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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-08-27

OXFORD, IS AT = Court OF Probate held at
Paris within and OR the County Of Oxford,
on the third Tuesday Of August a. d. ISIS,
"IRAh A. RANDALS Administrator on tho
III estate Of Margaret Wilkins late OF DiI6eld
In said county deceased, having presented his
account of Administration on the estate OF said
deceased for allowance:
Ordered, That the said Administrator give notice
10 all persons interested by causing copy 81 this
order TO be Published three weeks FueoosSively In
the oxford Democrat printed AZ Paris that they
may appear az 4 Probate Court 20 be held at Paris
in sAid county on the third Tuesday Of Sept next
- nine O'Clock In the forenoon and shew cause II
any they nave why the same should not De allowed.
&. VI. WALKER Judge,
true copy-at,est III. c. DAVE, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-08-27

TIE subscriber hereby gives public notice thBL
Probste for che County OF oxford aud Assumed the
trust OF Administrator of the estate Of
MARY A. MCALLISTER late OF Greenwood
directs he therefore requests al persons who are
indebted 70 the estate OF said deceasoi o make i'm
mediate payment and those who have sh y ments
thereon TO exhibitthe same TO
Aug. 20, 1873 GEORGE HALES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-08-27

THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice that
she has been duly appointed by che Hon. Judge Of
Probate for the County Of Oxford, and assumed
the trust OF AdministrstriX Ofthe estate OF
HORACE BARTLETr late Of Hartford
in said County, deceased, by giving bond a the
law directs she therefore requests All persons
who indebted 10 the estate Of said deceased ~
make immediate payment aud those who nave
any demands thereon, to exhibit the same 20
MARY u. BARTLETT.
Aug. ~, 1875
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-08-27

OXFORD, ss':-At1arC" urtTof Probate held ~
Paris, within and for the county OF Oxford
on the third Tuesday OF Aufust. a. d. fs7s.
GIDEON A. HA STINGS Administrator on the
" estste OF Elisha y Goddard lSte OF Rumf0rd
IN said county deceased, having presented his 81.
count ~ administration on the estate OF said de.
ceased for allowance
Ordered. That the said Administrator give notice
20 all persons Interested by causing copy OF this
order 10 be published three weeks excessively In
the Oxford Democrat printed nj Paris, that they
may appear at a Pr0bats Court 70 be held az Paris
In said county, on the third Tuesday OF Sept. next
At 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-atteu. II. c. DAVIS Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-08-27
11roRn 81 Court Of Probate held Al

A. II WALKER, Judge.
A true copy-Attest: II. Z. DAVIS Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-08-27

The subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge o, OF
Probate for the County Of Oxford and assumed me
trust Of administrator with the W ~ ahneAen oI
the estate OF Osgood Brown late OF west Ne"Oury
in the State Of Ms sr' usefs deceased, hr irving
bond ~ the Law fir rts: ne therefore reqTosts OIL
persons indebted "a the estate or said decrascf 70
make immeda'" navrrrut. aud those WIN nave
any demands tho~e0p 20 exhibit the same ~
Aug ~. 1873 GEORGE VI. BRpWN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-08-27
STATE OF MAINE.

h-NNN 7 VNAkI lIIlNs u "tI1E7
Richardson Lake, Aug. !, ISIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10

In The three towns heard from Mr..
Lovejoy has 20 majority and l57 plurality
" steriord will SET him back sbou, one
hundred. and Ssonehsm will probably
give small plurality.
In me Buokield District. Irish, Green.
back, is elected by about one hundred
plurality. Judging by Ghe governor vote
Of Oxford aud Hebron.
In the Sumner Distric, Henry b Her
sey Republican is elected. but We have not
received sufficient returns 10 give the
figures.
In the Hiram District. Judging from
the governor vote. Llewellyn A. Wads-
worth is elected By $50 plurality.
In the Rumtord district Winfield S.
Howe Republican is elected by about
100 majority, nearly full. returns being
received from this district
In ihe Bethel District Charles L. Doug
lass. Republican. is elected by about 50
plurality,
Ia tse Fryeburg District Eaoch e.
Harrington is elected by 100 plurality,
Judging By the governor vote.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10
500 LIVES LOST.
Sinking or "a Steamer In the English
Channel.
The Disastrous Result Of n Col
IisiOn.

LONDON, Sept. S.-The excursion steam
er Princess Alice, in returning from
Gravcsend to London this evening with
about 500 passengers was run down of
Dorking, about s O'Clock by a screw
steamer. 1t is reported that between 400
and 500 persons we're drowned.
Midnight-Thc Princess Alice was
struck amidships and sunk almost immc-
diately. The number of persons drowned
is variously estimated at 500 to $50.
This high estimate Is the latest given and
is by the London Steamboat Co., owners
of the Princess Alice. The Co.'S wharf
is bcseiged by crowds of people anxious
to hear Of relatives and friends.
The drowned included an extra ordinary
proportion of women and children, sever
al Of the survivors speak of having lost
as many as 3, 5, and Is children. They
describe the water as covered with hun
dreds of shrieking people The captain
and nearly all the crew Of the Princess
Alice were drowned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10
Norsoay Doesn't Respond.

1t has been the purpose of the Green
back party, during this campaign, TO ex-
cite feelings OF jealousy and anlmosi'y'
between sections. classes and Individuals
hoping that by tearing others down, they
nigh, build themselves up with the
ruins. As an illustration of this fact, we
copy the following from the Norl0dy Id
uertiSer. OF last week:
The Oxford Democrat is newsy paper
especially in picking up local improve
ments-which rebound in the remo'esl
degree TO the honor and glory OF the
County hub. There is one Improvement,
however, going on within stones
throw OF the Democrat Office, the mention
of which has not found place in It's
columns. Tho ring are mum concerning
the extensive repairs being made on the
/ Court House al he C0HDty'S expense.
After the testimony under oath oi ex-
governors and other prominent interest
Cd parties, that the County buildings
were in good repair md convenient ano
no change should be made because IL
might entail expense on the County. why
should they wish 70 mention itP 10 be
sure they laid down on the County COM
missioners to expend some $4,000 more
than they are laying out, IN the interest,"
OF The lille Boss Tweeds aud their little
plas.erers and plumbers. and failed.
But having put in nomination Tor county
commissioner, one OF themselves tnis
year, they expect, Of he is elected nex'
wear to be aele 10 let themselves salts
factory jobs.
Why has not the County Organ" In
formed the tax payers OF the county
what is going on, unless for The reason
that IL does not want them 10 know
what was being done with the money.
The vote IN Norway indicates that no
such feeling as this writer expressed ex-
listed outside OF the Greenbsck party,
which had candidate in the field whom
they wished to cleo, by casting reproach
upon the chairman OF our board oil
COUNTY Commissioners. who was can
dda.e for reelection. and upon tho Re
publican candidate for he same place OF
trust. The good people OF Norway dc
not respond to any such call. They dc
not believe in calling some of the best
citizens OF Oxford County shelves and
rsscals, neither do they purpose to cen
suro an economical board OF Commits
sioners tor exercising their best judgment
in putting tho County property IN a
proper state OF repair. Paris gives Nor
way three hearty cheers for her support
of the Republican nominees.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10
ri
THE BANNER COUNTY
WHOLE TICKET ELECTED.
7oF 8 REPRESENTATIVES.
800 Plurality for
CONNOR.

Oxford County is the banner County
this year tor the Republicans. Twenty
eight towns out OF thirty-six in this
county. give Common S,04S; Gsroelon'
l, 496; Smith. 2,O72. Connor's plurality
go.
We have also elected the inll county
ticket, snd gave Mr.. Frye, our member
o, Congress large plurality. Our tick
e, is elected by about 900 plurality
Sixteen towns give Hammond. csndi-
date for Commissioner, 1881; Hastings
lO41. Swan. 1926. Hammoud's plurality
90. The remaining towns Will not over
come this plurality. We have elected
seven out of eight Representatives, being
A gain OF two over las, year. The Buck
teld districl-Greenbac being lhe only
one lost TO Us.
This is large gain over last year. and
,he Republican vote will be nearly as
large as /, WAS in 1876 st abe Presiden-
,ial election. Our people may we'll feel
progd Of lNiI record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10
very heavy; hay was an average crop
1. is quite sickly here-many children
being down with whooping cough.

GLEAD. Sept. 5.-The hay crop when
has Just been harvested is full tn average
yield. and is far better than was anticl
pated before cutting il. All other crops
are looking finely. especially corn.
George Burnbam has three acres oil
corn, which we think IL as good a piece
as can be found In this vicinity. We I'M
derstand that NJ. Z. Burbank has nice
piece also.
Tho work on tho new church is pro
crossing finely. The outside is all done
and tho inside nearly completed. When
the church is done it will add greatly to
the looks of our village.
We understand that Bennett IL Jewett
are making preparations 10 put circular
board saw into their steam mill. Such Il
machine would be great benefit 10 our
people.
We had the pleasure OF Witnessing the
opening of blossom of the night bloom
ing cereus on tho 9th inst, at Mrs. Geo.
Burnham's. Such blossoms with such
perfume are very rare, and worth going
n great distance to see. Is.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10
Haze You Heard from Parts =
The Banner Town Again

The vote il Paris was larger than any
ever polled here. save that OF 1876 Ia
20, The Republican vote for Governor was
Az Democratic, 2S7; Greenback 2 &; Re
publican msjority 200. Last year. the
vote was, Republican, $50; Democratic,
lS5 Greenbsck. A Republican majority
I24 This year We give Common ass ;
Garcelon 1874; Smith 1875; Republican
majority, l79 Total vote. 697.
THIS large vote shows that the people
were fully awake to the issues al stake,
and graudly rose to meet it. Their
declaration Tor honest money is one OF
the truest indications Of their intelligence
and tboughIfulness.
The Democratic party in this town is
thoroughly dishesrtened aud nesrly dis
organized. Nearly the whole Greeuback
strength was drawn from is ranks, and
the party was split right in two, as one
prominent Democrat remarked.
Ii is seldom that so many split tickets
are cast. aSthere were thrown last Mon
day. The Democrats aud Greenbsokers
fraternized and voted Tor each other 5
nominees. IN 3 manner ths, drove honest
money men 70 distraetion-and they
gained rO,hing bY their trading that could
compensate tor the sacrifice Of leaving
the old party.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10
"Otd Abe"

The correspondent OF the Cincinnati
Gazette, describing the assembling OF the
Union veterans ~ Newark, Ohio. says :
The first cheers OF the day were
those evoked by the presence OF Old
Abe. the veteran war eagle lie made
his appearance before the President ar
riyed, borne on shield by veteran, and
escorted by 8 drum band and little
company Of soldiers following tatsered
flag The flag and the little company OF
men only suggested the strong regiments
that are gone, while the eagle slono
seems 10 have renewed mis- strength
The bird who has such an eventful his
tory, who followed the Eighth Wisconsin
Regimen, through the war. and who
now devotes his time 10 attending SOL
diers' reunions all over the country, is
as fresh looking as he ever was And
when the soldiers cheered him he lifted
his wings as If remembering old times,
and giving in bis way q return 10 their
wsrm.hesrted salute"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10

RATHER STIRRING.-The lightning, this
session, as has been before remarked. Is
very familiar with tho people in this sec
tion. Last Monday, il gave another
manifestation OF its agility. and OF It's
curiosity concerning the Affairs OF men.
Mr.. {. j. Mellen, a Paris Hill boy, opened
a school in Turner, Monday morning. In
the afternoon. as school was In progress,
with thiriy-eight scholars, d shower
passed over the place, and during its
progress. q flash of lightning struck the
,chool-house, destroying the chimney,
tearing up the floor. and burning some
OF the scholars severely slough moi
dangerously.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10

The STATE FAIR. Among the new
features Of interest and Importance which
the managers Of the State Fair are pro-
viding to make it success, are two which
must meet the hearty approval OF all
One is to be an exhibition Of the work OF
the students at the State college in the
mechanical work lately introduced there
through the liberality Of Ex-Gov. Coburn,
which will be exhibited by Prof. Pike
and the other will be an exhibition Of the
processes of beet sugar manufacture by
MIR Ernest Tn. Gennert, the Superinten-
dent of the Maine Beet Sugar Company
Portland. This will be so arranged as to
show the whole process Of beet manipula.
ton, from the seed to the growing beets
the manner of drying the beets and the
method of making them into sugar, to.
gether with an exhibit of sugar in all
stages from the juice to the loaf sugar
and the refuse which is so valuable as a
cattle feed. This alone will form a most
interesting and instructive picture of the
fair, and will be worthy of careful study
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10
Bold Bank Robbery at Concordia, MO.

Conoordia has about 1900 Inhabitants
in Lafayette county. The principal
banking business of oil that part OF La
fayet,e county is done by the Concordia
Savings Bank. Thursday al halt past
one, three men entered the bank One
asked the cashier, who was alone, TO
change ten dollar bill. While he Was
changing 1t another jumped over the
counter, caught the cashier by the arm
and placed his hand over his mouth.
They then took what money was in
sight and putting pistol to the cashiers
head told him to open the safe. lie did
so. The robbers took all tho monsr in
the safe, between three and four thousand
dollars. refusing to take silver, OF which
there was between $1,000 and $4,000.
During the robbery a gentleman was
near The bank. and robber guarding
the door, called him to advance. instead
of which be ran. The robber i'cd but
missed him. They then mounted horses
and gslloped of. The robbery occupied
about ten minutes. They were all
mounted on good horses newly shod.
Citizens are In hob pursuit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10

DENMARK, Sept. 2.-Politics have been
very lively in this section, OF late. Col.
Daniels OF Virginia spoke here last week,
and Moses Hull speaks Tuesday eve.
These with our local speakers, have given
us an unusual variety. The Denmark
Band turns out, without regard to party,
and furnishes excellent music.
c. 3. Smith has completed his job of
Strengthening the County road near John
T. Cotton's west of the village. This is
an Improvement which we all appreciate.
Moses Bradbury found i've year old
heller dead, last week-cause unknown.
j. C. Hodge. and Pendexter & Sanborn
are doing brisk business in clothing.
Grain and potatoes are light in this
lection; apples are plenty, and corn is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10

SOUTH PARIS The Me,hodists have
ju.t placed in their house of worship
fine new organ. gift from Mr.. VIM. T.
Cushman. The instrument is from the
New England Company. purchased
through their & ontlenanly agent. Mr.. b.
C. Sprague, q Lisbon ST., Lewiston. 1t
embraces fine combination or variety OF
musical effects, and for power and sweet
ness OF tone is pronounced by good
Judges TO be gem" 1t is also thing
OF beauty" the case being OF solid walnut
beautifully carved and finished. and has
French veneered panels and an elegant
pipe-top. II is most acceptable gift,
and its music. under the skillful touch OF
Miss Hill, the organist, will often prove
a reminder Of the generosity Of the donor.
A variety OF music books, &c, presented
by Mr.. Sprague, the agent. accompany
the instrument.
+. c. R., Pastor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10

NoRwAY.-T The Universallst Society
have re-shingled their house in the viii
lage, repaired tho front steps, and are
now putting on two coats OF paint
Aaron Thurlow Esq is just completing
pretty story and half house, with ell.
on High ST. c. l.. Hathaway is master
builder.
MIR. WitherePs house Is rapidly APP
preaching completion. The masons have
gone, and the carpenters are putting on
the finish inside.
The State Universaist Sabbath School
Convention meets this year with tho Uni
versalist Sabbath School In this village,
on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. llth
aud 18th. Large numbers from ali parts
of the State are expected. and it will IN
doubiedly be an interesting occasion. All
corners will be entertained free of ex-
ponse.
The first meeting OF the Young Peo-
PIES Literary Association for the Fall
will be held on Wednesday eve. Sept IS.
at the house OF Mrs. Mary Bartlett, who
Is chairman of the committee on enter
lainment
Our schools opened on Tuesday Of last
week, with full numbers. under the same
teachers as last year.
saw blackberry stalk In the hands
of Mr.. +. IL Wood OF this town, the
other day. which beats the tropics on
growth, II started from the ground last
spring, and bad reached the height OF
nearly fifteen feet. He cut II on his farm.
What the plant really thought 1t was, In
what beautiful tropical country. and I'M
der what marvellous sun-rays il thought
It was living no fellow can ever know.
ont such stupendous growth would GER
,ainly indicate much courage. and a
towering ambition.
Our Lecture Committee are negoIia,-
ing with somo OF the best talent In the
field for The Course this fall and winter.
Our .ownsman, Joseph Churchill, has
the contract for rebuilding Crooked river
bridge near Denison & Up!on's pulp
mill.
Ii any reader OF the Democrat wishes
70 soc beau stalk nearly three inches
through some ten feet high. with leaves
two feet across, call on our popular
pothecary, A. Oscar Noyes. Esq.
JOHN PAUL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10

Byron. Sept. Hop picking has been
with u about week; IS cts. per day
was the pay talked before picking but
some will get more. The crop is tair,
though damaged in greater or less degree
by tho "dog days" weather. j. S. Mitch
ell has fine looking piece. probably tho
hos. I" this vicinity.
Some weeks since, Mr.. 81. Merrill got
some foreign substance (probaby sharp
grin INFO one Of his eyes. u became
much inflamed, and. al one time. 1t was
feared he would lose the sight OF the In
ured eve. II not of the other. His wife
has been very low in health, but Is now
gaining.
tx. Gov. Washburn and others inter
es,ed in the Buckield and Rumford Falls
K. x. have been up to SEQ about n ne"
route 10 tho lakes va Swift River Valley.
A road has been spotted from Mr.. j..
Houghton's 10 the shore OF Lake Moose
lucmaguntic. The distance is about seven
miles the grade aud building are said 10
be easy. 1t is proposed 10 cut the road
and grade track twelve feet in width
this season. 1t will be OF no inconsid-
cradle value 10 the owners OF timber land
near the lake as they would be obliged
to make a road 10 get their supplies in.
Some persons seem 10 think they will at
Tempt TO squeeze the people OF this
people of this vicinity who are interested
in the road 60 hard that the project will
suffer
G. ID. Bisbee. Esq. seems to have
IN ade very favorable Impression in this
part of the County. 1t is TO be hoped
that none of The &. BIS. will vote Tor him
instead OF Scion who ''enthused" the
masses TO the tune of 1.-TWO Green hackers
when he came; one when he left !"
am glad to learn there is more than
oue person in East Oxford who is quail
lied TO throw stones. aud that one down
the river has given such unexceptionsbe
proofs OF gullibili.y. There is honor
even among-G. b. statesmen.
Sept. 5.-Late grain has suffered from
rust; potatoes ditto, and from rot and
worms; the potato beetles are still
"pegging away"
Mrs. Nathaniel Taylor is very i'll OF
typhoid lever
Mrs n ~ Blossom met with singu-
lar accidcn, several days since; she went
out few rods from the house to gate
leading to the pasture, and was found, a
little later. lying senseless near the gate.
She remained insensible about two hours
after being carried into the house; and
even after recovering entirely from the
daze caused by the shock. cannot remem-
Der how the accident happened. Ii is
supposed. from the bruises about her
head, that she was standing by the gate,
the top OF which was unfastened and
leaned from her. that a colt came up. and
wheeled sharply. throwing the gate
against her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10
TOWN ITEMS.

ALBANY.-As Mr.. Isaac Croker and
wife were making an afternoon call, their
attention was attracted by the running Of
a flock OF sheep which they 5000 discoV-
cred was closely pursued 10y large bear.
As old Bruin discovered that Crooker and
his father were Ia tor protecting the
sheep he took to the woods, and aeon two
young bears came In sight and were ap-
parontly anticipating joining their mother
at feast of fresh mutton. Mr.. Croker
turned upon them and with pocket
rifle shot one Of them and the other made
good his escape. The bear tina, was shot
weighed so pounds. l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10
State Election !!
No Choice of Governor.
FRYE. REED and LINDSEY
ELECTED.
POWERS DEFEATED AND HALE
DOUBTFUL
Senate Republican.
NO Hope BeyOnd!.'
Senate Republican.

Tba slec,ion In Maine conveys but Little
consolation 10 Republicans. The Demo
erals and Greenbsckers combined have
been too many for Us, and we are nearly
If nos quite delested.
As will be seen by Mr.. Berry's hgures'
given below, there has been no election
of Governor by the people. and The
House is in doubt. The Senate will De
Republican. beyond peradventure' which
will secure Connor's election, but beyond
ahat. We can claim nothing.
MFR. Powers 10 the fourth district IS
defeated By Ladd. the combined Demo
cratic and Green back candidate. Frye Is
elected in the third District; Reed IN me
FIRST; Lindsey 10 the second BY reduced
votes Hale's District is still IN doubt.
We are certain 10 be represented IN Con-
Qress by one Greenbacker. and perhaps
also oy the labor Agitstor Murch.
The Republicans have made strong
fight. and though defeated through the
ignorance OF many voters, they may well
De proud that they have fought for the
honor and isiIh OF the nation. Inc party
Is IN good working order, while the
Democrats are completely wrecked and
disorgauized. II he Democratic party
had made as able 4 night TOR honest
money, they would have saved the State
the disgrace which Ii hiss heaped upon IL
self by this vote tor ignorance and dis
honesty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-10

Hon. Jonathan G. Dickerson, LII. ID.
Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court.
died at his residence in Belfast, Saturday
afternoon. aged 65 years. Judge Dicker-
son was n native OF Waldo County. he
graduated at Colby University, and re-
ceiged the honorary degree OF LII. D.,
from that institution. He was admitted
to the bar in Waldo, and prscticed in
Belfast until 1862. when he was appointed
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
He was re-appointed 10 1863. Judge
Dickerson's career on the bench has been
honorable to himself and the State. He
was sound jurist and a patient and care
iul investigator. He was known as q
genial and courteous gentleman of
strict integrity and uprightness in all his
ways.