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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-10

PHLSENER at Louis IIerher,.s
Evansville, Cairo and Memphis
Steam Packet Co.,

Paducah. shawneetown, Evans.
willie, Louisville. Cincinnati
and all way landings.
The uprivaied side wheel steamer
49,
IDLEwILD,
=. HL1ster.
Ed IL. IHoMAs".".".... .....................Clerk
VIII leave Evans willie for Cairo every MONDAY
and THURSDAY ut 4 O'Clock u. m.
Leaves Cairo every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at
so'clock y. m
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-10

A TRUsTY watch kept night and day for
"a trains aud steamboats,.
The best OF accommodations for Transient
guests at Two Dollars per day, 3-le-0
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28

NO or three Portland papers; two met
ronoli,ap dsilies are constantly supplied
with fresh gleanings from our choice tea
able gossip. So. what with Town SUI
country journals. our 'locals" are ho'
likely to suffer, unless 1t be with oVermucn
earring"
The Reading Circle" is again reVi'eo.
N afford its usual entertainments ana
profit to It's patrons. The following oi'i'
GERS for the coming year were chosen last
vsek: President, B N Stone; Vice fres'
idsn,, Mary F Bradley; sec'y' = L me-
MILAN.
A, the annual meeting of Pythagorcan
T odos on the 18th inst. No. IL Free ana
Accepted Masons, the following oinco''
were elected:
W. Towle, w NJ; Wyman II jones'
s W; b WiMcKesn. J W; John LOCKS
Treas S w File. Sec'y; 7 S Pike. ~
Frank f Hove. j d; John q Merrill D
SEW Burbank, j s; Frank Bradley
AZ Enoch S Chase. Tyler. ID ID q NJ -
S Webb was present and installed the
officers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
BetheI

Dec. 20 Prof. Howard'5 concert last
Wednesday evening at the!congregation-
al church received commentator on all
sides. No one at oil acquainted with the
progress of the singers since they have
been under the training of the Prof. can
fail to see that real growth has been
made ID music, and that such music as
was presented last evening could not
have been performed two months ago.
This is the result largely of the drill of
Mr.. Howard. Oar people arc very shy
OF home talent. and desire to judge for
themselves Of the merits OF all singers
and actors. Mr.. II. was in his best
voice. and sung with the depth OF feeling
and delcacy of expression rarely at
tanned, even by so accomplished
vocalist as he is himself. Miss Addie
Mason and Miss Wornell. each OF whom
was in good voice, and heartily encored
in all their pieces. Their vocsization is
is remarkable, fine lungs being perfectly
under control. aud furnished no more air
than the sound desired requires. Miss
Sadie Mason has clear powerful voice.
with long range. and agreeable from
the lowest 70 the highest nots. Miss
Kimball has voice remarkably elevated
aud stirring, when proper pieces are
selected for it. Miss Twiichell. by the
br;I!iaucy OF her expression. Great d
quite iurore. Mrs. Rowe, Miss Sander
son and Miss Bumpus did themselves
much credit. Mr.. Woodbury's grand
bass WAS rich and Sonorous, and showed
ripe result, especially in the song, "The
Old Bell" Mr.. Billings is we'll known
as one OF the few really eminent tenors
in The country. Miss Kimblll excells as
q pianist.
The il. F. Sewing Circle met at the
house OF DR.. E B. Goddard, last Thurs
day evening.
Mr.. Thomas Harper OF Portland.
brakeman on the Grand Trunk. while on
the top oil freight car. was struck against
a bridge in Bethel and was severely
injured. G..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
The Christian Fathers.

Monday evening. Dec. 20, Rev. DR..
Estes read MS lecture upon the above
subject. in the Baptist Vestry. Paris Hill
Owing to the severity OF the weather
only a small audience assembled. Those
who were present testify 10 the scholarly
character OF the lecture and to the in
tense interest which it had Tor the studious
mind. Dr. Estes has kindly given the
citizens Of Paris Hill one Of ms lectures
each year since he took up his residence
among US. We hope that other towns
may have the pleasure Of having so
scholarly gentleman lecture before their
people during The winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Hartford.

Dec. 20.-The Line is 10 have good
school house, TO be built between The frst
Of August and last oil September next
the proposals will soon be received Tor
the best finished. il not the best school
house in Hartford.
OF thirty.three voters, fifteen are Tree
from the use of tobacco. Is there another
district in the State tina! can show
greater per cent. free from that habit
which many youngsters think is the sure
sign oil manhood II is not known oil
one person who INDUCES in the use OF the
intoxicating cup. Twenty seven have
signed the Good TempIars and many the
Reform Pledge.
WIN. Irish. the last Of the soldiers OF
1912. was rendered helpless By paralytic
stroke on the l6.h. HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Denmark.

Business OF all kinds is quite brisk tor
hard times. LAUNDERING of all kinds is
good. Several thousand cords of oak
will be drawo 10 the several mills, 10 be
manufactured into shook Sanborn and
Bean have put new circular board saw
into their mill, which is great improve
ment, as they have large amount of
saving 10 do.
The farmers of this town are trying to
start Cheese Factory; half of the stock
is already taken. and it is hoped it will
succeed. as every intelligent man and
wgman sees more money and less work,
more comfort and less Juggling and
sweating for the overworked farmers
wives.
Geo. W. Gray while at work on San
born's mill in Baldwin fell l6 feet, striking
upon his feet on solid ice, hurting him
severely. but it is hoped nothing serious
will follow as it is thought no bones are
broken.
The district schools in town are now in
session the largest OF which are taught BY
the following teachers: Centre or village
district, c. b. Smith; No. l. NJ. X. Ma
bry Of Hiram; No. 2, c. o. Pendexter;
No. 8. S. G. Davis. S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
GileAd.

Dec. 24.-Another GOLD wave past over
,bs 18th aud goth, Monday morning. the
thermometer stood at 20 below.
The diphtheris is prevailing qu'''
extensively here. There has been one
death. and nine cases reported.
The ladies united aud held neck'tio
festival on the 10Th inst. at the house Oh
T. G. Larry. and nice timo was had
They received some $50 by the occa-
sion. There WAS an apron festival A.
s. A. Cofiin's some four weeks ago.
(Which your humble correspondent iaiIed
to report and received IS dollars.
The Steam Mill Is running on tnii
time they sawed ten cords of poplar In
10 ono half inch salt box shook in ten
hours 10
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
North NorNNaY.

Mr.. VIM. Needham has sold his stand
near SwiiI's Corner TO Geo. French &
Co.. two story double house. They
intend 10 accommodate summer CITY
bosrders. Mr.. Needham has bought
and moved to the Gay stand. near the
Methodist Chapel.
Mr.. Eugene Bennett has made consid.
cradle improvements upon his buildings
in pediment ends, enlarging, clapboard.
ing. painting. &c.
Messrs. Daniel Bennett & Brooks
have been repairing their buildings also.
We have good sleighing in this vicinity
and farmers are busilY improving il in
hauling wood, ash. bark. &c. One foo,
and a half of snow in the woods.
Mrs. Pierce, wife of Rev. S. w. Pierce
returned last Thursday from a visit 10
her daughter in New York CITY: her
soJourn there of about two months great.
ly improved her health. I
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Loeke's Mills.

Dec. I7.-At the last regular meeting
OF Alder River Grange Z. Of Ii. OF this
place. the following named members
we're chosen officers for the ensuing year
EG Young. Master;O V Martin. Over
seer; Chas M Brown, Lecturer; NJ E
Bartlett. Steward; Henry Barker. Asst.
Steward; Moses S Kim oall. Chaplain;
c NJ Kimball. Treasurer; VIM o Holt,
Sec'y; Gallon Blake. Gate keeper; Mrs.
Catherine Kimball. Ceres; Mrs. Debora
Holt. Pomona; Miss Alma Bartlett.
Flora; Mrs. Mary f Kimbsll. Stewardess.
This Grange was one OF the last organ
lied in these parts. aud during the pas!
summer has made but Little progress. bu.
i! is made up OF first rate material. and
now that it is on thorough working
basis there is no reason why it should not
prosper. SKc'r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
TOWN ITEMS.
And en-.
GRANGE HALL, ANDovER,
Dec. I, 1875. \

GRANGE HALL, ANDoYER,
Dec. I, 1875.
At the regular meeting Of Lone Noun
tain Grange, No. 1871. p. OF II. the follow
ing officers wero elected for the ensuing
year;
Elbridge Poor, Master; J II Mitchell,
Oversecr NJ T Newton. Lecturer; Fred
S Smitt. Steward; + e Poor, Assistant
Steward; l. d Hanson. Chaplain; + Z
Bedell, Treasurer: j Lyman Ripley,
Sec'y; NJ Roberts. Gate keeper; Mrs.
Susan b Poor, Ceres; Mrs. j. II. Mitch.
ell. Pomona; Miss Emma + Newtsn,
Flora; Miss Nellie S Mitchell. L A
Steward. Made choice oil the following
as members OF the Pomona Grange: s.
Poor and wife, j. II. Mitchell. l.. P.
Newton. SEC.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28

IL n
The week OF prayer will be observer
by the FRS. Baptist Church in rarls IN
accordance with the following pro-
eramme prepared by the astor' Df'
Estes:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of mercies'
7uesdav,-Personal obligations in 'ne
Church.
Wednesday, religion.
Thursday, The Church and its means
of grace.
Fridav.-Thc difrusive spirit OF re-
ligion. Missions.
Satureiay,-Wha, should | do Tor
Christ
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28

THE following is tho NUMBER Of Post
Offices in esch State in the Union. as re-
ported by our Washington correspondent.
Maize $40; New Hampshire All; Yer
mont 4S5; Massachusetts 7l5; Rhode
Island l04; Connecticut 1876; New York
28l6; Pennsylvania 5000; Delaware 90 {;
New Jersey 65S; Maryland 6l0; Virginia
1871; North Carolina 1869; South Caro-
liza 472; Georgia 727 Florida 2ll: Ala
bsma 1913 mississippi $50 Louisiana 342 I;
Texas SCI; Arkansas ell; Missouri 1882 /;
Tennessee 1852; Kentucky 1860; West
Virginia 79I; Ohio 1898; Michigan 1929 ;
Indiana 1891; Illinois 1872; Wisconsin
1880; Minnesota s2l; Iowa 1862; Kansas
1915; Nebraska 567; Nevada 90; Cali
iornia 100; Oregon 273; D. c. 6; Colo,
RADIO 1911; Washington 1853; Idaho 70;
Arizona 40; Alaska 2; Montana 102
Wyoming IS; Dakota 1879; New Mexico
Go; Utah 172. Total. 35,74l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
G.. G.. PRATT. Sec'y

ANoNrNArroN FROM THE FLooR.-Sam
Bowles will probably laugh as heartily
over this as anybody
The other day, Sam Bowles went to
church, in Springfield. Mass and. feel.
ing the effect OF his severe editorial
labors through the week fell 10 mapping.
By-and by he was awakened by the
preacher. who struck his desk and
shouted: "Who shall be able to stand
up in the presence of the Lord on that
awful dsyP" And Sam Bowles. rising in
his pew, remarked: "Charles Francis
Adams is the only man that can do ii;
and | nominate him Tor the position"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28

The Bath Times thinks it is quite too
late to try to nave Mr.. Perham from the
humiliation of occupying the post OF
Secretary of State after filling the Gov.
ernor's chair Mr.. Perham has already
taken the step backward, and is nOU
Secretary. But he is in very good company
as the Times proceeds to point out, men,
tioning particularly the case Of Mr.. Sum-
ner j. Chadbourne, who was in 1858 a
member OF the House of Representatives,
and has ever since been in the service Of
the House. beginning in 1859 as Second
Assistant Messenger, and rising by due
promotion TO the position of Clerk. which
he now holds. II Mr.. Perham considers
it consistent with his dignity 10 accept an
office to which he WAS called by the Chief
Magistrate of The State, there really seems
10 be very little occasion for anybody else
to be troubled about it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Orfort Couutu Grange.

The mex, meeting Of the Oxford County
Pomona Grange will be held at orange
Hall, South Paris, Wednesday Jan'y 9th.
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the election and
installation of officers for the ensuing
year, and any other business which may
properly come before the meeting. Each
sub Grange is entitled 10 elect three
delegates. annually. as members OF this
Grange, and it is earnestly hoped that q
full delegation will be present.
&C. PRATT. Sec'y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Summer.

The people OF North Sa'n'"
organized q Lyc.um. They ~ y,
Thursday evening aud dl'Gu'''I NJ,
lowing: "Will farming pay u
There we're some very good p0l'1 =, .
in favor OF old Maine. j! was Nv :,
the afiir native. There was sI'V
read by a young lady. and . 's' :,
by a young man, 1--WE dflnis1
glass, boys" 1t was delivered ''',
indeed. The Ly csum should % WI ','aa
by citizens of the place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Il Candidate fo1 Adjutant CENT.

Four members of the Legislature from
the County of Knox have signed circu.
lar, strongly recommending Gen. ). P.
Cilley OF that County for Adjutant Gen1
of Maine. This circular represents that
Gen. Cilley entered the military service
early in theiate war-that be remained
till the Union was restored-thst he was
seriously wounded in battle-and that his
services were meritorious and distin-
guished. and farther still that he is
without wealth. Gen. Cilley.is the son
of the Hon. Jonathan Cilley, who for
bold words against slavery in Congress,
WAS an early martyr in the cause of free.
dom, and whose death in duel with q
Shareholder was pronounced by another
Shareholder only mine days wonder.'
Gen. Cilley'S candidacy for the Office de.
serves earnest consideration of the Legis-
lature. Patriotism, services, wounds.
integrity and honor. ought to be pass.
poit TO political favor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Peru.

Dec. 2o'-w0 have nor. ,,,.
inches OF snow on the grOund ~N
average. A very cold day h "
inches OF snow came las, pioI, "A
wind is blowing it all away. rS.A
err is cold. thermometer stand, 's
The following are all those !, NJ
4. over sixty years OF age Jo.I n
Ga years old. bO was born in ~. 'S
Jay. moved to Peru when b. WIZ
years old. has lived at Do., III
Plantation, also has resided !, ~, %e
He Is the only one left OF ,b.
Mrs. Lois E. Proctor. ag. &C y.,,'
native town was Milford. Ma.
came TO Pennington. Maine
years old, moved to Peru when ~
and has remsined there s,,. ~
Lydia Austin, wife of tn. l,.,
Austin, Is now 81 years of ago. s..
born in the town oil Rumrord i,n'
1903, came to Peru when ?, ~,
age. lived here nine years, the.
to Westbrook. Me. lived there IT,,
returned to Peru % year, ago, ~
now residing on the farm WHERE
began. Rev. Samuel l.. Wyn,,
town Livermore. age 66, cam. :.
town when 20 years OF age. H.
here since. He lived on The srt.
cleared % years, has resided v....
does at present % years. Mr. ". /
was ordained in the BApti,t chm.
lS43, was pastor of tbs Perm =.
about "a years. his relation i, 10,
held from the church. Mrs. Ma.
WTnan. his wife. was born IN u
more. her age is O. years, she "a.
Peru when Is years OF age, hus,I
church member A years. Mn. III
knight, wife OF the late Jeremiah III
age Go. was born in Buck6ed /, II
year 1909. She moved 10 Peup,
ago. and resided where she %,
ever since. Elijah l.. Burgeu m
years, native town Wayne, NJ,
came to Peru, with bis parents. ar
was two years old. has been her,t,,
and on the farm where he nosm
years. Mrs. Elizabeth Bargeu.
65 years old. born ia Mexico N,, /
married for her frs. husband. H.
son Of Milton Me-. married Mr. ri
as 2ud husband, 20 years ago, lr.I
Benjamin Fletcher. and Ms III
Walker OF Dist. No. .. Mr.. F.elctg
born in Sumner. in 1898. is nov . -
old. has lived in Peru many yesr
able TO do \ great amount Of vork
reads much and couVersei iuls.l,.
Mrs. Walker is now 81 yesu I'd
native town. Buckheld. she hu Ink
Peru SO years. on The farm when
now resides Her health is cutie p
Dist. No. 2 has the following ,ao:s
crops and stock for the year 1873
Of hops. 325 bushels OF corn. $40 ia
OF oats. 1855 bushels Of po,loa
bushels OF beans. 10 bushels OiH,
bushels Of turnips. ~ bushels d@
Is bushels OF carrots. 10 buiasI |
onions. l6 bushels OF apples. 100 q
butter. 304S lbs. Of cheese. 80 alI(
pumpkins. 100 squashes, l57 !Olia
and fodder. 4 yoke OF oxen. Sc COW
herses. So5 sheep. 7 hogs. Il pig
turkeys. S75 hens. 70 calves. : ysI4S
9 two year olds. 4 colts. There Il
inhabitants in the District. Is hisi
al average Of 100 acres, MAXI!
acres OF land. About 10 acres q
will be cultivated in hops u'TH
There are also here one varie.I &
one shoe. shop. 2 blacksmith sSopr
saw and grist mill. Browns and VIZ
ferries are both located in this DIS,
here is the only place in town EAan
Word oil God /. taught to !he PecPs |
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28

c. b. KKIrH. tho well known marble
worker OF Norway, wishes to inform the
public, that he is now prepared to do all
kinds of marble and granite work at low
rates. During the winter season labor
is cheaper, and stone can be bought to
greater advantage, so those who desire
any thing in this line will 90 well to give
him an early call. Mr.. X. has done
some very elegant wo,k in Paris Hill
cemetery, during the past two years.
erecting monuments, and curling several
lots in the best style. Anything in the
lire OF Italian or Vermont marble work,
executed at short notice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Forefather's Day in Ne,e York

forefather's Day in Netc York.
The celebration of the Pilgrims By the
New England Society in New York, took
place ST. Delmonieo's on the 22d inst. and
was attended by abou! three hundred
members and guests. This occasion
always calls together the great and hon
ored men Of the nation. and when the
snmPluOus repast is over, the wit and
wisdom Of The society are poured out for
the amusement and qualification oil those
who are present. and for the edi6ea,ion
OF The world a! large. Toasts are read and
responses made. President Grant, Gen.
Sherman and the japanese Minister were
present By Invitation. The readers Of the
Democrat will be only too glad TO turn
ASIDE. from the present-the things of
10 dsy-snd spend brief period in i'm
sgiustion. With the Pilgrims a. illustrated
~ the voices OF The learned. the great
aud ,b- good who meet 20 celebrate their
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
West Paris,

Our people are well pleased with our
new Station Agent Mr.. Elijah Berry.
We need here very much a new DEPOT
The dilapidated old shanty that is serving
the purpose Of depot. is not up TO the
demands OF our place, no accommodations
ior passengers coming here from dis.
lance on the stage. that have to wait the
'rain' unless The Station agent takes
them into bis private Office which is not
desirable. We trust that the G. L. R.
hoau Company will eie long see the
need oil a new Station at this place with
better accommodations. Srp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28

The greatest change 10 the Fa'
that / ever knew occurred tbs y
Monday the thermometer ranges
80 to "a degrees below zero son
to the locality. Tuesday it was ~
above, making the change oil i''
grees in twenty -four hours. W'aas
was a real spring-like day. and DC
is last disappearing in tho h'@ 4
people have had to resort 10 v
again.
While stopping a, Bangor I'h ''
attending the meeting OF 'A' :
Grange. l could not help nO!E''s'1
a quie, peaceful City Bangor j.
heard no one use prolsne Iins'E
saw no quarreling, neither I'D
man the worse for liquor tor 'S' y
was there. So much tor the enl''"-
OF the laws and efficiency oil 10 O.
1t was stated through the PaPm
those attending the State Gfsng''
gates and paying full fare d0H'' 81
receive a free pass back over 'A'~
ent Railroads. Arrangements ~"
tered into TO That effect. And"'
the Maine Central aud hinos'"
concerned, they did so, ba! insF' .
would no. take their free P1a"
made them pay full fire' aad AZ
fiiteen cents at Baldwin for mol ~"
ing their tickets - the Office I'll
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Newry Corner.

Dec. 1.-THE ladies Of the Newry
Sewing Circle held Neck.,ie Festival ut
the house of Mr.. O'Neil Hastings. 18th
inst. The evening was fine and large
number were present. A very nice guess
cake made by the hostess. was the frat
business attended TO. Mr.. L. Smith was
tho successful guesser. who generously
gave ii back 10 the Society. 1t was then
sold at auction, the highest bidder being
Mr.. Z. Goodwin. Then came nice and
most abundant supper which had been
provided by the good ladies. Two quilts
next shared our attention. which were
sold by ticket. and were successfully
handed over TO Mrs. II. ii. Hastings and
Mr. Gil. Smith. Lastly was q grab bag,
the contents OF which eIci'ed much
merriment and laughter. The proceeds,
we understand, were about 500. and were
for the benefit of Mr.. L:dston0, the Meth
odiit pastor. SUKRY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Fryeburg.

Dec. 17.-Ifthe readers of the Democrat
see and hear but small portion of the
Interesting events transporting in this lively
town. they must content themselves with
the fact that they receive their full share !;
for. in addition TO one or two other
County papers, the Lewiston Jouraa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
ff0In the Olfcc-Mhethcr directed 70 his name or
NnStheE's, o. whether he has subscribed OF not
- rSspOus ible TOR the payment.
Z. II person orders his paper discontinued,
lie must pan all artcarages, or the Publisher may
sntinue 10 send Il until payment is made and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken from the Ofhce OF not.
s. The Courts have decided thatrefOsing 70 take
newspapers and periodicals from the post Office,
or removing and leaving them uncalied for, Is
yrtMa fGcie evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28
Local 4aents.

The IOlIOWlNs lltEsOus alV aa.'I0I - A.V11-s
for the OXFORD DEMOCRAT. They will receipt
Tor cash aud attend TO orders for Job Work, Adj
Vertising. and 10 any other matters which subscri-
bers NAV desire
every Postmaster In Oxford County.(
Albany, J. II. LOyejOy; Andoyer, +. A. Bod
we'll: Bethel, Poster h Hersey, 4. W. woodbury. !;
Brewndeld, ]. =. Frink: Buckhela, J. II. DeCos-
ter ". Atwood, Geo. II. Bisbce, Esq.; DiNheld,
Hon. +. ". Harlow; Fryeburg, \. I. Lewis, b. W.
McKcene: Gilead, Thos. Wright, A. J. Blake
Grafton, John Beattie; Greenwood, ID. y. Colin :
hanover, y. n. Knapp; Hebron, \. q. Whitman !;
Hiram, l.. A. WadSWorth; Mason, G. III. Brown :;
Mexico, Henry W. Park; Norway, George l..
Farnham, ksq.; oxford, Rev. ;. A. Lock
wood, q. +. Hawkes. Peru, A. l.. Haines; Porter,
r. W. Redl0n, Isaac l.. French; Rum(erd, W. .
Abbott, l.. n. HRtchnS: sweden, n. sanders
= Waterford, J. NJ. shaw; Woodstock, y. Z.
uoug htOn: Franklin & Milton Plantations L. II,
Thornton.
Ngents viii deduct their, commission before
ending moneys q this Office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28

All of the subordinate ~
the House except one go 10 ~
crate wing oil The DenloclIso:!e vii
House will have for its door, door,.
official who learned bis M
office in a late Congress o. u, nj
Davis Government. Indeed, snrcs|
son of Ohio. Is the on! c,.tt>
candidate from a Nortbern. IN %
Thompson who telegrapnesa h
Democrats State CommlI'es IA
after election, inquiring u .r.t; III
votes would help the ,scOs,'l
the count. Merit must DC pS|
and party services rewarded
Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28

The Press recently intimated that
some friend OF the rival to its candidate
for Secretary of State had been using
sectarian or religious influence in his
iavor. The implication is groundess. so
far as that gentleman is concerned. out
i; might rebound with damage 10 its
originator, it the truth were told.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-28

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