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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-08
MISUNDERSTANDING!

Al Federal Officers. soldiers and sailors wound
ed, rupturoi cor iaiurci IA the line oi duty IN The
late war, and disabled thereby, can obtain a pen.
Sion
" i5oW.. AMI minor children of Officers, soldiers
auI sailor, who have died since discharge, OF
disease contracted, or wounds and injuries re-
ctttc1 100 tine service and Iu line OF duty, can pro
cure pensions. by addressing GILMORE n co.
Increased rates Tor Pensioners obtained. BoUn.
"a IaLi " .trfl anti procured Tor service In wars
prior 30 March g, ISL There are no warrants
granted tor service in the late rebellion.
send stamp u GILMORE ~ CO., Washing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-08

OXFORD, - AT a Court OF Probate hello ai
Paris within aud for th~ County Of oxford
on the th,gl Tuesday OF lu.F N.D. Issr.
nN the petition ut Lucr,uh II. Dement,, A..
~ miui-tratriN Of tie estate ~ Thomas ! Dem
INK Tor license 20 sell and convey 90 much col the
real estate ot sad deceased 40 Viii produce The
sum u lnecn hundred dollArs tor The payment Of
debts ana Incidental charges:
Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice
to all person. interested b. causing au abstract
OF her petition, With thi, ordc- thereon
to be published three weeks -uccursiyc!y ia the
oxford Democrat printed az Paris, that tncy may
appear AZ = Probate Court 20 De ucld 40 Paris
In said COunty on The third Tuesday ct Aug. next
At O'Clock TO- the iorenoOn and sh,Nv caus, ~ auy
they have why the same should not De- granted.
\. u. WALkER. Judge.
true copy-attest: II G. Davis Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-08
a. II. WALKER, judge,
true eopy-attest: II. c. DAyI. -Reristsr

OAnr1hp' s. AT Court Of Probate held n
"a lars rs. withn and for the County Of oxford
On .I re- thrd Tuesday OF July A. d. is7G.
[ h me Petition Of Mary e. BARTLETT ,yido,v NJ
~ Allen ;. BARTLETT late of SoS,Tar N'io" oi
~ ,h ueeeasen, praying Tor an allowance mi
u o uls IeT s9nal Estate of her late husband.
TO a 6eruon inat inc said Petitioner give notice
opdar interested by causing copy of his
10 6e publi'hedthree
oAiotu Democrat printed al Paris that thcy III
IN .sia at Probate Court to be held at Pais
at O'Clock in the forenoon ~ aug. next
'"e' nave why the same should not be granted NY
Atrue.o. II. WALKER, Judge.
AUuecopy-attest; II. c. DAVIS, Registe,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-08

oAf OKD, ss;- Al Court OF Probate held Al
lajs within and for the County OF Oxford
Oh tHe th,rd Tuesday OF July A. ID. 1875.
(ENJAMIN +, CAREY, Executor ON the estate
ID Of Sally Lucas, late OF Hartford in ali cnaU
" ueeealed' having presented his account Of al.
in,nlstration OF the estate OF said deceased Tor
Ordered, That the said Executor give Notice
10 an person. Interested BY causing copy of mi,
order To Dc published three week the
O or, democrat printed at Paris. that they NAV
III saiu county on the third Tuesday OF Aug next
~ o'clock IN the forenoon and show cause If any
they nave why the same should not BE- allowed
A. 49, A. II. WAIkER, Judge
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-08

Federal ON.ccr-. soldier, aGd sailors ot the late
war oy tge.t heirs. are IN many cases entitled 20
money FROM co., Government W. ia has been
found 90 be due since unil payment. Write tull
history of service AMI state amount oi pay and
bounty received CcitiHcates OF AGiutaut General
L. -. =. showing service AMI honorable discharge
thcrcirom, 90 place 81 discharges lost. procured
Llr a small t,c. Enclose stamp % Gilmore 4 Co q,
and iul. reply. with blanks, will be sent free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-08

OAFORD, IS AT a Court OF Probate held AZ
lAIis within and for the County of Oxford
on the thlrd Tuesday OF July A. ID. 1870.
Nj AM AbboIr, named Gxecutrix in GER.
~ tam instrument purportinV Io he The Ia
!" ~ anu Testament OF Farnum Abbott, late of
Ahu9Ver III said County, deceased having pr,,.,
ted the same for Probate: - S''"'
., oIiqdefed, nat the said EXecntriN give notice
70 All persons interested by causing couy oC thie
70 9e published three weekssuccessiyelv tbs
OAloru democrat printed at Paris that they NAV
IA sara county on the eighteenth day of AuD me-,
a. O'Clock in the forenoon aud shew causs n an,
,uey nave why the said instrument should NOT be
pn approved and allowed as the last viii
AM Testament Of said deceased '''' " ~
t,uenoo, A. IL WALKER, Judge,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-08

OXFORD Ss;-At Court OF Probate held Al
farls within and for the County OF oxford
on the third Tuesday of July b. 1879
IRAN y. ELLIS and ALfHUS PACKARD,
IL named Executor, ia a certin In,trurnent
purporiing 10 be the last VIII and Testament OF
simeon Brett late of Canton, in sal i county de
ceased, having presented the same for Probate:
ORDERED, That the said Executors give notice
70 al persons interested by causing a copy OF
thls order 10 be published three weeks success syely
IN Tue ONiord Democrat printed at Paris that they
may appear al Probate Court 10 be held NJ Paris
In said County on the third tuesday of Aug next
al go clock In the forenoon and show cause II any
'hey have why the said Instrument should not be
proved approved and allowed as the last VIII
anu Testament OF said deceased
\. II. WALKER, Judge.
true eopy-Attest: II. Z. DAVIS. RegI.rer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-08
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Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22
Sheffield.

Sheffield.
 The line storm has once more visited us with it's clouds, wind and rain, the latter very much needed, as the parched earth, low streams, and dry wells and cisterns tes' tified. Many beautiful elms and other trees were much damaged by the wind, large branches lying scattered in every direction, and the fruit trees must be nearly stripped. Last week was the week set apart for the inhabitants of Massachusetts to visit the Centennial at small expense comparative ly, but should judge that very few took advantage of it in this town, and probably when too late many will see where they missed it. The number is not small who say they do not care to go, even when they can we'll afford it, and others are just be- ginning to get awake 8 little, and will prob- ably by the time it is over get fully aroused praise those who go the second and even ! the third time in some cases, for they still clam they have not seen half of the wond CTS and are still unsatisied. Dr. Miller and wife were among those who went from this town last week, ard some lawless persons took advantage of his absence and threw black paint over the most conspicuous parts of his newly painted white house, with green blinds. It will not be easily l remedied, and can only be done at all, it is thought, by scraping the whole of two sides of the upright part. Even the win dows and marble steps did not escape, and not satisfied with that they must take hls large gate away, having disposed of the small one some weeks since. There seems to be no suspicion of any particular person or persons, and it will probably be laid to those who are entirely innocent, as anyone whom he has injured would not think of punishing him in that way, knowing of course he would suspect them. The whole thing is disgrace to the place, but would not have seemed quite so unpardonable if they had taken time when he was at home so that he could have had chance to pro- tect his property......Th Rev. Dr. Penni- man preached in the Congregational church last Sabbath forenoon. Many years ago he was Congregational minister, then chang ed and was an Episcopalian and preached in Christ church in this town for some time. His health not being good, he went south to preach, and there became con- vinced that he had always been wrong and joined the Roman Catholic church, satisfied that he had founded his house on rock, but in few months he slid into Congrega- tionalism again and there he remains at present. SUBSTITUTE.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

AGRICULTURAL SPEAKERs.-The agricul- tural contributor of the Hartford Courant writes to that paper concerning speakers at fairs as follows:
 There is a manifest call for a better or der of speakers at our agricultural shows. Do you see how the managers of our State Fairs pass the oration by and issue dinner tickets instead. as though in these partisan days there could be no feasts of reason Rather touchY times to let anybody talk in. We don't want fellow slashing here and and there at random, stirring up bad feel ings '-or somewhat to that effect must be the motive for emitting public speech. It is shame to us, if with all our culture we can't ring in an orator at fair with a shrewd and civil tongue in bis head. Per haps we are too timid by half. May be touch of feeling and the bold speech of a common sense would ease the awkward ness of our constraint. We who glory in the goad and drive oxer, horses or mules ID pairs should have the kindliest regard for partisan sympathies. Parties work in pairs, and the nation is drawn by lem as with an OK or mule team. Their will be off horses and off oxen, match lem as nearly as we can. Haven't we eloquence enough to make it manifest in an address at fair ? Farmers ought not to shrink at fail. It is threshing, you know, that shells out the grain. But we want speaker who knows how to drop his swingle around evenly. It won't do to whip the heads all the while. Some heavy blows must be paid on the bands and along the butts of society.
 Now in looking for spokesmen at fair. if politicians, lawyers and doctors fail us, there are other tonguey fellows at our ser vice. We have parcel of independent literary threshers in America not to be sneezed at. And why not call on the cler- gy? There is body of men-rractical men too, many of them, who would be only too glad to meet us face to face on a week day, for a right manly talk. We ex- pect to give the parson call when it is too late for us to make any reply. Why not let him have his say while we are alive and kicking? A hundred years ago the clergy were active in all weekday business of New England, and I believe we need to call them into the broad field, outside of their particular gardens now.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22
The Cunnrd Service.

They are a steadY-going, conservative lot the old Cunarders, and never do their busl- ness with a flourish or spasm- neither the owners nor the officers. The line, which includes over fifty large steamers, remains exclusively in the hands of the firm who started it. There is no stock jobbing or patronage about it. The men employed are selected for their worth, and not at the instigation of any meddlesome director. Their chief consideration in building the ships is strength, and the second considera- ton is speed; but strength is never sacri- feed to speed or appearances. The mana ger in Liverpool is MT. Charles McIver, one of the founders, whose son is one of the members of Parliament for the town-a straight, shrewd, practical man, with per sonal knowledge ot nearly all his officers, and still more intimate knowledge of his ships. He exacts the strictest attention to duty, and never pardons an error ln this di- rection. He often drives down to the docks and inspects the steamers in port from the stoke-hole to the wheel-house. The hour of his coming is never known, and if any man is found away from his post that man might as we'll resign. An officer (Mr. G-) died in Liverpool recently who had for nineteen years held the same position in the service, while others had been pro- noted over his head. He was a sober man, an experienced sailor, and skillful navi- gator. Many wondered why he never rose, and some tell this anecdote in explanation. | One night old MT. Mclver drove down to the Huskisson Dock and asked, on one of the steamers, for the officer in charge. The watchman stated that he had gone on shore, but would be back in an hour or two.
 "Who is it ?" asked MT. McIver.
 "Mr. G., sir"
 "Very we'll; when Mir. G. comes on board tell him to take my carriage and drive to my house."
 | When MT. G. reached the house he found MT. McIver seated in his library.
 You were absent from your post to- night, sir; wanted to see you, sir; that's all." And MT. G. was bowed out by the implacable old scotchman, in whose eyes neglect of duty was the worst possi ble offe nse, and never from that night to the day of his death was he promoted to a more responsible position.
 l On another occasion MT. MacIver was on board one of the steamers as she was pass ing from the river into dock, and stood watching some sailors hauling rope under the direction of mate in uniform, who was helping them with will. Mr.MacIver was secretly pleased with his zeal, but touching him ou the shoulder said, with af- fected severity, We do not engage you for that servlce, !" The mate relinquish- ed the rope at once, expecting furth CT re- proof but during the next week was pro noted from the third to the second rank From Appletoaas' Journal .for October.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22
M AR REED.

At North East Centre, Sept 7th, by Rev. ". A Mackey, Orange Benjamin. of Lakeville, and Miss Maria k. Stocking of Hartford. Conn.
 At the residence of the brides father, in Ame- mia, by Rev. A. Jackson. George Wilson and Mrs. Emma Reed both of Amenia.
 At the residence ofthe brides parents, Sept. IA, by Rev. s. R. Free, Will c. Walter, of SouthReld, and Miss Helen F. Campbell Of Mt. Washington.
 In Falls Village, Sept. 9th. at the M. K. parson- age, by Rev. w c. Smith, MT. James L.Miiier and Miss Ellen Roraback, both of Great Darlington.
 In Falls Village Sept. 18th, at the residence of the brides parents. by Rev. W. c. Smith, Mir. Frederlck W. Kingsley of Pittsfeld, Mass, and Miss Hattie E. Blodgett of Falls Village, Corn.
 CThe cake was delicious, and the boquet beauti full and fragrant. Thank you: May life of pn- alloyed happiness be the lot of this worthy couple. ED. NEws.l
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

DULL SERMONS. Ns.-There comes now from numerous writers united complaint against the dullness of the pulpit. Whether the quality of current literature is brilliant enough to warrant this accusation from it's producers is probably doubted by the great majority of preachers. Cergymen might, with justice, point out that writers for the periodicals have the whole field of human performance for the selection of topics and that each may ceaselessiY vary his arena of study while the sermon must, year after year, decade after decade, repeat the same lessons, enforce the same duties, illustrate the same dogmas. If giumblers at dull ser mons would reflect how frequently the ser- mon recurs, and how completely every side of the great questions to which the pulpit is devoted has been examined and ex- pounded, they would be inclined, instead of complaining, to wonder how it is that cler. gymen succeed, Sunday after Sunday, in making their sermons as interesting as they are. People who listen to lecture which has perhaps exacted whole summer in it's preparation-that glitters with spells gath cred from hundred fields of research, and crystallzes the results of lIfe's obserya- l tion and experience-are guilty of strange injustice if they compare this exhaustive and elaborate production with sermon which commonly must be written in day, and upon theme that has occupied the writer's pen thousand times before. We concede the sublimity, the profound pathos of the topic upon which the preacher dwells, but so thoroughly is every mind in possession of all it's features that the most eloquent tongue can add no jot or title to its sublimity or its pathos.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

"Who was the wisest man i' asked Sunday school teacher. Solomon" "Yes, who was the wisest woman ?" Mrs. 1saac." "How so ?' "'Cause she eucher- ed her blind husband and got a deed of the old place to her younger son without pay in for it." Correct; who was the meek est man?" "Moses." Very well; who was the meekest woman?" "Mrs. Lot" ''How can you tell ?" "'Cause she stood out all night in thunder shower of fire and birthstone without an umbrer, and nev- best hat" "Well, yes that's so," said the teacher.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22
Connecticut Western News.

Subscription nAccOnnt.-The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriptiOn is paid thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul77, indicates that Mr. Smith has paid for his paper to July 9th, 1877. It is hoped that subscribers will date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for renewal of their subscription, will observe whether their date Is changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be consid- cred, unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, the regular receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evidence of it's &C., ceptance as correct. J. l.. PEAsE.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

CIRCUS CH1DREN.-The good work of rescuing children from the tender guardian ship of professional acrobats and circus managers was continued at Poughkeepsie on Saturday, where three little boys were being put in jeopardy of their lives to amuse an audience. The boys, known as the Leon children, were taken in charge of by the society for the protection of child ren, and Leon, and the proprietor of the show, Murray, were held in their own re- cognizances to await the action of the grand jury. Of course the children were not leon's own, but were ''farmed" by him.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

The counsel of Ann Eliza Young having refused to give an indemnity bond required by the United States marshal, Judge Schaef- CT has ordered release of the property of Brigham Young and the return of the exc cution unsatisfied. The attorney for the plaintiff gave notice tor an attachment against the defendant, requiring him to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt of court.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

A POISONOUS MIXTURE. -"Gimme bitters and lemon in mine, please" is an ex- pression that members of toperdom will hereafter be chary of giving utterance to. It has lately been discovered that many brands of the fancy bitters 80 universally used for ssftening the lightning in the pop ular American beverage called ''drinks," :" contain an amount of poisonous matter that totally eclipses the fusil oil of the liquors manufactured from grain in strength and deadliness. One of two things is now left for the army of rum-guzzlers to do; either to give up the use of Old King Alcohol al together, or else take their whisky straight. In either event the measure will be re- formatory one.
 Election soon.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

Boston has the most intellectual girls, New York the most stylish, Brooklyn the prettiest, Baltimore the most refined, Chi cago the smartest and St. Louis the most frolicsome. Unlike as they are in charac- teristics, the Domestic Paper Fashions" are the universal preference of them all.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22
Nume 9e1rs.

*.We shallfee1 greatly obliged to any of ou friends in the county, elsewhere, who will send usparticulars ofany occurrencesofinterestWhich may come under theirnotice.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22
DIE D..

At Armenia Union Sept. l1th, Mary Winchester Hitchcock, daughter of Ameriah Hitchcock.
 At Sharon, Sept 3d, Lois Mitchell, aged years and days. Sept. 18th, Charlie Mitchell, aged II years and month Sept. 18th, Alice Mitchell, aged years and II months, children of Cyrus Mitchell. These children all died of the terrible disease diphtheria.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

Why IS the opening of the fall campaign like fashionable womanf Because there is a great hustle aboutit.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22
The International Rifle Match.

Below we give the result of the Interna- donal rife contest at Creedmore Wednes- day and Thursday of last week;
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22
FIRST DAYS SHOOTING.
SECOND DAYS SHOOTING.

Canadian Team 2,923
 The American Team led over all com petitors. and won the trophy by twenty two points. Their lead over the different teams was: Irish p, Scotch 63, Austra- lian 64, and Canadian POS. In the second days shooting the Americans bettered their score of the day before by 32 points, while the other teams fell behind, the Scotch 113 points, the Irish 60 points, the Australian 2s points, and the Canadian 57 points. The Americans scored the same number of points both days at the one thousand yards range.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

~ Births, Marriages and deaths inserted free. Obituary notices five cents line.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

A Card. B.. To THE LADIES OF FALLS VILLAGE AND VIcIN. ITY: Mrs. E. c. Cowdrey wishes to say to the public that she has opened Millinery and Fancy Store in the rooms adjoining the Jewelry store. She of ters at low prices a good assortment of 70.
 LADIES' HATS, Trimmed and Untrimmed, Ribbons, Feathers, Laces, Worsteds, and all kinds of Fancy Goods. All of these are new goods and of the latest styles.
 chasing elsewhere. ..~e- = Ali kinds of stamping done to order on short notice.
 Falls Village. Conn. Sept. nth, 1876. 1otf
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

w We are informed by postmasters the fol- where they have been regularly receiving THE NEWS, and az they did not notify us of their change of post.of6ce. and are in arrears to the amounts placed parallel with their names, we pub
 fish their only address known to us, and if any of our readers know of the whereabouts of any Of Is it exactly HONEST treatment. to receive news paper till several dollars due, and then leave the postmaster to inform us the paper is not re- ceived, and the subscriber gone, nobody knows where9 The following have done this: Does
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

Croquet is on the decline.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22
Republican Congressional
 Convention. :

HNHE Republican Congressional Convention of J. the Fourth Congressional District will be held at Bridgeport at Franklin Hall, Wednesday, Sept. 27th, 1876. at 10 o'clock a. m. The several towns in the District are requested to send dele gates (equa to twice the number of Representa- lives to which each is entitled in the Legelatnre) to nominate a candidate for Congress for said District, and to do any other business proper to be brought before the conventlon Per order,
 GILEAD PERT, 10th District,
 DAVID P. NICHOLS, 11th Dist, ..-
 SAMUEL FESSENDEN, 18th Dist,
 JOHN w. BROOKS, 18th Dist,
 HENRY 0. MYGATT, 18th Dist,
 ROBERT LITTLE. l7th Dist.
 Congressional Convention. Bridgeport. Conn.,. Sept. 17th, 1876.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

anyDOdy KnOW WnerG LnEy aFHE
 Geo. Weed Great Bend, Pa. $4 % Mrs. Theo. Sweet, Union Grove, Wis, 25 E. Snedeker. Marketable. Conn.,. 365 R. J. Arnold, Otsego, N. r., 50 H. E. Howe, Huntsville, Conn.,, 61S| M. Stevens, Chapinyille, Conn.,, 16 W. McClerrin, Chapinville, Conn.,, 13 Mrs. w. Bissell. Wakeman, Ohio, 50 Wm. Hunt, 10 John St., Worcester, Mass, 618 W. Mahoney, East Canaan, 800 s. Silvernail, Elkhart, Ind. 2O
 lAnd large number of others, whose names will be added as soon as we have time to look up their accounts.1
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-22

PRESIDENT.
 Thomas L. Norton.
 VICE-PRESIDENTs. Moses l.. Graham, Alex H. Holley, Peter P. Evarts, Horace Landon, Jas. Ensign, Robert Little, Donald J. Warner, Henry M. Knight, Frederick Miles, Nelson Landon. SECRETARIES. Donald T. Warner. Charles Day. EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. Henry Hubbard, Milton H. Robbins, Jas. w. Parkes, Elbert Eggleston, Alex. Suydam. After the work of organization was com pleted, and the audience had listened to short stirring addresses from different members, the meeting was adjourned to Saturday, the 16th inst, at Lakeville hall, 7:s0 p. ID.