davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
Denth of Parsom Bro,cnlo,c.

Kyoxv1LuE. Tenn, April 20. Ex-Sen-
ator William q. Brownlow died at his
residence this afternoon.
William Guunaway Brownlow, known
throughout the country as Parson
Brownlow. was born in Virginia, August
29th. 1905. He was left an orphan at
IL, but by hard labor supported himself
and obtained fair education. In 1876
he entered the methodist ministry and
was an intinerant preacher for ten years.
While travelling in South Carolina he took
part in the notification controversy, and
wrote a pamphlet in vindieation Of him
self on account Of the strong opposition
his meddling with political questions had
excited. Ia 1873 he became editor Of
the Knoxville Wing, and it was his meth
Oh OF conducting it that obtained for him
the sobriquet of Fighting Parson. He
boldly opposed the secession movement
and in consequence was releutleSSly per-
secuted, being thrown into prison. After
several months confinement he was re-
leased and escorted into the Jnion lines.
lie returned 10 Tennessee after the cap
ture Of Nashville by the Union forces,
and was Governor of the State from 1868
to 1869. and was elected t. 5 Senator in
the latter year. He was the author OF
several works, among them Sketches Of
the Rise, Progress and decline OF Secs
sion. with a Narrative Of Personal Ad-
ventures among the Rebels" and The
Iron Wheel Examined and lis False
Spokes Extracted, " reply TO attacks
upon the Methods. Church.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
Fryeburg.

The only subject discussed here for
some time has been the IN after OF change
OF views OF Rev. Is. n. Stone, the pastor
OF the Congregational church. who an
nounced week ago last Sunday that he
accepted The articles OF faith as laid do Sn
by Emanuel SSedenoorg. and resigned
at that lime on Wednesday. May 81. the
council composed oil churches in this
vicinity aud the Rsv. G. ID. Rlrfows OF
Lowell. Mass, alter a full days public
hearing, advised his dismissal and ac-
ceptanco OF his resignation. which was
voted by the church. without opposition
by any member Of the church. Much
has been done. as there has been two
sides to the affair, which would have
been better ii it had been left undons,
and many things said that ought not to
have been said and those who have talked
most must be sorry for many things said.
Now il is over it is better for all TO be for
gotten and the church become a unit as
it should be.
The Selectmen have finished making
the highway tax.
A Teachers Institute is to be held here.
beginning the lj.h and lasting four days.
under the direction Of the State Superiu-
tendent OF Common Schools, w. J.
Corthell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

DEArH OF WARREN JoHNsoS.-Warren
johnson, superintendent of the public
schools of Newton, Mass, died at his res
idence in that city Saturday evening. Mr..
johnson was a graduate of Bowdoin Col
lege, in the class of 1854, and his whole
life has been devoted to educational work.
lie was superintendent of public schools
in this State from 1865 to 1876, resign
ing that position to accept the superin-
tendency of the Newton schools, to which
he was elected by a unanimous vote of
the committee. lie ever labored jealous
ly in MS chosen profession, and while at
the head of our public schools, did much to
elevate their character and increase their
efficiency. His remains will be taken to
Brunswick for interment. The funeral
services took place at Brunswick Tues
day. Among those present were His Ex-
cellency, Gov. Common, and a portion of
his staff, the faculty Of Bowdoin College,
and others who had known and honored
the deceased in the past. The services
were conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Ecob of
Augusta, Mr.. JohnsOn's former pastor
assisted by the pastor Of the Congrega.
tional church Of Brunswiek.-Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

Ir is rcmored in Washington that Sec
ond Auditor French. who has held that
position since 1861, will soon retire and
be succeeded by ex.Gov. Perham of this
State Press.
1t the administration wishes to become
popular with the people of Maine, it can
take no course so sure TO attain that end
as to elevate such men as have honestly
and honorably served the State, to their
own peouniary disadvantage, and at the
same time surrendered their previous
business connections, but who have been
laid upon the shelf for some time. because
they were not rank partisans. Gov. Per-
ham has the confidence of Maine people.
in an unusual degree, as an honest, even
minded, faithful. Christian gentleman.
If the government eleyates him to
position of trust, it will simply perform
an act which the people OF Maine would
gladly perform were opportunity offered.
A little eolder last week
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
Norway.

House cleaning. repairing. and espec-
tally painting. is the order for the present
with Us. Much paint is being used By
our citizens in identifying and adjoining
their buildings. and our village is being
wonderfully improved in appearance
thereby. The Beal's Hotel has received
q new coat outside and in. and looks bet
ter. II is an ornament TO the place.
Our Odd Fellows expect to move into
their new Hall next week. The fresco-
ing and painting have made an entire
transformation in the appearance OF
things; and now Bosworth OF Portland 10
putting up the canopies, Dean Bros.
have sen. the chairs. and Kilborn the
carpets, and many hands are busy putting
things to rights. Our Odd Fellows are
evidently live set of men, and bound
TO shine while they live. May they live
long and be happy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
Brysnt's Pond.

The spring term of Bryant's Pond high
school, under the instruction OF Mr.. w.
L. Ranger, has been complete success.
The progress Of our scholars under his
tuition is very perceptible. There has
been a very hourishing Iyceum in con-
nection with the school. The school
closed with an exhibition of prize decla-
nations and reading at the Universalist
church. First prize for defamation was
awarded to Arthur G. Kicker, second
prize to Fred A. Delano. Clara G. Bry-
ant received the first. and Eva A. Dun
ham the second prize for reading. leu
ist0n Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
4 Drunkard's Breath takes FIRE

An Incorporate man named Harley
recently met with a terrible death in q
liquor saloon in San Francisco. He had
Just recovered from a second attack OF
delirium tremenS, but started that morn
ING on another drunken spree. About
eleven o'clock in the forenoon he stag
gered into q saloon nearly insensible, and
feebly asked for a drink. This was re-
fused him, and he staggered toward the
gas jet to light the stump Of cigar he
carried. while the barkeeper turned away
to attend to his duties. 4 moment after
ward he heard low moan and noticed a
fash Of fire, and turning around he saw
Harley falling to the floor, his head enyel-
oped in black thick smoke, while flames
issued from his mouth and ears. A hor-
rible smell of burned flesh filed the air.
Not moment was lost in attending to
the sufferer. He was beyond relief how
ever. His face was perfectly black, partly
charred and partly covered with moist
SCOT. His eyes were open. His mouth
was completely roasted inside, but with
the exception of his head and hands, no
part of his body bore marks of his hor-
rible death.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

The bill to re-enaet the prohibitory
law was defeated in the House Of the
Massachusetts legislature by . decisive
majority last week. The law was very
thoroughly discussed on both sides. The
prohibitionists argued that the license law
had proved Intellectual to lessen the traffic,
and its operations had been very unsatiS-
factory to the temperance people Of the
State. Those opposed to the re-enact-
ment argued that the prohibitory law had
proved equally as Intellectual, and that
liquor sellers had found it easier to buy
up the State cOnstables than 10 obtain
and pay for their license. A declaration
Of Moody was cited TO the effect that the
drunkards had become such under the
prohibitOry law. A Worcester represen-
tatiye who had formerly strongly favored
prohibition stated that his views had
become changed from observing the work
ing of the law. 1t had proved Inefficient
to prevent the safe Of liquors. Where
there was n demand there would be a
supply. If such a law would be Of any
avail, it should punish the use Of liquors
as well as the sale. Hon. Frank Bird, at
the close Of an able speech, dared the
republicans to pass the bill, predicting
that the act wOnld defeat the party at the
next election. It is not probable that
the law will be revived in that State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

Strikes are rarely profitable to those
who set them on foot Laborers may
often have q Just cause and be entitled to
sympathy, but it Is seldom that an orga-
nized strike viii do otherwise than leave
the case worse than it was at the begin
ing. Two thousand operative potters
struck at Trenton, y. j., sixteen weeks
ago, and with professions, banners, and
brass bands, stood up for liberty or
death" During this period of idleness
they contracted debts and patiently avail
ted the good time coming" But it did
not come and as the prospect increased
that il would not, and the prospect Of
obtaining continued support grew more
and more dismal, they at last resolved 10
20 to work again. This, however was
not an easy thing to do, for so much new
help had been obtained within the sixteen
weeks that now only about half the strik-
ers can obtain work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

Maine Conference Of Methodist
Churches, at its meeting in Gardiner.
last week, made the following appoint
ments OF interest to Oxford County PEG.
pie and churches: Cornish and Kezsr
Falls, A. r. Sylvester; Denmark and
Sweden, to be supplied by G. L. Burbank
Fryeburg and Stowe, Geo. c. Andrews;
Oxford, &. K. wilkins; South Paris. +.
G.. Rogers; Paris and Woodstock, i. F.
Pease; Bethel, c. E. Bis5ee; Gilead.
Mason aud Sunday River, to be supplied;
Newry. Upton and Enrol, n. H., supplied
by G. Holmes; Rumford. supplied BY e.
B. Hannaford; Andover, S. ID. Brown;
So. Waterford, North Norway and Stone
ham. to be supplied; |. &. Sprague.
agent of the temperance cause and men,
Der OF Andover Quarterly Conference.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
Musical.

The Oxford County Musical Association
held its second meeting at Oxford on
Wednesday aud Thursday. May and 8,
according to previous announcement.
The attendance was much better than
anticipated. in view of the threatening
aspect of the weather-the chorus num-
boring nearly fifty. Dr.. Jersey. pres
dent of the Association, directed the
chorus, Mrs. Ii. H. Hersey presiding at
the piano. and Miss Jennie Upton of Nor
way, at the organ. Miss Jennie King OF
Portland, promising young contralto.
with voice wonderfully like Mrs. Flora
Barry. was present, and added much to
the interest OF the occasion. both in the
chorus and as soloist. Miss AMMO
Greeley, organist at Park ST.. Portland,
was also present. and shared largely in
the work and honors of the occasion. -
Miss Gerry OF Waterford, the well known
soprano, gave valuable assistance. Mrs
Wilson Of So Paris, and Miss Holbrook
OF Oxford rendered good service as vc-
calists 20 the chorus.
A duet given at the concert by s. H..
Burnham, esq, tenor, and Rodney N.
Hall, basso, was admirably rendered. and
elected an encore. We shall not be I'M
der the necessity OF gong outside this
association for soloists in these parts. aS
no better voices can be found in the State
These genlle men, with +. A. ThaYer
OF So. Paris, and G.. III. Jones Of Oxford,
constituted male quartetto with voices
that blended admirably, and should. by
all means become permanent institu-
ton.
The citizens OF Oxford threw open
their houses for the entertainment OF
those from abroad, and all voted it an
enjoyable occasion. Arrangements are
being made for grand musical rally, in
this County, some time during the next
autumn, when we expect q chorus of 81
least one hundred anu fiity voices.
l..
Several correspondents have thanks
Tor furnishing reports of this gathering.
Being unable TO report in person, we
take it for granted that our correspond
enis speak truly when they commend the
ability OF DR.. Jerseys direction. DR..
II. is q gentleman of fine musical tastes
and culture. and an able critic Ed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
w. Il. SHArTUCK, NJ. ID .
HygieDic Institute, Waterford, Me.

Mn. f. WHITTMokE Of West Paris.
should be considered among the foremost
OF those who have the interests OF our
farmers a, heart. He has introduced in
this section breed OF horses which are
unsurpassed for beauty, size, endurance,
aud early maturity. At his stable may
be found two Of the finest stations ever
brought into this State, for producing
heavy stock. "Contennial," imported in
Mag 1876. is u bay. with black points, 3
years old, AID weighs 1000 pounds (;
Farmers Iu,erest,' is mere colt, being
bit three years Old next Friday. IeI he
stands 10 - hands high and weighs
1900 pounds. lie has one of the most
perfectly formed bodies We ever saw,
and carries himself with an elegance and
ease perfectly magnificent in such an i'm
mense animal. Centennial" will stand
at Mr.. Whittemore stable at West
Paris, while Farmers Interest will
visit Western Oxford. We advise our
farmers who wish good. heavy. ye.
elegant horse, 10 secure the services OF
one Of these.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

On the first page of this paper will
be found an original story concerning
the hard times. which will interest all.
and may benefit some oil our readers. Ii
was written by young man, a resident
of Oxford County, who has taken cOnsic-
cradle interest in public affairs. and his
conclusions as set forth in this sketch arc
entitled to much consideration on that
account. We consider them correct. and
feel confident if those who cry the loud
est were to follow the hints therein given,
there would be but little complaining. ex-
cept it come from those who are really
suffering. We also wish TO commend
the story. because the author evidently
had an object in writing it and therefore
it gives its readers subject for thought
At this time there is great lack of SEN
sible, thoughtful writing. If story is
.prettily composed, has touching love
scene, or witty stroke. it beconts pop
ular. What we need is more helpful
matter, such as the writer here presents
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

Speaking of handsome stations, we
may as well mention ten. Lee, owned
by Messrs. Young & Gilman Of North
Paris. He is from the celebrated racing
stock OF SO. Carolina. from which State
Capt. Stacy brought his grand-dam.-
This colt is dark roam with black points !;
will be four years old in June, and has
an elegant. graceful appearance. He
weighs 900. Just the right weight. style
and get-up for racer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

Among the callers al the White
House in Washington last week was Mrs.
Sarah Davis, who has shaken hands with
every President from Washington down.
She Is 80 years old and resides near the
navy yard, at the capitol, She was &C
companied by Or. Isaac Cole Of Mary
land, aud sent her card up 70 President
Hayes, who shortly atterwarj came into
the East Room and received her there.
She told the President that when q little
girl she saw Washington lay the corner
stone Of the CapitOl. The Pras;den,
expressed himself gratided at meeting
her. and hoped she would live to shake
hands with other Presidents TO come.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

i. A. Denison & Co.. of Mechanic
Falls announce through the columns OF
this paper. that they have made large
additions 10 their stock. and added an
other building to their already large
store. Mr.. |. A. Dennison is an Oxford
County man, aud formerly did large
business in Norway, before removing to
his present location. Many OF our read
ers in Elsteru Oxford pass through this
town on their way to Lewiston for goods.
We advise them to call upon Denison Il
Co., as they may thereby save consdera-
bic travel, ard we should not be surprised
if they found goods at less than city
prices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
Newspaper Decisions.

l. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
from the oflce-whether directed 20 his name or
anOther's, or whether he has subscribed or not
10 responsible for the payment.
2. II person orders his paper discontinued.
he must paw ali arrearages, or the publlsher may
continue TO send il until payment is made, and
collect the whole amount. whether the paper Is
taken from the Office or not.
8. The Courts have decided thatrefusngto take
newspapers and periodicals from the post Office
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, Is
pTiza facse evidence of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

The new masters Of South Carolina
ask that the prosecution of the persons
engaged in the Hamburger and Ellenton
masSacres be stopped, on the ground that
it is merely for political effect. II that
be so. the best way to show il Is on the
trial. The danger that any negrO-killer
will suffer from political persecution Is
not 50 great Just now in South Carolina
that the ordinary course Of procedure
need be changed. We have been prom
ised that the laws shall be carried out,
and here Is an opportunity TO see how
much the pledge Is worth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

WE learn that one or more Of the ex-
ecutors OF the will Of Hon. F. o. J.
Smith, accompanied by the appraisers,
wilton Monday May IA, weather permit
ting, view the Portland Il Oxford Central
Railroad from Mechanic Falls TO Canton,
making the trip on foot. Hon. s. c. An
drews. formerly of Buckfeld, will be a
member of the visiting party This is q
matter of much interest to eastern Ok
ford. as it may prove the FIRST step toward
an opening Of the road.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
On Trial.

Until further notice, the OXFORD DEMOCRAT
will be sent 20 any address, postpaid, three
months, on trial. for 25 cents. Those who wish
10 continue their subscription after they have
tried il, may forward 81 50 20 this ofce, on re
ceipt OF which they will be entitled TO the paper
for one YEAR
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

1t was a mistake in Wade Hampton
to drive Republican state officials out Of
their offices without waiting for the oper-
alton of law. 1t Is another mistake on
his part-for he could prevent ito per-
NIT his Legislature to pursue 50 rancorous
and proscriptive a course toward the
Republican members who have not here
tOfore acknowledged its authority. Such
acts tend to disappoint the hopes, if they
are not contrary to the expectations, with
which his accession was regarded.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

The Republican State Committee
met in Augusta Monday evening. Thir-
teen counties were represented. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the current
year James G.. Blaine, Chairman; JO-
seph o. Smith, Secretary William Cald-
well, Treasurer. Il was voted to hold
the next Republican State Convention at
Augusta on Thursday August 9th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
Local agents.

The following persons are authorized agents Tor
the OXFORD DEMOCRAT. They VIII receipt for
cash. attend to orders to- JOB Work and AtvCr'
Using. and 10 any other matters which patrons
may desire:
Every POstmRs ter In oxford County
ALBANY, J. n. Loveioy; Andover, ?. 4. Bo3weI;
Bethel r. Foster ir., r. W, Woodbury.: Brown
neld. J. L. Frnk. Buckfeld Geo. II. hlsoee
Canton, A. :. Hathaway; plNheld. Hon. r. T..
Harlow: Fryeburg, seth " Fife, Gtlcad, \. =.
Blake: Grafton. John Beattie; Greenwood. u. \.
Coffin. J. q. Rich. Hanover, \. Knapp, Hiram,
L. A. Wsdsworth; Lowell, G.. n. Eastman Mason,
G.. n. Brown: Mexico N. ". Park; Norway. o,
Y. Bradbury, NJ. D.. Upton X Farnum; oxford,
Rev e.. A. lockwood. g.. p Hawkes.; Paris. $50
p. a. Thayer, West q. n. latcs. NJ. u; Peru
A. L. Haines: Porter, =, W. BcdlOn, Isaac l..
French: Rumfori :. L. Hutehins. sweden, H.
saunders Waterford J. NJ. shaw; Woodstock,
a. c. HOughton; Franklin < Milton Plantations,
I. H. Thornton
ss-Agents will deduct their commission before
sending money to this Office, az we 10 not open
accounts with them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
Lac Decision.

Oscar D. Rolfe ct. ux. VS.. Inhabitants
OF Rumford. Exceptions sustained"
Strout. Harlow.
Andrews. Foster.
Inhabitants OF Woodstock y. Inhabit-
ants Of Bethel. Judgment for Plaintiff.
Foster x Hersoy. Frye.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08
Leaf IN Cookina Utensils.

Mr.. Editor Please allow me through
your paper TO call the attention OF your
readers TO the fact that Professor Wood
OF Harvard College. Professor Nichols OF
Institute of Technology. and Professor
Hayes. State Assayer of Massachusetts.
have given \ certificate that the marble
lied iron ware contains lead in sufficient
qlsntily 10 irjuro health when used a.
cooking utensils. Tie analysis and re-
port of these experts should not De disre-
garded. and as a conservator OF hygiene,
ieel warranted in calling public atter-
ton to the matter.
w. L. SmATIUCK, NJ. ID .
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

How green the grass grows"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-08

"A little colder last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-21
EOLIIfC1L.

Don Cameron's fortune is said to be between
two and three million dollars.
Ex-President Woolsey of Yale College is said
to be among the persons whom President Hayes
has in mind for the English mission.
The venerable William Allen threatens to rise
up once more and enter the contest for the Ohio
Governorship.
The Milwaukee Sentinel thinks that Senator
Lamar, when sworn 10, failed to make an effect
when he did not follow the custom Of being es-
corted on the arm of his colleague, who was the
colored Senator Bruce.
For the first time in sixteen years the democrat
had majority ia the United States Serate last
Tuesday week.
The President will retire with one less burden
scended to call at the White House. Now, il
Bogy and Morrison would call, the reconciliation
would be complete. But you don't catch Bogy
He is sly, de-vilish sly.-Irbune.
Justice Bradley has received a letter, signed by
a large number of prominent citizens of Newark,
expressing their sympathy with him in the ''vlru
lent part izan censure' which has fallen upon him
and their unbounded confidence in him as man
and Judge. The following is his reply 81 received
yesterday the very high testimonial of remem
brance, signed by the leading men of Newark,
which you were good enough to transmit. 1t il
approval Of my old townsmen. | felt sure that
those who know me would believe that tried I
least to do my duty conscentously in the DELHI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-21

erstions of the Electoral Commission. Equal
credit is due to the other members Of it. 1t was
body of men with whom it is an honor to be ssso-
ciated. / firmly believe that the differences of
opinion were honest, and arose from the different
standponts of individuals. If peace and submits
sion to law be the result of the Commission, its
creation was worth all the obloquy which has
fallen to the lot Of its members. l believe that
when the passions of the hour have subsidized it
viii be generally acknowledged by the thinking
men of the country that the decisions come. to
were based on just view of the constitution and
laws"