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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
Peru.

Dec. 9.-The river Is frozen OYER as
solid as ever before at this time. 3he
ice will average a foot thick. The sled.
ding is very poor 10 many places in
town.
Andrew J. Churchill is repairing his
house outside, which adds to the beauty
OF his excellent farm, near Worthy Pond,
the largest body Of water in town.
There are now 90 inhabitants in Dist.
No. 4, also rs In Dist. No. I, and 50 in
Dist. No. II. The following is tie
amount of crops raised 10 No. IL this
year, also number OF cattle, horses,
sheep, swine. &c: S244 lbs. OF hops, sos
bushels OF corn, 1891 bushels potatoes,
81 bushels beans. 10 bushels oats, ~
bushels wheat. 6 bushels, Rye. u bush.
turnips. bushels. carrots, 9 bushels,
beets; 1850 lbs.o butter. 4S5 lbs. cheese,
~ bushels, apples, bushels OF onions,
bushels, peas, "a cart loads OF pump
kins, 173 tons Of hay and fodder; yoke
OF oxen, 10 yearlings. % cows, 1913
sheep. 20 calves. Il two year old steers
and heiers, 9 horses. 5 colts, hogs, 9
pigs, 81 turkeys; lGS hens. and II
geese. There are Is farms in the DIST.
averaging SO 8 acres each. making
1850 acres. l2 acres Of hops will be
cultivated next year. The following are
those Of the district whose ages exceed
60 years: William p. Bracket. age Gs
years. born 10 the town OF Falmouth in
1910, came to Peru 40 years ago, where
he has since resided. lie does the most
OF the labor on his farm; John Burgess.
&c years old, born in L;vermore, came TO
this town 81 years ago lie Las occu.
pied the farm where he now resides So
years. has always labored hard. His
wife. Sophia A. Burgess. vas born in
Wayne. came to Peru Al years ago. Her
age is % years. She does her house
work. Mrs. Lydia Delano, age G7 years.
was born in Buckfield 10 1903, came 10
Peru wheh IL years old. has resided on
the farm where she now lives since she
kept house. Samuel L. Bailey was born
in the town OF Falmouth in the year
1898, and is therefore II years old. lie
has been in this town since he was x
years old. He is very healthy, and does
great amount Of work. His wife.
Charlotte Bailey. age 70 years, came
from Falmouth. Me. to this town. when
young woman. She does her own
work, and reads without glasses.
The Select men OF Peru, have recently
sold the town farm to Mr.. Steven Grit.
nth oil Dixheld for the sum of $4,000
MIR. G. has made good bargain, as !, is
one OF the best farms in town.
Rockemeker Grange, No. 100 has
recently elected the following officer,
Tor the coming years: Master. Merrill
Knight, OgerSeer. VIM. Fl Ws,tor
Steward. y. L. Hammond. Lecturer. A
b. Walker. Chaplain, Josiah Hall
treasurer Noah Hall, Assistant Steward
A. +. Burgess. Gate Keeper, VIM
burgess Secretary, A. l.. Haines. Ceres
MIS- Ruth Walker, Flora, Mrs. Lucv p
howe. Pomona, Mrs. Abba G Newton
Lazy Assistant Steward. Miss Celeste A
brown' chorister. D. w. knight, The
ulanse Is doing we'll. taking in new
,u' nearly every session. A good
'upp,y Oh dry goods and groceries ia
lep' oy the Grange, and some regulation
SSs s,as sr made to have a variety store,
"nere any goods can be found.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
TOWN ITEMS.
Andover.

Dec. I6.-We have had but little snow
here vet, and owing to the severe winas'
The roads are bare in many parts OIL 'he
town. making the sleighing very poor
James NJ. Purinton. Esq. late fosI'
master and Town Clerk of AndoVer'
died last night, aged forty three years
and eight months. He has been very
great sufferer, but has borne his suher'
ings with patience. and Chris''an
for,itude, confding fully in The promise
of Him who doeth all things WE'LL MI
Purinton has been On active business
man; one who has gained The es'een'
and confidence OF oil around him he
always was strictly honest anu upr'gn'
in all his dealings with bis iellowmen'
His welcome greeting and pleasant lace
will be sadly missed. His afflicted lam
ily have the deepest sympathy oil Oil IN
their sad bereavement.
Mr.. Elisha Z. Bedell has sold his
stand at the Corner 10 Mr.. Joseph Stone
Of Paris. Mr.. Bedell has bought one
half of the Jefferson Hill house, n. H.
He will move there soon.
Rev. G. B. TIannalord has so lar
recovered from his late severe Illness. as
to be able to again resume his iaoorS I'D
the church. Mr.. Hannalord is univer s.
ally beloved by all his society; he mas
labored earnestly to unite the TWO
societies here more closely in the bonds
of Christian fellowship.
The Methodist and Congregational
societies have united in getting up an
entertain ment TO be held in the Congre-
rational church on Christmas eve.
Three beautiful trees will be erected 10
front of the altar, on which there is to be
placed present for every child in town
A number Of pieces oil appropriate music
and Scripture recitations will be given
by tho children Of the two Sabbath
Schools before the distribution oil the
presents. A cordial invitation is extend
ed TO all to be present and ENJOY the
occasion with US.
The "Grangers" are prospecting hneiy'
understand that they have opened q
store at South Andover, and have pur'
chased stock of goods which are IN
charge OF Mr.. l.. ID. Hanson. Oui traders
have filed their stores witt nice stock
Of winter goods.
Mr.. John A. French, one OF our most
energetic business men, has one oil Inc
largest assortment Of goods to be found
in Oxford County.
A large number Of our young folks
have gone to birmingham, Mass. to
work in the large hat factory owned bY
Mr.. I S Barbar, q son in-law OF J.. b..
Merrill OF this town.
PM. Newton and Charles T. Poor,
are doing quite business at logging
on Black Brook; they land their lumber
at the foot OF the falls aud intend to run
It down TO Mr.. Newton's mills in the
spring. LONE STAR.
Geo. w. Philbrick owns n beautiful
farm of20O acres on Farmers Hill" in
this town. His lands are gently undu-
latlng, and not much burdened with
rocks. He believes in first rate imple-
ments of husbandry. Raises good crops
of early cut English hay we'll cured. He
is intent on improving the breeds and
qualities of bis live stock. His better
half believes in good butter and cheese.
An ANpRoscoGGINER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
Bethel

Dec. l2.-The Congregational Society
held another of their very entertaining
Sociabes Friday evening. Among the
most pleasing features OF the entertain
ment WAS the select reading by Mrs. f.
c. Rove, also the Duet sung by Mrs.
Geo. Farnsworth and Miss Addie Mann,
which reflected much credit on the sing.
ers. The charades and dialogues were
all acted very well. As the season adj
yances these sociables are very pleasant,
for they wolk as a stimulus 10 get the
people together. Il.
Dec. 17.-Last Tues day the members
and friends connected with the Methodist
Society passed very agreeable afternoon
and evening at the house of Rev. Mr..
Sanderson. going as donation party,
leaving behind about fifty dollars in
greenbacks and other presents. We
noticed among the articles carried In was
q nice box OF groceries from the store Of
Charles Mason, Esq. present.
Most of our winter schools commenced
last Monday and keep on an average ten
weeks.
All lovers of music should attend the
Concert next Wednesday evening, 22d
inst.
William J. Wheeler OF South Paris has
furnished the Methodist church with q
new organ.
Mr.. John Kendall OF this town, died
Very sudden last Thursday morning.
q
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

In our mortuary columns will be
found notice of the death of Mrs. A.
III. Austin formerly of Buckfeld. Dur.
ing the past week Mr.. Austin has
performed the mournful ceremony of
intering The remains Of his young
and lovely wife in the earth at
Buckfeld. A child only q few months
old was lett by the mother. Mrs Austin
was sick but few days, and thus her
death coming so suddenly, bears a double
portion of grief to the afflicted partner.
The young couple were well known and
greatly beloved 10 Buck6eld, and the
surviving one must feel comforted by
the sympathy of his large circle Of
friends.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
West FryeburR.

Mrs Ann Knox fell down stairs one
day this week. sustaining severe injuries.
Col Jonathan Hardy, while eating his
breakfast last Wednesday morning. got
a pork rind into his throat, and il refused
to go down. II remained 10 his throat
several hours, when DR. Towle was
summoned, and by thrusting rod down
his throat, the rind was started on its
downward journey, and thus the Col.
found speedy reliet from his alarming
condition. w.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

The people of No. 4 wers -
on the evening of Tuesday, ''''
a lecture by "Happy Jack" ~ 'S
ject of religion. The speaker -. A'
himself as a reformed sailor. v r |
that the effects of bis labor vii, ,"'s|
Granville Demeritl has rs.. a
paired his barn. lie has dn, !
cellar under ii. and has made ~ ID
sary arrangements for the co.. ''''
of bis cattle, sheep and horse, q
FIR nix Oldham in D,,t. N
built a good dry house til. n,s
Mr.. Oldham has a good farm :. F'''
raises good hops successfully '''''
Our Register OF Deeds, VIM = -
is about to move To Paris. n I Ts
duties OF his Office. He has An .T'.
farm here which he has adverj..l /
sale. Any one in need Of a oo.I,
will do we'll to examine the SAM
w. II. Bent of this town, b,,
this farm for the coming year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

A day ortwo ago the Press re-iterates
its views upon the pending election of
Secretary OF State. advocating the election
OF Mr.. Chadbourne. 1t our recollection
does not deceive Us il was but the other
day that The PreSS, with more candor than
either politeness or comfy, was lec,uring
the majority of its republican coniempo-
raries in this State upon the sin of uphold
ing rings aud cliques. 1t did not hesitate
10 charge them with "Butlelism" which
it evidently considered the deadiest OF
deadly sins. But will the Press, which
then had such an adherence of lois.
now commit sacrilege? VIII il. Of two
candidates for an important position, take
the cCufesS6dlY inferior man, simply be
cause some ring or clique have so agreed
and arranged. IL is true tho Press CT
deayors 10 Superadd to the nice arrange
ment. what il pleases 10 cali party usage.
We think our readers will agree that we
have sufficiently shown that mere party
usage is in Mr. Perham's favor his friends
however, do not place his candidacy on
that GROUND; they rest upon his superior
fitness for the position. and they present
him as the peoples candidate and in OPP
position to the arrangement Of any ling
whatever BAH Daily Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

The appointment of Gov. Perham as
Secretary Of Stale seems 10 trouble the
politicians a good deal. They had every =
thing cut-and-dried as 10 who was 10
succeed SIR. Stacy. and now here comes
Mr. Perham and dislurbs all their nicely
laid plans. Blu, alter all, we guess The
people are satisfied with the appointment
aud are OF opinion that when a good
appointment is made it is best to confirm
it. Portland Transcript
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
Porter.

Charter Oak Grange P. Of H ~.
Monday last. at their ball, tor ,be,.
OF officers for the year ensuing ana
Isaac l.. French, w NJ; Seth S,,,.
Silas A Nc Daniel. l.; WILDER D P.
s G.; A Norton. AS;JS Moot..
Dan'l Towle, Treas Jesse Coleo,l
Daniel Wentworth. G X; Mrv~
Towle, Ceres; Mrs Salome F Ws,.,,
Pomona; Mrs Anna NJ Hsolv r
Mrs Mary I Libby. L AS. Ale, -.
their officers short speeches ve,.
by the w NJ. w L, w Chap. and 9
also select readings By the lad, o.,
and quite 4 number Of lhe man.
after which all repaired 10 has.
tables. where a bountiful suOos, /,
served by the sisters Of the qras,. -.
spared no pains in making then,
both inviting and substantial. A.!
fully enjoyed the feast. The best Of.
ing prevailed throughou. the eyes,, 4,
all went away feeling that the gr.:,
exactly the institution for farmer
that they have at last struck Il. \
vein.
Pleasant weather and splendid j
ing. LII
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

-O1e OF the most power"
pathetic OF Thomas Nast's CaF''', -.
be found in Harper's Weekly ., - =.
Der %. 1t is q full sheer ' :.
representing two female uSI'' =.
portraiture Of Justice. the O'D''
State Of New York. Jds'lee -,
sword and balance ready lO' =.
and is taking her departure "a
"Court of Justice" the door u : q.
psdlocked and placarded = s ar Il
Failure of the People oI W \
against the Tammany lnle'' -.
the Tammasy Thieves have ~
etc. New York is clasping 'ns ~" I,I
OF Justice, and with the nos "a.
attitude and sorrowiul express I'D
countenance, is bidding heF -
The picture is entitled "Good'"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
Norway Lyceuns.

Last Thursday evening Rev. (. ii.
Chaplin delivered the third lecture in
Norway Lyceum Course. upon the sub.
ject of "Order of Nobility"
In opening. the lecturer passed very
slightingly by what is termed the nobili-
ty. in foreign countries. aud those who
have borne the title in past ages. He
then defined true nobility. and invited
the attention of his audience TO the
classes OF which it is composed, and the
elements which enter into its composition.
His subject was divided into three Sec
tons considered as the nobility of works,
of thought and Of life.
All those noble deeds and thoughts
and lives which have held the attention
OF man for ages were passed in review
and analysed. while the nobility of
less conspicuous life, we'll lived, was set
forth in its true colors and most brilliant
light. 1t is impossible TO give our
readers even a condensed report of the
lecture. with its choice language. its full !
and we'll rounded periods, and its high
and enuobling thoughts. 1t requires
the speakers eloquent and powerful
diction, his magnetism and his evident
interest in the theme. to gain full benefit
from its rehearsal.
Norway is doing a grand thing. not
only for that town but for the surround
ing country. in sustaining this course.
The next entertainment will be o lecture
by that world renowned traveller and
poet Bayard Taylor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

TmEYING. The school.house in Dist
No. S. King Dist Paris, was broken into
on Wednesday night last. and several
articles stolen. including dictionary.
several Bibles. book strap, pair of slippers
etc. Entrance was obtained by breaking
and thus christening a window.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
0tfora 4tmotrat
Newspaper Decisions.

]. Auy person who who takes paper regularly
from the Ofhce-Whether directed 10 his name OF
aBVthcr's, or whether he has subscribed OF not
IS spOnsible for the payment.
,. II a person orders his paper discontinued,
ne must pay al arrelragcs, or the publisher may
continue TO send il until payment is made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken from the Office or not.
8. The Courts have decided thatrefusng to take
newspapers aud periodicals from the post Office,
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, is
priHa fqcie evidence of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
Fire ia NortCdy.
Church and Dwelling House Burned.

NORWAY, Dec I9-During the services
at the Congregationslist church. FIRE
broke out, by which it was consumed.
The weather was five degrees below zero
and quite high wind which communi-
Gated the fire to the dwelling of Cyrus
Woodman, which was nearly destroyed.
Loss from $4,000 to sl2 .OOOi partially
insured
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

To TEACHKRs.-An adjourned meeting
of the Teachers Association OF Paris,
will meet at the school house on Paris
Hill, on Sat. Jan lst at 2 o'clock P NJ.
All teachers. teaching or residing in
town, are cordially invited. An evening
session will also be held.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

We have placed the Agricultural
department ofthis paper in the hands Of
a practical scientific farmer, who will
furnish the best original and selected
matter. from week 10 week We invite
the special attention OF farmers to the
fourth page of subsequent Issues, and
solicit comm unications concerning such
matters as may interest them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
the preyious question hy q vote ol

under the previous question by vote OF
22S yeas to 50 nays.
A resolution on the third term halluci,
nation. declaring that second term was
all right, but that third term was sun
wise, unpatrioic and perilous." was
passed, by a vote of 2S2 yeas to is nays.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

ART NoTEs-Abner Lowell has just
received and has placed on exhibition
the last Rogers statuette. full length
figure OF Washington. The statuette is
nobly conceived and executed, and will
doubtless attract great attention during
the Centennial year Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

The Universalists will hold two
day Conference at North Paris. Wednes-
day and Thursday. Dec 90, 30.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

The Press puts its report of the Stale
Reformed Mems Convention under the
heading "Msrine Newsm
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21
Local AGENTS.

The following persons are authorized Agents
for the OXFORD DEMOCRAT. They will receipt
for cash and attend 10 orders for Job Work, Ad-
Vertisins. and to any other matters which subscr
bcrs may desire
(Every Postmaster in oxford County,
Albany, j. II. LovejOy; Andover, L. A. Bod
well; Bethel, Foster x Jersey, r. W. Woodbury.;
BrOwndeld, j ;. Frink; Buckheid, J. III. DeC0s-
ter, ". Atwood, Geo. ID. Bisbee, Esq; Dixheld,
Hon. T.. q. Harlow; Fryeburg, A. Z. Lewis, Il. w.
Nckecne; Gilead, Th0s. Wright, 4. !. Blake;
Grafton, John Bcattie; Greenwood, ID. \. Coffin (;
Hanover, a. X. Knapp; Hebron, 4. u. Whitman;
Hiram, L. 4. Wadsworth; Mason, G. II. Brown; ;
Mexico, Henry W. Park; Norway, George l..
fIrnham. ESq.; oxford, Rev. ;. y. Lock
wool, ti. T.. Hawkes.; Peru, ~ l.. Haines Porter,
r, W. Redlon, Isaac l.. French; Rumtord, W. \,
Abbott, +. IL. Hutchins; sweden, II. sanders;
;. Waterford, j. NJ. shaw; Woodstock, y, z.
uoughtOn; Franklin Milton Plantations, l. n,
Thornton.
Agents viii deduct the.rl commission before
euling moneys % this Office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

We have received q eoP' a
Rules and Premium List lor 'H' : 4,
bibition of The Maine State rV' n..s
citation. 10 be held in City Hail. .,i
beginning January 2Otb, and ! Wv '',,l
six days. Chas. A. Eaton f' u, ID
Secretary OF the Society anO w. ., NJ
any information desired. sou ',.,,
ums are offered on twenty CO" a1 "a,
also for SO special clas'es' .. -,
premiums are offered BY NV ..J
Oxford County will be well Iep'V
at the exhibition. doubtless
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-21

The Governor has appo'u "a
Lane of Sumner, and ii. " io..sI
of Andover, as Justices oil iOs
Quorum.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-07-23
sPECIAL DIsEAsEs.

OF which the lstis numerous, and which are
more closely connected with thegcneral health
than the majurlty Of people arc aware. un-
happy invalids for years persist In concealIHg
their condition from q motive originating in
mistaken dcllcacy, md suffer In silence until
their miserles become too acute to bo repress-
ed, or have assumed q form that renders heal
Ing both difficult and expensive, This latter
type Of afiictlOn mnnlfests Itself In tho COM
plnint professionally known as syphilis In all
It's forms and stages seminal Weakness, and
all the distressing forms Of Selt-Abusc, or
Onanlsmi Gonorrhmai Structure; Nocturnal
and DlurnRl EmisslOps, Sexual Debility, Dis
eases Of the Back and loins, Inflammation OF
the Bladder and Kidneys ETC., etc. The mum.
ber Of rsonssutfering from these horrible Dis
eases. IN whom tho Doctor has effected rad
icai cure, can be cSunted by the thousand, and
the voluntary cerliicates In his possession, re-
ceived from persons he has relieved, are
enough to satisfy NIL that tho Doctors skill In
the treatment ol The affections, enables him
to euro all curnhlp eases, and In every instance
give relief. Diseases which formerly bafiled
the medical ssll OF the most learned and OK
pcrenccd Practitioners OF the healing art, md
were regarded by the majority of Physicians
as utterly incuIable, now readily Yield 10 mod.
ern remedies, when prescribed by the intelli-
gent Practitioner, who makes the human sys-
tenn, and these special ailments, his constant
study and subject of observation.
In no case Is publicity permitted except at
the express wish OF the patient; and the Doc
tor confidently trusts that his long experience
him liberal share OF public patronage. BY
the practice Of many yenrs In Europe and the
United States he is enabled TO apply the most
successful remedies ag1inst diseases OF all
kinds.
He cures without mercury, charges moderate
fees, treats his patients In correct and hon
orahlc way, and has references OF unquestlOn-
able veraclty, from men Of known respectable.
ity and high standing In society. All parties
who may consult him by letter or otherwise,
Will receive the best and gentlest treatment.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-07-23
10 Correspondents.

patients tmalo or femalel residing In any
part Of tho couulry however distant who may
desire the opinion and advice Of DR.. Doheuy
In their respective cases, and who think proper
to submit n written statement OF such, hi pref
eronce Ia holding n personal interview, nre re-
spectfuly assured that their communications
Will be hold most sacred,
The Doctor Is a regulargradunte, and mny be
consulted with every conhdenee.
II tho disease ba fully and candldly desorb-
cd, personal communication WILL In most
cases, bo unnecessary, ns Instructions for diet,
regimen and the general treatment Ot the case
itself Nncludng the romedies,l will be for
warded without delay, and IN such manner
rs 10 convey no lden OF the purpoit Of tho let
ter or parcel so transmitted.
Should your condition require Immediate at-
tention, sond ten dollars In coin, (Qr that value
IN CURRENCY IN Mail, or Wells, Fargo 4 Co.'s
Expross, and package 0f medicines Will be
forwarded 10 your address, with the necessary
instructions for use.
Consultations, nj the office or By letter FREE,
Address W. X, D0IIEHrY, NJ. D., san Fran.
cisco, Cab
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-07-23
LINN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC cONvEN-
TION.


The delegates from the several precincts
of Linn county met July 2ist, and the Con
vention was called to order, at 10 a. NJ, by
NJ v. Brown, Chairman of the Democrat
ic County Central Committee,
A temporary organization was effected
by the election of M. V. Brown as Chair
man, 7. p Porter as Secretary and Chas.
Ralston, Assistant Secretary.
On motion Committee on Credentials
was appointed, consisting of Geo Hum
phrey, Jas. NJ. Grimes and Chas Lewis.
On montion committee was appointed
on Permanent Organization and Order Of
Business, consisting of Thos. Donaho, $.
D. Haley and H. Eckerman.
1t appearing that Brush Creek and Cen.
ter Precincts were not represented, on mo-
tion the Committee on Credentials were in.
structed to insert the name of Q. B. Moss
to cast the vote of Brush Creek, and W. F.
Alexander to cast the vote of Center Pre-
cinct, in the Convention.
On motion the Convention took recess
till O'Clock p m.