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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
In lIe,,loridni.

At the last meeting of Nj. Ssbat,us
Lodge, No. llS l. .. OF g. T., holden At
Centre Lowell, July 10, 1873. the follow
lug resolutions were presented and unani-
mously adopted.
Whereas, our Heavenly Father. in His
infinite wisdom aud mercy, has been
pleased 10 remove from our society, by
death. our beloved sister, Mrs. Maria {.
McAlistor. therefore,
Rssolrtd, That in TIE death of sister
McAiiister NO have lost u highly es-
teemed and hUnoged member OF our soci-
ETY., aud a faithful friend OF the cause OF
Temperance. and one who by her genial
nature and pleasant manner bad endeared
herself TO ali hearts.
ReS0lsed, That we members Of Mt.
Sabattus Lodge will cherish her memory
in our hearts, that the virtues which
crowned her life with Joy, and calm re-
signation may still remain with US, and
sometimes reveal silver lining 10 the
clouds OF our lives.
RcSoh,ed. That we oX'eud to her sur
viying companion and irlends,our heart
fel: sympathy in their great bereavement,
yet trusting that her pleasant memory
and the loving care OF Him, who is
Grand. Worthy, and Chief, may soften
the bitterness OF their sorrow.
Res0lUcd, That a copy OF these reso-
lu,ions be sent to the family OF our de-
ceased sister. and copy be spread upon
our records, aud copy be sent TO TIT
OXFORD DEMOCRAT, with request foI
publication.
AK. l. STEARNs }
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

NORWAY, July 2O.-The Norwegians,
true 10 their name aud ancient tradition,
are coming through the heated term.
without serious damage. and are ready
tor business.
The Young peoples Literary Associa
ton hsve already chosen their Commit
tee TO make arrangements tor Course
OF Entertainments during the coming
winter. Their purpose is to have some
Of the best lecturers 10 the field. We
have no doubt they will make the Course
success. rs they always have done
heretofore.
Quite q party is being organized to
"do'' the White Mountains this summer,
to sisrt probably the second day OF
August.
Rev. J. A. Soilz OF our village will
presch in the parlors of the GIon House
st the loot OF Mt. Washington, the first
Sabbath 10 August. We learn that this
house is more than sustaining its pre-
vious excellent reputation. and is rapidly
becoming he place OF resort among the
mountains. Several OF the young men
OF our village are attaches OF the House
during the present season. They speak
in high praise OF The gentlemanly bear
ing Of the proprio.ors OF the good order
observed in and about the House, and
OF The ey:den, enjoyment and comfor; Of
the many guests with which it is filed.
The Reformers and Ladies Aid have
united their forces to organize temper
arce association tor the children Of our
village. It's movement which should
have been made long since We wish
il success, and we have no doubt il will
meet With it. 1t is il good hands.
PAUL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
CURED OF DRINKING.

ga YoxSc friend OF miue wss cured Of an insa'
table thrs, for Liquor that had 20 Frustrated his
system that he was unable to do any business lie
was entirely cured'by the use Of Hop Bitters' IL
allAyed all that burning thirst; took away the APP
petite for liquor; made his nerves steady, and NJ
has remained sober and steady man for more
than two years, and has no desire 10 return to his
cups. and know of a number of others that have
been cured Of drinking by it."-From leading X.
p Ogc,al Chicago. Ills. jyl6-2w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

| The Lewiston Journal mas the eHIOnt
cry to tell it's readers that there has new
er been a greenback that would buy as
much or pay as much as gold! Sixty
millions OF tull legal tender notes, the
only ones ever offered of that kind,
always bought and paid as much as gold.
-Ne10 Era.
The Era refers 10 the sixty million de-
msrd notes mot greenbacks) issued IN
1861, receivable tor duties. 6U. yedeeDid-
be on demand in coin. and not legal ten
der for prirdte debts. These were AWAY 5
at par with gold, Notwithstanding they
were not legal tender, simply because
heg tCere redeenGble. {. c. payable uV
coin OH presentation. The United States
notes issued under the act OF 1862. tech.
nicaily known as greenbacks, were legal
tender Tor private debts, bat were not re-
deemsble in coin as the demand notes
were; and the inevitable result was that
they began to depreciate, going down to
10 cents in gold at one time in 1864, ris-
ing To about 20 cents at the close OF The
war in 1865, TO rs cents in 1868, to 80
cents ia 1873, and to day, under the prom.
Use of redemption, TO SO l-2 cents. A
bank or government note Is simply
promise of the authority which issues 1t,
TO pay coin, i. e., money which has H.
bereut value, and the value OF the note
dcpec's entirely on the confidence ielt in
the redeI- Ntion OF the promise. The re-
cep,iou OF government notes for taxes
and duties is uoi a sufficient redemption
10 msinta1 them at par, where the
amount issued is larger than is needed
for payment TO government. The bis
toric fact stands Gncontradicted that
there has never been an instance where
irredeemsble paper money, issued IN
sufficient quantity to .ransac. business.
has not deprecated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
RE We LIKE FOOLISH.

For ten years my wife WAS confined to her bed
with such complication OF ailments that no doct
or could tell what was the matter or cure her, and
used w q small fortune IN humoug stun. SIN
months ago / saw u. S. flag with Hop Bitters on
IT, and thought would be a fool once more. /
tried II, but my folly proved TO be wisdom. Two
bottles cured her, and she is now AS well and
strong as any mans wife, aud 1t only cost me ~
Be We ike foolish l"-II. W., Detroit, Mich.
iVl6-3w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

The grsenbaokers didn't Las up their
treasures whsle moth aud Rust shall cor
rupt. but ,hey did worse. They scattered
their seed on stony places. and 1t shall
come to naugh..-ROckldBd Free PreSSl
The hay crop Is being secured 10 an
excellent condition.
A few small showers last week-iust
enough 10 prevent everything from dry
ing up and blowing away.
Rev. Sir. Seitz Of Norway is TO
preach in the pariOT OF Glen Mountain
House at the White Mountains, Sunday,
August 4lh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
What The Marshal Of New York Says

The following Endorsement will be of interest 10
many who have not vet tested these essential aids
10 the ftil development of the speed OF trotter-
BESroN's SPEED ACCELERAToRs-thc price OF
which has been reduced 10 - per pair or - Tor
two pairs:
OFFICE or PATRICK DAILY, City ar-hsl,
New York, June II, l,'S.
WILBUR {. BENTON, Esq, BrOwnsto" q, Indiana
Dear Sir have gwen your SPEED ACCELER.
ArORs A thorough test. single, double, attached
them to the rens, TO the saddle, oVerdraW and
check-rein. In my judgment they are the mot
excellent things ever invented TO produce speeH
snd comfort for horses.
Horsemen and humanitarians have for vcarr
sought 10 invent at tachnents for horses mouths
the former looking principally 10 speed, the latter
seeking relief for the horse from the strain OF
checks and Bit on the mouth. The ACCELERAroRs
accomplish both, for they remove the permanent
strain OF checks and bits from the mouth and head
of the horse by imparting the proper elasticity,
which the horse feels Immediately and improves at
once in style and speed. Owners OF horses'whether
trotters, roadsters, coach or business horses,
should use them. ANY horseman who gives your
ACCEIFRAToRs trial will not only indorse what
/ saw but recommend them TO every one owning
horses.
Uoping Won will succeed in establishing what !
firmly believe to be the best thing ever devisedf for
horses, is the wish Of one thoroughly convinced
of their usefulness IOuIs truly,
PATRICK DAILY, City Marshal.
Send for an illustrated circular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
July 10, ISIS

OXFORD, ss:-At a Court of Probate held at
Paris within ana iof inc county OF otioTu
ON the third Tuesday OfJuly \. ID. ls5s.
~ GORGE HOPKINS, Guardian OF Everett J..
(I Read, minor child and heir Of Alvah j. Read,
late Of Lewiston, in the County Of Androscoggin,
having presented MS ina a,oouutoi SuH'uianshlp
of said ward for allowance.
Ordered Thatthe said Guardian giyenotice
TO all persons interested by causing copy Of this
order TO be published three weeks successfully In
the Oxford Democrat printed at Paris, that hey
NAV appear at Probate Court to be held at Paris
in said County on ne third Tuesday Of Aug. next,
AZ nine O'Clock In the forenoon and shew cause II
any they have why the same should not be allowed.
A. II. WALKER, Judge.
A true copy, attest III. c. DAVIS, Register,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
Nonresident Taxes,
the Town Of Canton In the County Of oxford,
for the wear lS7T.

In the Town Of Canton In the County Of oxford,
for the year ls7I.
The following list Of taxes on real estate OF non
resident owners in the town of Canton, for
Collector OF taxes Of said town, on the 2ist
day of May, 1871, has been returned by him 70
me a. remaining unpaid on the 18th day of April,
1875, by his certificate Of that date and now remain
nnnsid and notice IL hereby given that II the said
taxes. Interest and charges are not paid into the
Treasury of said town Of Canton within eighteen
months from the date Of the commitment Of said
taxes 30 much OF the real estate taxed as will be
,cent 10 nav the amount due therefor including
Interest and charges will without further notice be
sold at public auction AT the Treasurer's ofice in
said town on the 2lst day OF November, 1873, at
ono n,rlnck IN the afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

WEST Paris The Methodist Society
of West Paris, Maine, will. D. W dedl-
cate their chapel Thursday. tho Zolh
inst, 3. 10 o'clock a. N. Former pastors
ministerial brethren aud friends generally
are cordially invited to meet and partici-
pate with US OF the occasion. Rev. I. Z.
Mason, P. E. OF Lewiston District, Will
preach the dedicatory sermon.
NJ. PRNDExTER, Pastor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

DxFKLD.-Oficers elect OF Tuscan
Lodge, |. o. D. F.. for present term n.
e.. A. S, Austin V. G.. John n. Thomp-
son; Seo'y, Chas. w. Harrington; Treas,
W. S. Chase; Conductor, James 2. John
ston; Warden, J. Z. Washburn.
Sheriff Trask has under arrest Jacob
and Isaac Hodsdon OF Byron. and took
them 10 Dix6ld to-day, the 18th, for trial.
The oharge is that OF barn burning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

E1cURSoN-The odd Fellows OF Mt.
Mica Lodge. So. Paris. have made ~
engagements tor an excursion to HarPs-
vel, By way OF Portland. over tie
Grand Trunk. to take place August 9Th.
Fare for the round trip viii 40, Be over
one dollar and i've cents. All those who
wish for pleasant sud economical e1-
cuTsiou should purchase tickets tor this.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

&C. A. Whitney 4 Co.. 40 Exchange
s.. have one Of the largest furniture es-
adjustments in Maine. Their stock is
vsried. and from il you may select arti-
clos for Tie kitchen or parlOr. The firm
is making special inducements to out-of-
town customers; and any OF our readers
who wish 70 purchase, at wholesale or
FETAL. should examine the stock, OF order
by mail.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

affecting Itpurihes the blood, purges ont the
lurking humors In the system, that under mine
health and settle into IT wholesome disorders. Erup
ton. OF the skin are the appearance on the surface
Of humors tina; should DE expelled from the blood.
Iutei Gal arrangements are the determination of
these same humors TO some internal organ, or or
gaus, whose acton they derAnge, and whose sub
stance they disease and destroy. AYERS sARsA'
PARiLLA cxpels these hunors from the blood
when they are gone, the disord Rs they produce
disappear, such A. Uicerai,oHs Or the Lirer, Stom
acL. KLiucys, Lungs, ErdpiioHs and Erupfire Dis.
ease, OF the skin Sc dnthony's Fire, Ros,ior Fry.
s.pcids Pip,Vie'. PlSiuies, BiofcheS, BoRs Tumors
T,ner and Soil Ehoin,. Sc1d Head, Ring 'rorpl,
Ulcers aud Sores, RhetmatisHi, Neuralgia, Pain IN
ne bones, SIDE and Heat female Foakness. >ter
iity. Let,corrh0G arising n, "a internal uccrdtioR
and uterin, diseases. Dropsv, Dyspepsia, EadciG.
ton and General DEBILITY. With thc'- depar,uro
health returns
PREPARED nv
nm a AVER A co. Lowell, Mas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
Non-Resident Taxes,
In the town OF Paris m the County Of oxford
for the Xear ls1..

Nv Tho town Of paTis IN The county OF UNi0rd
for the year 80.
The following list OF Taxes on Real Estate ofnon-
resident owners in the Town Of Paris for
the wear l-I., In bills committed to John
Black Collector of said Town, on the 5th day Of
June ls77, has been returned by him 10 me a.
remaining unpaid on the nth, day Of April, ISIS,
by his certificate OF that date, and now remain
unpaid and notice is hereby given that If the said
taxes and interest and charges are not paid into
the Treasury Of the said Town, within eighteen
months from the date OF the commitment OF the
said bills, so much Of the real estate taxed as
will be sufficient TO pay the amount due therefor,
including Interest and charges, will, without fur
Their notice be sold ut Public Auction, At the
Office Of Wilson 4 Crommett in said town, on the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

We received q Pleasau, call from Mr..
Z. d. Swan Jas, week. former resident
OF this town. but now Of Sheffield. Pa.
Mr.. Swan AID son are engaged in secur-
i1g BARK for g large tsnneTy II HAT town.
The firm use some eighteen thousand
cords OF BARK each year, and does most
extensive business, otherwise. Oae
wonderful feature in It's economy Is a
natural gas well. from which heat Is fur
nished to The engines, and light 20 the
baildlngs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice that
lie has been duly appointed BY the Hon. Judge Of
Probate for the County OF Oxfordan assumed the
trust Of Administrator with the VIII annexed, Of
the estate of
MARTHA RILEY, late of Newry,
in said County deceased by giving bond as the law
directs he therefore requests all persons indebted
To the estate of said deceased 10 make immediate
payment. and those who have any demands there
on 10 exhibit the same 20 ..-.
JAMES 7. WILSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
Ayers Cherry PeCtoral
For Diseases OF the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, WhOoPinE-
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
AND COVkIJMPTION.
June Is, 1873.

known TO the public about forty years, by q long
continued series OF marvellous cures, that hsye
won for it a confidence in its virtues never equslL
cd by any other medicine. IL still makes the most
elcctual cures Of Coughs, Colds, Consumption, that
can be made by medical skill. Indeed, the CHER
RY PICTORIAL has really robbed these dangerous
diseases OF their terrors, to q great extent, and
given feeling Of immunity from their fatal effects
that is well founded If the remedy be taken In
season. Every family should have II in their closet
for the ready and prompt relief of its members.
sickness, suffering, and life is saved by this
timely protection. The prudent should not neg
lect It, and the wise will not. Keep II by you for
the protection it affords by It's timely use in sud
den attacks.
PREPARED BY
DIR. ]. G. AVER g. CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers 10 Medicine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
ANNA l.. STEARNs,
EDNA H. HEALD,
{. VI STEARNs )

"wnl you take hack sir" "No cir. had s
hack for Ave years, and got rid OF II by using
Adan.s0Rs botanic Cough BS'sum.' Price 81 cts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
OXFORD ss:-At a Court OF Probate held Al
nj. Within ard for the County of Oxford

OXFORD, ss:-At 4 Court OF Probate held AZ
Paris within aud for the County OF ONiord
on the third TUESDAY OF July, A. ID. 1873,
@YRENE T.. DUNN, Adminis tratrix on the cs
I i tate of Samuel s. Dunn, late OF Bethel In
,aid county, deceased, having presented her &C
count OF administration OF the estate OF said dc
ceased for allowance:
Ordered, that the said Adminis'I give notice TO
all persons Interested By causing copy OF this
order 20 DC three weeks excessively in the
Oxford Democrat printed at Paris, that they may
,ppCar 40 \ Probate Court 10 be held At Paris, In
said County on the third Tuesday OF Aug. next,
az O'Clock In the forenoon and shew cause II any
they have why the same should not be allowed.
All. WALKER, Judge.
A true copy-Attest II c. DAVIS, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
TOWN ITEMS.

BTRoN.-The East Rumford Reform
Club will hold grove meeting at Hop
City, Byron, Sunday, Aug. IL, 1878. All
are invited. Commence at IL a. m
All bring dinner. SPARKxs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

OXFORD, Ss:-At n Court of Probate held at
Paris within and for the County OF oxford
on the third Tuesday of July, A. ID. 1873,
MARTHA NJ. HUTCHINSON, named ENcctrix
vi in n certain Instrument purPorting TO be the
last VIII and Testament OF Lyman Hutchinson,
late ot Albany In said county, deceased, having
presented the same for Probate:
Ordered, Thatthe said ENecutriS giVenotice
to all persons Interested, by causing copy Of this
order to be published three weeks successfully In
the oxford Democrat printed at Paris. that they
may appear At Probate Court 20 be held AT Paris
In said County, on the third Tuesday of June
next at nine OF the clock in the forenoon, and
shew cause. II any they have, why the said lnstru
ment should not be proved, approved and allowed
as the last Will and Testament Of said deceased.
A. II. WALKER, Judge,
true copy-Attcst: n. &. DAVIS, Register,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
A true copy-Attest II C. DAVIS. Register

OXFORD, ss:-At Court OF Probate held al
Paris, within and for the County of Oxford, on
the third Tuesday Of July, A. ID. 1873.
nN the petition Of =, u. OSGOOD, Guardian OF
~ Florence aud Emira Wentworth, minors OF
Brownheld, in said county, praying To-
license 90 sell aud convey the homestead farm OF
the late Martha Wentworth, situated about one
mile from Browulcd Center, on the road leading
10 Fryeburg, at public or private sale
Ordered, Thatthe said Petitioner give notice
10 all persons Interested by causing abstract Of
said petition with this order thereon TO be publish
ed weeks successfully in the oxford Democrat
printed az Paris, that they may appear at a Fro.
ate Court 20 be held AZ Paris, in said County on
the third Tuesday Of Aug. next at y O'CLOCK
In the forenoon and sheg cause II any they have
why the same should not be granted.
A. II. WALKER, Judge
Atruecopy-attest: II. e.. DAVIS Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
Value Of Advertising.

We give the following letter as certificate oil
the value of advertising in the Oxford Democrat:
Chelsea, Mass,
April 10, 1873.
Dear sir.-I sent YOU AS advertisement OF farm
10 let with instructions 70 insert four weeks: IL
mas sent me more application than ! expected
some thirty odd. coming from all the towns IN the
Please fnd enclosed amount of your bill for adj
vertising.
WA. u. SWAMI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
Hebron Acadenu.

Toe Sammec Term OF this Institution
closed. With appropriate exercises, on
"Wednesday and Thursday last. The
term has been well attended, and the
scholars have made more than usual
proQress. Mr.. j. F. Moody, the pTinci-
nsl as has been heretofore announced,
will close his labOrs at this Institution
with the tan term. The citizens and
pupils are both sorry to lose him, IS be
has attached himself strongly to both. by
bis courteous and genIlemsnly conduct.
wednesday evenings exercises COM
menced with an instrumental exercise
upon The piano Then Hon. Wm. 2.
FRYE of Lewiston was introduced. Alter
few preliminary remarks OF pleasantly,
he proceeded to address the scholars
uron the work of life. Everything
that lives is hunter saws MFR. Frye,
"from the spider that spins its web upon
the wall OF the untidy housewife; the
fy that buzzes upon the window-pane;
the mosquito that sucked my blood to-
day, 10 msn. made in the image and like
ness Of his Creator" With this for
text Mr.. Frye proceeded TO warn his
Young hearers against seeking alone tor
pleasure, wealth. power or place; and
closed by exhor,ing them to seek first the
Kingdom Of God. and second. education.
His address OF az hours duration, was
a,led with pleasing poetic and eloquent
passages, containing esch foil share Of
a1vice. admoaition and helpfulness. The
"Ors,ion~ shew Mr.. Frye to be a man
who would excel in other than political
walks OF hie-a man Of true heart and
sound principle.
At the close Of Mr.. Frye's remarks,
music VAS introduced sitter which Mr..
Moody, Of the Academy. read a poem. OF
his own production. His central thought
was parable from the New Testament
tha, Of the sower who soWSd tsres. In
the poem he Incorporated his farewell re-
marks 10 the graduating clsss
Music closed the exercises OF the
evening.
Among The distinguished guests pres
eu,, We noted Congressman Frye. Rev.
Mr.. Burrsge editor 81 the /i7a's 4drocate,
and Pcrc;vsl BonneY. Esq. Of Portland.
Thursdays exercises were carried out
in accordance with the programme pub
lished las. week, and Ballsrd's Orchestra
gave n concert in the evening.
FIsutNG ENrRAoRpINARY.-Last week
ar. Il. F. Merton, Agent OF Paris Hi
Manufacturing Company, sent tn this
office = three pound trout. recently taken
by him a; Lake Unhssog. Mr.. Morton
was one OF party OF i've which sPeat
few days Al the lake, and msde some ex-
traordicary catches. one trout weighed
i've pounds; three. over four pounds
each; while - beauties weighed fifty
pounds. The fish were aaE.od fer in
deep water, but tasted SIS well - though
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed blythe Hon Judge Of
Probate for the County Of Oxford and assumed the
trust of Administrator Of the estate Of
JOANNA H. CLEM0NS late OF Hiram,
in said County deceased by giving bond Ne the law
directs he therefore requests all persons who are
indebted TO The estate Of said deceased TO make I'M
mediate payment and those who hayean demands
thereon TO exhibit the same 10
JOHN r. CLEMoNS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

OXFORD, SIS AT Court Of Probate held at
Paris within and for the County OF oxford
on the third Tuesday of July, A. ID. 1915
ON the petition OF NOAH " PEABODY, or
~ Albany. for the appointment of George H..
Brown OF Mason, as administrator on the estate
OF Ben iamin Peabody, late of Albany, deceased
Ordered That the said Executor give notice TO
all persons interested, by causing copy OF this
order TO be published three weeks successfully
in the Oxford Democrat, newspaper printed at
Paris In said County, that they may appear al =
Probate Court. 10 be held at Paris on the third
Tuesday Of Aug. next, at nine o'clock In the fore
noon, and show cause If any they have why the
same should not be allowed.
A. II. WALKER, Judge.
true copy-attest: II. G. DAVIS, Register.