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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01

FRYEBURG The lumbermen are getting
very anxious to have Shedding here now.
TIE Congregational Chapel was the
Mace where Santa Claus gathered to-
gether an abundance Of Christmas pres
ents on Tuesday evening, the 25.h. The
people collected from all quarters st m
esrly hour, and at 6 p. III. one OF the
finest pic Tic suppers was partaken OF by
about 500 different individuals, after
which music and recitations were thrown
in, and lhsn old Santa, OF local renown,
mounted the stand and began to deliver
the presents with his usual speeches and
sayings, the drs. Of which was very
valuable gold watch aud chain to {. II.
Tibbetls There was still another gold
watch 10 Miss Chase, besides gold and
silver in everything useful and orna-
mental The time occupied in delivering
the full list of presents was not less than
I 40 hours. The audience then went their
several ways, feeling and saying that
they had had rich treat ard time long
to DO remembered for The pleasure and
unanimity OF all assembled.
James A. Jones and wife celebrated
their wooden wedding at their house at
Birch Hill on the 18th ult. Many Of their
friends and neighbors put in an appear
ance. Among the many presents was
very fine sewing machine, The new
Home" 1t was an enjoyable occasion.
ANe understand that fine time was
had on Wednesday evening at the Center,
in the event of their Christmas tree.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
Real Estate Transfers.
WESTERN DISTRICT.

Jonathan W Cook % seth stanley, buildings am
lot in Porter; Georgr T. stacy 10 Elisha stanley,
farm in Porter Caleb Aver 10 Hannah Clark,
buildings and lot in Hiram; Wm h Cotton q
Elisha Cotton, buildings and land in Bro~nheld f;
same 10 Same, land in BrOwnheld; Albert hnisht
to WIN II Walker, Land IN Sweten, Edgar Nc
Allister 20 Jacob Lovejoy, land IN Stoneham
Charles q PendeNtsr 10 Leauder Poor, build
ings and lot in Denmark; same N Lizzie Pendex,
ter. buildings and lot ia Denmark; George w
Gray 10 o PendeNter. buildings and lot In Den
mark; Rachel Csswell 10 Asa Cummings farm
in Swed-n; Susan Perkins 10 Reuel q Moult0n,
small farm in Sweden Charles W McAllistei 10
Henry Smith land iu Lowell; Caleb Abbott 20
Isaac Abbott, farm in Fryeburg; Joseph Frye j..
20 same, 10 acres land In Fryeburs; Charles Iis-
bets et cl, to Z wadeigh, land in Porter; Joshua
Robbins q Levi Robbins, land in Hiram; samuel
Whidden 10 Maria Jewett, small farm In Den
mark; George K Bean TO Samuel Whidden small
farm in Denmark; John Pike 10 John W & Enoch
W Pike, land in Fryeburg; Same 10 John Pike,
land in Fryeburg; o K Hastings 10 Asa q Pike
the Hapgood property in FrSeburg
sc. HOBBS, Eeg'r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01

Goldsmith Maid was brought out at
q recent fair in Kansas City, and put up
for sale st auction to the highest bidder.
Only two or three persons who were in
the secret had any idea of the value of
the animal that was to be sold. The suc-
tioneer stated that he guaranteed moth
ing but the title. The buyer must take
her on his own judgment, and from her
appearance. She was logged up and
down little, the auctioneer grew eloquent
over her fine gait, and splendid tail, but
1t was all in vain. Thirty dollars was
the outside bid that could be obtained for
the peerless old mare "on her looks" and
ut that figure she was bid in, while those
n the secret enjoyed hearty laugh over
the excellent joke.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01

NoRwAY.-A new ccaodeiier. Ui the
latest pattern. has been placed Ia the
audience room OF the UliverSa .ist church.
The committee o. ladies'. 10 whom the
rnat.er wes delegated some time since,
are deserving OF much credi, for their
perseverance, and success.
The Fair, Concert and Christmas Tree
at the lower church duri & the holidays
we're each successful, "a Spnrco OF profit
financially. sad o: pleasure 70 the people.
The officers % Norway Loigel o o.
F.. for .ho irst term OF 1873. we're elected
nsl Tuesday. a,d will DO installed this
evening by y. d. Grand M,sta ". ".
Whitmarsh.
Who ever heard OF such weather and
wagoni1g during the holidays before
We are slno-, inclined 10 think that
some goo nisnt Great Heart has lifted
our State ont OF i,s place amid tho winds
and storms OF this heretofore rough eli
mate. and carclglly placed i, anoug tn
ba!my Lte,zcs. warm sun and hazy at
mosphcre a the Fortunate Isles And
vet. this may be but the lull v hich pre-
cedes the storm, and before the editor
reads the proof oil these words, the biting
cold. the sitting snow. the iorty-mile
wind, mas be Disseminating Us, and des-
lroying ali these taucilul pictures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
NEWSPAPERS. - The Belfast Journal
saws. with much truth:

The Netcport Netos is no longer pub
lished. A good many newspapers have
been started in this State within few
years; but in most cases their days have
been few and full of trouble. Indeed, 1t
is one of the most difficult undertakings
to make the requisite combination OF
brains and capital 70 ensure success to q
newspaper enterprise, Notwithstanding
the popular ballet ihst the task is sn easy
one. Since The JOHf1sdt was started,
twelve attempts TO establish newspapers
Ia Belfast have failed.
Probably not one halt The local news
papers in Maine have made both ends
meet during the past two years. Where
the ircome hss been made equal to ex-
peuses, the result has been obtained by
excessive individual effort, such as few
men mske for large compensation. We
are sorry to compliment new enterprises
of this kind in the State, for we feel that
The originator is one Of the class who
know not what hey do"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
Rev. Mr.. seitz preached a denomina-


,ional sermon last Sabbath, speaking at
lspgtb OF the present discussion eooeern-
ing eternal punishment, 10 the odbodo1
churches.
The Universalisi Sabbath school has an
efficient superintendent 10 the person oI
Geo. F. Hammond. Esq. TIE society
rece n,ly made him n va liable holiday
present. and treated Miss Ripley, organ
list, in lisc manner.
An agent from the Boston Home Tor
Little Wanderers will be in town next
Sabbath, aid address the people COZ Germ
ing tho work of that institution. He viii
take several small children from the
poor 'a,lu n this town. aud carry them 10
The D.. m. /, does strm that there sh'u'd
be families enough il to"n to care i'i
these POOR eaifs. without ca.iios lOr siu
from overcrowded Boston.
Dr. Estes will speak next Thursday
evening in The Baptist vestry at hai-pSsi
I O'Clock, on the subject OF the kingdom
OF judah, which is the portion OF Scrip
ture selected tor the next six months
lessons tor the Sunday Schools. All are
cordially invited 10 attend.
Mr.. Editor Permit us TO say, through
your paper, that we fail TO ind words tc
express the surprise and gratitude we
iot on Christmas morning, AS we received
from the hand OF kind friend, q package
con aiming tokens oil kind remembrance
from many friends. each of whom we beg
to accept our sincere heartfelt thanks
May He who j. the giyer OF all good
richly reward those who have so kindly
remembered US.
G.. 2 HOOPER. JR.,
l. ID. HOOPER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01

Ladies' who for years have depended on all
manner Of powders and cosmetics for giving them
artificial compilations, now lind that GLESNs
SULPHUR SOAP supplies them with pearly skins
and rosy checks, elected by the gentle stmuia-
ton of nature Sold by all Druggists.
HIPS Hair and whisksr Dye, black or brown
50 cts. oSof"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
AN ALPINE AyALANCH.

In the summer OF 1854, party OF tourists while
waiting the Alps cIiu bed with great difficulty 70
AN elevated and snow covered plateau, IN order ~
obtain a better view of Swiss scenery, and con.
trast the beauty aud richness Of midsummer below
with the bleakness and sterility OF mldwinter
around and shove them In play they rolled the
moist snow into large balls, they crowded it over
the edge OF the plateau 10 falling struck softer
snow, which Immediately gave way and soon an
ayslanch was tearing down the mountain side
burJiug ADD destroying everything IN rs course.
As the handful of snow became The irresistabe Az
Alanch, 80 the hacking cough with sore thron an1
Catsrrh IL neglected, speedily develops into TIA.
dread destroyer cousumpt ion. In The early stages
Dr. sage Catarrh Remedy will effect cure,
though Il the blood be affected or mpovershed
must be purified Snd enriched by DR. Piere,'s 1o
den Medical Discovery, and the liver and bowels
kept active by h- Pleasant PurgaiiYe Pellets.
Many who despsirei OF life and had been given ~
10 die by physcians and friends, owe their re'to'
ration 70 tue above remedies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01

IT'S QUITE NJ STAKE TO think that Brishps
Disease, Kidney, Bladder and Glanduisr AGec.
tons, Gravel, Diabetes, Dropsy and Urinary Com.
plants, cannot be cured. HUNTS REMEDY
thoroughly cures these Diseases. All Diseases Of
the Kidneys, Bladder and Urinary Organs, are
cured by HUNTS REMEDY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
DIED.

In e. Sumner, Dec. %, infaut son Of Sidney s.
Monk, aged month
In North Bethel, Dec. Sd, after long and pain
full illness, Joshua Swan, aged IS years 10 months
p days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01

great discovery of more value than gold-Ad'
amson's Botanic Baisam for all diseases OF the
throat and lungs. 1t seldom fails to cure. Price
s. cts. jaw
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
Ely, Linn Co, Io,oa, Nay sn. 1877.

DR. PIERCE, BunAlO, y, l..
Dear Sir-I was Frustrated some three years
since with pleuro pneumonia, which left me with
a troublesome cough, that gradually grew worse
until ply sicians gave me up 20 die with consump-
ton. tried several remedies, that's sfverti-'d
Z, cure consumption, but without obtaining any
benefit Seeing your Golden Medical Discovery
aud Pheasant Purghtiye Pellets advertised. con
clude,I % try them, and found them % b. sIl
that YOU claimed for them. Ny restoration has
renamed complete for over two years. lncl1-'t
INT 81 81 for a copy VI your Common sense Mel
ical Adviser.
Ever gratefully y0urs.
JASON L BARTHOLOMEW
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
MARRIED..

In Deering, the 25 inst. by Rev. j. b. Wheel.
wright, Mr.. Augustus &. Farwel Of Bethel, to
Miss Ella p. Knight of so. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01

"It seems as IL I should cough my head on 10
sometimes the impatient exclamation offs sufferer
from severe cough. Quell the paroxy'ms with
Hates Honey Of HOrehOvnd and Tar. The relief
is immediate and the cure certain Sold by all
Druggists. jaw
pixies Toothache Drops cure In minute.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
Heather ReDOrt

Temperature last week at A. NJ.
Sunday, IS clear; Monday, "a clear; Tues
day, Is 9clear; Wednesday, IS clear; Thurs
day, 800 clear; Friday, 27o clear; Saturday,
IS = clear;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
Newspaper Decisions.

l. Any person who who takes paper regularly
from tho ofnce-whether directed 20 has name OF
another's, or whether be has subscribed or not
10 responsible for the payment ,.,,
2. IL person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay a. arrearsges, or the paolsher may
continue 10 send ik until payment is made, and
collect the whose amount, whether the paper 10
taken from the once or not.
5. The Cogrts have decided thatrefusing to take
newspapers and periodicals nom the posi- once,
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, Is
1p-sna 1acss evidence Of fraud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01

BRYANT loNp .-Christmss rsssed cG
very p.ets.ut,y here. There Was an eu-
teTtaiam.pt given a, the Blp,ist CaurCh.
by tic Sunday school childtsn OF TIE Two
churches in this place. After TINS, gifts
were distributed from Oh two we'll laden
ir5e, H. he gallery. There vera many
fuo presents Among the most valuable
We Lojced. vas sn elegant gold watch,
To Miss Sylvania Perham. our miliiner.
4 pretty silver cup, was presented by the
Baptist Sabbath School. to Mr.. Z. A.
Jackson, their superintendent.
Oug winter schools have sil commenced.
uader the los ruction OF the following
teachers: Village District, Carroll W.
Abbott; Whitmao. Fred Gibson Pin
hook, j. A. G4liison; Chase. H. G. Ba-
con; Curtis. A NJ. Chase; Mute, +. l..
Wymau.
SIR. Augustus l.. Rowe, whose build
iugs were burned last September has
purchased Inc old Frye stand, which he
viii repair and move into ia The SprinG
Mr. Anse. Dadley has contracted to
furnish Yarmouth Pa!p CO. 20 hundred
cords cf poplar The Company have Cue
thousand cords 90 The landing now. ready
to ship.
Al. James l.. B)wker lost mare re-
Gently. aod Mr.. WiIism Day had . ya,u-
able horse spoiled by running on the
frozen ground a fey days sso.
There Will be c New Year, Bal Z! ka-
Ter. Glen Mountain House, Monday eve.
Doc. SIS. Music by Richardson's o.
chestra OF Canton.
We are to have Debating Club formed
here, Tor The purpose Of discussing the
financial questions OF the day. The
"greenbsckerS' want to enlighten the
people here about Shy locks" "b,oaIed
oondholders, etc. They take the ChTOH-
icls for authority, 50 You can i.dge OF
the depth OF their arguments.
BAILEY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles CrOeker's silver
Wedding.

One OF our most esteemed and wealthy
cinzens, man who, by perseverance.
lodustry, and indomitaOle energy, has
accumulated q magnificent fortuue-Mr.
Charles CrOcker-a few evenings since
celebrated his silver wedding, amid Il
sarge coucourse OF sincere friends, III his
mansion in this city.
This gentleman has worked his way
up; from = newspaper vender, TO his
present high position; and by so doing
mas presented an example TO The youth,
not only OF our city, but OF the entire
country, which they may emulate with
profit 10 themselves and others. He has
shown that steady and honest course IS
bound TO win. He has shown that no
matter how humble the occupation. an
honest and manly application gives dig
uity 10 il. and 10 follow his calling faith
fully conters dignity also upon himself.
All cannot attain the position TO which
he has arrived, but all can better their
condition by straightforward diligence
This gentleman. who has done and l.
doing 50 much Tor the advancement Of
the prosperity OF our State; who Is Civ
ing employment 10 thousands OF lnlelli-
gent aud hard-working men; who Is
using his wealth in improving and beauti-
tying our city. and is in reality s. true
friend TO the working men. IL one OF the
gentlemen that the incsndiary and mob
exciting speakers have so fully and SO
grossly viliied. II they had done as he
had done: worked hard. worked honest
Is. worked faithfully and given employ
ment 10 thousands of their iellow-work-
men, they would have presented TO The
world 4 far more pleasing and crafty
iug spectacle than they now do in the uu-
enviahle role OF pesce-disturbing brswl-
ers. Let the honest tollers among Us
look at the pictures presented for their
con templation-one. toiler like them
sc ives. surrounded by domestic happiness,
by an abundance, the result OF his own
industry. and holding the respect aud
esteem OF his fellow. citizens-the other,
4 foul-mouthed incendiary and law DEFY
ing orsggsrt, losing by his Ill deeds the
title be did possess. aud holding the COZ
tempt and adherence Of all honest men,
and tben decide in which Of the two pic
lures ihev would have themselves con-
.picGously placed.
We sincerely hope that Mr.. Crooker
sud his ss,imSble wife may i've TO ce'e-
b.s,e. 81 the close of auoth twenty 1--we
wears. their Golden Wedding, and thSt
those ve4rs nay abound with continued
happlne~s and prosperity Tor them sud
.hyir ismiy.-San Francisco Cal Adr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01

The temperance reform movement in-
augera,ed in various places in New York
by q. G. Frost, esq of Auburn, and bro
ther, Is assuming almost colossal proper
tions. The entire rural part Of the state
seems to be aroused. The last points
visited by the Messrs. Frost were GLOW
ersyille and Valatia. At the former
place 2600 signed the pledge. A local
paper gives the following interesting par
ticu ars Of the work The Frost brothers,
besides their efforts to promote sobriety.
employ man TO visit the homes Of the
poor classes and ferret out persons in I'M
poverished circumstances, and il pos,ib e.
ame,iorate their condition. The suffering
that was uuearthed revealed cases Of mis-
ery that were at first discredited by peo-
pie. until committee OF ladies also in
vestigated the matter and ascertained the
real condition OF several families. In be-
half of these families stirring appeal
was made By G. c. Frost at one OF the
temperance meetings, and as result the
basement Of the Congregational church
presented unique scene, when an enor-
nous quantity of clothing, bread and 9TH
er necessaries Of life were stored therein,
the goods having been generously contrib
uted By merchants and private citizens for
distribution among the worthy poor. The
ladies' temperance aid society will con-
duct the noble work Of relieving those
cases thus brought to their notice. To
Offset the effect produced by the Eros;
brothers, one wealthy saloon-keeper, whose
place is near the churches where the i'm
mense audiences gather nightly, announc-
ed that ne would give away free his liq-
uors for one day, and had "drummers
out to inveigle the reformed drunkards to
patronize ais bar on that occasion. He
drove a large business, but the opposition
to the lectures only aroused the people the
m6re.' Mr.. Frost is to return to Auburn
for a weeks rest this week, when he will
resume his lobOrs successfully at Sandy
Hill. Fort Edward, Granville, Salem and
Argyle, n. Y.-Lewiston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
TOWN ITEMS.

BETHEL, Dec. 27.-Another Christmas
has rolled around and we have again en-
ioyed the Christmas carol. The Meth.
odist society, with good sprinkling
from the other two societies, held its an
nual festival Tuesday eve, at the church.
The house was crowded by an apprecis-
tive audience, and the exercises were
presided over by Hon. Z. NJ. Carter, the
superintendent OF the school. The eIer-
cises opened with Christmas anthem bS
the choir, and prayer by Rev. Dir. Bos-
serman, after which addresses were made
by DR.. n. 7. True, Hon. Enoch Foster,
Jr., aud Rev. Mr.. Bosserman. The chill
dren had been trained in rehearsals by
Mrs. A. o. Straw, and sang finely. One
piece, Open the Door for the Children"
gave great satisfaction to the audience.
A song by Lillian Chandler was very
well surg Then came the gathering OF
fruit from the Christmas tree. which was
abundant, comprising large variety OF
articles which required au hour TO dis
tribute. Among the gifts we noticed
some very costly ones. Mrs. c. NJ. Wor-
nell received two beautiful pictures said
to have cost S75. The acceptable pastor
OF the society, Rev. Mr.. Bishee, received
4 goodly share OF presents. Several
Sabbath school teachers received beauti-
full gifts from their classes. The occa-
sion was one OF interest, characterized by
much good feeling aud some pleasantly,
and may be productive of good.
On Monday evening the Baptist society
at Beans Corner held their festival. The
Christmas trees, two in number, bore =
goodly number Of presents, and u very
pleasant time was had.
On Thursday evening The people at So.
Bethel had an exhibition by the childoen
and Christmas tree. lac speaking aud
singing were interesting and instructive.
The tree bore q multitude OF presents.
On Monday evening there was an en-
tortaiument aud Christmas tree n the
Elm House, and on Fddag svoniog an
exhibition anl tree q, the ,ch'. --ouso in
Dslric, n. u. 4.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-01
Resolutions.

Ever gratefully ynnrs.
JASON { BARTHOLOMEW
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-11-27
rhe Dangers whsch Hedge King
Humbert About.

PARIS, November 26.-The Non.
iteur reports that previous to the
arrival of King Humbert at Rome
yesterday, the police seized placar,ls
threatening all who joined in
the ovation to him. A report is in
circulation and appears to be con-
firmed that dynamite was found on
the rails shortly before the passage
OF the royal train to Rome. So
cialists have been arrested at Padua
and San Sepotero.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-11-27
Watches and JeWelry.

Having purchased the stock and FIX
lures OF the well known tewelry store of
Mr.. 4. w. Stackpole, adding thereto a
large and entirely new assortment OF
goods, we ere are prepared to show the
citizens of Los Angeles and vicinity one
OF the finest and best selected stocks to
be found IN the Stale, which will be sold
at the lowest living rates.
We shall C instantly be in receipt of all
the latest novelties in watches. chains,
Jewelry, ETC., to which the attention OF
the public Is especially invited.
In spect ctacles we have a large and va.
ried assortment, and are the exclusive
agents In Soui hern California of the cell
eurated LaZerus u Morris perie ted spec
iacles, which we clam are the finest in
the world.
Mr.. Stackrole will remain in our en-
plOy, having exclusive control OF the
work department, and, as heretofore, es,
pecial attention will bs given to the re
pairing of fine watches and 1ewelry.
We shall be happy TO see all our oid
friends and the public at large.
DUN MOOR BROS.
jy0tf 3L spring street
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-11-27

Sl2OQ!| / u ! ! - !
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-11-27
Not Chnlern, but Bed Eunmsh.

N"t SHHItff, bNt Bhu EuNWSh,
MADRID, Nov 20 -Advices from
Magador to the 2lst instant show
that there is an average of sixty
deaths daily from an epidemic,
which, however, is not believed to
be cholera.
Afghan rri<"ners gr,ea>ed
LAHORE, November 20 "A ma
jority of the prisoners taken at Ali
Musjed have been released.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-11-27
Eastern Cities and Princi-
pa! European Ports,

Apply to H. MCCLELLAN, Local
Agent, Office, No. 66l Main street,
over the Commercial Bank, Los
Angeles.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-11-27
W. NJ. WILLIAMS. F. THOMPSON.
w. III. WILLIAMS & Co.,
General Forwarding, Storage and
Commission Merchants.

wAREHoUsE-San Pedro st. depot.
OFFICE Nos. | and z, Downey Block
with Thompson & Ellis.
N. B. We are prepared TO make liber-
al loans on grain stored with us at ON Il
PER CEN I. per month. a9tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-11-27
1sECoND DISPATCH. !

LONDON, 1890 p. MA telegram
just received by agents here of the
Pommerania says one hundred and
sixty-two persons on board were
saved, and fifty-eight are missing,
including the Captain and the Sec
ond and Third Officers.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-11-27
Coming SoutE Going North

Both steamships call at Port HarIord
(San LuisO bispo )and santa Barbara; also,
on down trip, ut Auaneim Landing for
freight only.
p9r Passengers for san Francis take
the train iOI Wilmington that leaves
Los Angeles at O'Clock p. NJ, Los Ange-
les ume.