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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
MeT,cO Items.

Just after six o'clock. Wednesday after
noon, rs DR.. Zenas Bartlett was driving
home from East Rumlord. q short distance
below Dr. V. NJ Abbolt's, his horse took
night at some cows with blind boards over
their eyes, turncd from the road down the
river bank, ran and kicked about two DDS
up the stream, tipped the wagon over,
throwing the doctor out and compelling
him 10 let the horse 90. The horse then
struck nearer the river and going some
two rods farther up the stream went into
the river. was caught by the sharp cur.
rent at that point and was carried about
ten rods down stream where he sank and
was drowned. He had the forward
wheels attached TO him. The horse was
valuable one. DR.. Bartlett was but
slightly injured.
The Androscoggin river is very high
now and logs in great numbers are pass.
ing here every hour.
Daniel B. Austin lost valuable COW
short time ago; got niired in pasture.
Stillman A. Reed has lost three child.
rem. and james Welch one child with
canker rash within the last three or four
weeks. Quite a number of others have
that disease. in this vicinity now-LewiS.
ton J0arRci.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
NoI'IUdy Items.

LEWIS O'BmoN Of Norway, has q fine
stock OF hats, ready made clothing &c.
on hand.
a. Oscar Noyes hs, one Of the finest
and best as5orlmenls of drugs aud fancy
goods that can be found in this County
lie also has cops OF attentive and in
leliigcnt clerks, who understand how TO
wait on customers.
The Adrertiscr says the summer schools
Of Norway wiz be Taught by The follow.
ing teachers:
The summer school in District No. 5.
taught by Miss Julia \. Richardson. COM
menced on tho ll;h inst. with II scholars 4;
length OF term about 10 weeks.
Miss Sarah \. Wit teaches the school
in No. G. which began on thhe 18th inst (;
number OF scholars, lG; length Of term,
about 10 weeks.
The school in No. 10 commenced the
18Th. Miss Mary Maxim teacher. There
are u scholars in attendance. The length
Of term will be about I weeks.
In No. II, The school commenced on
the 18Th. Miss Nellie Stevens teacher
No. of scholars T.; length oftcrm about
5 weeks.
Miss Belle L. Reed teaches in NJ. 10.
Tie school commenced Monday last with
II scholars. Length ol term about S
weeks.
No. 10 commenced OF Tho 10Th inst.
taught 10y Miss Mary l. Shcdd; number
of scholars eleven; length Of term about
9 weeks.
Gen. BeaI's family i, in town and are
boarding al Dcals ho.c We understand
they intend-,o remain in The place during
the warm months.
The ladies OF the Congregational church
will give one OF their popular entertain
ments, with ice cream, coffee, table OF
fancy cooking. etc, GA Wednesday eve
ming Of this week.
The next meeting oil the Norway Tenn.
perance Association will DO Tuesday,
June ID. and will be devoted to perlccting
the organization, aud general business.
The next meeting OF Pine Grove Lodge,
|. o. of G. T., will be holden in their
Lodge Rooms, on Monday evening. June
lst, at hall past seven o'clock.
Frank w. Howe, one Of the worknen
10 the Norway Shoe Factory, one day last
week, stitched II eases OF boots, - 60 pairs
TO the casc-which am cunts to the snug
little sum OF $Ll5. Not bad Tor n new
beginner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
South Paris Items.

M. EditOr:-Judging from the great
scarcity of Items" from this place in
your columns one might be led to suppose
that we didn't have any. But while we
would not presume to compete with some
of the great business places, abodss OF
genius and nurseries OF science and lit
erature, we wish it 10 be distinctly under
stood that we still "livc aud move and
have our being"
The frequent rains keep our streets well
sprinkled and the grass looking thrifty
and abundant. Many OF the weather
prophets predicted dry season. SO |
think VIC may safely rely on having a wet
one. We still have cold nights. aud
sometimes frost, making it rather un-
favorable to garden truck" but good lor
the grass.
Teams loaded W it'll lumber, -four, ccrn
furniture, &c. are passing the streets
nearly all the time 10 and from the depot.
Potatoes are scarce and high.
A. T.. Shurtletf. chicken champion Of
this place, had hen that hatched n brood
OF chickens not long ago, and when about
four days old went back on them and tried
to make ihom scratch Tor themselves.
They were adopted by another hen.
w. w. NJ.
Mr.. VIM. w. Brown has sold his res
aurant ut the Railroad Station to Mr.. ".
Ii. Porter. Mr.. Brown goes To Susque-
hanna Depot. Pennsylvania. where he has
leased the RAILROAD hotel and restaurant.
Mr.. Henry w. Pierce for many years day
telegraph operator at Sou.I Paris, goes
with Mr.. Is. rs assistant
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
Ke@dr Fats Items.

The farmers at this place are iubilant
over the fine spring weather we are now
enjoying. hscems to be just the weather
needed to do planting in.
Some OF the boys and even some OF the
men here have done tall fishing OF late on
the Fox meadow brook, in the way Of
hooking trout. Horace Stanley caught one
that measured % inches in length and
weighed 3 lbs and II o., dressed. Les.
lie and Noise Norton caught several that
measured from 10 10 Is inches in length.
Moses Fox caught two that measured II
inches each; and Jonathan Fox hooked
monster one. but before he got him safe
on Terra lirma" his limo broke and no
Topped into the stream again much to the
displeasure OF the youth. The boys sup.
posed il TO be fully two feet long.
This place was visited last week by q
company OF gipsics who tarricd in the
vicinity during hard storm. 1t is said
they were hard looking set ofbumanity.
Edmund I lIartfcrd's vile is quite sick,
and has been loI some time past.-Rcgts-
ter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
1Hdorer Items.

The weather has been tine the past
week. and farmers are about through
with their planting. Grass il looking
well.
Though moose, wolves, and beavers
have long since left us, "old Bruin' still
remains with his cunning, satisfying his
appetite on sheep and lambs not yarded At
night Mr. Herbert Abbott has lost sheep
very near the barn, and others have lost
them. Onc man lost live in few nights
out Of lock of seventy shecp.-a loss
OF thirty dollars.
William A. Moorhead Esq has sold his
farm 10 john Mitchell Of Falmouth.
Dr.. Walter Barnes Is building new
stable. >
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
LoUeU Items.

a few weeks ago Cushman Sawyer
lost The thumb and two fingers from his
right hand. while running circular saw.
Last Saturday, large party OF members
OF kezar Valley Lodge |. o. of o. +. Of
which ho is member, TUNED out and did
the most Of his sowing aud planting
Such are some OF the works OF this order.
Is. +. Smith has large amount Of goods
arriving every few days. Not every
country store can boast OF as fine or exteu.
sive lot Of goods as his. lie has jus.
started clothing and sale.work shop,
employing 10 or lG hands.
Frank Bcmfs broke his ankle few
days ago, while Kicking II foot ball.
Turning is progressing slowly. many
have not planted anything set.
Every body who goes fishing this spring
meets with success OF some kind. 4 gcu-
tlcman from Bridston came over to kozar
river and after lish ing until he got tined
AID sat down 10 count his game. When
he got through, he found 10 his surprise
that he had all OF fourteen. COuciudin,
he had got enough OF il. he lett in disgust.
Some OF the summer schools have b..
gun. At No. Eight Miss Lucia Swain
teaches, at No Four Dora Walker. at the
village Addle Perry. -NOr,cag AiCtrliser.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
EjUeJul'1 Items.

A Sharper. claiming 10 be ship-wrecked
mariner, has been swindling the 'gullable'
people of Fyeburg and surrounding
towns with "shoddy cloth and shawls
Some Of his paislcys upon examination
prove 10 be part cotton with fringe and
border pasted on. Some of these which
are in reality worthless. have been sold
as high rs $50.
A daughter of Andrew Evans of Frye.
burg, while at play, caught her head be-
tween two boards. and, but for the inter.
vention of hired man, would have been
strangled.-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
we have received from w. F. Morri

We have received from w. F. Morrill,
esq OF Portland. c. w. S. of the Grand
Lodge of Maine l. o. of G. r., the print
ed proceedings Of the sixteenth annual
session Of that organization held at
Lewiston, April Sth. 9th and 10Th, 1874.
The report of the Secretary shows that
the number of lodges in the State in
October. was 1S5; number instituted since
IS, total, 213. Twenty.thIee have sur
rendered or forfeited charters since Oct,
leaving the present number 800. Forty
new lodges were instituted during the
year, 51S6 persons initiated 227 admitted
by card; and IS reinstated, making .
total gain OF COOL members. The mum.
Der withdrawn by card during the year
was S23; Withdrawn from the order, $40 f;
died, l07; expelled. POS; lost by surren,
der OF forfeited charters, 1906 total loss,
1898. This leaves the net gain during
the year rs Cos. The total number OF
members at the annual meeting of 1873
was 4.07S; membership at last annual
meeting, l4,775. From special returns
the G. w, S. thinks the present member.
ship is nearly 10000.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
Bethel items.

IL was our pleasure to attend the tin
wedding of Mr. Alfred w. and Mrs. Ian.
rctta Valentine on the evening of the lS.h
inst. Neighbors and friends met al their
house with their presents designed Tor
use in the domestic arrangement OF
things. 10 congratulate them on their sale
arrival TO the time generally designated
Tor the second renewal or re conservation
of their nuptial vows. They In their
action seemed just as young and AS happy
and as full OF bright hope FOR the future
as they did ten years ago, when they took
the mutual pledge. The bride was clad
in the same attire. and neither her dress
OF herself had apparently become Mt all
rusty by the pass OF half score.
DIG.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

The BostO2 AdceuiSer in speaking OF
Bowdoin College says: I'VE doubt il
there is better school OF civil engineer
ing in the county than that in Bowdoin
College. and the successful location of a
railroad line in the valley OF the andre.
scoggin, in 4 mos: difficult country, by
one of the classes, is as good testimo
NAL in that branch IS could be desired"
Geo. l.. Vosc, c. L. formerly of this
village, is in charge of this department ;
aud the above compliment from Massa.
chusells paper is one which would only
have been paid, when superior excellence
extorted it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
OrfOrd Items.

Lillian May Whitney of Oxford. Of
thirteen summers. rakcd last season with
horses eighty-live acres of grass; has n
pct which she rides without saddle has
taught it, besides many other things, the
number of days In week. She handles
horses With skill that few young men
could do; does not neglect her lessons ut
school, including music. nor those of the
kitchen. She is = daughter OF George p.
Whitney, Esq.-LewiSton Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
Burned Alive for Sorcery.

CRY or MEXICO. May lSth.-Senor
Castillo Alcalde of Jacon in the state OF
Sinala. has officially reported to the pro.
lect OF his district that on April 4lh he
arrested, tried and burned alive Jose
Maria Bonlla and his wife for solcery, il
having been proved that they had be-
wilched ono SilvesteIc Secarios. The
day before the execution final test was
made and SAcarios taking three swallows
OF blessed water whereupon the latter
yomited fragments OF blanket and
punches of hair. The AlcIde states that
the people were exasperaIch again i the
sorcerers and demanded that they be
burned. The sentence vas executed with
his approval and he adds that he has his
eye on other sorcerers against whom
complaints have been made by citizens.
The Official Daro OF this city confirms
the report Of the outrage and says several
families in the town have since compelled
the officer To, burn another old woman and
son for the same cause. The general
government has asked ibe authorities OF
Sniala TO send = detailed report OF those
proceeding aud TO take measures 10 pro
toct the lives of persons threatened with
similar violence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
Porter.

The Register says that one day last
week as j. w. Cook and son were saving
slaves in their mill wheel burst, throw.
ing the pieces in every direction; some
of them were thrown against the upper
floor upon which his son was at work,
with such force rs to throw him dis
lance of about len icet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who takes paper regularly
from the Ofice-whether directed 70 his name or
another's, OF whether he has subscribed or moi
Is responsible for the payment.
?. III person orders his paper discontinued, he
must pay an arrearaScs, or The Publisher may
continue 10 send n until payment Is made, and
collect the whole amount, whether Cue paper Is
taken from the efice or not.
g. The courts have decided thar refusing 10 take
newspapers and periodicals nom The post Office
Or removing aud leaving them uncalied Tor, l.
yrisla faeie evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

The CENTENNIAL.-Ata meeting OF the
L, S. Centennial Commissioners at Phil
adelphia, Wednesday, the total subscrip'
tons were announced at Si,505, 200 /;
expenses 10 the first of May SI44,72l.-
The estimated cost of the building is
SS,7j0,O00. The Executive Committee
says it is impossible to render the cele
bration creditabe 10 the nation without
Government aid. and that the responsible
itY rests with Congress. With the sub
scriplions amounting TO only half what it
is proposed TO eXpcnd on the building.
Congress would evidently have 10 ply
the laboring oar, and if the celebration
cannot be hal without drawing on the
national treasury it had better be aban
doned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
OUR TABLE.

The Aldinr. New York james sutton a Co.
sold by subscription only. s5uY per year. >.4.
glu copies, ~ cents.
The jane number opens with Guc cnsra o.
CON the Missisquoil b.! Iuos. Moran, loiowr4 ~
two Others representing srcusry u.ou thc anne
river aud a Inc view Of Mount Mansfield. SOD by
Morau. The two game pieces, Almost nilue.7
ani a Hard Run" are particularly HGuAs-
scene GA the SlcalnlJa" J.. hue Landscape
Wow. The engraving AMI printing ofilrsc pictures
are done by the best arti.ts and workncn, aaI
their finish cannot be excelicd. Two lne ch.o.aos,
every sub ctlbcr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
Iirfeid.

Henry NJ. Stanley of Dixfcld, Fish
Commissioner, has Matching house under
his personal supervision, which is doing
timely. lie has about one hundred ihous
and young salmon which he will soon
turn into the Androscoggin and about
two thousand land locked salmon for the
lakes at the head waters OF that river.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

The young people connected with the
Universalist Society, will give dramatic
entertainment at Academy Hall this
(Monday) evening. at which time will be
presented the drama, in two acts. entitled
Down by the Sea-" aud the farce, NO
Cure, No Pay" Admission. % cents;
children 10 cents. Doors open at /,
tic entertainment to commence at 5
o'clock, precisely.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
Canton.

A; the funeral Of Ephraim Sleison OF
Canton, who died May 2lst, there was n
large attendance OF Masons from Orion.
tal Star Lodge. of which Mr.. S,etson was
q respected member. Whitney Lodge Of
this town was also out almost 10 unit.
Rev. a. c. llerrick preached, assisted by
Rev. o. IL. johnson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

/. ID. STACY x Co. have just laid IN =
large stock Of Ready Mdde CiohUgg Tor
mems, youths and boys wear. These
goods are in great variety rs 10 color,
quality and size. so that any person de-
string good, durable suit can procure it
without leaving The village. Everything
in The line OF gents furnishing aod dry
goods can also be secured at this es,aJ-
li,hment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

General Sheridan keepslhis Old horse
"Winchester,n which tore along so on a
certain occasion up the Shenandoah Val.
ley and enabled him 10 turn the tide OF
battle against Jdbal EARLY, in a roomy.
comfortable stable in Chicago, and is very
particular to have him fed well groomed
and gently exercised every day. TIE old
war-hOrse, although lame and stif in his
joints, has good deal OF fire in him vet,
and is likely to Last good many years.
and he never appears upon the street
without attracting the admiring gaze Of
the multitude.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
Arthur. nome Magazine. Pm

kuAihE. IAila'iti tiilil
4. =. Arthur son. go year, each hub.
sc.IOcr receiving IN elegant sscci engraving.
The JuIc numbsr c0attiAs arttlr, under the
following heads. Biographical and Historical,
Women Of al Nations, NAsartl History, ENtta.tt
from New Booze, story Tei.or, Home Life a4I
Character, Religious Reading, Mothers Depart
ment, Boys and Gisls' Treasury, Evenings v.tA
the Poets, Home Circle lloU-, Keeper Depart
mcnt, scicndle and Cutous, Floral Department,
Architecture, Fa-Li.n Department EI4,ors Dc
partmeut.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

A German saloon-keeper in Millers.
burg says; Ven goes 10 mine bet |
sleeps not goot. dreams in mine head
dat | hears dem vimens brayin' and sing
ing in my ears dot Jesus loves me. Dot
brothors me, SO | get right straight up
and walk on the floor and take anudder
glass OF beer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
Aiay25E 'L

OK the outside OF this weeks issue will
be louEd O'Ruey's poem Tho Ride Of
Collins Grayes,Fa selected story, TEN.
pera2ce Notes, and communication
concerning the ealiy history OF Paris. by
5. 2. Maxim, Esq. We would call par
tjcu.ar attention to The article UFoa the
history Of Paris, as il correctS IN error
which has been prevalent concerning the
grant OF this town, ty giving copies Of
tie original records.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

A correspondent OF the ELLSWORTH
american complains because school dis
tricts are numbered, saying that one can
not tell where the district is when spoken
OF rs No. If the writer took the
interest in his town schools that every
man should take he would know the
position of every district. and it would
make no difference whether it were called
By name or a number. OR people
wish TO have everything connected with
school matters as easy for themselves as
possible,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

"A lady ia this city whose name was
Moore. having changed her condition 10y
marriage. her name is now Much Moore
augusta Jo,H"GL
Aud very likely Aiany Moore will lcI-
low.-Sentinel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

Even poor Mexico has appropriated
$40, 900 to forward her products TO our
ccntcnnill. And grave statesmcnin Con
gress say we are too poor to aid in max.
ing the occasion creditablc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

The In.on Era, 4 Religious .nI i,,rIg Az
Book, ls'ucd 10 Twelve PMts. New loiA.-
siUJ complete BOOK single Parts, ~ ceu,-.
Tho above u IN cle-aaEs AZ Journal M.uy OF
L,c Illustrations are devoted ~ religious subjects,
and church eiiAcc- \ Gae view OF the BROOKLYN
Tabcruuee given. Two pieces Of music. one
vocal, tho other Instrumental, viii be found "a
Parts The literary department is h.i OF iut-..
esuug matter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

A Scripture lesson from Punch
Preceptor-"Now, can any OF you tell me
anything remarkable in the life of Moses :
Boy-"Yes, sir; he was the only man
who broke all the commandme nts at
once! ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
OIL mud wv. y

oil and New. Boston Roberts Bros. Con.
ductcd 10y Edward l.. Hale. st.tO per year
single nuinJers - cents.
Tue June number Is received NJ. Hale. oIi-
t.riais upon the currency should receive careful
reading, they contain many practical susges
lions. Anthony T.Oaope's new story, The Way
We Live NOw,' j. continued, IA - Large amount
Of other literary matter Will be found ln Ih.s
number.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02
REPUBLICAN
State Convention.
The Republicans Of Maine are Invited TO send
delegates 10 a state Convention TO be holden in
GRANITE HALL. AUGUSTA.


THURSDAY, luns tSth, 1879, a, II osioek, A. NJ,
Tor the purpose OF nominating candidate Tor
Governor, and transactisg any other business that
may properly come before the Convention.
The basis Of representation viii be IS follows =
Zach city, town snj plantation VIII be entitled
g one delegate, aad one additional for every -
votes for the Republican candidate for Governor
in ISIS. A frastion Of a. votes, additional 70 the
fall EsnlbeF FOR u delegate. is also entitled 10 a
selegate.
Delegates are authorized 10 nh vacancies only
with actual residents 0f ths C.uuty - which the
town belongs.
The state COmmiicc VIII DC IA session az ten
O'Clock the morning OF the Convention for the
reception Of credentials.
JAMES q. BLAINE, KeRncbec, ClGirasGa.
WILLIAM I. FRYE, Androscosgiu.
HENRN %. PERRY. AroostOok.
STANLEY T. PULLEN, Cumberland.
P. L. PERKINS, Franklin.
join u. HOrRINs, Hancock.
j. 70. III. HEwErr, knox.
- - MARBLE, Lincoln.
fRED =. SHAW, oxford.
JOSEPH 4. SEITu, fcnub-cot.
T.. \. lHoAi>uN. Il-cal-quls.
r. II. >EWALL, Sa-adahoc.
-. j. " ALguN, somerset.
tCED. ATWOOD. Waldo.
NELSON ;. ALLAN, Washington.
JouS HALL, York.
IA. SMITH, Secretary.
May -, Is.i.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

The $50. 900 subscription TO Bates
College, Lewiston, was finished at The
convention OF Free Baptist At Boston
Wednesday evening. thereby securing
total endowment of 5000, 900. Mr.. Bates
having promised 500. 900 and Mr.. Wood
OF Boston having promised to raise $50.
600 on conditions that the former sum be
raised.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

Governor Dingley accepts the invita-
lion 10 preside at the mass gathering of
all temperance associations, at Gardner.
June 1lth. All friends of the cause are
invited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-02

AL indications seem 10 signify that
General Butler no, only stands no chance
for The goyernship, but is in danger Of
losing his seat as Congressman for the
Essex district. His political strength has
been for some time declining, although
mOmentagiiy buoyed up by his success
in tie matter Of the Boston collectorship.
The veto and the Sanboru contract reyel-
atoms have had most damaging effect
upon bis we!Llaid plans, and his prospects
are By no means Aattering. Butler has
only 70 give over the struggle and he will
ii is rnmored, be given the Austrian mis-.
sion. He would represent the United
States at the court OF Vienna. very aceep.
tably and energetically. no doubt; but
is not Australia a little farther Off