Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-09-17
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Fine Country Residence of J. O. MARBLE
Esq.--splendid Orchard and Grspery--
The Prince Of Barns, etc, etc.

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tleman of means and enterprise. who
believes in taking some good OF the world,
az he passes through it. Learning that
Mr.. Marble had been making extensive
repairs and alterations IN his buildings.
we took occasion. last week, to note their
character.
The changes wo found were chiefly In
his barn and stable. This building lie SO
by IS feot. two stories in height. II was
originally constructed in the common
manner, with scsfolds and bays. The
first act in the alteration was TO remove
the entire inside work OF this barn. Truss
beams took the place of the original tim
bers, and floor to the second story or
hay nov, wGs hung by means OF strong
iron rods, so the rooms are unobstructed
by timbers. The lower floor is divided
into two rooms, by rolling doors, afford
ing large carriage room, and a stable
proper. tor stock. There are two large
entrances to the barn, one facing north
and one east. Between these doors. o
flight Of stairs ascends TO the hay loft,
and another below them, descends 10 the
barn collar. passage way through
sheds, leads one directly from house TO
barn without breaking cover. To the
right OF the north door is a harness room,
dry and convenient. At It's back stands
good force pump, connected with a
large well. This pump is of sufficient
power 10 throw water 10 any part OF
the buildings. or 10 the garden adj
joining. Sufficient hose tor any de-
mand, hangs close by the pump. This
Is most excellent provision in case of
drouth. invaluable IL the buildings were
fired, aud very convenient in washing
wagons, and for many other purposes
that will naturally suggest themselves to
farmers. South OF tho eastern entrance
is stall, now used for stabling COW.
1t is light. and well ventilated. These
complete the accommodations OF the first
apartment. The room here afforded is
sufficient TO harness a team. and II may
then be driven from the eastern entrance
10 Lincoln Street without the necessity OF
pausing at the house for passengers, as
they may readily approach the wagon
through the buildings.
First on the right beyond the door
which separates this room from the STA
bio. is tank for watering stock. and By
il are shelves. &C., for the accommoda-
ton of combs, brushes and other barn
tools. Then there are five open
stalls, and after lhGm the south door,
From this door there is fine view OF
South Paris. and the hills, south and east
form remarkably foe landscape. On
The left or east side are three elegant box
stalls fine enough tor sitting groom. Ev-
cry stall is provided with an iron prov
ender box, while hay is fed to the horses
through u long box tube which delivers
Its contents near the floor. so the horse
can draw Just what he wishes TO eat, and
none is wasted by being thrown over the
manger, as is the case in ordinary feed
ing. South OF these box stalls Is the
gransry, well provided with grain chests
and other modern conveniences. Next
to that is another flight Of stairs leading
10 the bay lott. These rooms and stalls
are sll sealed with tongued and grooved
boards, both above and upon the
walls. The floor is OF plank, covered
with boards which may be easily removed
as they become damaged. Trap doors
lead TO the cellar, and all dressing is cast
down them. Large double glass windows
afford the sunlight and ventilation so sell
dom found in barns. The whole is q
sample of neatness and elegance that
many would do well 70 pattern after
Under the barn is q cellar, being the full
size of the building above. This is also
provided with windows, and is 10 con-
tain a large hog pen, besides sffording
shelter to carts and farming tools. A tile
drain from the house carries all waste
water to the barn cellar. where Ii is util-
lied in compost.
East of the barn is fruit house. used
for packing apples. &c, and to afford
them shelter from storm and cold. Mr.
Marble is an extensive orchardist, having
some four or FIVE hundred apple trees. be-
sides many pear trees. grape vines. sc.
A walk among his fruit trees at this sea
son makes one forgive those who brought
sin into the world, If apples were as fair
in Eden. The trees arc loaded so their
limbs touch the ground, or they are sup
ported by timbers 10 keep them from
breaking. One tree of minister apples"
has been estimated TO contain thirty bush
els. Northern Spy. Nonesuch. Craven
stems. Golden Russets and Pomme-gris,
arc particularly notable for their prolific
yield and the fairness OF fruit. A golden
russell tree is so full that it has q golden
hue when viewed from distance, while
tree Of little crabs. has the appearance
OF huge carnatiop. Tho Pomme-gris
apple is small hardy russell which keeps
for nearly year. 1t is cultivated in Cam
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