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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge Of
Probate for the County Of Oxford and assumed the
trust Of Administrator on the estate of
FRANK COLBY, late Of Fryeburg,
in said County deceased by giving bond as the law
directs he therefore requests all persons Indebted
to the estate Of said deceased TO make immediate
payment, and those who have any demands there
on 10 exhibit the same 70
BARNES WALKER,
June IL. lofe
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

Lice may be efectually exterminAted
from poultry-houses by using suds Of car
bOic soft soap. The applications should
be made with garden syringe. The suds
penetrates every crack and creyice, and
renders withdrawing needless, except for
appearance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

A ball Of waste cotton, saturated with
cosl-oil rolled in sulphur, and 6red under
tree did not burn rapidly, but sent up a
dense smoke which killed ali the bsrk-Eee
with which the tree was infested. SO says
Pennsylvania fruit grower.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09
MINNESOTA AND DAKOTA,
NJ THE
Winona & st. Peter Railroad Comply.

THE wINONA & ST. PETER RAILROAD
COMPANY Is now Offering for sale, at yERI LOW
prices It's laud grant lands along the line OF Its
Railroad in Southsrn Minnesota and Eastern Ds-
kota and will receive 10 payment therefor at par,
any OF the Mortgage Bonds OF said Company.
These lands ls IN the great wheat belt OF the
Northwest. In a climate unsurpassed for health
fulness and IN country which ~ being rapidly
posed 10 a large extent Of farmers from the East
ern and the older portions OF the North western
States.
n. VI. BURCHARD, Land Agent for sale OF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09
ERYSIPELAS

IA1G = oiI -I<HLA NJ-
Many OF our best citizens inform us that DIR. HI.
A. LAMB, No. 555 Congress ST, Port
land, Me-. never fails in the cure Of the teverest
forms Of Erysipelas, Rheumatism, and all ferns
Of 6crofula, and ell Diseases Of the skim
seplsly
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09
ali kinds Of Job Printing done at this Office

THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice tina
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge o
Probate for the County OF oxford, and assumed
the trust OF Administrator Of tine estate OF
JONATHAN COOK. late Of Porter,
in said County, deceased, by giving bond As the
law directs; he therefore requests all persons In
debted 20 the estate OF said deceased 70 make i'm
mediate payment and those who have any de.
mands thereon. TO exhibit the same to
GEORGE W. TOWLE.
juno IN ls7s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

The great celebrity OF our TIN TAG TO-
sBACCO has caused many limitations thereof TO
ebe placed on the market, we therefore caution
1an Chewers against purchasing such limitations.
( All dealers buying or selliug other plug tobac-
geo bearing n hard or metallic label. render
themselves liable to the penalty of the Law and
!, all persons violating our trade marks are pun
.ishsble by fine and Imprisonment. SEE ACT
G0F CONGRESS, AUG. II, 1870.
soBACC0 can be distinguished by TIN TAG
Son each lump with the word LORILLARD
-estamped thereon.
G Over TOSS tons tobacco sold In 1877, and
eonearly 5000 persons employed in factories.
. Taxes paid Gov'm't in 1877 about %, 6OO,-
ZOO, and during past ID years, over ESQ.,.
100000.
> These goods sold by all jobbers ct mansfac-
: turers rates.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

Oxford, IS AT . Court Of Probate held Al
Paris within and Tor the County Of Oxford
on the third Tuesday Of June, A. ID, 1873,
.nN the petition OF SARAH q. CIENESr wild.
" ow Of John Clement, late OF Rumford, In said
county, deceased. praying for an allowance out OF
the Personal Estate Of her late husband:
ordered, Thatthe said Petitioner give notice
TO all persons interested by causing c1nv az this
order 70 be published three weeks successfully in
the oxford Democrat printed at Paris, that thew
may appear at a Probate Court to be held al Paris
In SAID County on the third Tuesday Of July next,
at O'Clock in the forenoon and shev cause N -
they have why the same should not be granted.
A. H. WALKER, Judge,
Auus eop7-atteK; q. 6. DAYS., Rogsslsr,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09
AtrueoOpy-.,test H c. DAVIS Re sistsr'

OXFORD, n:-At a Court Of Probate held At
Paris. within and for the county OF Oxford
on the ID Tuesday Of July, A. ID. 1873,
~ y the petition OF SARAH HAMMOND, widow
" OF Jason Hammond, late of Woodstock, In
ssid county, deceased, praying for an allowance
out.Of the peraonsl estate OF her late husband
Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice
TO all persons interested by causing abstract OF
her petition with this order thereon 70 be published
three weeks successfully IN the Oxford Democrat
newspaper printed az Paris In said county that they
may appear 81 Probate Court 70 be held at Paris
on the third Tuesday Of July, nc<t AZ nine O'Clock
in the forenoon and shew cause If any they have
why the came should not be granted.
A. II. WALKER, Judge.
true copE-attest. II. c. DAvs. Relister.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

PIANO a sSs. So. $40 ssoo 5.nd ob r ORGAN
Sf25. superb Grand Square PIano~. cost ST.
100, only S2S5. Elegant Upright P',nos, cOst
$500. only sISn- New style Upright Planes,
sI12-5O. Organs, sS5. Organs IL stops,
ss1.5O. Church Organs. 10 stops, cost $500
only sII5. Elegant SAYS Mirror Top Organs
only sos. Tremendous saeri1es TO close
out present stock. New steam Factory soon
70 be erected, Newspaper with much information
about cost Of Pianos and Organs. SENT
FREE Please address Daniel y. he attic,
Warrington, Nj.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

OXFORD, ss:-- AT Court of Probate held at
Paris within and for the County Of Oxford
on the third Tuesday Of June, A. ID. 1873,
MARY j. GOWELL, administrator on the
M estate Of John y. Gowell, late OF Hartford,
in said county deceased having presented her &C.
count OF administration OF the estate OF said de-
ceased for allowance:
ORDERED, That the said Adm'x give notice
TO all persons Interested by causing q copy of
this order 70 be published hfee weeks suceessiyely
In the OXFORD Democrat printed at Paris that they
may appear at Probate Court TO be held at Paris
In said County on the third Tuesday Of July next,
AZ eo'clock in the forenoon and shew cause ii xuy
they have why the same should not be allowed.
A. II. WALKER, Judge,
A true copy-Attest: II. G. DAVIS, Reeister,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

OXFORD, ss:- AT q Court of Probate held a.
Paris, within and for the County Of oxford, on
the third Tuesday of June, A. ID, 1873.
On the petition OF HENRY ABBOTT, EXecu.
" tor Of the last VIII and Testament Of John
Clement. late OF Rumford, in said county, deceAs-
ed, praying for license 70 sell and convey all the
real estate Of said deceased &c public or private
sale, for the payment OF debts and costs OF admin
isuation:
Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice
TO all persons interested by causing copy Of
this order to be published three weeks successfully
In the Oxford Democrat priDtedatPsris, that they
may appear al Probate COurtto be held at PAris
In said County on the third Tuesday OF July, next,
ate O'Clock In the forenoon and shew any
they have why the same should not be granted.
An WALKER, Judge.
A true copY-attest: II. Z. DAVIS, register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

OXFORD, sat Court Of Probate held A.
Paris within and for the county OF oxford
on the Sd Tuesday OF June, A. ID. is.s
nS the petition OF ELBRIDGE q. HARLOW,
" Guardian Of Cora L. Harlow and others min.
or heirs OF Amanda Harlow, late Of Buckneld In
said county, deceased, praying for license % sell
and convey the homestead stand and lot occupied
by the deceased II the time Of her death in Buck
held-to Juliz ). Harlow, 81 an Rdyan iaseous offer
OF one thousand dollars:
Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice
TO all persons Interested by causing = copy OF this
order 10 &c published three weeks successfully N
the oxford Democrat printed at PAria that they
may appear ut Probate Count 10 De held AZ Paris
In saId County on the third Tuesday OF July next,
1t nine O'Clock in the forenoon and shew cause II
any they have why the same should not be granted.
A. II. WALKER. Judge.
A true copy-attest n. c. DAVIS, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice hat
he has been duly appointed by theHon. Judge Of
Probate for the County Of Oxford and as umedthe
trust OF Administrator of the estate Of
ICHABoD NJ. Az sTIS, late Of Canton,
in said County deceased by giving bonds as law
directs he therefore requests all persons who are
indebted 10 the estate Of said deceased to make i'm
mediate payment and those who have any demands
thereon to exhibitths same to
JOHN p. SwAsEY
June Is, ls7s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the County Of Oxford and ssume ed the
trust of Executor on the estate OF
MARY ID. MERRILL, late Of Paris,
in said County deceased by giving bond as the law
directs he therefore requests all persons who are
indebted to the estate Of said deceased 10 make i'm
mediate payment and those who have any demands
thereon TO exhibit the same to
FREEMAN {. MERRILL.
lana
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-09

A Scotch paper says: DOGS and cats
sometimes find their way home from long
distances in very surprising manner.
Mountain sheep have also remsrkable"hom-
ing" faculties. The following instances are
reported ~ having taken place lately in
the north: A Cheyiot eve, which had
been driven in flock from Northumber-
land to Southerlsndshire, was found one
day Oh her ole pasture, followed by her
lamb, having traced her way back hun.
dreds of miles. Another eve Of the same
breed found her way back FROM Csithness.
SHIRE to Roxburgshire What time the
animals took TO accomplish their respect.
Ne tsAts Is not stated, aud by what route
they returned TO their native hills Is not
Known
\ pendent Of the COUNTRY GENTLE.
NAN writes: / learn by experience that a
natural law governs in breeding sexes and
that law can be controlled to a great ex.
tent by man. H,for insianesTieed is abun.
dant all the year around, this law will have
the tendency TO increase the consumers By
producing more females If the reverse is
true, as when feed Is short, or not nutrit.
iOus the increase will always be males by q
heavy majority, and thereby diminish the
consumers The male parent should BE-
kept in condition fully equal to the dam
but the dam governs the sex more than the
sire does, A well-fed SOW will Away:
bring more females at the first litter thar
at the second. Poor sows are sure to bring
male pigs A fine bitch is always fat, bui
she will not bring many male pups. Fowl:
kept on scanty feed will raise from eight
to ten male chicks in every dozen during
spring months, bat later in the season, Of
from the middle of June till fall, the reverse
The reason is because food is abundant thar
on farms. With poultry fanciers, where
feed is abundant all the year round. the
first broods will nearly always average a
| many females IS males, and sometimes more
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26
REMINGTON
Sewing Machines.

No Machine has sprung so ra.
pidly into favor as possessing just
the qualities needed in a family
Machine--namely: LIGHT Run
MING, SMOOTH, No1sELEss, RAPID,
Durable, with perfect Lock
STITCH.
Within the past year important
Improvements have been added
and no trouble will be spared in
keeping the REMINGTON a head 'ot
all competitors.
AGENTS Wanted n all IbkoccuDNd
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26
GIVE " Y!

EVERY person sending US SO
cents will receive, regularly for
six months, The SOUVENIR, a large
page literary and family jour.
nal, and as premiums, we will
send free, teuo magnificent pictures,
LITTLE WHITE KITTENS
very cunning and pretty, and N
LITTLE PLAYFELLOW," a
little girl with her dog. Both
are really beautiful. They are
l4xl8 inches in size, and. are
splendid works of art, being prin
ted in twelve different tints and
colors. They are bound to give
satisfaction. The paper six whole
months and tao superb pictures
for only 80 cts. Order by mali
at once. Address
W. VI. BURROW, Publisher
Bristol, Tennessee.
Agents wanted to sell ou1
fine engravings; So to $40 a day
easily made.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician retired from active
practice, having had placed in his bands
by an East Indian missionary the formula
OF q simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Consump-
ton, Bronchitis. Catarrh. Asthma, and all
Throat and Lung affections, also q posi-
tive and radical cure for General Debility
and all nervous complaints, after having
thoroughly tested it's wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases, feels it his
duty to make it known to his suffering
fellows. The recipe will be sent free Of
charge, to all who desire it, with tnIl d.
rections for preparing and successfully
using. Address with stamp naming this
paper, Dr.. J. C. STONE. a. North Ninth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.-Nov. ly.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26
LAND OWNERS
Attention.

Messrs. F. ArmaDt & Co., Gen
ersl Immigration and and Agents No
20 Cstnp street New Orleans, are prepar'
ed to take in hand for sale, and to adver.
tire free of charge to owners in their pam.
phlet on the Garden Parishes of Loni.
siana" plantations and lands of which
description will be flied with F. Monta.
gne. at Abbeville, sole agent Of Messrs.
F. Armant and Co. Tor Termiiion parish.
In case no sale is effected the parties
will not be indebted under any manner
nor form to Messrs r Armant and Go.
and in case of sale a moderate conhmis-
zion will be charged, as agreed to il spe-
cial contracts.
Mr. Armant Of The above firm, will pro-
coed North in September to organize the
distribution Of the above pamphlets 10 b.
at 100. 900 copies and will there deliver a
series OF oral explanations or lectures Oh
our Garden Parishes: vermilior, La
fayette. Calcasieu, St. Landry, st. Martin
Iberia. St. Mary.
For further particulars apply at earli-
est convenience TO F Mnntagne. Able
Vile, cole agent for vermilion 7arish of
Messrs. F. Armsnt and Co., General I'm
migration and Land Agent NC La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26

A. D.. MARTI
DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND REaL
ESTATE
Announces to his many friends, customers and the public in general
that he is more than ever prepared to meet their wants In his line OF
business and to give TO all especially to those who feel the effect OF
GOOD BARGAINS.
He continues to offer for CASH only and at the lowest Of prices
Dry Goods & Notions.
coI; x Csttonades. Vets. Handkerchiefs,
Cotton Of alrdescriptious, Fans, Umbrellas
Broad Cloths, Mems and Ladies hoses,
Dress Goods, White Goods,
Fashion Novelties, Jewelries,
Pure Gold Rings, &c, &c, 90.
Geatemer and boys. Furnishing gootss, Boots ana shoes for men
and Ladies, Boys and Misses, Hats Of ell styles.
Hardware Of all Description.
Butchers Files, Hunts Hatchets, Rogers Cutleries. New and
useful articles in the latest improvements.
Agent for the WEED Sewing Machine now in use BY a number Of
Groceries.
A fne stock Of fresh family groceries, Flour Meats. Coffee, Can
Goods, Salt Teas, Soap, &c.
Sole agent for Dobbins' Electric Soap, the best IN the U. S.
Fresh farm and garden seeds always on hand.
Smoking and chewing tobacco, snuff, segars, pipes, &c.
A full supply Of Crocfery and Tinware.
Full market prices paid for eggs, wool, hides, tallow and other
country produce.
Lands.
Sugar, Cotton, Rice, and Stock farms and Town properties at low
prices.
ANY item, Il not On hand from a Hair pin to a steam Engine can be
procured at q short notice.
NO. Orders by mail will be promptly attended to. Ea
Remember the place on Port street. When ordering address A.
D. MARTIN, Abbeville, Qa9
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26
POLICE JURY.

On Monday the 18th day Of August
1873, the Police Jury met at the Cour'
House of said parish pursuant to a petit
ton 81 I, e-bOlders.
Were present IN. Perry. president,
ard Me-srs. Brnussard, Hoffpauir and
Lel-u. Absent: Solomon Wise.
The r-a.iin9 Of the minutes of the last
regular meet ng dispensed With.
On mo ion Of MIR. Hoffpauir, Resolved
that thu Town COnDcil of Abbeville be
and they are hereby authorized 'o'ext-nd
the lines of III. quarantine nov 'estab.
'lished ~ far hon the corporate limits of
said town IA may be necessary to tn'ufe
IN effective protection to the ~inhab'talits
of said town from contagious diseases.
The Jury adjourned to regular session.
N. PERRY, President.
A. LNcoUR, Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26
BOLS DE CONSTRUCTION.

TO-
lie moulin 4 scie comm sous lie
nom de KORso STEAM SAW MILL
Giant actuellement en- fonction,
annonce a ses clients ct les habi-
tants qu'ils trouveront toujonrs un
beau choix de BOTS DE CON-
STRUCTION, quill offre au plus
bas prix du matche.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26
FITS EPILEPSY
FALLING s SIcKN E%

PERMANENTLY CURED-NO ~.
BUG-BY ONE MONTHS USAGE "
DR. GoULARD's CELEBRATED N
FATL1BLE FIT POWDERS. 10 cvS
vince sufferers that these powdsa, s.d
do all we claim for them, we wiii ~.
them by mail, post paid, a free ". III
As DR.. Goulard lie the only physici:I1 =.
has over made this disease q spec'al,sa
dy, and as to our knowledge tnouM
have been permanent y cured oy !
of these powders, we will guals .sfs,d
permanent cure in every a 8 o. ls,,gC
yen all money expended. All e.uI III
should give these powders an cary
and be convinced Of their GU"
powers. .6s
Xrice, for large box. $500, OF 4.td
for $1,000, sent BY mail to any pa.,irs
the united States or Canada Oh ss,,s
of price, or by express. c. %.
ASH & ROBblr0r
$50 Fulton street, Brooklyn, "
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26
BRIDGE STORE
.ARREYHLE. La

ABBEVILLE, La.
KEPT BY W. r. ELLIS.
The Bridge Store has every
article in the dry goods and gro.
Gerry line and are offered at very
moderate prices:
There you can find everything
from a
NEEDLE to a GR1NDSTONE
A full and new supply of
Dry Goods Fancy Goods
Notions Clothing
Hats Caps
Boots :. Shoes
Stationery
G r 0 G E r I E S:
Flour, Meal,
Grits, Rice,
Coffee, Tea,
Sugar, Syrup,
Oil, Vinegar,
Salt,
Black Pepper.
Canned Fruits,
Lard, Ham,
Bacon, Mess,
Shoulders, Sides,
Sardines, Goldfish,
Macketel, Pickles,
Olive. Mustard,
Yeast Powder, Potatoes,
Dried Apples, Onions,
Butter, Cheese,
Candles,
Starch,
"A / S o.
Cutlery,
Crockery,
Tinware,
Earthernware,
Axes,
Helves.
Brcoms,
Nails,
Shot,
Powder,
and
Caps,
Call at the
Bridge Store :.
and you will be convinced that
cheaper goods cannot be bought
| elsewhere. decl5-'T.
E. r. KING,
ATTORNEY AT LAW:
Abbeville, Louisiana
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26
MORLEY l. co. J. NJ. ROBINSON.
NEW ORLEANS
Lightning Rod Works
find General Factory Agency,
Reorganized
j. Nj. Robinson.

Of florida General agent.
Formerly Of Savannah Lightning
Rod Factory Is years ago. Has
had 20 years experience in this
Branch Of Business,
Manufacturers, hventors. importers
and Dealers IN all Kinds Of
LIGHTNING RODS AND
LIGHTNING ROD NATE
RAILS.
The Oldest Established Company
South and the only house Of the
kind in South western Country.
"Rohinson's Silver Cables" a
specially. These Gables are con
tinuous, having no Joints. They
are the safest protector against
lightning ever invented. This
Company has been, is now, and
will be, for the remainder of this
year, through the western and
northern parishes of Louisiana,
represented by its gentlemanly
statesmen Messrs. E. E. Anding, of
La ; S. W. Greene. Of Miss ; f. G..
Pritchard. of S. c., G.. c. Pitch.
ard, of S. G and }. NJ. Robinson,
Of Fla. This Company puts mp
the Silver Gables and all other
Rods cheaper than they were ever
offered to the Public before.
SkilIful workmen employed.
Orders promptly attended to and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Ofice,293 St. Charles ST., cor.
( Calliope. june 23-6m.
New Orleans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26

TT Can make money faster at worI II
US than at anything else. Csps.
not required; ve will start you. Iss..
dolsars per day at home made BY NJ
dustrious. Men. woman, boys y ~
wanted everywhere TO work for Us, ~.
is the time. Costly'outft and tern. ~
Address TRuE and Co, Augusta, Aain..
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26
Or, w. W. VAN PElT,
ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN.
ABBEvILLE, la.

Treats all forms of Diseases
either acute or chronic, according
to the principles Of SPECIFIC
MEDICATION.
All female diseases successfully
treated. I,eucorrhusa. Fluor-albus
or Whites q Specially.
June 2, ~
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26
Armory + Principol Office,
ILION, ~ 7.
BRANCH OFFICES.

2s1 & 2s3 Broadway N. Y. Arms
Madison Square, 6 E. 23d ST., N.
Y. s. Machines.
Bosto, l46 fremont St. Sewing
Machines and Arms.
Chica o, 237 State st., Sewing
Machines and Arms,
st. Louis, 900 North Fourth St.,
Sewing Machines and Arms.
Philadelphia, $40 Chestnut St.,
Sewing Machines and Arms.
Baltimore, Al North Charles ST.,
Masonic Temple), Sewing Ma.
chimes and Arms.
Washington. D. c., 521 Seventh
St, Sewing Machines aud Arms.
May 10, THY.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-10-26

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