampshire Legislature sd
iourned sin. dc Thursday night. after
haying unseatcd every Republican Office
holder whom they could roach, upset the
judiciary system OF The State. and re dis.
lriclcd The State 50 = lomlkc sure Of the
SENATE and House la reasonably close
election. Tho rrohib;'ory liquor law
stands on Tie statute book. the lIoaso
Ealing To pTSs tho license bill. Thus tho
Democratic Legislature FILLED b keep the
only pledge It's martyrs made to the pee.
pie. The democrats arc much mortified
at this, and being ia The majority will Lc
held responsible by their dupos, The rum.
sellers, who had been promised such a
result rs sure Thing. Many OF their own
party asset that It viii lose them tho
STATE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14
Otfor0 .Qtmotrat.
PARIS, MAINE, JULY "A. 1874.
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who takes paper regularly
from the Office whether directed 10 his name or
ancther's, OF whether ko has subscribed or not
Is responsible for the payment
=. IL person orders his paper discontinued, he
must pay all arrcaragCs, or The publisher may
continue 20 send 70 until payment Is made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper is
taken from tire 0licv or not
3. TIE courts have decided that refusing to take
newspapers and periodicals from thc post office,
or removing and leaving them uncGliCd Cor, II
pri2is IGtiC evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

The Days Doin.s at the reunion OF
the Bisbcc homestead in Sumner, on the
oh day Of June. is TO be published in a
pamphlet form together with tho family
records OF the descendants of Charles
Bi,bcc, who moved from BridseWaler to
Sumner in 1884. All persons connected
with Iii, family, either directly or 10y
marriage, arc requested to communicate
with w. b. Laphani. Augusta. Nc. who
is entrusted with Tic preparation Of the
pamphlet. 1t will contain some 30 OF GO
pages, aud will be printed a. soon as the
materials can be collected, probably
sometime during the coming autumn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

We publish, this week. the letters OF
acceptance OF the nominations rendered
them OF Gov .DinsleY and Speaker Blaine.
The former IS brief and admirably written,
without attempting to discuss principles.
Mr.. Blaine. in his cutting, logical way,
takes up the dem -cratic doctrine of free
trade, and shows IT, flIlacy. His views
on reciprocity are sUlli and will be COM
mended 10 the intelligent men oftho whole
State, rs well as OF his own District.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14
BUCkGeid.
LONE STAR.

The annual installation OF the officers
Of Evening Star Lodge. 7. & 4. NJ, took
place ut tho Lodge Hall, Buckiieil Village
Monday evening. July 6lh. The install.
alton ceremony was performed by ID. d.
G.. NJ. Falknor, 10th Masonic District,
assisted by Aching Grand Marshal, Philo
Clark. Tho following officers were in.
stalled for the ensuing year: j. w. Whit.
ten, W. NJ; II. c. Kicker, j. w. j. II.
DeCostcr, :. w; y. Moore, Treas; G.
T. Written, Sec. \. +. Mason, 5. y.
J. +. Cannon, j. D.; VIM. Chase, G..
K. 5. Dorman, NJ II. ". Walhron, T.
\. NJ. Austin, ). S. u A. Record, j. 5.
Select music was furnished 10y qdarlct,c
composed OF MIR. o. II. lIsrscy, baSso;
Miss Ada NJ. futile. coutral,o; Mrs. j.
Farrar, soprano. and Mr.. J. II. DcCostcr
tenor. Prot. Gregg. being in town, pre-.
sided ut The organ in hl' usual good style.
After Tic installation ceremonies. cola
ton, consisting OF cake, lcmona L., etc
Was furnished to the Lpdge and invited
cues s. LcWilJH JyHrHai.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14
AZ OLD WORKER.

A man who thinks he knows York
county has just returned from q tour in
which he visited every town in the county
but one. lie reports that outside of Kit.
terry and one or two other towns, the mass
og the party is anti Hamiia. The Hamlin
agents are very active, however, and if
their opponents are lot active they will
re manGuvered out of their proper rep
resenta;ion. Portland Press, 11tb.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14
SUMNER.

The Fourth passed oG' very quietly
in Sumner aud vicinity. nothing Occurring
to mar the festivities OF the nation, happy
birthday, nor much transporting 10 develop
the latent patriotism of our peaceful
dcnizeps Of "O!d Oxford Il some Of
the old hc,oes OF the Revolution could
have been recalled TO witness the crowd
OF boys engaged in play ing ball, croqnct.
Killing fish, firing squioS. etc, they would
have regretted the blood spilled at i.eX-
iugton. Concor,! and Banker 'Iill. such
lille Guarrcls siak into insiguidcance
when compared with the laudaJ!o efforts
OF Young America tY ing 10 shoot
LcjcjSf0H JOuTHdl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

Hamilton Keen Jr.. of North Buck.
field. has n good stock of Ready. made
Clothing. Groceries, Hardware, and all
kinds of Fancy articles, which he is sell
ing cheap for cash. Also, connected with
his store is saloon. where all kinds of
pictures are taken. lie is an euterprising
young man, and one who is DESTROYS of
increasing his business. Give him call
if you want q bargain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14
The Missing Insane Man.

DR.. Harlow of the Insane Hospital
received letter last Friday from the
Mayor Of Taunton. Mass, stating that a
man calling himself Meiien Cross, from
Boston, Mass, applied tor lodgings 1t
the police station June 10Th. The Ken.
uebee Journal also has intelligence OF the
same man at Webster, Mass. July S,h.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14
FRYEBURG.

The Fourth was celebrated here in 4
very enjoyable manner. Early morning
brought many FOR miles away, who did
not intend to miss the grand parade OF
the Ilorribles, who were out with full
ranks. The procession was we'll gotten
up and we'll conducted. and afforded
much fun. The leather medal for the
haudsomesl man was given 10 Private
Stokes.
The Sunday schools were tie main fea-
turo OF attraction during the day. The
Conway school, Conway Center school.
Fryeburg Congregational school and
Frycburg ". l.. School wei c out in \ body
willie many children iron other schools
were present. Over three hundred formed
in procession at the voslry and marched
to the fair ground, whcro they woro
received by their superintendent and
psylook OF fine collation.. spread in tie
Exhibition Hall A0cr dinner a good
choir discussed some excellent music.
an original piece by DR.. Lord, sung to
The tune of Aud Lang Syuc, caused
much amusement. AT one o'clock the
Sunday schools were convened in the
grove and joined in nppropi iata cJcrciscc.
The beautiful banner, received OF lloyt
& Fogg. Portland, 10 be given for tho
The best recitation OF the Lords Prayer
was awarded TO The VI. l.. school, Frye
turs-ihis and tho two Conway schools
only competing. The committee consist
cd OF Rev. Mr.. Stone, Rev. Mr.. Bradley
OF Conway, and Rev. Mr.. SIrouI OF Frye.
burg. The ceremonies were listened to
with deep intercs: by several hundreds Of
interested parents and friends PISS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

lis said that Mr.. IIamlin's

1, is said that Mr.. Uamlin's
friends have brought him forward as 4
candidate for re election to the L. 5.
Senate. We beg leave 70 differ from that
assertion. We 90 not believe. and we
do lot understand that The rect friends Of
air Ham.in, or the people, wan. or desire
him TO be q candidate for re election
under any circumstances. Bat 'rc, the
Jricads OF Mr.. Hamlin, knowing that he
has had al tie hODors that the State could
confer upon nim, and that he has served
his STATE aud nation we'll aud faithfully,
aud can ROW leave the public service
without on enemy without one spot or
blemi,h-WilAOC. anything of any amount
10 deiace bis public rocord--we should
most certainly advise him to Withdraw
from tue field and retain lis honors, and
he friendship Of the people that no has
so deservingiy won.
Az OLD WORKER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

Mrs Gillespie. of Philadelphia, who
is at the head of tho Ladies' Centennial
force, will visit Maine this week, and
address the ladies and all Interested par
ties on the subject. She speaks at Port
land next Tuesday afternoon, and NC
trust will gain lhe attention of Tie
people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

a writer in the NJrray 1dcer,iser
saws that the selection Of the presiding
officer of TIE Republican County Couyen-
item was made without any reference to
the L. ). Senator qnes,ion-.which we
have supposed 10 be the case-aad so Of
the selection of Committees. and the
Of candidates FOR tie Offices.
Neither The editor OF the Dcm3crat or
any other friend OF Mr.. Pcrham, TO his
knowledge, ever requested Messrs. Foster
and Swasey TO p' 90 themselves for
Nr. Perham.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

The Oyorl Register editor the
nephew OF lis uncle" Senator liamlin,
puts some questions 10 u in lis 'as, issue,
Tor lie ayowcl purpose OF adoIlns Us
an opportunity "to convcr, him ~ our
expressed opinions" Oh ;lc Senatorial!
question. The inducomeut is not SUili-
Client We have no h-s.,1ucy in answering
such questions; but as tac editor says he
goes Tor a democrat for Senator, &c j, Of
no consequence 90 ..4 oc h.5 party how
lae questions ale answered. Wc ind no
fault with Lis advocating the election OF
oac OF his party 20 any Office, La; we
10 object TO his retailing ",ma.. talk OF
republicans against republican nominees.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-08-20
New Preston.

The Young Ladies Sewing Circle will hold Fair and Festival at Union Hall Thursday evening, Aug. 2Oth, commenc- l ing at o'clock.
 MT. Curtis of New Haven occupied the Pulpit in the Village Church, last Sabbath. The two Sabbaths previous we had been disappointed in supply but as our good Deacons have been called upon to offciate so much less than formerly, no one who attends church felt that they had any cause to complain.
 The Birds Nest and all the little Birds, have removed to Point Beautiful, where they are now staying under canvass, and it is presumed that more "Arthur Bonni- castles" will be enjoying moonlight rows, on Lake Waramaug for the next two weeks. X.
 The Alert B. B. c. played their first game of ball on Friday. with a Bridge port picked nine. As this is their first game, and in fact first playing togeth- CT, it was foregone conclusion that they would be beaten. In fact very one-sid- cd game was looked for. The game open l ed with the Alerts at the bat. During the first few innings the Picked nine gain ed steadily, until the seventh inning, when by extremely fine batting the Alerts crept up and passed the Picked Nine. Here the excitement was great among the nu- merous spectators. The Alerts led until the last inning when the Picked Nine by good batting won the game by one run. The playing of Keeler of the Alerts was magnificent, Thacher played finely and Baldwin and Averill did good work in their respective positions. The Picked Nine did not punish Gillett's pitching to any great extent, knocking mostly in-feld balls. Of the Picked Nine, Fairchild pitched very effectively and May and Ives and the 2d baseman played very skillfully. The game was we'll contested throughout and was at times very exciting. With more practice the Alerts bid fair to be- come strong club. Other matches are on the tapis.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-08-20
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 -Mr Charles Snively was in the will laee. Monday, with a bass that weighed 44RA
 -WheeIer Bros. hare a splendid lot of ps4cas<. pears. graPes. sweet potatoes, msl01s. &e. Call aad see.
 Mi. A & Wright has moved into the hunss lately occupied by Mir. sc. Beach, snl thai gentleman takes the rooms in the upper SsOzies of his block vacated by ME Wright
 The Superior Court comes in on the I5sh of September, this year. The order Of bu<iness wiIl be; trial of civil jury cases. sad trial of pressing criminal busi- nssS.
 The Fourth Regiment go into camp x5fh the Second Regiment at Mantle, on Monday for a weeks drill &c. Go. H leave this place on the morning train and ull return Saturday night. A full at tendeace at Friday evenings drill is re- qaested
 One of the deacons and another pillar Of the Congregational church have been oat on vacation. They took look at Mill River and not at the celebrated Saybrook Platform which the late Dr. Smith helped baild in the war of 1912, as was reported.
 -Mr. Baldwin's brick boarding house, on the corner of North and West streets, Is as full as any of the hotels. Tuesday drought in four accessions; three from New Hartford, where they had indulged in a TOW and followed it up with abuse of the officer arresting them; Hon. M. Bray also retires from general society for a time-nOt too brief, may we hope.
 We were mistaken in supposing that Reed Thompson had never resided in this tONn. Lewis Reed Thompson was his full name and he was known only as LeWis Thompson while here He was the son of a Baptist minister who lived on College St" and preached at the Bantam church many years since. Lewis R. Thompson was for a time a clerk in Beach's store in Milton
 The concert of the Mendelssohn Quintet Club of Boston has finally been arranged and is to take place at the Old Congregational Church on Thursday even- ing of this week. commencing at eight o'clock The performers arc:
 wn- SchnltEc, Violin.
 Carl HAmm. Violin
 ThomAs Ryan, Viola and Clarion ct.
 Ed=z<d Heindl, Viola and Flute.
 RnaOlph Heunig, Violoncello.
 The Programme has not been received in time for publication, but is to consist in the main of selections from the works of the great composers and will be most ad- mirably performed.
 Mss JARLKY's WAX WORKS. was passing a house in Soath Street, last Thursday evening, heard such shouts of laughter went in to sec what was going oa- There found ''The Original Mrs. Jarley" with thirty-two of our village la- dies and gentlemen rehearsing for Wax Works I suppose they would not thank me for telling sChGt I saw and heard, but all will have an opportunity of seeing and hearing for themselves, at the Old Congre- gAtional church, on Saturday evening Aug. :s9th. at o'clock. All who have heard of Mrs. Jarley's exhibitions in the neighbor- hood of New York will be sure to attend. She draws crowded houses wherever she appears; her acting and singing are unsur- passed.
 Tickets to be had at the Post office. 50 cents; each, reserved seats % cents extra.