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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-10-19
Ab,,r.ct OF Pl.intIn'. VIII.


A sAATwOOD OF Buckaeld in our County OF
n oxford, surviving partner OF oEe WIN. ,.
Rair,l. late OF Buckield, now deceased, under urm
name OF Atwood \ Baird, PlAinpr, vs.. Henry Y.
Morton of Paris in our County Of oxford aud Ben.
Iamiu r. Bates OF -. late partners, doing bust.
ness at summer in said County, under the style Of
Morton Bates
Assumpsit upon promissory note given by inc
.ad Morton & Bates and signed by them by their
lrm name dated the second day OF March, A. ID.
1867. 10 the Plaintiff aud said Bairl, who was then
living. for the sum Of s9f3 payable IN one year
from date, without Interests also upon count TOT
interest on the above sum, amounting 20 ts9 -,
which the plaintiff declares was demanded OF the
said defendants on the second day OF March A
ID. 1868. -,
Addamnum tsOO. Writ dated March l.t, 1873,
aud returnable to the September Term 5. j. Court
A. ID. 1878.
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, SIS supreme Judicial Court septem'
Der Term. A. ID. 1875. .,,,,,, =.
ASA ATWOOD, sur. part, vs.. BENJAhIN T.
BATES, e. al
And now il appearing 10 the Cour, ihat the sAiu
Defendant Bates is not an inhabtant OF thls StAle
and that he ha. no tenant agent or attorhe! .nere
in and that he has no notice OF the pendency OF
this suit. - MI
til notify the said Defendant Bates OF the pehaen,
CIV thereof by causing an abstract OF this writ wth
This order OF Court thereon TO be pueilsneu .u.ee
weeks successfully 10 the Oxford Democrat
paper printed in Paris in said County, Tue ias.
publication 10 be thirty days al least before the
next term OF said Court TO be held ~ farls aiore
said on the first Tuesday OF December next. 10 the
end that the said Bates may then and there apPehr
at said Court and shew cause, u any ne nave why
judgment should not be rendered against Nun And
execution issued accordingly. ,c,r o,...
ATTEST JAMES 5. WRIGHT, CLERK.
A true abstract of Plaatir's Writ and order OF
ATTEST JAMES 5. WRIGHT, Clerk.
Il. d Bsbee, Atty for Plaintiff. "
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xnrrs ORIG STORE. Norway Village,

a. he keeps the most extensive assortment 10 Oe
found in the country and al the lowest prices
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Report from a Practical Chemist ana
ApotheeaTy.

Boston, Jan. l, 1874.
Dear Sir-This is to certify that have ,oid AZ
retail 1871 dozen So bottles) OF your NE1Ei NE
since April L. 1870, and can truly say that mas
giyrn The best satisfaction OF auy remedy Tor the
Comp laints for which it is recommended ths' 1
ever sold scarcely day passes without some OF
INV customers testtfying to It's merits on tneu
Elves or their friends l am perfectly cognLant
of several ease, of Scrolulous TumOrs being cured
nv VEGETlNE alone in this vicinity
Very respectfully yours, -, n-..,..
To II. X. STEVENS, Esq.
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SUFFoLk, SIS. Feb, II, 1870
Then personally appeared the said George :
Din smore aud made oath that the foregoing state
ment by him subscribed true. Before me,
SETH j. THOMAS, Justice OF the Peace.
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Trunks OF every style and cheap, AT Frank :
Casualties.

Judge Eldrcdge met with painful accident
on Wednesday fracturing the smaller bone Of
his right leg just above the ankle His horse
had been hitched near his residence and became
uneasy when the Judge united him. The animal
started without ceremony for the barn Jerking
the cutter against the Judge with the above re
suit DIR. Macarthur was called and set the
broken bone and We are pleased to note that
Mr. Eldredgc is in as comfortable condition rs
the nature of his injury will permit.
On Wednesday Mr. Jacob Mooney slipped
and fell, badly sprainng his left arm and wrist
Fortunately no bones were broken. From the
amount of arnica and adjcstivcs which Jacob
was applying to the suffering member on Thurs
day we opiue he will soon he as good as new.
While practiciug upon boy in the pleasant
pastimc Of wrestling, n few days since, Mr..
James King got foored and in alighting rent in
twain one of the braces Of his understanding, or,
in other words broke one Of the bones in his leg.
He is doing well but has given up all aspirations
for the championship in wrestling match.
Sundry slips, slides and shin barkngs have
also occurred during the past week, but as no
injuries save to language have resulted we omit
the names of the sufferers.
Joe Pierce, in the manly artof seliddfensc, for
got TO properly defend his probOscis and, as a
consequence wears a beautifully Ornamentcd
bugle. Gloves did IT,
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From Utica.

UrtA, Feb. Q, 1879,
A correspondent of the Ottawa Republican,
from Utica, under the name Of IN, takes
occasion TO criticise rather severely the ac-
lions of the people of this vlcihity, both old
and young. and by Misrepresentation lead
folks to believe this commAnty composed of
set of idiots or barbarians, with the infer
ence that brains are generally lacking. That
may be fact; bui if it is, the people do not
care to have it published in the papers.
There are some individuals in this world so
constituted that they do not enjoy any kind
of sociability, and cannot bear to see anybody
else enjoy themselves.
1t is we'll known fact that the American
people are the least addicted to social cajoy-
ment of any of the enlightened races of the
world. The American farmer, especially,
from his isolated condition, is naturally the
least sociable OF all classes, and perhaps to
this lack of intercourse may be attributed
the general lack of knowledge that is so fire.
quen,ly imputed to him. With an eye toward
general improvement, the married people of
this vicinity have Instituted a series of soci-
ables for the general good of all concerned,
never once thinking that by 40 dong they
had laid themselves liable to such sweep
ing charge as AN utter want Of brains. | am
inclined to the opinion that any sensible per
son cannot help but think with me, that mu-
tual benefit must result from discussions ofthe
news of the day and of business pertaining to
our calling. M who ever he or she may be,
must be either an old maid or an old batchel-
or who has perhaps been disappointed in get.
ting married, and has thereby become dis
gusted with herself and everybody else
She asserts that the elders" meet to engage
IN the exhilerating pastime OF blind man.
buff and to Develop their intelIects over the
checker-board The fact is, they meet for
no such purpose. But suppose they did, it is
far more creditable to them than to stay at
home and write articles about their neigh
bors to publish in the papers.
| suspect that the author of these articles
belongs TO that class of humanity that are
called book worms" and of all members of
society they are the most worthless-no com
pany to themselves or anybody else. She says
that many people would be just as happy
had the Almighty left brains out Of their
makeup" Now this doubtless refers to the
people upon whom 1.-THE spirit of festivity has
nightly descended" and the same people
who most frequently disgrace themselves by
drunkenness on our streets, and who get up
most Of the fights to which we are treated"
Such misrepresentation have no effect here
where the facts are known, but may create a
false impression abroad.
suppose the world don't please you.
Nor the way some people do,
DO you think the whole creation
Will be altered Just for yOu:"
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Circuit Court,

In the case of Clifford VS. McIntirc the jury
disagreed.
In the appeal case of A. o. Crosiar vs. James
McCabc, the appeal was dismissed
Manhattan Sewing Machine Co. VS. Jno. w.
Brown. This was a replevin suit which result
I'd in Mr.. Browns being called upon to pay the
costs and damages to the amount of 81.
Norton ct al. VS. Ralph A. futile ct al. As
sumpsit. Dismissed as to John S. and Ezra Tut
lie and T. A. McMorris, and judgment for costs
FOR them. Damages assessed against Ralph 5.
futile for s24S.6s
BENJAMIN Walton vs. same parties. Assumpsit.
Judgment against Ralph 5. futile.
The case Of Gilman, King 4 Hamilton VS. r. d.
Lyman was continued.
Honora Ann Collins vs. Jas. Collins. Dismiss
ed for want of prosecution.
In the case OF Patrick DcnOhoe vs. Jno. C..
Campbell and Jno. Murray, a verdict Was rem
dered awarding TO the plaintiff, SS6.15.
In the appeal case of Peter Fritts vs. II 0rs-
land ct al, judgment was rendered for plain
tit for the sum OF $3.50
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The appeal case OF George p. Baldwin VS. The
Western Cutlery Co. was dismissed for want
Of prosecution
In the appeal case of Phillip Conlin VS. Jno
Doyle, n change Of venue was obtained to City
Court of La Sale.
Jno. jackson received permission from the
court to collect out of the estate of d {. Under
hpl ct al the sum OF $643.2J
Two suits, one with Grin Winans as plaintiff
and the other with Mr.. Winans as defendant
were dismissed for want of prosecution.
In the case of Lucinda L. Howe VS. The City
OF Ottawa, suit for damages for injuries sus-
tanned from the defects of a defective walk, q
verdict for plaintiff was returned fixing the
amount of damages at $500.
+. VI. Drew vs. Andrew + Yortes was on triad
late YESTERDAY
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HOME MATTERS.
SMASH UP.
e., Is. 4 O. Engine Runs Foul OF y Rock
Island Passenger Car.

! On Thursday, during the furious gale, an acct
dent occurred at the crossing OF the two rail
roads in this city in which a brakeman had an
arm broken and the passengers upon the Pacific
express train on the Rock Island & Pacific road
bound east barely escaped horrible catastrophe
1t seems that 4 e., b. & Q. engine (No, It's,
Hurley, engineer,) pulling freight train will
lams, conductor,) bound south, arrived at the
tank some two hundred feet north Of the cross
ing at about two o'clock and came to a stand
still. The engineer then backed up and took
water from the tank, after which he slowly ap-
preached the crossing, keeping close watch for
trains upon the Rock Island road. When with.
in about twenty or thirty feet he saw through
the drifting snow, which filed the air, the Rock
Island passenger bound east coming at the rate
Of ten or twelve miles per hour. He imme-
diately reversed bis engine and called for brakes
but could not. owing 10 the slippery condition
of the track, SUCCEED IN stopping his train until
his engine had cGlded with one of the coaches
OF the passenger train. a brakeman named
Charles Frank, OF the passenger train, had an
arm broken in the collision.
The employees OF the Rock Island train claim
that they came TO luIl stop ana that their
whistle was sounded and bell rung before start.
ing for the crossing.
Admitting both statements to be true, there
must have been gross negligence upon the part
of somebody the Passenger did stop and
whistle tho other engineer must have heard it;
while on the other hand, if they had stopped
they surely would not have been going at ten or
twelve miles per hour, or any other rate Of speed
to prevent their stopping at once. The Roch
Island train Was snder charge Of Fellows, con
ductor and Jno. Dickerson, engineer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-02-13

LE>r.-Last Wednesday, being Ash Wednc--
dag, was the beginning Of Lent, the time hon
orcd fast season of the Christian Church, the
careful observance Of which at one time was
universal by all protesting christians, but which,
in these later days is apt to be the least observed
by those who need the fcshy maceration for the
souls good most
In Ottawa We believe none Of the religious de-
nominations but the Roman Catholic and Epi.-
copalian pretend To recognize the season. AZ the
Catholic church the additional services will be
prayer on Wednesday and Friday cysnings Al
the Episcopal church there will be prayers On
"Wednesday ewing at O'Clock with short lecture
and again Oh Friday morning at 10 o'clock until
Holy Week, during which there will b. addition
al services, 10 De announced hereafter
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-02-13

PRoNoTEp.--lion VI. T.. HOLSTER, formerly 4
resident of Ottawa and tor q number Of years
Judge of this Judicial circuit, then appointed
by the President one of the Associate Justices OF
Idaho territory, has been promoted to the Chief
Justiceshp Of that territory. His appointment
was sent to the Senate by the President in De
cember, confirmed without opposition on the
10Th ult, and on the lst inst, we observe by the
Bots City 9ui'es, he entered upon the duties OF
his Office Judge II. has hundreds OF old friends
in this region who will rejoice to hear of his
prosperity. He is man not only emincnty
qualified for such position by his thorough
knowledge of law and long experience on the
bench, but on account of his exceptional up
rightness and integrity Of character.
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First Fair Of The Union
Poultry Association.
One Of the Finest Collections OF
Poultry in the West.
To-Day is The Last Chance Of Seeing It.

| The Fair was opened on Tuesday, and but fol
the very unfavorabe weather would have closed
on Thursday. The desire, however, of the man
agemcnt to exhibit this choice collection has
prompted them to consent TO the continuance OF
the fair until this evening.
The collection is undoubtedly as fine as was
ever got together in Northern Illinois, embracing
very many fowls which have taken premiums at
poultry fairs.
The following are among the premium getters
and alone are well worth the price of admission
to behold:
VIII +. Neely-Two coops of Light Brahmas
five of Dark Brahmas, one of Plymouth Rocks
(Which took $50 in premiums at the winter meet.
ing of the Agricultural Board, one of Creve-
cGurs, one Of White Leghorns, two of Cray
porkipgs, and two Of Bronze Turkeys.
d. Priee-Thrce coops of Dark Brahmas,
one Of Light Brahmas one OF Partridge Cochins,
one Of CreyecGurs, one 0! ROuen Ducks, one Of
Black Cayugas, and one Of Bronze Turkeys.
Nelson Tryon-Two coops Of Houdans, and
one Of Dark Brahmas,
7. ". Stockslege toets " btGwp Leg
horns and one OF Buff CothAs.
S. W. Raymond--0ns coop of Butt Cochns.
VI. B. Mtchel,-Ohe coup of Dark Brahmas.
r. J. Bliss- Gotten Pheasant hen, said to be the
smallest hec n the state weighing but 81 ounces
A.C> Mclntire-One coup each of Dark Brah'
mas and White Bantams.
". X. Lecky-0ne coup Of White Bantams
the three weighing AZ pounds.
The exhibition is held in the store room for.
mcrly occupied by Hull X Bartelo' at the north
east corner of the square.
The price af admission for to-day has been re-
duced to fifteen cents, thus making ii the lowest
priced poultry show ever given in the stall.
Considering the great interest taken by our
citizens and former friends in the raising of we'll
bred chickens, and the extensive preparations
made by the officers Of the association in OBJ
tanning the very best for exhibition, We trust
everybody, together with thcir family, will pa
tronize the exhibition to-day o: this evening,
well knowing that the show is of the first order
and managed in iirst-class manner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-02-13

Though the subject is new to our readers and
is seldom # ever referred to even in private con.
versation, we feel a singular impulse to say
something about the weather. There hes been
good deal OF it around Of late, and one cannot
help occasionally feeling on the subject The
mild winter the corn husks and muskrats pre-.
dicted last fall has come with vengeance.
When 1t is necessary to keep ones thermometer
III pot of boiling water to prevent the mercury
from freezing, the talk of open weather and
mild skies is a little in congreeous. The incon-
gruity is the more striking, as one opens the
papers and reads of numerous such incidents as
a buss driver in Chicago freezing stiff on his
box, and another in Philadelphia being taken
from his seat, with his reins frozen fast to one
hand and the break TO the other; and of Jack
Frost and Lieutenant Snow having seized all the
and so on With all the intense cold
in this region, however, it was only since Thurs.
day that We have had any snow. On that day
six or eight inches fell, accompanied by high
winds, drifting 1t badly in many places and
causing great deal of trouble to the railroads
and irregularity of trains. The six weeks since
the I'd of January have been the coolest by 10
degrees that have been experienced here during
the same six weeks in thirty years.
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Spain.


For the third time within week the an
nouncement is made from Madrid that cor
dial communications between Mr.. Cushing,
envoy of the United States, and Senior Castro,
minister of foreign affairs, have resulted in
an understanding in regard to the indemnity
payable to families of crew of the Virginius.
Most of the dispatches from Spain during
the week relate to military operations against
the Carllsts in the north the government
troops having gained one signal advaSage,
at least, by entering Estalla on the 9TH,
where, after their defeat, the Carlst chiefs
Mendiri and Argons were killed by thier own
men. Don Carlos rctreated 10 Vergara, in
Guipuzcoa.
On the other side, the Carllsts claim that
they have regained the ground they lost in
Guipuzcoa; that Gen. Iona has been com
PEELED to abandon Zarauz and Guetaria, and
is hemmed in at San Sebastian, and that the
Alfonsists have lost 200 killed in recent en-.
gagements.
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The complimentary hop given by the attaches
Of .he Clifton Hotel to their friends, was in all
respects 4 success, and reflects credit both upon
those having it il charge and the large party
in attendance. The party composed Of some
sixty couples enjoyed themselves until half past
one, tripping the light fantastic to the excel
lent music OF WILLIS full band. The proprictors
Of the hotel were 80 greatly pleased with the
success Of the entertainment a5 TO avow their
intention of making the reunion OF the attaches
and their friends regular events in the manage
ment Of their house.
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LITERARY ENTERTAINMEST-That was very
credtable entertainment given by the Ottawa
Literary Society on Monday evening at Plymouth
Church. and Gid justice to the large audience
that came out to witness IT, The poetic reading
by Miss Phillips was very fine, as was also that
by Miss Mills Of the paper, in which were many
sharp Though not o1lensivc) local hits. We took
little stock in the tableauX though / o'clock in
the morning was quite suggestive We think the
young gentlemen who conducted the discussion
ought 10 have taken more pains to prepare them
selves The charades were well acted, though
the singing was rather the best part of the en-
tcrtainment, that of the Misses Munger being
very fine and that OF little Josie Rhodes cspcc
tally so. Indeed the latter the gem Of the
evening, and closed the entertainment with an
appropriate and very agreeable climax.
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To aggravate Dyspepsia, introduce Alcohol
into the stomach, and thereby rob the digestive
fluid of its solvent power. Saturatc a piece Ct
G d s This s ia digestion Nda to such nix
turc little alcohol, and it win i,otd$sc6e. This
illustrates indigestion. Beware, then, Ne dyspep-
ties, of tinctures, infusohs or tetortons con
tanning spirituoub rqtogs Shun all such
rum "tonics," and rely, Solely cn Dr.. WALKERS
BITTERs the finest tGfhal invigorant, ard free
from the fiery curse OF Alcohol iam,Owi.
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uStra.

Archduke. Johann Salvador, Of Tuscany, an
officer of the Austrian army, has been under
arrest, because, in pamphlet on military
reorganization, he violently attacks Germany
and declares that war between Austria and
Germany is Impending,
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China,

Tsenislen, soz IT priupt CHEN, has been
proclaimed emperor OF China. He is but 3
years old.
The wife OF the late Emperor, overcome
with grief at tho loss of her husband, has
committed suicide
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GERMANY.

A Berlin dispatch to The Cologne Gazette
says that Bismark is suffering from nervous
affection. 1t Is rumored in the upper house
that the prince intends to retire shortly after
his Goth birthday.
The Bishop of Slrasbourg having issued
charge to his clergy in which he alleges that
the Church is prosecuted, the German au-
thorities have seized copies and forbidden
the PRONUNCIATION of the document.