Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-03

persons. present members of the church
and those formerly connected with it.
The service which ms boen used so long
by the society was presented to Rev g
NJ. L. King, for the benefit OF some poor
church in the South.
The Ladies Aid Socioly will hold lis
neA regular meeting ou Tuesday, at
D. nj in the brick school house. |, is
earnestly hoped that there viii be large
attendance.
RoxBURY. 1t Was night Tho faint
/ light Of the autumn moon. ard the glim-
mer Of stars cast soft and mellow light
over the ragged rocks, and amid the
shady dells OF Roxbury notch. Early IN
tho evening small body OF men, and
several fair ladies, assembled ihemselv es
together in small building, evidently
with tho expectation ot hearing words OF
wisdom and insli uotion from one OF the
wise men OF the laud, for the question
would often DO asked, HAS The speaker
come - and the simple NO did not
crush out all hOpe In the hearts OF this
little band, for many longing eyes were
cast towards Dixfied, from whence this
great speaker was expected TO come.
And who was this wise man who had dis
APRON "a those who had travelled over
niles ul rough roads 10 listen 10 his
words oi wisdom? We answer it was
40 other thar ole 5. b. Bracket OF Dix
field. in ,,d Oxford County, State OF
Maine. His s1biac' vas to be The
Three Great Political Parties OF Maine,
and Nv Experience Win All ot rhom. ~
Without doubt his remarks would have
hecn very interesting sud full ot instruc-
ton, for it is currently reported that be
has been "a member OF tried 10 belong 10
AZ OF the parties during the present
month, and OF course would speak from
experience. We know this Is spreading
him out pretg MiB, for Il takes large
man 10 20 round when you make him
into Republican. Democrat, and Green
baokor all al once. We hope, for the
welfare of the good people OF Roxbury,
that they will vet have an opportunity 10
listen to this disciple OF Scion, this new
tleGged birding OF the great National
Greenback party. HERMIT
STOW, Aug. 2O.-Mr. Edgar d. An
drows OF this town, tho veteran hunter,
recently captured another bear by trap
ping. Bruin was also veteran and
whom discovered by Andrews there was
music tor few moments, Audrows deal
ing four shots from his Evans rifle before
nc would be quiet. He was captured in
Chatham, n. H., where he received $40
premium.
Prof. Lowe. OF Norrissown, Pa. has
been hero with three OF his daughters
and one son on a visit to his old friends.
He resided Of This pace thirty years AGO
when a boy, and mas not been here for
tweu;y-six years. Ho was born in Jolfer-
son, n. H., and resided in that vicinity
uu.il he was twelve years oi age.
Mrs. Patience Arlin, who vas 81 years
OF age. and by many supposed to DO old
or. and who had been d resident OF this
town for fifty consecutive years. and for
the last twelve years was town charge,
died on lhe 18th ins,. {.
Z. SUMNER, AUG. 3l.-At caucus Of
the Republican voters OF Sumncr. Henry
B Hcrsey vas nominated by reclamation
as q candidate 10 represent in tho next
Legislature. tho district composed OF
Srmner. Hartford, Canton snd Peru
Mr. Jersey is man atty qualified to
represent, the district, possessing n char
setter and political reputation untsrnished
Our friends who are Disguised with low,
political demagoguos aud desire good,
honest, efiicicn, mon IN our councils.
should support Sir. Ha'sey rs he Is firm
in bis convictions OF right and Justice
anG canno. be bought nor sold Let ali
who desire upright, true and faithful mou
in Office, give bin ih6ig hearts support.
SLOCUM.