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Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
Buying a Farm.

When business is depressed and times are hard, city people are apt to wish themselves settled in the country, and seriously think of buying farm. It is the universal panacea for pinched pock- cts and metropolitan misfortunes. Let a merchant fail, and the first thing he proposes is to save money enough out of the wreck to buy farm. If broker suspends, if financier's pretty bub- bles break or float away in the air, if 8 lawyers clients withdraw their patronage and leave him without briefs-in short, if anybody experiences business col lapse, he immediately turhshis thoughts countryward, and as the last and unfail- ing resource proposes to buy farm. It is assumed that anybody can run 8 farm, as anybody can edit a newspaper, and it is also taken for granted that 8 farm is sort of horse that not only takes care of himself but feeds and clothes his rider. It does not seem to occur to any of these men that farming is business requiring special knowl- edge, experience, and skill for success full management, and that the average city man is quite as much out of place and at his wits ends on farm. after he has bought it, as he would be at the head of a manufactory or in command of a man-Of-war
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
A Lawyers RejOinde1.

The San Francisco Alta says some time ago novel rejoinder was made by distinguished attorney in that city to suit brought to recover money, and for which he had given three notes. Like many others in those days, he at times had passion to "buck the tiger" in the old "El Dorado" One night he made large winning at the game and had stacked up Def re him large piles of twenty-dollar pieces. Among those who were present in the room was the party to whom the attorney had given his promissory notes. You have got more money there than you owe me, so pay me, said the holder of the notes The attorney, without saying word, placed all the money before him on one card and lost, then turning around to the man he said: "I'n never pay you cent" On the following day suit was commenced against the attorney, to which he made the following answer, filed on March 3, 1858:
 L'e tue District Court of the Fourth Juoliciol District of the State of Col6- fogmio.-John Doe, defendant, Jobn Roe, plaintiff: The said defendant, for plea and answer to the complaint of the said plaintiff in this behalf, says that he never intends to pay the said plaintiff "a red of the sum of money claimed in said complaint or of two other notes held by said plaintiff unless and until (should such unlocked for event ever happen) the said defendant shall have more money than he knows what to do with or how to dispose of otherwise and should the said plaintiff succeed in getting said money otherwise or sooner the said defendant will be glad to be advised thereof. Therefore the said defendant Gin lieu of the usual prayer fol judgment in such cases) says "lst hel rip"
 JOHN DOE Gin proper person..
 A few years after the attorney Jeff San Francisco for trip to the East, anc met his death on the il1-fated steamer Central America.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
As an illustration of how busy every

As an illustration of how busy every one is now in Washington. Miss Grundy tells of lady who recently went into one of the largest dry goods emporiums and asked for gloves. "I want," she said, "a pair of white kids and pair of black kids, and want them quick. I am going to wedding at twelve, a funeral at three, and reception to night"
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
Important to Persons Visiting New York
 or the Centennial.

The GRAND UNION HOTEL, New York, oppo- site the Grand Central depot, has over $50 ele- gantly furnished rooms. Elevator, steam, and all modern improvements. European plan Carriage hire is saved, as baggage is taken to and from the depot, free of expense. The restaurants supplied with the best. Guests can live better for less money at the Grand Union, than at any other frst-class hotel Stages and cars pass the hotel constantly to all parts of the city, and to Philadelphia depot (Io111
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
See notice Family Bitters.

VEeETNE. conviction is, in the public mind as we'll as in the medical profes- sion, that the remedies supplied by the vege- table kingdom are more safe, more successful, in the cure of disease, than mineral medicines, Vegetine is composed of roots, barks and herbs. It is pleasant to take, and is perfectly safe to give to an infant. Do you need it ? Do not hesitate to try it. You will never re-
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03

HARD ON THE MEN.-Under 8 new ruling of the Buffalo school board, says an exchange, no married women are hereafter to be employed as teachers. This rule will work great hardship to men whose wivea are unable to support them except by teaching.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03

SHE TRULY LOVES HM.-They've got the smallpox pretty badly in Brooklyn, and parental discipline is accordingly very severe. One young lady writes to her betrothed: "Dear Roger, cannot endure this separation much longer. You say you were vaccinated last Mon- day. Last Monday It seems to me like an age. Tell me, oh, tell me, when it takes"
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03

A wash that would usually take all day with ordinary soap, can be done in three hours, with Dobbins' Electric Soap (made by Cragin & Co.,, Philadelphia, and it cannot iniure the finest fabric. .Try it.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03

Chapped hands, face, pimples, ring worm saltrheum, and other outaneous atfeo- tions cured, and rough skin made soft and smooth, by using JUNIPER TAR SOAP. Be care full to get only that made by Caswell, Hazard & Co.,, New York, as there are many limitations made with common tar, all of which are worth leas- -00sn
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
A Wonderful Pair of Boots.

While sitting around good warm fire at a hotel, few evenings since, 8 social party amused themselves by cracking jokes and telling stories. One gentleman of the party, whose silver locks had seen the frosts of eighty win ters. related the following: His father bought pair of boots, and wore them on Sundays, holidays, and once week to prayer me- tings, and on general training days for forty years. Then gave them to his eldest son, who wore them all one winter; they then de- scended to himself, and he wore them constantly for two years. The represen- tative of the press who was present thought he would reduce the actual wear of that pair of boots to days, which he has done with the following result:
 Worn by the father ffty-two Sundays forty
 Worn by the father dfty-two days each
 Worn by the father five holidays year
 for forty years. s........................ 200 Worn one winter by eldest son (say five
 months) ......... 15O Worn constantly by the other son two
 years. ........... ...................... 73O
 Making fourteen years, four months and ten days of constant wear for one pair of boots. The reporter left. He has not been seen in that part of the town since, while his ancient friend still sticks to his original statement, and says that he finally gave the boots to colored man to finish.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
KIDNEY COMPLAINT

Probably there is complaint that aflicts the man system which s little understood at the tme some of the varied forms of K ney
 There Is no diease which causes acute paiu or alarming in its results than when the Kidneys fail to secete from the blood the uric aod other poison ous which the blood accumuatae it's cir culation through the system.
 Iii from any cause the kidneys fail to perform the taken up by the abeorb bepts and the whole system thrown into sta of disease causing great pain and suffering. and often immediate death. Hence the importance of keeping the kidneys and blood in U healthy condition through which all the impurities oi the blood must pass.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
Pain in the Back.

There is remedy known to medical science which has proved itself valuable in of Kidney Com. plaint than the VEGETINE It aots di eotly upon secretions ceanses and pures the blood restores the whole systsm to healthy action.
 The following extraordinary of great sufferers, who had been given the best physicians hope less will speak for themselves, and should ohal the most profound attention of the medical facu ty well those who suffering from Kidney Oom- Ulaint,
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
HO!! FOR IOWA.!

TO FARMERS. Better Lands at Cheaper Prices
 cannot be had in the World, than from the Iowa Rs
 R. Land Co. Soil and glimets strictly arss-Slssa out and back with Free Fare to Purchasers. A Descriptive Pamphlet with Maps of nverr One MtIs sent free. Address Iowa R. R Land Com. pany, 92 Randolph St, GhicaGo, Ills, or Cedar
 knpids, Iowa. JOHN B. CALH0QN,
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
NATURES GREAT REMEDY"

This Cordial is a CERTAIN CURE for Coughs, Colds, Inflammation of tho Lungs, Sore Throat aud Breast, BronchA- lis, and if taken in time, will arrest that fatal disease Consumption. The, basis of this medicine is n preparation of Tar ob- tained by a peculiar process from the sap of the Pine Tree, the medicinal proper ties of which are we'll known. With thts powerful element arc thoroughly tnc0r- poratcd several other vegetable tngrcdt- Cnts, each Of which pOssessee soothing and healing attributes, thus making 1t tho most r-UTENT ANTAGONIST to all diseases Of the pulmonary organs thnt has vet been introduced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11
STRANGE, BUT TRUE.

1t is natural foEpeople suffering with Consump-
ton, Coughs, Severe Colds, or any disease OF the
Throat and Lungs, 10 put oG from day to day buy.
ing an article that they know has cured their
neghbor friend or relative, yet they have no faith
in il until 1t is too late. lfyou win 90 10 GEO +.
WILSON, So. Paris; \. NJ. HAMMOND, Paris Hin;
G. Il. WILEY, Bethel, or any other Druggist, and
get bottle of BoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP, your
immediate cure is as certain you live; It has
lately been introduced in this country from Ger
many. Sample Bottles Of this medicine can be
obtained for 10 cents to try its superior virtue.
Regular size 70 cents. Try It, two doses will re
lieye any case. octl9 cow ly
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11
FrysburE.

January Sh.-A Phantom Party, to
the number of fifty or sixty, made their
appearance at the Oxford House last
Tuesday evening.
The Fryeburg Steam Mill Co. has
closed their mil, ,iil the first Of April.
The two societies here have been hold
co.. union meetings through this week.
and will continue them during the coming
week.
On the 9th inst, John W. Heath Of
East Conway, y. H.. q venerable man OF
- years and survivor Of the ISL war
fe,. on the ice, breaking his leg just above
the ankle
On New Years esening, Geo. johnson
celebrated his tin wedding, having a good
time and receiving lots Of presents.
ca the following Monday, b. b. Wood
ward celebrated the same event, providing
an oyster supper to a host Of friends
while they supplied "the tin
Last Monday croquet and base ball
were the order Of the day-the Pequaw-
ketts beating the Independents by score
Of 20 to l.. W.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11
DlrnsId.

The young people here have q sleigh
ride to Bret,un's Mills soon provided they
have sleishiug.
The Androscogg river shows signs Of
breaking up Al this writing.
The descendants OF Major Trask hal a
Christmas tree At tue residence OF widow
S.las Barnard, surviving daughter now
"a years Old. Nearly hundred relatives
uet ;Lere. and Commissioner Stanley dis
peased The presents to 4 cheerful con-
pauy. None seemed more so than the
lads of tie house already mentioned.
About seven o'clock Z. G. Harlow Esq.
called and announced that bis wife had
jus; been presented with pair of twin
girls. and received the congratulations OF
bis v..v's relatives. Al agreed that they
were a Gne present. II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11

c.,0 ~ iosiilon are not entliledto a he..t- :
go ". Jason since the uuly ar'sn,.ts IN me
~ are those Of SELF interest a"'eA's they re-
=, Mainc has aaNed eonc,usion No.,
- - mat The sale OF intnx ~, this subject.
6g tu4s1liude that tho syclI,ben % - ,, an eNi
warrant 1 'ue conditions Of the social
hostlhiy 20 The great vron, H..
800 s[--ou sNiely IN The law bgt .lso H. hnd eN'
.etm movement. who's. - s,,.,st' tile great
conm1D,,;'en enoialiy exercised throusboni ','s
rHE OUTLOOK
Suay,iing ourselves carefully. ,.-.,.,-,...,,
49,. 90. iuinre OF our noble STATE sfii, -,
$500 through the Passing cloud ~, loVtlis
lhcre are substantial rcssons 90 eSent
l's..t'hs th4t in the general revival Of bnsS'
ul st To- feel Toe new life NC aihohS the
Nes natural resources have not yct oit,i-,., .,..
alton The forest ia Sin gen.e ,,i ,,ue
~ y uA. 20 long re~oundcd 10 Inc strct,.
10y iNhoefT an's axe. Tho auar-y In, $500
II important even now h, r. ,- .us interest
flN = l'artesily no limitation 10 H. eNt,,, -.
' p t"' ured iium out soil aud veriors s,I'.
a. are found which would un,l,,nbt.,li 80
"al0 -y etcnalic labor V"''cu1 re-
pc 80 Is constantly Increasing the er,,,lc,r,o,,
- 10 me substance OF the MANY yxbo
"si 'tst ~ bounty. "f "Ho
.l'i1-tr al equipments consisting Of r,c,o.
NIDr 1nl workshops whir, b.y7 -, ~
'''' '"d centres &C busy life here ana tb.r, ~ ~
r..l.. 'Il'''.s tradcs and cratic and fyrrs =,
Il-.--..f..,.- 800 NoT should The shpyarl- be-,
E .,.'u NnrI, ace reared the stately aud be.,,fi
.i structures when make the nal '''.'
~ .t N,Ate the admiration Of TIE world. nor the
'iil lui.o ot r7tlGoad Whicu serve onr com.
49,, ~ ''hA.4cture~ When the fresl lnpul-e
'u.'t. Nr icil, every Cnor-v OF The state mn -
- aroused, cautious capital will com. f,rfb
'u' l'hNs men - iil have ampl. opp5rtunifi.s
40 'ms 20 .IatlIy tEeir smbition
Gee iemcu. am Glad 10 believe that Inc r,r..,,.
n. .A..'ns sense of deity has prompted me h,
~. So carry Niih them 40 authority brrond Incl,
lltl ''. uaD o. a1d ttlt they have The revision of
~ - 1N snent. ! trust that your del ibera.
ii"n, w DIP De harmonious ana result In ,,re,t -
'' .'' >tr.", whose servants We are
seldom CONNOn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11
NSWry.

Dee. Sl.-The people of Newry Corner
and vicinity seem to DO wide awake this
winter. Close Oh the Neck!tie Festival
follows the Christmas Tree. which was
deferred until New Years eve IN order 10
give a little more time for preparation
The church was tastelully decorated with
notices. wrealhs. &c; and the weather
being most favorable, there was large
attendance. After the opening prayer by
the pastor. Mr.. Lidstone. there followed
declarations. select readings. dialogues
ali of which were so good. that we can
give none special mention. Excellent
music was furnished by the choir. Last
not lesst, were the two large Christmas
,rees whose bountiful supply OF Iruh
g,addened many hearts. Long SHAH We
remember this pleasant eve.
SUKRY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11
Edi.orai and Selected Items.

Concert at Nor way, Thursday night
The INKS Airoclie appears in a new
and neat dress this week.
Subscriptions received after Saturday
the 18th. will not enliIle senders to Fiek's
Floral Guide.
There will be two days Conference
at the Uuiyersalis, Church at Bryant's
Pond. Wednesday and Thursday OF this
week
w. X. Green. Esq, has removed his
family to Paris Hill, and assumed the
duties of Register OF Deeds Saturday,
Jan. lst.
We shall order yick's Floral Guide
for all our subscribers who are entitled to
them. aud they will be supplied early
mex, week.
Owing to the length OF Gov. Connor's
Message, we are obliged TO reduce our
locals. and to omit much Interesting
matter which has been received.
Canada wanted to observe tho Gen.
,ennisl with US, and so Friday night was
celebrated as the hundredth anniversary
of the repulse OF the Americans before
Quebec.
The Oxford Register and Advertiser
appears with q new heading this week,
in which i, omits the Advertiser" and
becomes our old friend, The Oxford
Register"
Al. Nevers, Esq OF Norway, sends
Us a photograph of style No p Shoninger
Organ. l, is E very nice instrument with
closets underneath for music. We believe
that Mr.. \. is the only agent for Shonin'
GER Organs in Oxford County.
The new Board Of County Commits
sioners organized Jan. lst,by the election
Of A. P. Gordon, Esq as Chairman
Msi. G. a. Hastings. of Bethel, The new
member, took his seat. Mr.. Tuell Of
Sumner is serving his second year.
-Geueral Sherman said good thing
in his recent speech, thus: "lt the Ply
mouth fathers had had one tenth of what
each ar every one of the citizens OF New
Yo,k has to day they would have counted
themselves rich; and If the people Of
} New York and America will only practice
the economy, or one half The economy OF
the Pilgrim fathers. the national debt
will be extinguished in ten years-ln i've
/ years"
Maxim & Green, South Paris. have
secured the State Agency Tor the Oriental
Polish, for cleaning glass, silver ware,
iewelry, marble, etc. The Polish is
meeting with a generous sale. Parties
wishing to secure town or County rights
should send stamp for sample package to
the State Agents. as atove.
| The whole system is kept in healty condition
-. ,..,sionslly partakiug of HUNT's REMEDY
r., the curative properties Of this medicine
Rights disease, sropsy, kidney, bladder and
,l,n5ular malades, female irregularities, diabetes
,.vel main IN the back and loins, general nervous
,s,r,tiop. retention and iacontinenee of urine
p, complaints of the urino genital organs, errors
,,,,,t,, or mature age, excuses, intemperance
loss of appetite etc, are entirely expelled from th'
.v.rsm aud the patient il restored to health
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11

Overseer; b c Curtis, Lecturer; S
Davis, Steward; A p Cole, Assistan,
Steward; F L wymau, Chaplain; j L
bowker. Treasurer; Alden Chase. Sec'y
Z MiIlett, Gate Keeper; Mrs D j Libby,
Ceres; Mrs A p Bowker, Pomona; Mrs
u Davis, Flora; Mrs l. Bowker. Lady
Assistant Stewardess.
The services of installation we're per
formed by J L. Bowker OF Pomona
Grange. and were very impressive, and
instructive. Alter The services bounli-
TAI banquet was spread by the lady MEM
oers OF the Franklin Grange" and the
tabled creaked with JOY under the fairness
OF The land, Ceres, Pomona, aud Flora.
each contributing thereto. With mem
oers.aod invitediguests, there were some
seventy. present and tho dinner passed
CT gloliously. Much honor is due Mr.
Alden Chase, the retiring Master, for his
u1se.hSh Effort tos promote the welfare
and interests of our. farmers-and thus
far these olI9r,s have been crowned with
success.
The "Bryant's Pond Ladies Aid So.
cieiy" is prospecting Gnely. Perham Hall
has been generously rendered the ladies
by Joel Perhanl, Jr.. a former townsman.
and Saturday, Jan. l, 1876. the Society
met. and formally dedicated he.Hall to
Temperance and God. Here will be held
the ladies' business meetings aud also
those OF the Iron Clads. Public meetings
10 be al the Church or Town Hall. The
following was the order of exercises:
Singing; PRAYER and Scripture reading
by Rev. Mr.. Lyons; Address by Mrs.
Kendall Siearns; singing select reading
by Miss Leila, Cole; remarks by Mr.,
Caleb Besse. President of the Bry auts
Pond Reform Club, and Mr.. OILS Kaler.
The address by Mrs. Sicarns was very
fine, sud we regret that We cannot report
II ~ lAlls l. " is isk libAu blo ht4A'i
feeling, and pathetic, and brought. tears
to the eyes Of many.sa sIou, Iron Clad. "
The Select Reading" by Miss Leila
Cole was given in her own peculiar schol'
arly manuer-and indeed this Temper
ance Reform movement is bringing 10
Ugh, much home talent. After the SER
vices at the club room the audience pre-.
ceeded 70 the Town Hail. where re-
ireshments were served by the ladies TO
the Iron Cladsn and visitors. some three
hundred partaking of the feast. General
good will aud union prevailed throughout
the entertainment. Alter supper Co
penhagen" and Hunt the Squirrel" were
played with zest BY the young-and the
older people seemed to enjoy witnessing
The games. At reasonable hour The
mir,h and music ceased, and thus ended
the hsppiest New Year in the annals Of
Bryants Pond. +. O. j.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11

DR. Pierce's Pleasant Purgatye Pellets are so
compounded from concentrated principles extra
cted from roots and herbs. as to combine in eAch
small granulc scarcely larger than mustard
seed, a. much calhartic power as is contained In
any larger pills for for sale in drug-stores. They
are not only pleasant In take, but their operation
operate without producing any constitutional dis
turbanrc. Unlike other cathartics, they do not
render The bowels costye after operation but. on
the contrary, they establish permanently healthy
action. Being entirely vegetable, no particular
care IL required while using them. 900 reward
is offered BY the proprietor to any one who VIII
detect In these Pellets any calOmel or other form
Of mercury, mineral o. Injurious drug. They are
sold by drus gists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11
Orford Countu Gran0e.

The next meeting Of Oxford County
Pomona Grange will he held at Grange
Hall, South Paris, on Tuesday, Jan. Is,
at 10 o'clock \. NJ. for the installation Of
officers, reports Of the several committees
and to transact any other business which
mag properly come before said meeting.
Il Is hoped that every subordinate lodge
in this jurisdiction may be fully repre-
scnted, a, the important matter Of esiab-
fishing a cooperative trading post for the
County will come before the meeting for
action. q. c. PRATT, Sec.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11

A SURE MEpICtNE.-"L. F.n Atwood's Bilters
10 a Potent Remedy, mild, harmless, but sure in
its operation, puriles tho blood, restores the
wasted energies, regulates all deranged functions
and gives new life and vigor to the whole system
II il unrivalled a Liver lnvigoraer, and highly
concentrated, is warranted to contain more Medi'
cal properties in IS cent bottle than any other
Invigorator' or "sarsaparilla" sold for dollar.
ss- Beware Of Dangerous limitations. See that
II bears the trade mark 81. f." in red ink, large
letters or you will be grossly imposed upon.
llmayly
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11
TOWN ITEMS.


Mr.. Cyrus Wormell, well known citi-
zen Of this town, died Tuesday, the 18th
INST. \ moro extended notice of his life
aud Of the funeral services will appear
ucX: week.
Union prayer meetings have been held
during the week in the yestry Of the Con-
grcsa'ionalist church. They have been
fully attended and Of much interest.
Dca. Leonard Grover Of West Bethel.
fell down stairs at Mrs. Ceylon Rowe's,
thursday, aud sustained severe Injuries.
Notice OF Grange meeting next week.
There was public installation OF Ma
SOME ohccrs here on Thursday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11
North Rethel.

Dec. 5lst-Tho young people OF North
Bethel have organized Lyceum. They
met .ast Wednesday and discussed the
following question: Resolved That In.
temperance causes more misery than
War There wss much to be said on
both sides. Il was decided in the affirm.
alive. There was also paper, and a
defamation. both good. We hope the
Lyceum may be encouraged and assisted
by Tie older people of The place.
SCkFY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-11
West sumner.

The week of prayer is being observed
here and some very interesting meetings
are being held each evening. The wealth
er and travelling is bad, preventing many
from attending, bat those who are present
seem in tue spirit. III
Deacon Moody Of Canton, Is holding
ooetin,s in the north of the town, ana
we hope they viii awaken some sleePefS
in the cause.