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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-30
Bethel.

Jan. 25.-Decem went out as it
came in. cold. Snow fell on thirteen days
during the month The depth OF snow
on the ground at this time is much greater
than usual.
The mills are running on one-.hird time.
The water is so low, unless a change
takes place soon. the mills will stop en-
tirey. Mr.. + T.. Morse at 5 ulh Bethel
who received an order last fall, from a
party in Boston. for some tour thousand
oeds;eds, will not be able to fiji The con-
tract, owing to lack of water.
Business is very quiet in town Sew
eral Of our farmers contemplated cutting
aud hauling to the Richardson steam mill
several hundred cords Of oak and poplar
timber, for slaves; but little, as yet. has
been hauled.
The NJ. Z Sewing Circle met last
Thursday evening with Mrs. William
Straw.
Mr.. John Z. Wills. Deputy Sheriff OF
Gorham, y IL, formerly OF Bethel. fell
under train on the Grand Trunk Rail
road at Milan. last Saturday, and was
instantly killed.
MIR +. V. Blake is getting to the mill
on Fish River, quite large amount OF
birch timber to be sawed into bedsted
stSips.
More timber is being cut in the little
town of Giead, this winter, than in all
the REST OF the towns in Oxford County.
The Cold Water Templais gave grand
entertainment, last Tuesday evening, at
Pauee's Hall. A nice supper was pro-
yided late in the evening.
District No. p, at South Bethel is hav-
ing very profitable winter school under
the instruction OF Mr. Frank Blake, an
able teacher. A lyceum has been organ
lied, and is well sustained. District No.
IA is also having profitable term of
school.
The Changers met at the house of Mr..
Moses Mason, last Wednesday evening.
Neal Gossom, young man seventeen
years old left his mothers home on Swans
hill last November, 10 visit friend at
Hanover. After spending few days
there. he left, saying he was going back
to his home. Since that time he has not
been heard from. Any information con-
corning his Whereabouts sent 10 Mrs.
Ly dia Gussom, will be gratefully recsiv-
ed. {.
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Norway.

We are to have something new here,
tomorrow "Wednesday evening. A few
ladies' of the Universalist Society are
arranging for French Coffee Party al
Concert Hall. Coffee and cakes 10 be
served from seven until eleven by young
ladies' in costume, q Ia French. Vocal
and instrumental music from eight until
nine. Dancing from nine until eleven.
Tickets 25 cents, to be had at the door.
Coffee and dancing free. The object is
an excellent one. and it is hoped that the
Parisians will be present 10 good mum,
bers.
Rev. Mr.. Lockwood occupies the desk
at the Congregational meeting ho1se,
during Mr.. Mills absence. He has already
preached two very acceptable sermons.
Purity and goodness of heart, propriety
and morality OF life. and charity and love
for all of Gods children every here. are
prominent themes in his discourses.
Our old fashioned singing school start
ed last week and it would seem that one
common spirit inspired our people. One
hundred and thirty-eight were present
the first evening, and many more are
coming, If they can get into the house.
The lyceum is progressing finely.
The pay roll of the shoe factory now
amounts to 81 900 per week.
Rev. j. A. Seilz Of New York, will
preach in the Universalist church for two
Sabbaths. lie speaks on trial.
Rev. l.. II. Tabor has been quite feeble
for several weeks, caused by chronic
Inflammation OF the lungs, of low
grade. He is improving slowly, and was
able 10 occupy the desk at the Universe
list church on Sunday, January 81, a,
which time he preached most excellent
discourse 10 a full house.
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Paris.

Mr.. S. S. Knapp of Boston, will give
an entertainment of select readings at the
Court House next Friday evening Mr..
Knapp comes to us with high recommen-
dations as an elocutionist. He is endors-
ed by the President of Boston Y. NJ. G.
A. and by the Press Of Massachusetts,
where he has read. The admission fee,
20 cents is less than many pay for a much
lower grade Of entertainment. Try the
intellectual for change.
The assembly last Tuesday was a well
attended and attractive entertainment.
Next session, this evening.
Mr.. Hawthorne of Portland delivered a
temperance address before our club last
Wednesday evening. A vote of thanks
was tended to him for his effort. There
will be another lecture next Wednesday.
On Saturday evening an interesting SEES.
sion of the club was held. Excellent
speeches were made by members Of the
club, and several names were added TO the
pledge. All are invited to attend both
lectures and club meetings
If weather etc. prove favorable, Rev.
DR.. Estes will preach sermon upon the
ministry Of st. Paul, the scholarly apostle
next Sabbath All should hear this dis
course, as it is one Of unusucal interest.
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Hiram.

Mr. Charles T. HAYES. of Litshfield, a
graduate of Bowdoin College. is teaching
the Free High School in the new school
house in the Union or village District.
lie has 63 pupils.
Mr.. James II. Ridlon has been appoint
ed Deputy Sheriff.
Charles F. Wadsworth. E.q. OF SJulh
Hiram, has bought three Poland China
swine that he saw at the Centennial, -
one male aud two female.
The statement that Capt. James + is' =
comb. who bought ten Oxford Down
sheep ut the Centennial. is Il citizen Of
Cornish, is incorrect. Oar much esteemed
and progressive fellow citizen, is q cilil en-
of Hiram. and has been for years. and his
outlay upon his buildings and farm give
ample evidence that he intends to be for
years TO come. LIEwEuVN.
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Most notable among the doings OF the
committees is the report of the temper
ance committee. II makes the penalty
for the manufacture of any intoxicating
liquor for sale except cider, one thousand
dollars and Imprisonment two months.
Wine aud cider are placed among other
intoxicating liquors. The penalty for the
first offense in selling intoxicating liquors
remains as il now is. All subsequent
conviction after first oifense one hundred
dollars and costs ard throe months inn
prisonment. Every Trial Justice. Re-
corder and Judge OF municipal court or
police, aud every County Attorney hav-
ing knowledge of any previous conviction
of any person accused oil violating the
law, on preparing complaints, warrants
or indictments shall allege such previous
conviction thereon. - and after an indici-
ment in every case is entered ia court, no
County Attorney shall dismiss or fail TO
prosecute the same except by special
order of court For neglect or refusal on
the part OF Justice, Recorder. Judge or
Attorney, the penalty is one hundred dol
lars. The bill has been submitted to one
OF the Judges and is regarded as consi-
lutional. There is every reason to believe
that this will pass both branches of the
Legislature.
The Temperance Convention held here
has been an abundant success. The at
tendance has been large and harmonious.
Eminent ladies and gentlemen from this
and adjoining States have been present.
The Oxford County delegations take
prominent place in the work OF the Leg
islaluro. The wants of their constituents
are carefully looked sfIer, and strict at
tention is given 10 business.
The lecture OF A F. Lewis OF Fryeburg
on Mormons aud Mormon lie in Sali
Lake City. delivered. in Representatives
Hall, drew fine audience, and gave
universal satisfaction
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Andover.

Many of our citizens are actively en-
gagged in logging. at present, with the
prospect of doing a good business.
The fine farm OF the late G. A. New
hall, was sold at auction to Mr.. Oscar
Bridet OF Boston, for The sum of $1,000.
Mr.. Is. is a sor-ir-law OF Mir. Newhail.
understand that be intends TO make his
home here.
Our winter schools are progressing
finely under the instruction of experience
ed teachers. B)th of The schools in this
village are in faithful hands. Mr.. Rob
erts' reputation is well known to DO one
OF the best in the ate, The primary
department is under HE best ot instruc-
ton. Miss N.Wtjn has he mos: difficult
task OF auI teacher in town, her school
being com posed ui children hose ages
range from Tour t. 'eeIve years. Every
one knows that i, r, q aires much patience
TO control so many small pupils. Miss
Ncwhall has few superiors as teacher
of primary schools.
Rev. Mr.. Pearson delivered very able
lecture before the Reform club short
time since. |. was one oil the cleareSt
arguments 10 beh ilf OF the temperance
cause that | have had the pleasure OF
listening to for long time.
TIE friends of Rev. G.. Is. Ilannsiord
gave him donation last Tuesday even
ing. leaving him Sl4 30 as the result o!
their contributions. LONE STAR.
Resolutions on the death OF VIM. +.
Croker, a worthy member of Andover
Reform Club:
Whereas, God. 10 his infiuito wisdom,
has seen til to remove from earthly scenes
our friend and brother, VIM + Crccker.
we sabmi. tue following resolutions:
Resolved, That in the death of our Ia
menled brother, we have lost u true friend
and worthy member, but wo trust that
our loss is his eternal gain
Resolved, That in our sillicli N we
recognize the all-directing hand OF Him
who doeih all things 10 love aud for our
good.
Resolved. That we deeply sympathizc
with the friends of the deceased in the
loss which they have sustained.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
sent to the Oxford Democrat for publ
cation. and a copy be presented 10 the
bereaved companion OF the departed.
Of. A BoDwELL,
A. 5. JORDAN.
j. A. RoBERTs,
Committee.
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Porter.

We have had one thawy daY,-SAtur-
day, the 20lh inst for which we feel very
grateful. Since that day the weather has
been cold.
Mr.. John Sutton OF Parsonsield, near
Kezar Falls. died Jan. 10, aged 80 years.
He was buried from his residence We'd
nesaay P. NJ. He has been possessed Of
an iron constitution. has been hard
laborer and leaves large property.
Frank Clifford, Esq, OF Cornish, Me-.
lectures before the school at Kvzar Falls
Tuesday evening. Subject, Society"
At South Hiram. the people are suffei-
ing from measles. -nearlY every family
in the school district has one or N re
member sick with the disease. On ac-
count OF this the school has been closed
for several days l understand that John
II. Mason's children have got the mumps.
Mr.. John Lord OF Wisconsin is here on
a visit to his friends. He thinks n uch of
the western country.
Mr.. John Black, who has been so long
i'll, has SO lar recovered his health as TO
be on a visit to his daug bier's in Monson,
Maine.
The General Baptists held their quar-
terly session at So. Hiram last Saturday
and Sunday. y.
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West Paris.

Oar weather recorder. Mr.. Yarney
Young. says We have had. 50 far, this
winter six ieet and three inches Of snow,
which hal been piled into drifts by the
heavy winds. from five to twenty-five
feet deep. The warm rays of old so
succeeded in getting to mother Earth
with force CROUCH. last Saturday, to melt
the snow for the first time this winter.
From seventy-hve to one hundred
teams are busy in hauling wood onto the
Grand Trunk for S. b. Locke Il Co.,
while many others sre hauling lumber to
our steam mil! anI clothes pin factory,
making business lively
The wife Of James Murch, vho has
been for long time wss.ing away from
the fleets OF that terrible disease, con-
sumption, died here, recently.
We notice q1ite 81 improvement in
the business OF our harness maker, SIR.
William Bradbury. We interviewed him
10 ~ '"~ O"-'0' "~. 'O""N "'i4 'HN'0 ie''-
cent than Congress comuiIiee man
a colt belonging TO Charles ticke0
became Iti&htened' ias! Tuesday by cnild-
ren coastiu{ do8n Main Street, aud broke
away from MS i-S.enings lie ran to the
end OF The b,iise near the mills. where
he Jumped over aud down upon the ice
OF tae tigor, distance oil about seven
feet. y soon ~ be recovered lis feet,
he IGa scr,s3 ,hg river is, above the
water WY, Of ,3r daI. The ice breaking
away s.! or him in severn place. Pass
ing under tie bIi!-e and onto the banks
OF the river. he ~, stopped Dy one of
our blessed institutions. = snow drilt.--
Strange TO lay. be Gid not 'usiain The
slightest Injury, though ;be leigh was
nearly demolished.
The s~hnDl pNhfhiI IN WAS . Grand sur-
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whether farmer, artisan or soldier, has q
definite money value to the State, deter
minable by the quality ofthe work and the
health of the workman. and the State
cannot afford, on grounds Of economy,
to have their usefulness interrupted by
preyentab'e sickness or terminated pre-
maturely 10y death.
The same principle which dictates the
appropriation OF money for building
poorhouses, iails and asy ums, iustilies It's
expenditure in the PRONUNCIATION OF SAM,
tary knowledge and measures which tend
to diminish the number OF paurers and
criminals.
Under protest you take land for pub
tic highway aud forbid men in cities TO
build houses of combustible material j
ought not the law with equal Justice, to
drain the swamp that imperils the life OF
the traveller on your highway? Is hire
more to be dreaded than pestilence?
Ia the eye OF the law you become a
trespasSer, the moment your cattle lread
your neighbours grass-ls it no breach oil
the law Tor him in turn 10 suffer his pig
sly or privy to pollute your wells
Hosts OF diseases are generated In Nth
by ignorance these diseases are pre-
ventable and sanitary science steps up
and puts on an extipguisher. Ii is esli-
mated that more than two hundred thou
sand die annually OF preventabie diseases
in the United States alone.
The information already impalted 10
the people through the Sta'e Boards oil
Health now organized, has been product
i've of an incalculable amount OF good 10
this Country,-in one State The dealE-rale
having been reduced niue per cent, and
yet in England aud Germany sanitary
organizations have made such giant
strides, our own progress appears IN
significant.
The Board of Health contemplate the
following work: The collection and dis
seminalion of Information relative TO the
nature, cause and treatment of Prevenla
bic diseases. The perfection OF the sys-
tenn of Hygiene, conducive TO The pro-
loDyaiion OF human lite. The obtaining
of statistics concerning epldemics ana
contagious diseases. The adoption OF
measures 70 secure purity OF the air we
breathe, the water we drink, the TODD we
eat. Attention to the drainage and sew
erage of every city and village in The
State. Provision Tor the proper veniila-
ton of our schools, colleges. court
rooms. hospitals. asy lums, theatres aud
public halls. with facilities for ready exit
in case of fire. The regulation, removal
or suppression of business dangerous or
detrimental to iudividusI or public health.
The protection of children overworked,
neglected or abused. Finally the esta6-
lishment OF an efficient quarantine, with
power adequate to any emergency.
all OF which is mos, respectfully sub
milted 10 your earnest consideration.
Geo. F. French. NJ D., a. X. Z. Me
serve. NJ. d. o. A. Horr, NJ. D., Com
mit,ee for the Maine Medical Association.
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West Buckheld.

A. C. Whitman, N. D., is one of our
most promising young men. lie has
treated many cases in bis profession very
skiIlfully. We predict for him brilliant
future.
We are sorry to learn that Capt. b.
Maxim is qlite sick.
Three of our young men contemplate
entering college soou, &C Is. Harlow, ID.
B. Harlow and Elmer Austin.
Miss Matte Maxim has the reputation
OF being the best guitar player in the
State. She is also an accomplished per-
former on the piano, and can play on
almost any kind OF a musical instrument.
Miss Mary Maxim is also rising young
artist. Il.
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Editorial and Selected Items.

"A. NJ. Gerry, So. Paris, adyertises a
full line of miscellaneous articles.
"A fine farm l-2 mile from Paris Hill
village for sale. See Advertisement.
Several articles upon the subjec, OF
setting over sleighs; also an obituary OF
Mr. Joel Perham. are crowded out, this
week.
We have had nearly week OF pleas
ant weather, but it is owing again
Monday.
We call special attention 10 tho ad-
vertisemont of Recent Publications. of
Houghtou & Co. This is one OF the old
est and best known publishing houses in
America. and all works issuing from their
presses are standards. The first book In
the list. The Wild Flowers OF America. y
is particularly valuable 10 persons resid-
ing in this section. whore so many
varieties OF beautiful lowering plants
flourish in spring, summer and fall.
Three persons were killed on the
Grand Trunk Railway on Saturday 20
inst. l.. W. Jackson, brakeman fell
between the ear of the freight train as it
was approaching the Oxford Station, and
was horribly mangled. lie resided in
Portland. John +, Wilson, Esq, dep
uty sheriff in GOrham \. IT,, was run ov-
er by the cars at West Milan, y. H., a.
he was walking upon the track, and was
instantly killed. A little girl was crushe d
TO death at Montreal while attempting to
cross the track as train was backing in
to the depot.
REFonN,-A correspondent from Ok
ford complains that certain party 10
Otisfield advertises. publicly.to sell wines
and cider, and that young men become
intoxicated by drinking his stuff. We
would suggest that there is law which
will reach this offender. oar reform
clubs do not resort TO legal measures ;
but, if such nuisance exists, individuals
cognizant of the fact, should take the
matter in hand, and put the law to the
dealer in its full force. 1t is useless to
attempt the task of shsmng such
creatures. They must be made to feel
that it is for their interests to cease before
they will close their shops.
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BroNynneId.

One of the remarkable relics OF eye
olden TYNE" which Browntield has in 9
good state of preservation, and bids fail
TO preserve for long while to come, is
Lancaster Hodges (colored) who was
born in Salem. Mass January 81, l77l,
and is still hale and hearty, although be
bears many marks OF the ravages OF time.
He has been totally blind for more than
forty years, yet in that time he has per-
formed a vast amount of needlework and
general houseworK in the most skilful and
tidy manner. He distinctly recollects
many OF the incidents of the battles OF
Lexington and Concord. and, noiwith-
standing that his hearing is considerably
impaired bis intelligence and compre-
hension OF the events OF the day are fully
up to The average. Last Tuesday even
ing. at a social gathering at the house of
Mr.. Mansfield. where he esides, he danced
with grace and perfect time, 10 music
produced by the veteran yiolinist, Captain
Gee. aged so years.
There are several cases OF diphtheria
and lung fever 10 togn.-JoHrhdi.
The officers OF Pequawket Lodge, Ne.
I6, |. o. OF, were installed Jan. l9lh,
by S. X. Dyer, Nj w. G. NJ, j. \ Smith
acting r. w. G. W; j. + Haselton, II.
w. G.. s.; j. n. Reed, r. w. 6. T.; G..
B. Nash. G.. G.; f. McAllister, G. NJ
The following officers were duly INSTALL
ed j. ID. Ames, n. e.; Wm. Boynton.
V. Il +; j. L. Frink, Rec. Seo.; l.. b
Bean, Per. Sec. A. Martin, Treas
ANON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-30

TRYING MS LIBERALITY. - While a
we'll known citizen of Detroit was cross
ing the street he was approached by an
old man whose shabby clothes showed
that he was mendicsnt. and when the
citizen hSd halted the old man inquired /:
"Will you please give me ten cents ?"
No, sir,' was the prompt reply.
won't you give starving man enough
10 buy loaf of bread ?"
mo, sir !"
That's all right-,hat's enough" said
the old man. Il am worth half mil
lion dollars and want to will it 10 some
liberal hearted man. Your looks pleased
me and l gave you a test. Had you Civ
en- me even q nickel | should have put q
fortune into your hands tomorrow. Good
day, sir"
The stranger walked away. leaving
the citizen dumbfounded. He may not
be worth cent; he may be rich. The
citizen thinks one way and then the
other, and rather wishes he had been
charitable.
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Eryeb urg.

Jan. 26.-24deg. below zero Friday
morning.
Wood and bark are coming to the vii
lage, during this good Shedding. Bark is
$3.50 per ton.
Miss Fl. Francis Holt. only daughter
Of the Post mistress died Thursday F. NJ
10Th. Aged about u. She has boon sick
for some time. She will be missed by her
many friends.
The Fryeburg Brass Band, entertain.
ments begin Tuesday, the Both, with a
Promenade Concert, followed the 18th
Feb. by lecture by Rev. II. Carpenter
Of Bridgton.
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Lowell.

DIS True has sold the American House
10 FL. Fox.
Nelson Smith has bought the hardware
store of Bracket X Wal>er.
The following officers Of the y. oil
o. +. were installed Jan -; y. G. "
o. Bro NO; V. g.. NJ F. Charles, Il. ),
c. X. Chapman; p. 5 L McAlis,ef
Trustees, c. G.. Andrews. \ II narri-
man. J. +. S.earas; W. +. Heard; c.,
S +. kimba u; K ) 5, J. b j. i,;t; l..
S 5, ID. McD4uisls; Chtp, Rev J. +.
Stinchield; Il. $. y. c., 4. IL. Russell ;
L. 5. y e.. II. b. Watson; K. s. V. e .
MelIen Eastman; l.. $. V. c.. Wan. Pin
gree.
The Week OF Payer has been duly Oh
served by the Christian aud Congrega-
tional societies. Lowell Centre. Rev.
Messrs. Pottle, S,nchfeld and Powers
labored earnestly for the good of the
cause. l..
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South Paris.

There will be an entertainment at the
NJ. T. Church, South Paris. Friday. eve.
Feb. %. The exercises will consist OF
singing by Miss Annie ST. Clair Gerry OF
Portland, and Elmer II Marble OF Paris
Hill, assisted bT singers from this village.
MIS-. Geo. A. Briggs will preside 1T the
piano. Also select readings by Miss
Mary A. Caldwell. Miss Caldwell is
well known here ss fine reader and has
been lately taking lessons OF Pot H.
gals.
Admission 10 cents. Children under
twelve cts. Per order.
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Oxford.

Coroner Austin of Paris held an inquest
upon the body of l.. Woodbury. Jackson,
brakeman on the Grand Trunk, who was
killed on the road. Saturday. Jan. 10Th.
The jury found that the deceased came 10
his death "by accidentally falling from a
train OF cars. and by being crushed by
the wheels Of the same, on the line OF the
Grand Trunk Railway. and about one
mile north from the Oxford station, be-
tween the hours of four and five o'clock.
The jury was composed OF the following
members: S. S. Smith. J. l. Holden,
Scion Rawson, S. n. Wright, j. Moody,
Seth T. Holbrook.
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Al West Paris, Jaa. Sd. of consumption, Mrs
Jennie Murch, wife of James ID. Murch, aged p
years months - days.
In Woodstock, Jan 2ith, Joel Pelham, aged -
years months u DAYS.
la Bethel, Jan 9Th, stephen Ppsree, son OF ii.
5 and X. Pingree, aged yea months.
In Hartford, Jan. l2th, at The residence OF her
daughter, Mrs. Alden Barrel. widow Apollos Os.
good, formerly OF Buckfela, aged II years
mother Of NJ, Osgood, Representative from III.
In brooklyn, y. y, Jan Goth, Ralph l., Rawson,
aged s. years. Funeral, Monday, I'D inst. nj the
residence Of his brother-in law, j. X. Wood. In
terment in Name son OF the late Judge L. Raw
son, of Rumford.
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important to all InvaIids. Iron tn the
Htoud.

THE PERUVIAN SNRCP, protected solution Of
the protonide OF ron strikes at the root OF disease
by supplying the blood with its vital principle, or
life element-Iron. This is the secret OF the WOE
derlul success ofthis remedy in curins Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint. Dropsy, Chronic DiauhG1,
Boils: Nervous Affections, Chils and Fevers,
Humors, Loss Of Constitution Vigor, Diseases Of
the Kidneys and Bladder, Female Complaints
and all diseases originating in bad stateof tins
blood, or accompanied by debility Or low state
of the system.