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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

Jail. jailer's house. FIRE proof buildings
for Treasurer, Clerk oil Courts, Register
Of Probate and Register Of Deeds ? What
but the beggarIy right to use the town
hall VI Norway with a pressed brick
front, to hold court in, aud that by d
vote OF the town Of Norway. that may
bs reconsidered Immediately after it is
established as the shire town. The e1-
perience of the State in regard TO The
State House ut Augusta. OF Androscoggln
and Somerset Counties 10 regard To towns
or individuals bribiog the public with the
offer ol buildings. free OF expense. should
warn US against gul.-:raps Set by inter
ested parties. For myssll. the onIy
reason can SEQ for the change IL. Nor
way village wants the County buildings
NEZINsCOr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

TnE COMING MAN.-Mrs. Mary A. LiV-
ermore delivered her lecture with the
foregoing title, at Norway, last Friday
evening. The speaker began by describ-
ing pre- historic man, and following the
line OF his development, shew TO what
heights of perfection he might aspire,
with reasonable hope OF reaching his
goal in the future. Most of the lecture
vas intensely praciical-ihe ideas OF COM
munitive lie taking prominent place in
the discourse. She spoke Of the waste
resultant upon our present mode OF life,
and in SO doing, vainly strove 10 find ad-
iectives which would describe her dis
gust with the common cook stove, much
10 the amusement OF her audience. Mrs.
Livermore has views OF the worlds future
which will raise it above our present
ideas OF Heaven. No person, however
sceptical, could listen TO this good wo-
mans enthusiastic utterances without
being moved to higher thoughts and
nobler deeds. For two hours she spoke,
without notes or prompter OF any kind,
and retained delighted audience during
the entire time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27
Shall the County-sedt be MOred to
NOrtUdU

Some OF the good people OF Norway
are making strenuous efforts to induce US
TO remove tho County-seat TO their VII
lage, and by extravagant promises, by
irresponsible canvassers disappearing
the case, have induced many to sign
their petition Tor the change. Before
signing the petitions at the request OF IN
terested or hired cauvassers, let US care
fully examine the matter.
In the first place. they say "the build
ings are old. dilapidated and incon-
venient and large repairs imperatively
needed TO liz them for use" Now let the
taxpayers Of Oxford examine them, and
think they will be satisfied that the
Courthouse. County offices and jailer's
house are in better repair and more con-
venient Tor the uses intended, than the
houses, barns, stables and sheds OF the
average taxpayer in the County, and why
should we be taxed from our scanty in.
come, 10 supply greater splendor Tor
those who live on the public than we are
able to provide for ourselves and families /?
When our sheritfs. jailers, clerks OF Court.
Judges OF Probate, Registers OF Probate,
Registers OF Deeds and Treasurers begin
10 resign for lack of accommodation. it
will be time To look into the matter
Again, the buildings are now located
where they are very safe from fire. the
town and county common preventing the
erection OF contiguous buildings, TO ex-
pose them iu that manner. a desideratum
not to be attained at Norway, except by
the purchase OF large lot.
Again, the present location is extremely
healthy, from the elevation OF the site,
the lack of stagnant water. TACT that
cannot be said OF Norway. with its tam
neries, nill-ponds, marshes and frog
ponds. The climate at Paris Hill being
more equable, the mercury never falling
in extreme cold 10 within ten degrees OF
Norway, nor rising in extreme heat to
within six or eight; and it is frequently
the case that Norway village is enveioped
in thick logs for a considerable part OF
the day, while the weather is perfectly
clear on Paris Hill. Persons confined to
office life. and even jurors taken from
their usual svoca,ions. suffer more from
impure atmosphere than persons in out
door pursuits.
Again. it is we'll known there is now
term of Court established at Fryeburg.
A Probate Court is now holden in the
western part of the County. that eight
towns in the western part comprise
Western District for Registry of Deeds,
80 that Norway, as regards the business
of the County, is border town, and the
proposition is really to remove The
County-seat five miles farther from the
center of business. it being already farther
in that direction than it should be.
Again, if the County seat is moved to
Norway, what title are the County to OBJ
tain of the land. how are they to get
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27
JUSTICE.

WEST BETHEL. Nov. g. Farmers
have improved the fine weather We hav Q
been having In making ready for winter.
and now wish to see the frozen ground
covered with snow.
Stock is coming in In good condition.
but prices are ruling low, consequently
the barns are well filled for the winters
feeding.
Potatoes have been marketed from this
station at IS to As cts. per bushel, and
are mostly sold that were for sale.
Large focks of turkeys have been
raised in this vicinity the past summer
and proves the most profitable kind of
poultry the farmer can raise. bringing
from 70 to IS cts. apiece before feeding
time. One dollar apiece has been paid
for some extra lots that had been fed.
J. S. Wadleigh has been buying at l-2
cents per ID. live weight. A. w. Grover
ia feeding rs for Thanksgiving market.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27
TOWN ITEMS.

ALBANY, Nov. 20.-C. G. Wight hus
closed business in his steam mill. and
sold his portable engine, &c, to 60 TO
Stoueham. much to the regret OF the peo-
pie in Albany.
The frequent rains during the fall have
considerably retarded our people in re-
moving their meeting house, yet, on the
whole they have had very good success
and The house now stands on its new site
with outside nearly finished. The inside
probably will not be all completed until
spring.
Frogs were heard to peep last week as
though they thought spring had arrived.
MIR. Austin Grover has sold the Wyatt
Edwards stand to a. IL Barker.
The &. {. Wight farm is sold TO Ches-
ley IL. Fernald.
The wheat crop OF this town reminds
US OF old times. Cyrus Chaplin, who
now owns the Co. Wardwell farm. raised
sixty bushels from three bushels seed.
George aid John Becker also had about
the same yield according 10 quantity
sowed.
Justice AspinwaIl has realized sbou,
fifteen dollars from lambs and wool Of
one cosset sheep this season.
Gilbert Wardwell has erected nice
house Tor his family residence.
Alvin T. Upton is building 8 house ioE
himself and perhaps some young lady.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

HEBRON ACADEMY The catalogue o.
Hebron Academy for the year ending
Nov. 1877 is received. Ii shows that this
old institution has lost none OF its popu'
larity. During the Spring term, there
were 40 scholars; summer, 81 fall. l22
making !. total attendance OF 293 pupils
OF these 81 were IN the classical de-
partment; % in the commercial; 80 in
the select course; sc English pupils, and
80 in penmanship. j. F. Moody. A. M
is Principal, and il his popularity and
success are any indication, we pre-
diet that he will continue in the same
place for years to come.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

ANDovEk. Nov. 22.-I understand that
d report is being circulated in this and
adjoining towns, that DR.. w. w. Barnes
has been charged with malpractice 10 The
case of Gilbert Mitchell the young man
who had his hand so fearfully mangled
by circular saw short time since. As
soon as the accident happened DR.. Barnes
was sent for, aud upon his arrival found
that it would be necessary TO amputste
the hand above the wrist Joint. No other
medical assistance being al hand, The DR..
was obliged 10 perform the operation
without any assistance than that which
could be rendered by the neighbors
who were present. The operation was
performed in the most skilliul manner,
and TO the satisfaction OF the patient and
his friends. Mr. Mitchell b.. steadily
improved since the operation was per-
formed, and the limb is now entirely
healed. DR.. Barnes is well-kpowu as q
very experienced and successful ply stefan
and surgeon, and the charge OF malprac-
tice against him in this case, or any other,
is totally groundless and false. Neither
Mr.. Mitchell or his friends had anythiug
TO do with making the charge OF malprac-
tice. We wish that those persons who
set such stories ahoat would cherish a
little more regard for the truth, and re-
member that those who report such lalse-
hoods ipjure themselves in the end more
than they do any one else.
JUSTICE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

One OF the most entertaining and re-
fining instructors OF the present day is
artistic music; and probably the best
music which the people OF Maine ever
listened to was discoursed by Theo.
Thomas's orchestra. This distinguished
leader. with fifty experienced artists,
will give concert at Portland Thursday
evening, December 9th. Arrangements
have been made with the Grand Trunk to
sell tickets TO and from stations between
Gorham, n. H., and Portland. on the day
of the concert, at half fare. A special
will run from Portland to Gorham after
the concert. Tickets may be obtained by
addressing Ira C. Stockbridge. l56 Ex-
change Street. Portland, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27
The COuntu-se0t.

4uo lfltlo oCuomo VI out NoA ""J
friends to add few thousand dollars an.
nually to our County tax. by removing
the County seat about Eve miles from its
present location, tor the benefit and graft
tication of Norway village alone. does not
seem to succeed 20 well as its originators
contemplated. Hundreds Of people who
signed the petition for removal. without
reflection, are now doing all they can TO
prevent the success Of the movement.
This reaction seems TO have disgruntled
the disposition of Norway's spokesman
to such degree, that be is not always de-
corous in meeting the arguments and. AN
swering the inquiries OF the intelligent
voters of the County, who see lii To exer-
else their God given right to think for
themselves and TO act upon their own
convictions.
1t may not be altogether agreeable to
Norway to have questions asked or
suggestions made in relation to this little
matter. and yet there are plenty of i'm
pudent people who will continue TO ask
questions and present lacts. ard 1t is USE
less to kick against the pric. We have
no desire TO aggravare oul irritable friend
Norway" yet w most reverently re-
peat our former question, who is 1t that
is 10 generously furnish the funds for a
set OF magnificent County buildings We
know. as well as you do, that there are
plenty OF men in and out OF Norway who
are able 10 build set Of County build
ings, but what we want 10 know is, who
has got the ability and the disposition TO
do it D.? We have asked These questions
before. and have been told that il is idle
to ask questions, and that it is none Of
our business. and our questions remain
unanswered.
Every proposition that has been made
has either emansled from II committee
who carefully conceal their principals or
/
Now this wont do. gentlemen. Come
out from your hiding places. and show
your hands ii you really mean what you
say. There are men outside OF Norway
(howeyer strange it may seem TO YOU
who feel an interest in this matter, and
w are anxious 10 know who, our bene-
factors are.
You lie !" may be good argument
with blackguards and school-boys, but II
fails to satisfy intelligent men. We don''
care how much money you represent, we
want TO know who Is to make the Offer
Jog? Secretaries and committees ioos
well on paper. but we want to know who
are to furnish the funds. You cannot
brighten people by Ia king about seeing
ears. We haven't seen any over this
way. aud if Norway" would walk with
his face TO the sun he would be les:
troubled in that direction.
Is it generous Is it manly Is 1t keep
ing with your high pretensions. to refuse
US civil answer Telling us we lie
don't answer our arguments. Telling u
we are impairment does not satisfy ouI
curiosity. 1t may seem strange TO you
that any one should question your state
ments. but we have seen these little game:
played before, ard know they are eH
pensiye luxaries, and deem it wiser t
lock the stable before the horse is stolen
and so do large majority OF the voler'
and taxpayers in this section of tht
County. CITIZEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

MgrIco, Nov. 20.-Oue OF the pleasant
est entertainments it has been my fortune
10 attend in many months occurred last
evening at the residence oil Albert Virgin
at East Rumford. The gathering vas
composed OF old aud young, who shared
the pleasures with much zeal. 1t | aD
called upon to give M opinion, shalt
decide that the young people we're much
the quieter. The entertainment was
given as reply TO our worthy pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Hsnnaford, for the kind invita-
ton given to the people connected With
the Ladies' Aid Society and Reform Club
OF East Eumford and Mexico. 10 visit
him at the parsonage st R1miord Centre,
some weeks ago. Our friends Mr.. and
Mrs. Virgin kindly offered their large and
commodious dwelling for the purpose. it
being in more convenient part OF the
town to accommodate those who shed
to attend. Refreshments provided by
the ladies of the +. r. aud NJ. l.. A. s.
need no commentator Of mine. All
partook of the bonntitnl supply, after
which motto and other necessary arti-
Giles too numerous TO mention were pre-
sented to the pastor. by Mrs. Henry At
bolt. with fitting remarks in behalf OF the
l.. A. s., and in return appropriate re-
marks showing the gratefulness is which
they we're received were given, followed
by prayer. The music discoursed during
the evening was very fine. Among the
singers, Mrs. Virgin and MIR. Putnam,
with Miss Cora Knight at the piano, gave
US some very ine selections. A word OF
praise should be given for the cordial
manner in which we were entertained by
our friends, and it is hoped many moro
such evenings may be enjoyed during the
long winter which is before us.
Z. l.. II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27
STATE OF MAINE.
BN THE GOVERNOR.
A PROCLAIM a t ion.

~ the advice OF the Executive Council, Oh"
hereb. appoint Thursday, ths-tNenty ninth
dAy Of November. instant, as 90 day OF Pub
DE Thanksgiving and Praise 90 our Father u
Heaven forhIs great goodness 90 the people c.
This state I'm One scar thlt D., now closing. While
uniting with our fellow coUntrymcu upon taas
dav. 40 the invitation ol Che President of tHe
United states, To- solemn acknowicdsmcu, of Che
Divine favor whcrcwi,l our land has been ol,si,
let the peace AMI prosperity and exemption from
every 40 which oar STATE at, enjoyed boz mar Set
degree, bee specially remembered before Hun with
reyercn, thanks aud g.atucss. May ,hc hearts of
al De moved Co make this customary service an
earnest Offering Ci gratitude aud devotion. and an
occasion Toy beirend.ng those who are .n need.
Given no the Council Chamber, 90 Augusta. this
eighth day Oi November. fu Che year of our
Lord one thousand eight tred and seven
ty-seyeu, and Of tie Independence OF the l ui,-
"a states OF America Che one hundred anl
second >ELuE\ CONNoR.
Ey the Governor.
81. CuApEOJRNE, SecIotrpy Of state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

TUE BuCKFIELD RAILRoAD.-The people
on the line of the old +. q. }. Smith rail.
road, running from Mechanic Falls to
Hartford, are much interested in project
to resuscitate that road. The road has
not run at all for several years, and in
1874 a new company was even chartered
over the same route from Auburn to Rum
ford Falls, and this company has kept ny
its organization. The estate Of +. y. j.
Smith owned first mortgage bonds TO the
extent of $3.50, 900, on the old road, and
these have been bought by ex-Gov. Wash
burn, S. G. Andrews. S. T. Corser, Il. n.
Marihall, and Otis Hayford at small
percentage, with the view Of rehtting
changing the gauge, stocking and opening
it again to public travel, provided the in
habitants on the line of the road will aid
These gentlemen are now visiting the towns
on the line, and are receiving good encour'
agement. Friday they met the citizens
Of Canton. The plan is to lease the road
when re-opened, to the Grand Trunk. The
prospect now is that this plan will be car
ried out, and the road opened another
year.-Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27
Newspaper Decisions.

l. ANY person who who takes a paper regularly
from the Ofhce-whether directed To his name or
an0thers, or whether he has subscribed or not
"a responsible for the payment.
,. II a person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay all arrearagcS, or The publisher may
continue 10 send il until payment is made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken from the Ofsce o. not.
3. The Courts have decided thatrefOsng 70 take
newspapers and periodicals trom the post othce,
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, Is
prIBaa focie evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

TowN MEETING.-At town meeting
held in Paris. Saturday, IL was unani-
mously voted 10 instruct tho Selectmen
10 send agents TO Augusta and to take
such other measures as in their judgment
may be necessary to defeat the project of
removing the County seat from Paris to
Norway,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

The State Jail Inspector was in town
last week, examining the county build.
ings which come under his jurisdiction.
He pronounced our Jail to be one of the
safest and most comfortable in the State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

The "Dollar Of our Dads" is nice,
bright, silver coin. The workingman will
be obliged to receive it in payment for a
dollars worth of hard work, because he
can't refuse legal money. When he car
ries it to the butchers, the bakers or the
grocer's he will be able to buy ninety-two
cents worth of meat or bread or grocer
les with it and no more.-New York Her.
aid.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

FRrEBURG. The Methodist society are
building parsonage on McNeal 81. The
foundation is already being put in.
l.. L. Howard is to build on the same
street,-work to be begun at once.
A cow years old. belonging to VIM.
Osgood in the edge OF Conway, gave
birth to four calves one day last week,
making eight 10 all. one being pair OF
twins two years ago. Smart for her age
Dr.. Kimball OF Bridgton will be Iound
at the Oxford House. Dec. 3, next, Tor
few days, and also on the first Monday oil
each month thereafter. All persons de-
string frst-class dentistry. will do we'll 10
give him call.
Court will be held here the 4th Gay OF
December. Plenty OF boarding places at
reasonable rates.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27
Every Postmaster In oxford County,

Albany. J. III. Loycioy: Andoyer, +. A. Bodwell
Bethel, r Foster. jr., r. W, Woodbury.; Brown
field, T. l.. Frink; Buckdeld, Geo u Bl-hec
Canton, 4. ). Hat away, DNucid, Hon r. e.
Harlow. Frycr -. seth W Fife. Gucad, 4. i
Blake: Grar John Beattie; Greenwood. ID. 4
Coffin. j q. ,ch. Hanover, A h knapp. Hiram
l.. \. Wsdsworth; Lowell, q. II Eastman. Mason
& N Brown: Mexico. n. " Park. Norway, -
y Bradbury, NJ d., Upton y Fsuum, oxford
Rev. e.. 4. Lockwood, O.. l. Hawkes.; Paris. so.
r 4. Thayer, West a. IA. Oatc-, NJ D., Peru
A l.. Haiue- Porter, 4. ". Red.ou. Isaac l.
French. Huml0ri, s.. UurchlE-, sweden, %
saunders, Waterford, j NJ. shaw; Woodstock
q. &. Houghtou; Franklin y Milton Plantations
Il. N Thornton.
aY-Agents will deduct their commission o. core
seading money to Thu, Office, az we 40 not open
accOuuts with them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

The House has distinguished itself by
striking out from the deficiency bill the
word president" and substituting "pres-
ent executive" This is veritabe bit OF
bouffe business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

DIxPGELD Hon. l.. g. Harlow is 60
ing to build a large brick block, 100 feet
long and 90 leet wide aud , stories high.
Thirty three feet parted on the corner Of
Weld aud Main Streets where bin resi-
dence stood that was burned some five
years ago. Mr. Leonard Bracket has
contracted to build this large and elegant
building. which will be one OF the huesI
hotels 10 be found in Oxford County. TOR
$4,000. Mr.. Harlow is a man Of abundant
means to build. His health is much i'm
proved, and he never appeared more en-
getic in his life.
Mr. Frank Stanley, our enterprising
postmaster. has built very fine residence
this season on Weld 81.
DR.. Chas. f. Philoon has bot ght o
large house-lot on Weld ST. Of Hon. f.
G.. Harlow, and has built the foundation
for set of fine buildings, consisting OF
dwelling house, office and stable.
T. Ii Il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

The b.rch mills are going 10 take in
large amounts OF timber for the winter
aud spring work. A. S. Bean OF this
village, Morrili and Libby Of Albany.
and Morrill, & Libby of Mason, all freight
their strips from Illustration, W hich makes
work for many Eear home, who would
otherwise feel obliged 10 seek employ
ment away the coming winter.
The Grange at this place is in 8 pros
porous condition. They are putting up
a hall for their use and have it nearly
ready for plasteiing. The labor thus far
has all been given by its members. 1.
will probably be finished without paying
but little money. vxcep. for material.
One can SEQ that United interest is car
ried forward with a determination, and it
will succeed. ID. Is. Grover is chsirman
on The building committee and deserves
much praise Tor bis untiring lators in
carrying forward the work.
A. S. Bean is building double piazza
on the front OF his stand lately purchased
OF S. j. Could, which will add much to
the appearance OF the place.
Clear aud frosty this morning. Their
mometer down to 10 deg. 6.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27
Local Agents.

The following persons are authorized sgents for
the ONFORD DEMOCRAT. They VIII receipt tor
cash attend % orders for job Work and Advcr-
Using, and 10 any other matters which patrons
NAV desire.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

The Maine Standard is out for rag
money-or for poorer silver.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-11-27

BUcKYIELD. There was a musical en-
tertainment and oyster supper given for
the benefit of The Reform Club on Wed
nesday evening.
A Rail Road meeting was held here to-
day. Hon. S. G. Andrews and others
from abroad were present, so the present
seems 10 whistle with prospect of
running road. But we hope the new
dynasty will not begin by begging. II it
does not we shall surely feel tina. the old
regime has passed. and prospect of
something better will come.
p. b. Waldron is moving into the Shaw
house.
Thos. BRIGHAM has opened law
Office here, in consection with Insurance
business with A. NJ. Austin.
Miss Cora Merrill, formerly OF Law
renee, Mass, who had sn exhibition at
the County Fair OF wax fruit that attract
ed SO much attention, will have class Of
instruction here in Wax work.
X.
Warren is to have Thanksgiving ball
a. the hotel.
The Good Templars have rented the
R.torm Hall for their meetings
Mr. Chss. Is. Mason sold his household
goods ut auction las; Saturday.
jason Farrar and LorrbzJ Atwood
started last Monday lor Florida, where
they will spend the winter.
j. II. D.coster has gone TO Lowell,
Mass. and engaged in business.
VIM. BRIGHAM, son Of Sydenhsm
BRIGHAM. who for the past few years
mas been in California and Nevada, is in
Town.