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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
NOTICE.
OXFORD, ,---County Commissioners
Court, Sept. Term 1870.

NOTICE is hereby given by the Commissioners
~ OF said County OF oxford, that in accordance
with the provisions Of Chap. 10 of the Acts and
Resolves Of the Legislature OF 1876, the individu-
ais in the town of Fryeburg have provided "a suit
able Court room, and other accommodations, for
the 5. j. Court for the Dec Term, for the County
of oxford which Is to BE- held there and that we
have accepted Of the same and received a lease
thereof. 4. =. GORDON,
G.. 4. HASTINGS,
Commissioners f the County of oxford.
Attest JAMES ). WRIGHT, Clerk. sly
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
WALL STREET SPECULATION

The reliable house OF ALEX. FROTHINGuAM n
CO., No. II Wall Street, New York, publish a
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
Weekly Financial Report, which they send free 10
any address. IT. addition to q large number of
able editorials on financial and business topics 10
contains very iu and accurate reports OF the sales
and standings OF every bond, stock and security
dealt in AZ the stock Exchange or handled by
Eastern inanciers and capitalist. Messrs. Froth.
iugham \ Co. are very extensive brokers of large
experience and tried integrity. In addition 10
their stock brokerage business they sell what are
termed Privileges" or "Puts and Calls" now
one OF the lavorite methods OF legitimate specula.
ton. Their advice Is very valuable, and ty fol.
lowing IL, thousands Of people have made for.
tuncs.-lN. Y. Metropolis. mavlg Is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

BE content with what you have, as
he rat said to the trap when he left his
IL in It.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
Remarkable Letter
From "a Gentleman KNOWN and
NenSred from The Atlantic 10
l.,r Pacific Coast.

Me.si~ Wei & Potter, Wholesale Druggists,
Rostpu, Mas Gentlemen-l have for some time
i-lf IL a duty that owed to suffering humanity to
Nt.te you stating the great benefit that have de
f,vcd from the use OF >anford's Radical Cure Tor
, "a srh. For more than 20 years have been az
n,rtvd with This very troublesome complaint.
have tried all the remedies that could find, hut
without material or permanent benefit. Last fall
,ho disease had arrived at that state that | must
have relief or die. The entire membTanous sys.
tom had become so innamed and the stomach 80
,lisoriercd thai II was doubtful matter whether
could go to the Pacific coast, OF If did go
whether should live to come back or not, saw
an advcrtis tment OF this medicine, and although
cling very incrvduous about specifics or nos.
trums of any kind, yet in sheer desperation tried
this and at on e was benefited 0y It. The changes
Of climate, IA chronic disease of the liver, and my
agc-Over 1O-may prevent my entire restoration,
but the benefit derive from IT, daily use is 10 me
invaluable, and | am hoping TO be completely
cured, and az last arrive al respectable old age
II this statement Of my case can be OF any ser
vice u those afflicted as | have been and enable
YOU 10 bring this remedy into more general use,
especially on the Pacific coast iwhere II IS much
needed) my object in writing this note will be At
tanned. Very truly yours,
HENRY WELLS OF Wells, Fargo y Co.
Aurora, y. Y, June, 1876.
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN ATENTs
Gilmore. smith d Co., successors TO Chip
man Hosmer Co.

Patents procured in all countries. No fees IN
advance No charge FOR services until patent u
granted Preliminary examinations free our
valuable pamphlet sent free upon receipt OF stamp
Address, GILMORE, SMITH co,
Washington. ID. C..
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~ TIE DISTRICT COURT or ne I""'-
States for the District u Name
ln the matter OF
Bankrupt.
IN TIE DISTRICT COURT, Of the Oh''''
States, for the District OF Maine

IN TIE DISTRICT COURT Of the Oh'''
States, Tor the District OF Maine
voLoRous ? Bennett, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt. lam
This is to give notice that petition August,
presented To the court this tenth day OF M IN ssd
ISIS, bv Volorous p Bennett of Turner, !" he he.
District, bankrupt, praying that he ms, J.b.,,
creed to have full discharge from az n read.
provable under the Bankrupt Act anu uP'
ing said petition, ling be hal
upon the same on the lrst Monday oi ssd dis,
u 1876 before the court In Portlauu y iberrOl
trict al 10 O'Clock 4 NJ snd that me oIr' mi ihe
be published in the Lewiston Gsi'I in aid DE-:
Oxford Democrat, newspapers printer lis, the
tr.ct once a week for three suc'cs'NS before
naturalization 10 be thirty day az ~ bo bave
the day OF hearing and thata creul, interested
proved their debts and other person .hor cause
may appear at said time and place ana retltio1
il anv they have why the prayer oil sa''
should not be granted. ppFBLE,
Eepl2 Clerk Of District Court LOT SAW
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26


ARREARS OF PAY, BOUNTY, &C.
Federal Officers, soldiers aud sailors og the late
war OF Their heirs, are in many cases eni tiled IL
money from the Government which has been
found 20 Doe due since final payment. Write iull
history OF service, and state amount OF pay ana
bounty received. Certificates OF Adjutaut General
L. :. 4. showing service and honorable discharge
therefrom, in place OF discharges lost. procured
for 9 small fee. Enclose stamp TO Gilmore 20 .
and full reply, with blanks, will be sent free.
PENSIONS! PENSIONS!
All Federal OGc,rs, Soldiers and sailors wound
ed rupjurcd. or injured IN the line OF duty IN the
late war, and disabled thereby, can obtain pen
sion.
Widows, and minor children of Officers, soldiers
and SAilOrs, who have died since discharge OF
disease contracted, or wounds and injuries re-
ceiyed "a the service and IN line OF duty, can pro
cure pensions, 10y addressing GILMORE X %.
Increased rates Tor Pensioners obtained. bouh'
Is Land Warrants procured Tor service IN wars
prior 10 March 3, lSi5 There are no warrants
granted FOR service ia the late rebellion.
send stamp 20 GILMORE & CO., Washing
ton. -. e., for full Instructions ma'%iu
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

TWENTY YEARS ESTARTISUFO, a..
L watch can be repaired or adjusted ,o hctf LA
aha position and warranted for Il reasonable mice
a. a. my establishment. By a perfected auparatns
~ ny VNh invention and make, have adjusted
one Wa'en so accurately thet il varied but s. .ec.
ohus Ia eleven months, and many Others win al
must eluai accuracy. sAM'L RICHARDS Jr
~ om South Pnria Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

TT is with the greatest pleasure that we present
L 20 the public this hearty indors ement OF san
T0rCf's Radical Cure for Catarrh, by Henry Wells,
Esq, of Wells, Fargo Il Co.'S Express. The po'
sltun this gentleman has for so many years oecU-
pied in our business world, and especially IN con-
nection with tie development OF that golden
country, the Pacific coast, has made his name
known and respected throughout the land. HIS
earnest desire that those who know him, and are
sufferers lIom this disease may be induced to use
II we trust NAV be gIatihed Those who DO not
know him fand they are few must now feel con
ylncCd of the great value OF this remedy. IL Is
beyond all question the most successful ever COM
pounded Tor the treatment OF Catarth 10 Is pre-
scrhed hy our best pny sClans 10 Is recommends
ed by our leading apotheCaries. and testimonials
from ali parts OF the United states attest the cs
teen ia which Il Is held by the thousands who have
been enabled by It's use TO escape the iriehtiul
cons sequences that follow a total neglect OF this
prevalent disease.
CANFORD'S RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH
= Is a safe, certain and permanent cure for Ca.
tarrh of every form. aud Is the most perfect rem.
edy ever devised II is purely vegetable distil
alton, and - applied local.! 10y insnniation, and
con additionally by internal administration. l.O
cally applied relief is instaucOus 10 soOthshc
and cleanses the nasal passages OF every feeling
of heaviness, obstruction, dulness or dizziness.
Constitutonally administered u renoVatSs the
blood puriies 10 OF the acid poison with which II
Is always charged IN CataTrh, stimulates the
stomach. liver, and kidueys, periccts digestion
makes new blood, and permits the formation oi
sound. healthy tissue,aud finally obtains Gompiete
control over the disease The remarkable cura
tive powers. when all other remedies utterly iall
Of SaniOrd's Radical Cure, are attested 10y thous'
ands who gratefully recommend u 20 telloW SUI
fers. No statement j. made regarding u ihat can
not be subsiautiatcd 10y the most respectable aud
reliable references.
Each package contains Treatise on Catarrh and
Or. Saniord's improved lnhaling Tube; Price !.
For sale by Druggists everyvh here. MEEhS ~
POTTER, Eprton, General y gents.
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OFFICE OVER POST OFFICE,
Norway, Me.
s.n,rrn,. Mnrrh Id
FARMERS, READ THIS!
PercherOn Norman Stallion,


The subscriber would call the attention Of far
mcrs a. well a. others interested in breeding, 10
this remarkable breed of horses. As a cross upon
our small native mares, they have proved a sue
cess beyond all doubt and cayl. In the West
where they have been introduced, 4 haf-brcd colt
when one year old, sells for more than the price
Of ordinary horses when fully matured.
The public demand a larger class OF horses, and
the ouly way TO get them i by employing larger
stations For this purpose met Mr.. VI w. Dun.
ham OF ILL.,, the largest importer aud breeder 4
this breed of horses in the L. s. 10 y. Y. City
the llih inst, and selected one from choice lot
that he landed the day before.
CENTENNIAL"
Is nearly five years old; lGi Ia nds high; weighs
100 lbs. splendid dvpp'c bay, black name and
tail. Active and energetic with "A remarkable
pleasant III opposition, good mover, and style thA
captiyates. VIII MAKE the season az nv stable.
Relieving that hi, services will prove of great
benefit 90 the public, | offer them for the unpre-
Cedeuted low terms, In order that none may feel
that they are not able Ia patronize an Imported
Pure Bred Horse.
Terms, Twenty Dollars to Warrant, with the
privilege OF returning those not IN foal nj any
time he may be owned by me.
Farmers have been at great expense and risk
10 secure this noble animal and would invite YOU
20 call and see him, and my halfblood two years
old stallion, Farmer Interest," which Will show
you the value OF the cross upon American bred
mares.
Seeing is believing. Come aud satisfy your.
selves. Those desiring further information con
corning this breed, call upon or address
l.. WHIrTEMORE, JR.,
II West Paris oxford Co., Ne.
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poetrp.
THE FLOWN Bird.
4 Japanese song.

IA RICHARD HENRY srODDhRD-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

Each package contains Treatise on Catarrh and
Or SANFORD Improved lnhaliug Tube. Price ].
For sale by Druggists eyeryv here. WEEhS
POTTER, Roston, General gents.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-05-11

tated into the pit. The manner of
catching wild turkeys is more sim
pie. 1t is well known that a turkey
will not seek to escape from an in
closure by crawling under anything,
but it struts around with head erect.
looking for an opening above. A
pen is constructed of rails placed far
enough apart to permit the head of
the turkey to pass through, but not
its body The pen is usually placed
on the slope of hill, and in the low
er side an opening is left large
enough for turkey to pass through
freely. Grain is then scattered in a
train leading to the hole. The turkey
will follow the grain nnsuspectingly
until it walks into the trap. Once
within the Enclosure, the simple bird
walks to the upper side and looks in
vain for a chance to escape until ia
ken out by the trapper. Wild geese
are usually wounded in the wing by a
skillful hunter, and it is not a diff
cult matter then to bag them.-Sar-
Francisco Bulletin.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-05-11
TWELVE REST ROSES

The names of the twelve best roses
are as follows:
Giant Of Battles-A deep scarlet col
ored rose, very hardy and a tOlerabIy
good boomer; will stand the hard win
tiers well
Madam Prerost-Another hardy rose.
fine bloomer, quite fragrant, and suits
every climate.
Blanche Vibert-One of the purest
whites.
Carolina de Sonsel-Clear. delicate
flesh color, becoming blush. A fine
rose, and for light-colored one, not
surpassed.
Maurice Decentralization, clear,
yermillion, imbricated, large, one of the
best.
Maria BdamadR-A new variety, and
very promising; vivid red, large, full
and very fine FORM
ConatesSe Chdbriilidnt-Bri pink.
beautifully cupped, large and full, very
fragrant. We consider this one of the
best of the light colored varieties.
General shington-Brilliant, a ro-
sy carlnine; very large and fine form,
and free bloomer. This always finds
place in the smallest and choicest col
lectiOns.
La Frdnce-This is a new variety
that received high consideration in the
lists presented at one annual meeting.
Siivery white, back of petals rose; large
full and of good form.
Madam Victor Vedier-Rich, bright
rose, very large and compact; finely
cupped; blooms in clusters, free bloom
er, 1t is one of the best, if not of the
very best of rose-colored varieties.
Prince Camille de R0han-Rich. vel
vety maroon, shaded to deep red; one
of the very finest of the dark sort.
Senator Vaisse-Bright red. beautiful
shape, red, free boomer. Mr.. George
Ellwanger put this in his list of ''best
SIX" at the annual meeting OF the Wes-
tern New York Horticultural Society.
end we are satisfied that it has no su-
IousdOf the same color.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-05-11
American Wild Birds for Auckland.

A novel shipment will soon be
made to New Zealand. Sontag & Co,
Of this city, recently sent an order to
a firm in Council Bluffs. to ship, as
early as practicable, one pair of prai-
RE chickens, ten pairs of wild tur-
keys and ten pairs of wild geese to a
house in Auckland for breeding DUR
poses. Arrangements have been
made to capture the birds, which is
done by trapping the chickens and
turkeys. The mode of capturing the
prairie chicken is thus described:
A pit is dug in the ground, say three
feet deep and five or six feet long,
near where grain is stored, and the
opening is covered by light board.
resting only by the center. 1t is held
in position by means Of weights sus-
pended underneath Grain is then
scattered on this trap, which is dis
guised by corn husks, straw or brush.
The unsuspeoting chicken steps upon
the treacherous board and is precipi-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-05-11

ticket for visitors will be a fifty cent
note, and if not in the possession OF
the visitor it can be obtained in ex-
change for other money at an office
near each gate of entrance. Children
pay the same as adults. To vary
from uniform price entails so many
Inconvenience as to forbid it. Fifty
cents for nine hours visit to a mu-
scum of the products of the world
distribu ted among beautiful build
ings and on grounds of surprising at
fractions, must be satisfactory to
every one. Such exhibitors and en-
ployees as are required on the
grounds will be furnished with special
tickets. Properly authorized repre-
sentatives of the press, within reason
able limits, will be recognized as en-
titled TO free admission"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-05-11

As there is considerable doubt ex-
pressed throughout the country as to
the Centennial Exhibition being
ready to open on the 10th of May, we
have taken pains to inform ourselves
on the subject, and give as authori-
ty some extracts from the official re-
port Of John Welsh, Esq, President
Of the Board OF Finance, which has
just been published. On the point of
readiness it says:
Notwithstanding hindrance to our
progress, our buildings and grounds
are in an Unusual state Of forward
ness as compared with those of other
International Exhibitions at cores
ponding time; nor will they prevent
the punctual observance of the ap-
pointed day for opening, 10th of
May"
On the subject of hotel accommo-
dations, the report says:
AT one moment great anxiety was
felt lest there should be a scarcity Of
accommodations for visitors. 1t has
been entirely removed. Hotels of
very large capacity have been erect
ed in the immediate vicinity of the
exhibition and throughout the city.
Old ones have been enlarged, and by
the agency of an enterprising associ-
alton very large numbers of private
dwellings, of which Philadelphia has
sixty thousand more than any other
American city, have been utilized for
the purpose; so that under no proba-
bic circumstances can any inconveni-
ence occur for want of comfortable
accommodations.
"The strongest assurance is also
felt that the charges will be mod
crate
In the matter of the charge for adj
mittance, fifty -cent note paid at the
gate admits to fairgrounds, and there
is no further charge. A visitor can en-
ter one building or all of them as he
sees proper. We quote the text Of
the report touching this question:
In the arrangements connected
with the entrance and exit OF visitors.
exhibitors and employees, the great
est simplicity has been aimed at.
Each class will use special gates. The
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-05-11
AMMONIA.


No housekeeper should be without a
bottle of spirits of ammonia; for, be-
sides its medicinal properties, it is IN
valuable for household purposes. 1t is
nearly as useful AS soap, and its cheap
ness brings it within the reach of all.
Put teaspoonful of ammonia in a
quart of warm soapsuds, dip cloth in
1t and go over your soiled paint, and
see how rapidly it will disappear; no
scrubbing will be necessary. 1t will
cleanse and brighten wonderfully. To
a pint of hot suds add teaspoonful of
the spirits, dip in your forks and spoons
Tor whatever you have to clean rnb
with a soft brush. and then finish with
chamois skin. For washing windows
and mirrors it has no equal. 1t will
remove grease spots from every fabric
without injuring the garment. Put on
the ammonia nearly clear; lay blotting
paper over. and set hot iron on it for
moment. Also few drops In water
will cleanse and whiten laces and mus
Illus beautifully. A few drops in
bowl of water, if the skin De oily, will
remove all greasiness and disagreeable
0dors. Added to foot bath it entire
ly absorbs all nOxious smells, and moth
ing is better to remove dandruff from
the hair. For cleaning hair and nail
brushes it is equally good
For heart burn and dyspepsia the aro-
matte spirits of ammonia is especially
prepared; ten drops of which, taken in
wine glass of water, will give relief.
For house plants, five or six drops to
every pint of water, once week, will
make them flourish. 1t is also good to
cleanse plant-jars. So be sure to keep
bottle of it in the house, and have a
glass stopper, as it eats away corks.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-05-11
FARM AND HOME.
THE FARMERS SON

A farmer and his little child
Walked out one summer morn.
Through meadow land and forest land.
And fields Of golden corn.
See, child the sturdy farmer said.
How fair the growing grainl
Twill make thy father rich and free,
When winter comes again.
Then plucked he at the golden corn,
The little, gentle lad,
And kissed il; Bless the corn he said
That makes my father glad
NAY child, he smiled upOn his boy;
'.The fair grain does its best;
Yet AZ it grows and ripens here,
Obeys but Gods behest.r
Then raised The lad his little hand,
And barred his curly head.
"Bless God, He loves my father dear,
So loves US all, - he said.
The sturdy farmers eyes.were wet.
"Amen," then whispered he;
'Tis rare pray, but bless the Lord,
Who gave my son to me!'
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-05-11
why Booth Assassinated LineOIn--
POmeroy's Sensational Story Dis
posed OF.

Colonel John W. Forney effectual-
ly disposes of a story, originally
printed in a Democratic sensational
paper, setting forth certain alleged
personal reasons why John Wilkes
Booth assassinated President Lin
coin. In brief, the story stated that
Booth and the rebel captain Beall
were fast friends; that Booth being
in Washington, and hearing Of the
approaching execution of the latter
on the morrow, went to the rooms of
Hon. John P Hale, then of the Sen
ate, at late hour at night, and hav-
ing reused him from his sleep, stated
his purpose to see the President and
save his friend, and upon consulta-
ton they resolved to go to the house
of Mr.. Forney and get him to go with
them to the President; that the three
went together to the White House
long after midnight; that Mr.. Lin
coin heard Booths appeal for mercy
for his dear friend; that in making
this appeal he confessed the conspi-
racy between himself and others at
Mrs. Surrat's house to abduct the
President, ETC., and on his Bonded
knees before the President, weeping
like child, besought pardon for
Beall; that at last, about o'clock in
the morning, pity won,' the Presi-
dent bidding him get up like a man,
and, while weeping himself, solemnly
promised the desired pardon. Next
morning, the story goes, when Mr..
Lincoln stated his promise to par
don Beall to Secretary Seward, that
gentleman demonstrated against it,
and satisfied him that foI the sake OF
the country he ought not keep his
promise to Booth, and that he did
not. For this says the story, Booth
hilled the President. Colonel For
ney, the only living witness, say:
~The whole story, so far as / am con-
cerned, is an utter fabrication. To
my knowledge never saw J. Wilkes
Booth iii my life. The only time j
ever visited Mr.. Lincoln to secure
pardon was in company with my old
friend Washington Mclean. of the
Cincinnati Inquirer, some time, /
think, in February of 1865, to ask the
release an another old friend, Gener-
al Roger A. Pryor, who was a prison
er in Fort Lafayette, New York har-
Dor. Mr.. Lincoln heard our state
ment and set General Pryor free on
the quaint condition that he should
report at my residence on Capitol
Hill, whore he remained my welcome
guest for several weeks, until / was
authorized to return him to his
friends and family in Virginia. 1t is
altogether probable that / signed
letter to Mr.. Lincoln asking him to
pardon the celebrated Captain Beall.
recommended every southern man to
mercy, charged with whatever crime,
at the close of the war. 1t is one of
the sweetest recollections thatI never
refused to go into prisons where
men were confined to solic-
it their deliverance As to Mr. Pom
eroy's statement itself, so far as it re-
lates to the other parties, and to the
martyred President, L wish to add
that if Mr.. Lincoln had made such
promise he would have fulfilled it at
all hazards, and that Mr. Seward,
with his gentle and generous bear
ing to the South, would have been
the last to ask him to break his word"
.NelC York Times.