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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
Norway.

Oar community vas thrown Toto u state
Of great excitement on Tuesday morn ing
OF last week by The discovery Of George
\. Richardson, in dying condition, at
tue Falls, lying upon the ground beneath
the walk that leads to the econd story OF
the piano key msuuiactory belonging 10
4 j. Movers. His feet and left hand
were badly frozen, his clothing was wet
aud badly soiled. his cap lay upon his
head lightly, there were several bruises
upon his face, and blood was running
from his right ear. He was discovered
by Mr.. Nat. Sampson as he went TO his
work in the morning, who called to Mr.
John Tucker. who happened to be in the
street above, and they carried him into
the second story of the old factory, laid
him upon the shavings. built FIRE and
sent for physicians. DR.. Bradbury soon
arrived, who found him in an entirely
unconscious condition, with but little vi
tally remaining. DR.. Evans arrived in
a few moments. He was taken by DR..
Bradbury in his sleigh TO the house OF
Mr.. G. w. Horne, his brother-n-!aw.
where be died about the time he was
placed in bed.
Coroner Austin of Paris was notified
of the circumstances attending the case,
anJ ba oan,a oyar I'm W. adiatalv ord ANN,
moned a jury, consisting of Jonathan
Blake, Henry Upton, Sumner Burnham,
Freeland Howe, Ephraim Brown, and
VIM. Frost, who after viewing the body,
adjourned until ten o'clock Thursday
forenoon, 10 await post mortem exam
nation which was ordered By The coroner.
% Wednesday Drs. Bradbury and Ev-
ans, assisted by DR.. Jewett and Fred. II.
Gibson, student of Dr. Bradbury's made
q post norton examination, the result of
which has not yet transpired. but various
rumors of severe blows upon various
parts of the body, especially the head,
are current in the community.
On Thursday, the jury were in session
all day, examining witnesses, and follow
ing up such rumors as they thought might
throw light upon the great mystery sur
rounding the case. Many suspicious cir
cumstances, have come to light, and the
case is at present much mixed. The cor
oner's jury on Thursday ordered the
stomach OF Richardson, together with its
contents. which had been placed 10 a
glass jar, and carefully sealed, to be Tor
warded to the State Asssyer at Portland.
for analysis. The jury adjourned until
Monday morning at ten O'Clock.
Richardson had been in the habit If
drinking, occasionally to excess; but
when seen on the evening previous, he
was apparently sober, having taken sup
per at his brothers at the upper end OF
the village AZ the usual hour II was n
first supposed h mighl have isl'en from
the Vsik directly beneath which be vas
found, but the multiplicity of bruises
upon various parts Of his body, Limits and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
Supreme judicial Court. March
Term, 1917.
BAREows. Justice presiding.
JAS. S. WRIGHT, Clerk.


The March term of court is To convene
this day at ten o'clock, A. NJ The civil
docket contains 46l cases, being larger
than at any other term Tor several years
There are also to be tried several impor'
tant criminal cases, which will doubtless
render the term one OF unusual length
The 70 lowing venires for travers jurors
have been returned.
Albany, Joseph Wheeler.
Andover. John T.. Akers.
BuckGeld. Freeman Hollis.
Canton, Gideon Ellis.
Fryeburg. George b. Barrows.
Gilead, II. Z. Wheeler.
Greenwood. j. &. Rich.
Hartford, Henry G. Kicker.
Hebron, Jabes Davis.
Hiram, James F. Fly.
Lowell. Cyrus Andrews.
Mason, llezekiah G. Mason.
Mexico. J. G.. Willoughby.
Norway, Charles A. Frost.
Oxford, Francis Holden.
Paris, Smith Dudley, S. 5. Farnum.
Romfsrd, Nathan S Farnum.
Sumner, Francis +. Robinson.
Waterford. William W. killbourn.
Woodstock. Alanson NJ. Whitman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
Mason.

Naples begiu TO give out their long
boarded sweets. n. II. Tyler of this
town made lew pounds OF sugar in
February thing not done here 10 n
long iime, il ever before. There IS every
prospect OF good seas % Tor sugar, and
our people are preparing Tor i, in good
earnest.
The Iron Clads OF Bethel Hill went to
Albany last Thursday aud mad 4 rousiug
meeting There was u go1diy humber
10 Attendance and good interest mani
tested. The speaking By the different
members ot the club was very effective.
President Clough gave some passages
from his lie experience that made a very
deep impression. Chapman. True, Has
keli, Barker and Dea Brown added much
10 the interest OF the occasion by short
speecdes. Seventeen signed the pledge.
G.. II. B.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

The register Of names of NJ line yisi
tors at the Centennial Exposition, kept
by the Maine Commissioners, mas been
deposited in the Office Of Secretary of State
in this city. 1t contains the autograph
signatures Of over nine thousand persons
who visited the Exposition from this State,
including men, women and children. 1t
is not claimed that this list embraces all
Maine visitors to the great show, as it is
well known that many who went failed to
register. The record is well worth pre-
serving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

a COOP PRACrICM VOTE The town
OF Paris voted last week, that each dis
tirct surveyor should also b. fence viewer,
that cattle might be kept from our viii
lagos and the public highways. While
New England villages are proverbiallY
clean and free from nuisances, they
might be improved in both these parlicu-
lars il some proper person was appointed
TO drive ali cattle at large 10 the pound.
We commend this action OF Paris TO
other towns. hoping that ii may be acted
upon. 10 the satisfaction Of all interested.
POULTRY AssoCnTIoN.--Oxlord County
Poultry Ass ociation, still lives and pro-
poses TO hold its third exhibition this
year. At meeting of the directors, last
week, it wss voted to hold the exhibition
at Andrews Hall, South Paris, on Tues
day. Wednesday and Thursday. Dec. IS.
10, and 10Th. The previous exhibitions
have been very successful, and have led
10 the rearing Of some very fine stock in
this County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

Committee, A. A. JENNIE, to I'LL vacancy
II. +. McInnes. rep Collector and Con-
stable. S. M. Locke. rep.
Money raised for support OF schools.
$50; for support of poor, S20Oi to dc
fray town charges, $50; TO be paid on
town debt. 500; to be expended on
highways, Sll00.
RUMFoRD.
Selrclmen, Waldo Petlengill. John H.
Howe, Wilson Thomas Clerk, William
Frost; treasurer, Henry Abbott; Audi
tor, VIM Putnam; MOdera or. w. NJ.
LYikin.
SToNEHAM
Moderator, F. s. Bartlett; Clerk Sum
Der Evans: Selectm-n, jonathan Bart
lett, James l.. Parker, Joel 5. Sawyer ;
Treasurer. Levi McAllister; Supervisor
of Schools, T.. $ Bartlett; Collector end
Constable, VIM. Cannon
All republicans except third selectmaD
ard collector.
Moderator. Daniel W. Wiley, rep. :;
Selectmen. Assessors and Ogerseers OF
poor, Stephen Chandler, rep, Daniel W.
Wiley, Benz. +. Guptill, dem. Treasurer,
Amos II. Harrington. dem. Supervisor
of Schools, Rev. James h. Leavtt, rep.
The town voted 10 appropriate for
Schools, 800 Current expenses OF
town and support Of poor, $4,000 Pay
ment on L so. Il r. Bonds. 5000 The
town voted tor repairs of roads. to be ex-
pended in labor at - cts per day, of 10
hours, 500 The report OF the Super
visor OF Schools for the pas. year was
very good, showing that our schools have
been as general Ting 10 furnishing
condition. In several districts they en-
ployed old and experienced teachers. and
| the result was all that could be expected
Ia one or two instances, where inexperi-
enced teachers were employed the result
was OF different nature, not so prolific
of good.
SUMNER.
Moderator, VIM. K. Sswall Clerk. y.
II. Stowe; Seleclmen. etc. Chas. I.
Tuell, E,iphalet Morrill,. John II. Robin
son; Treasurer, II. Il Chandler; Collec-
tor and Constable, S. Il. Chushman s.
6. Committee, G. NJ Disbee, 5. Robin
son, Jr.. II. G. Field.
All republicans except clerk.
WOODSTOCK.
Moderator, c. A Jackson; Clerk, c.
X. lloughton; Seleclmen. 5. O.. Wyman,
G. e.. Dow, Wan. II. Pearson; Treasurer.
5. l.. Bow ker; School Com, ii. G. Ba.
con; Agent. 7. X. Day; Collector and
Constable,.J. NJ. Day.
UProN.
Moderator, J Ii. Douglass; Clerk, {
l.. Douglass; So!ectmen. etc. j. H..
Douglass, H. L. Goodwin. L. &. Chap
man; Treasurer. Charles Abbott; Agent.
II. +. West; Collector and Constable, j.
|. Bragg; supervisor, W. o. Douglass.
Voted to raise $500 to be expended
towards building carriage road between
the Umbagog and Richardson Lakes,
provided II. X. Goodwin builds Hotel at
the Middle Dam.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who who takes a papsr regularly
ffOQ the ohce-whether directed 20 his name on
anOther's, or whether he has subscribed or not
H. responsible for the payment.
? II person orders his paper discontinued
he must pay all arrcaTagcs, or the pUbiisher may
continue 10 scnd 10 until payment IS made, AMI
collect the whole amount, whether Tue paper Is
taken from the Office or not.
8. The Courts have decided thatrefusiug 90 take
newspapers and periodicals nom the post Office,
or removing and leaving them uncalled Tor, Is
prtHta fucie ey violence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

Hebron academy opened last week
with I25 scholars, which number, it is
expected will be increased to lao.
Rev. Mr.. Richardson has just returned
from the Moody and Sankey meetings at
. Boston,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

Az 0XFoRtp Co. INvgNTIoN.-S. W.
kilborn OF Bethel has invented and pat
cnlcd a new and novel device tor shack
ling cars, without stepping between
them. 1t consists OF open topped draw
heads provided with hooked couplers,
which slide into position aud become
fastened by simple pressure OF the cars.
There are no springs 10 become worn
out nor complicated attachments TO be-
come disarranged. IL is n simple me-
chanical cam action. The coupling hooks
are raised simultaneously by tho operato-,
who may STAND on the top of = box car
or the platform Of passengeT coach, by
simply pressing lever. The device is
being introduced by Messrs Kiiborn and
Wesley X Woodbury. Of Il thel, who are
sole proprielors. Chls. j. Smith & CO.,
Boston, and Penn. Patent Agency. Bos-
ton, are general agents. Some such al
tachmcnt rs this should be used by every
railroad to prevent such a wholesale
slaughter and mAngling OF employees,
us is every day recorded.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

A NV CORPORATION. "A number Of
prominent business men in this vicinity
have formed an organization for the pur-
pose Of carrying on the manufacture Of
wooden goods. 1t Is called the Harper
Manufacturing Co., composed of John
Harper, II. J. Libby, J. B. Libby, Albion
Little, Hanson NJ. Hart, and VIM. T..
Gould. The business will be carried on
in the town Of Oxford, in the mill iormely
occupied by John Harper Of that place,
whose fabrics have won for him an en-
viable reputation in the markets.-Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

Among our advertisements this week
will be found one Of Mrs. Dinsmore's
Great English Cough Balsam, and an
other OF Sharps English Tonic Bitters.
Mr.. Charles Harris of Bethel is one oil
the propiietors OF these remedies. We
have no doubt that their Introduction will
be rapidly pushed, in this section, under
his management.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

sympathy realizing that while our sorrow
is sincere. theirs is overwhelming.
Resolved, That our charter be draped
in mourning for thirty days. that these
resolutions be placed upon our records
enclosed by the dark lines OF mourning,
a copy sent to the family OF the deceased
and To the Oxford Democrat for pnblica'
tion. NJ. Z. OsGoOD, w. 5.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
ON Trial.

Uni further notice, the OXFORD pENoCEAr
will be sent 20 any address, postpaid, three
months, on trial, FOR - cents. Those who wish
10 continue their subscription after they have
tried il, may forward $3.50 TO this Office, on re
eeipt Of which they will be entitled 10 helapcr
Tor one year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

MIR. Hewitt is Of opinion that ne viii
retire from politics and resign his seat in
the next House Of Representatives. He
says One-half Of his party is calling him
traitor and the other half fool.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

met Little Democrat,
y sray-haired little lad,
Who piped ms eye and heaved sigh,
Snpe latirely sad.
"whereiOre, - ! asked, "these dismal sighs
That aspira,e 20 heaven:
He brushed the tear-drops from his eyes,
And said: We are but seven 2"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

2Gth will be last day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

RoNBURI.
Moderator, s. A. Reed, dem. Clerk,
j. l.. Weeks, rep. Seleetmeu, Assessors
and Overseers, S. A. Reed, dem, A. A.
JENNIE, dem, c. II. Philbrick, dem. (;
Treasurer, Amasa Richards, rep; S. S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

Moderator, +. G. Harrington; Clerk,
Thomas S. Mclntire; Selectmen, etc.
Frank Y. Bradley, Hiram Il. Hobbs. w.
man ii. Jones; Treasurer. John Locke ::
Supervisor of Schools, Rev. b. NJ. Stone.
The collection OF taxes was sold to the
lowest bidder, and was taken by Asa o
Pike Tor nine mills on the dollar. All
republicans.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
iIIEAp.

Moderator. d. l.. Austin. republican /;
Clerk. j. W. Kimball. rep; Selectmen
and Assessors. James French, dem.. NJ.
NJ. Mason. dem. Henry Wight, rep. ;
Treasurer, j. W. Kjmball, rep. Agent,
J. &. Larry, rep Collector, NJ. 7. Bur
bank. rep. Constable, j. w. klmball ;
s. S. Com. a. i. Peabody, rep.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
WooDsroCK.

Moderator, c. A Jackson; Clerk, c.
X. Houghton; Seleclmen. 5. g. Wyman,
G. e.. Dow, Wm. ii. Pearson; Treasurer.
S. L. Bowker; School Com, ii. c. Ba.
con; Agent, I. X. Day; Collector and
Constable.'J. NJ. Day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

Selrclmen. Waldo Petlengill. John IL
Howe. Wilson Thomas; Clerk, William
Frost; treasurer, Henry Abbott; Audi
tor, WIN. Putnam; MOdera or. w. NJ.
Lplkiu
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

Selectmep. d. +. Bishop, II. s. McIn-
tire, Noah Hall; Clerk and Treasurer,
w. 5. Walker; S. S. Committee. A. b.
Walker, A. l. Haines, l.. r. Knight !;
Constable and Collector, Orville Robin
son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

Selecimen and Assessors, Jesse ID
Russell, Winfield S Howe. James NJ
Brown; Clerk, Clark Il. Frost Treas
and Collector, Gilbert Howe; Agent, j
ID. Russell; Supervisor OF Schools, j. ID
Russell; Constables, Clark B. Frost and
Gilbert Howe.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-09-18

\ case of Liver disease, l years stand
~ ing, cured by the use of Simmons
1cpatic Compound.
Gcntlemen:--I think it the duty o
everybody that can render assistance tt
the afflicted to do so, therefore [ tako
great pleasure in tcstitying from my own
knowledge to the great efficacy Of your
Simmons IIepntic Compound. l com
mcnced using it i'll my family in case
of Liver disease of II years standing,
which 1T has entirely cured. It's wonder
fnl effects in tho immediate cure Of Sick
headache, dyspepsia and chills ana fcvors,
l am glad to say, has been fully realized
in my family from the use of few bottles
of this medicine. My wifc has been sub
Jcct to severe spells of ofhcadache for more
than two years, and has been entirely
cured by using fow bottles Of Simmons
lIepatic Compound and has determined to
keep it always in our no ,se. We con-
slider it an Invaluable family medicine
Yours truly,
ROBERT T.. WEIGH.
Sleepy Hollow,
Burke County, Georgia, May 1870.
FOR SALE BY
W. T.. AIKEN,
MCA[AsTEH Il BRIcE,
Winnsboro, S. c.
II. w. BRIcE & Co.,
WoOdward's, S. 9
DOWIE & NOISE, Proprietors,
SEPT ll-2w Charleston, S. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-09-18
BlythewOOd Female Seminary

TNHIS SEMINARY is located 1G miles
i. from tho city of Columbia. on tho
O. G. a. A. Il. r., noar Blythewood Station
formerly Doko).
Tho next session will begin September
IL, and continue forty weeks.
The Principals will DO aided by toach-
ers of skill and long experience.
Tho Musical Department will DO prosi-
ded over by German professor, graduate
of German Musical College.
For further particulars and catalogue,
address
REV. A. w. LAMAR, or,
PRoP. w. S. DURHAM,
Blythowood p. o., G. G. & a. II. r., S. G..
aug 252w
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-09-18

The reputation 1t has attained, in
consequence Of the marvellous cures it
has produced during the last half cen
tury, is sufficient assurance to the
public that 1t will continue to realize
the happicSt results that can be desired.
In almost every section Of country
there arc persons, publicly known, who
have been restored from alarming and
even desperate diseases Of the lungs,
by its use. All who have tried it ac-
knowledge its superiority; and where
It's virtues arc known, no one hcSitatcS
as to what medicine to employ TO re-
licvc the distress and suffering peculiar
TO pulmonary affections. CHERRY PFC
T0EAL always affords instant relief, and
performs rapid cures Of the mildcr va
rictics OF bronchial disorder, as well as
the more formidable diseases Of the
lungs.
As II Safeguard to children, amid
the distressing diseases which bcsct
the Throat and Chest Of Childhood, it
Is invaluable; for, by its timely use,
multitudcS arc rescued and restored to
health.
This medicine gains friends ut
every trial, as the cures it IS constantly
producing are too remarkable to be
forgotten. No family should be with
out 1t, and those who have once used
1t never will.
Eminent Physicians throughout the
country prescribe it, and Clcryymcu
often recommend it from their knowl-
edge Of its effects.
PREPARED by
DR.. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical niid Analytical Chemists.
SOLD by ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-09-18

A naturalist claims to have dis
covered that crows, when in focks,
have regularly organized courts, in
which they sit around and try offon-
ders--a s>rt ofcrow bar, SO to
speak.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-09-18

: ASteacher ina female seminary in
the country, on being asked by q
young lady of her class what pig.
iron was, replied, ''iron givon in
exchange for swine"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-09-18

A cave has been discovered in tho
Blue Ridge mountains, near Walls
halla, in which Inscriptions have
been found dated back as far as
1916. !ra{ gf}t.1,,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-09-18
NOIICH.

a LII persons having claims against
"A John Mobley, Senior, nrc requested
to present the same to tho undersigned !;
md all persons indebted to him will
mako immediate payment, and thereby
save costs Of suit
sept 11-xt1m N. w. JONES.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-09-18
JOB WORK.

Bill Heads, Letter Heads, Envelopes
Posters, Cards, Invitations, Tickets, &c.
neatly executed ut this Office, - CHEAP
FOR CASH.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-09-18
TO OUR CUSTOMERS

w 10 aro indebted to us for pROvIs-
IONS orPHOSPIIATES, We would respect
fully call attention, that your bills arc duo
on or before the first Of November. We
ro depending on you for payment AT
ONCE, to onablo us to meet obligation
mado to assist you, and which are due at
TINT time.
In ordcr for us, rs well as you, to main
tain our credit, it is necessary to meet our
promises promptly.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-09-18
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Ono square ono insertion $1.00. For
each subsequent insertion soc. Obitun-
rieB and Tributes Of Respect charged for
as advertisements. Liberal discount made
or contract advertisements.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-02-16
Sale of u Circus.
(Ga.) Chronicle.

augusta (Gd.) Chronicle.
Howe's "London Circus" which cost in
London $50 900, met with some pecuniary
troubles in Augusta a short time since,
and was. under foreclosure "f a mortgage
of $62, 600, sold at public auction on Friday
last in this city. A large number of show
men from all parts Of the country we're
present, and the bidding was brisk. The
following is a catalogue of what was sold
gal tigers, $4,000; 5 elephants, $4,000; 6
hyenas, 81 .00u; Gland and peccary, $1,000;
Asiatic lion, S400; young tiger and 2 goats
in same C &c, $500; ostrich and 2 hyenas.
$500; 5 papthers, 5000; jaguar and ~lioness,
$500; badger, beaver and 2 wild cats, $500;
cage Australian birds, $3.50; cage with
happy family. 800; 2 aLtelopes and llama,
5000; sacred COW, $500; yak and pelican,
$500; %potaquin and hardest, $500; elk,
500; ticket wagon, 800; double hump
camel. $500: zebra and mule, driven to
wagon together, $500; glass wagon. $500;
II ponies and chariot, 81 .050; s ponies and
Cinderella wagon, 81 100; S lengths of re-
served seats, 500; 2 l?ippodrome cbariots,
$50: 10 baggage horses, $1,000: 10 horses,
81, 72O; ten sets harness, SIS; one lot 6
horses, 81 1852; l sorrel horse, $50; trained
mules, Pet and John, SIS; 5 ponies, $l75;
l stallion, trained, $165; stallion, Captain,
trained, Sis; trick pony, Comanche Chief,
$50; trained horse, Quickstep, $3.50; train
ed horse, Jim, $3.50; trained horse, Billy
Buttons. $75.
The sale realized s52,73o, and with the
exception of two horses. which brought
$50, the entire establishment was purchas-
ed by Mr.. John J. Parks. of New York.
The stock and animals will be kept where
they are until summer, when they will be
carried to New York previous to starting
on a new tenting season.