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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03
4 Maine Bon.

We learn from = leading editorial in
the Boulder (Colorada) News" that
Prof J. Alden Smith, State Geologist,
has one Of the finest collections Of miner
ais in the country, embracing some six
thousand specimens, many Of them rare
aud valuable. The News says: His
cabinet Of minerals represents in NINA
ture the mineral wealth, the crystalline
wonder Of the world. besides me,eoriC
rocks that represent the mineralogy Of
other planets, OF strange places in the
universe" Prof Smith is Maine boy,
who some thirty years ago came to this
city 70 learn the trade Of a printer in the
"Ha.iowell Gazette" Office when We had
charge Of the paper. We remember him
as a studiOus, moral and upright young
man, ever alert in the discharge of duty.
On account Of failing health he was Oblig-
ed TO relinquish for a time his plan OF
learning q trade, and removed to the west
where be has made for himself name
aud reputation worthy his indomitable en-
terprise and unsullicd moral worth Ii
gives US unalloyed qualification to learn
of his prosperity .-kennebec journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03
Notice Of Foreclosure.

NITHEREAs, Marietta Stone Of Hiram, in the
w county OF oxford, State of Maine, on the
eighth day Of June, \. ID. 1876, by her mortgage
deed OF that date, conveyed TO John Mari of Cor
nish, York County M ane, certain parcel of land,
situated IN Hiram, aforesaid, and bounded as fol-
lows, TO wit:-Beginning on the county road lead
ing through toe Warren covered bridge 10 "SlEb
City Fat the end Of the wall the west side of the
bars; thence running by anold wall "a Northwestern
ly course one hundred and fifty PAGES, to a small
hard pine tree at the bushes; thence southwest
eTly course by the bushes TO a crooked hard pine
tree at the old town road thence south.easterly
course, by said road, passing near the barn TO an
old orchard wall and by the wall and the old town
road TO the county road thence by the county road
10 the first mentioned bounds, with the buildings
thereon; said deed being recorded In Oxford, IS :
Western District Registry of Deeds, Book %, Page
20l.-Now, therefore, the conditions of said deed
having been broken, l, Aaron II. Mari, admins
traitor of the estate Of the Aforesaid John Mari,
claim foreclosure of the same.
AARON III. MARI, Admir-
on the estate Of John MARI
Cornish, Nov. IL, 1878. l9sw
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03
Preparing Poultry for Market.

When prices Of produce are low, as
every farmer is aware is the case this sea-
son, there is all the more need that what
ever is sent to market shall be not merely
good in quality but attractively put up,
and inferior articles carefully kept separ-
ate, to fetch whatever poor product may
be worth. This is so notably the case
with poultry, for instance, that We often
wonder farmers can expect half market
rates for the badly picked, imperfectly
cleaned specimens which are so plenty
about Thanksgiving time The subject
Is freshly brought to our mind by cir
cular from a firm who deal in country
produce, in which they give the following
good advice to poultry shippers;
40 ensure the best prices, the fowls
must be we'll fsttened; crops empty when
killed; killed by bleeding, but do not
take of the heads; pick nicely without
breaking skin; entrsils should be remov-
ed; cool thoroughly but don't freeze; pack
in boxes with clean straw rye is best
between each layer Of poultry, in the same
posture in which they roost; mark each
box, specifying what it contains; send
invoice by mail, ship to reach market
about the middle OF the week-never so
late as Saturday. Fine TAT turkeys are
wanted for Thanksgiving; prime geese
for Christmas; extra large and nice tur-
keys for New Years. If you cannot find
any profit in sending prime quality and
well prepared. you need not look for any
IN ordinary or poor qualities"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

TaB CuKIOsIrIrs OF A NEVADA GENIUS

The general stagnation of business in
Justice Mosess Court was considerably
relieved yesterday by the trial Of one
William n Hendricks. charged with OBJ
tanning money under false pretences. The
prosecuting witness was Henry Wilkins,
young man from Gold Hill, who appear
ed boiling with rage and impatient to pour
into the ear of the justice the story of
his wrongs. he stated that he possessed
a taste for the antique and rare in art,
aud was especially delighted with choice
souvenirs Of distinguished people.
Hendricks admitted all that had been
charged against him. lie bad found Will
kins a man with an abnormal love Of
curiositics, man continually hunting for
old autographs, rare postage stamps, faded
flowers aud old pieces Of tree bark from
famous places. He had aocordingly man
utactured lot Of these relics.
The articles sold to Wilkins were here
produced by Mr., Drake, the prosecuting
attorney
Mr.. Drake (picking up piece of old
iron What is this?
Witness (grinning)-Thst, sir, is piece
Of the cannon ball that wounded Napoleon
at Waterloo.
Mr., Drake-Where did you get it?
Witness-At the Fulton Foundry, on
the divide.
Mr.. Drake-Hsre Is another relic, Ia
belled st. Psul's Cathedral before the
great fire." Where did you get that2
Witness-From my wOOdpile stain
Cd it with iodine to give it age.
Mr.. Drake-And this T?
Witness-A twig from the grave Of
Victor Hugo.
Mr.. ake-But Hugo isn't dead.
Witness (much astoniShcd)-ls that SO ?
I thought he died last year.
Mr.. Drake-Here Is brick.
Wituess-From the house of Oliver
Cromwell; got it on G street. That bunch
of grass you have there didn't really
grow on the grave Of Mary Queen of
Scots. but | made wilkins think so, and
got 81 for 1t. gathered it down by the
BONANZA reservoir. All those other traps
I picked up round the town and labelled
'em properly, as your Honor can see.
Those autographs Of Washington, Carl
bAldi, Lincoln, Wilkes Booth, Lafayette,
Tslleyrsnd. Voltaire and Marcus d. Boz
ruck | wrote myself, and then laid EN-
away in damp place to give EN- age.
Mr.. Drake-Did you ever tool any
body else on these relics?
Witness sold an old oil painting to
Hank Smith for S25O-a sketch by Ho-
garth, tod him. As matter Of fact,
it was an old vinegar bitters picture 30
smuched you couldn't see it. He paid
me 500 down, and | never went after
the rest.
The Court-Ain't you the chap tina;
sold me an original etching by Rembrandt
last summer?
Witness (ooolly)-Yesyour Honor, and
also the pen that John Randolph signed
the Declaration of Independence with.
Here howl Of laughter went up, and
even the stolid features Of Constable Nor
ton relaxed
The court said that it had heard testi-
mony enough and reserved It's decision.
Justice Moses Is now hunting for some
law which can be 50 construed as to con-
sign the defendant to state prison for life.
Virginia City New Chronicle, Octo-
Der 80.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

PASrE Thar WILL LAST A YEAR.-Dis-
solve a teaspOOnful Of alum in a quart Of
warm water When cold stir in As much
-four as will give it the consistency of
thick cream, being particular 10 beat out
al the Jumps; STIR IN as much powdered
rosln as Will stand on q dime, and throw
in half dozen cloves TO give it pleas
ant Odor. Have on the FIRE a teacupful
Of boiling water, pour the -four mixture
into IT stirring well oil the time. 10 a
few minutes II will be Of the consistency
OF nush. Pour il into an earthern or
china vessel; let it cool; lay cover on.
and put It into acOO. place. When need
ed Tor use, take out portion and soften
1t with warm water Paste thus made
vii .ast twelve months. It's better than
gum as 1t does no, gloss the paper, and
can be written on.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03
Easy Method Of DispoSinO Of
StuRpS'

Mr. Beecher says, "As yet, no invention
has been made By which the forest mag
be cleared and the stumps extracted. All
this Is as yet performed by the severest
labor" This statement, | think, Is to be
modified in large measure Sa,tpetre, FIRE,
and rendrock are efficient and economical
agents in doing this. l met with an OWL
er Of forest land in Georgia, the past
summer, who informed me that he diSpos-
ed Of al kinds Of stumps when clearing
up lands for cultivation, except those Of
the pitch or long leaf pine, by the Use Of
nitre and ERE. A cavity on the crown Of
the stump was formed to hold a small
quantity Of nitre IN solution. This would
quickly be absorbed by the stump, diffus-
ing itself into the roots 30 that, when FIRE
was applied to the stump. it and the prin-
eipAl roots (All that~ere in the way) were
consumed IN q short time A few blows
Of al axe suffice 10 make the necessary
cavity, and, according to the statement
gwen me-. two or three cents worth of salt
petre was sufficient for Z large stump.
The reason given for the failure Of this
method, when applied to the pitch pine
stump, was that the presence of pitch
prevented the dissemination of the salt
petre through the pores Of the wood, the
firing only chsrriug the surface Of the
stump. My informant was al loss for
some economical mode Of disposing of
stumps Of this description. | found, on
enquiry, that he had never heard OF rend-
rock or giant powder being used for this
purpose l volunteered to procure hun
Information IN reference 10 It's efficiency
and economy. l communicated with the
manufacturers in New York, who forward
ed 70 both him and myself their circulars.
in which they claim that their prepared
cartridge viii do the work effectually. 4
large number Of testimonials OF those
who have used it, accompanied the circu-
lar | have not heard from my Georgia
friend as 70 MS success or failure, but
have no doubt Of the result being salts
factory will further say, tha, was
subsequently informed by other parties of
the feasibility of the use of saltpe,re for
the purpose Of preparing stumps for burn
ing. X. o.
LITTLE COMPTON, K. l., ISIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

"A gentleman In Danbury has long
been annoyed by his neighbor's hens which
made daily practice Of roaming through
his front garden and back yard. And
what did this worthy man do7 He just
went patiently and put some old hats and
hay under his steps in the barn, and when
those hens came on those marauding ex-
petitions those that came TO scratch re-
NAMED to lay tie has had all the fresh
eggs he wanted this summer, and has sold
$3.50 worth to the man who owns the
hens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

CoATING FOR WocDwoRX Good lime
slsked with sour milk, aud diluted with
water TIL it is about the consistency Of
ordinary yhitewash, is recommended by
a German papeer, the Landwirth, as an
excellent coating for woodwork. Fences,
rafters, partitions, etc, are, it says, effec-
tually protected against the weather for at
least ten years, by this application. The
caseiD Of the milk, in combination with
the lime, forms a permanent 6im, which
dries so quickly IN warm weather that
heavy rains, falling directly after it has
been laid on, viii scarcely affect the
work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03
Notice Of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS, Otis :. Needham of Bethel, in the
w county Of oxford, by his deed OF mortgage
dated DC tober 2lst, 4. n. 1874, and recorded in
Oxford Records Book Isl, Page Is, did convey TO
me the undersigned, In mortgage, a certain lot OF
land eituaied in Bethel Aforesaid, at West Bethel,
so called, bounded on the north by land occupied
by Daniel Common, Alpheus ;. Bean, ARENAS 4.
Mason and Joseph S. Mason and Ruth T.. Mason
east andsouth by land of is Needham; and west
by land occupied by Edgar Z Farewell it being the
same properly that was decided 10 said Needham
BY said Conner. by deed of even date with said
mortgage. 10 secure the payment of one hundred
and fifty dollars-and the conditions Of said mort
gage having been broken, l, hereby, by reason
thereof claim foreclosure Of said mortgage.
DANIEL C0NNOR.
Rethel Nov : IszS lq.3W
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

Many people are puzzled to under
stand what the terms "fourpenny, aud
'-sixPenny'' and "tenpenny' mean as ap-
piled &c nails. "FOurpenny" means four
pounds to the one thousand nails. or six
penny SIX pounds TO the 1000, aud so
on. 1t Is an old English term, and mean,
at hrst "tenpOund" nails, the 600 being
understood; but the old English clipped
1t TO "tenPun, and from that it degener-
ated until penny was substituted for
pounds % So when you ask for four.
penny nails nowadays you want those of
which 1000 will weigh four pounds
When 1000 nails weigh less than one
pound they are called tacks, brads, etc
and are reekoned by ounces.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

To CLBlN 8orTLE.-Cut new pota-
TO into small pieces and put them into the
bottle along with a tablespoonful Of salt
and two tablespOOufuls of water. Shake
all well together in the bottle till every
mark Is removed, and rinse with clean
water. This will remove green marks of
vegetation or other dissertations. Hard
clusted bottles may be cleaned off by
rinsing with water and small shot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

Ticks on SHEEP.-A correspondent Of
the Tribune advises sheep breeders to put
a little sulphur in the salt for sheep, not
enough 10 make it distasteful to them.
and 1t will drive away ticks. The best
tune to give 1t is Immediately after shear
ing then the ticks will drop from the
wool easily. 10 winter, if the hens can
be with the sheep they will pick off the
ticks when they come to the surface of the
wool.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

NO smoking" ought TO be posted ID
every barn There Is DO; much difference
IN having horse-thief around the stable
and man cleaning of horses with pipe
or cigar in bis mouth; and there Is no
hired man much meaner than the one who,
when his employer comes round, slips his
pipe IN his pocket or puts his hand over
1t. AL such fellows should be paid of
and started of As for the proprietor
himself going into the barn with his pipe
In bis mouth, no complaints can be made,
nobody should cry unless it Is his wife
and children. Lightning incendisries and
spontaneous combustion combined do not
cause as many barns to be burned as the
pipe, and generally, at least one good
horse goes too.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03
Adminisiratrix sale.

DURSUANT to a license issued 70 me by the
l. Hon. Judge Of Probate for the County OF OK
County on the third Tuesday OF November \. ID.
1873, shall sell at public Auction, az the resi-.
dence Of Horace Bartlett late OF Hartford, in
said County, deceased, on the twenty eighth dag
of December neat at ten OF the clock in the fore
noon, the homestead of said llorce Bartlett II the
time Of his death. A so one other certain lot Of
land in said Hartford belonging TO the estate Of
SAID deceased, being wood lot containing about
twenty acres more or less.
MARY X, PARSONS, AdmX.
Hartford, Nov, d, ISIS, 3W
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

OXFORD. ss:-At Court OF Probate held At
Paris, within aud for the county OF oxford
Son the 81 Tuesday Of Nov. \. d. 1898,
I'm the petition OF EDITH BUCK. widow OF
~ Charles A. Buck late Of Paris in said coun
", deceased, PRAYING for an allowance out OF the
personal estate OF her late husband
',Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice 10
all persons interested BY causing L copy OF this
ORDER 10 be published three weeks excessively in
the oxford Democrat printed At Paris, that they
may appear - Probate COurtto Dc held At Paris
n said County on the third Tuesday Of Dec. next,
AZ y O'Clock n the forenoon ana shew cause u any
they have why the same should not De granted.
4. II. WALKER, Judge
Atrue sopy-attest II c. DAVIS. Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03
INVALUABLE.

Mesrs. wKZxs A PorrEn, Wholesale Drugsift1,
Boston, Mass: Gentlemen, II have fors some u6nthe
felt 10 . duty that owe 20 suffering humanity %
write you. stating the great beneft that haze Do
rived froul tho uso OF SAGFoED's RADICAL CrR1
ron CATARsH- crmoro than 20 years hsve been
nfnicted with this very Troublesome complaint. !
have tried all the remedies that could nnt, but
without maj. fial tr rui anent benett. Lhltftl
ths disease had arrived o. that state that must
have relicfor die. Tho entire menbranous system
bad become so infamed. and tho stomach so d!s0r-
cered, that 10 vks q doubtful matter whether
gould 60 20 tho Pacific coast, or ~ did 60 whether
should live 20 come backor not. ltav an AdYer.
tbement ofthis medicine. and although being YerJ
fneredulous about specifics or nostrums OF any
kind, yet IN sheer desperation tried this, and a
o. onco benefited by it.. Tho changes OF climate
chronic disease ofthe liver, Grd my age oyer ID
may prevent my entlro restoration, but tho bere-
ft derive from il daily use Is 20 me fnrdlBd6S,
and Am hoping 90 DO completely cured, and a.
last arrive at 4 respectable old age.
Ifthis statement % nay case can be OF any service
% those afflicted "a have been, rad enable you 10
bring this remedy into more general use. especially
on tic Pacific coast (ThcrO u Is much needed, 10y
object IN writing this note Will DO obtained.
Very truly yours, HENRY WELLS,
krEosA. n. Y, June. lSl6. OF " els, ago eco.
Zach package contains Dr. sanfords Improved
inhaliag Tube, aud fun directions for use IN al
cases. Price ti00. For sale by oil Wholesale and
Retail Druggists and Dealers throu ghout the nited
Btltes and CanAdas. WEEKS & POTTER, General
Agents and Wholesale Druggists. Boston. hasa-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

How shall earn a liviDg2" is the
title of an article in contemporary.
Perhaps it never occurred TO the writer
to 90 to work. That is the best way we
know to earn living.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

Titus took Jerusalem a ID. 70, but
who in thunder took our umbrella Sep
TENDER q, 187S2-Wheeling Leader.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

"A new singer Just announced is a
Mr.. Fish, or as he will be billed, Siguor
Fehi. He Is probably a bass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

DISTRICT OF MAINE, 50.
At south Paris The 18Th day Of Nov mb-r, A.D.
ISIS
The unders gned, hereby gives notice OF IBIS ape
potntm"nt n Assignee OF VIM. UtZCltue OF iDv.
ell, in the county OF Oxiord ami STATE OF Maine,
and T.. Wesley fill of Lynn. ia the county oi r.
sex, and commonwealth OF ht-.ach Isctt- former
! y co-partners la business At sald Lowell. within
said District who have been adjudged BankIup,s
upon Petition OF said Hazcltine, Individually and
A. members of the drm of Haze'tne 4 Hill, bY
the District court OF said District
GEO. A. WILSON, Assignee.
T.. o., So. Paris, Me- n2G3w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03
Notice..

4 IL persons are hereby cautioned against
IA buy ing cr negotiating note, dated Albany
Me. March rs, 1873. tor the sum Of one Hundred
Dollars, due ~ eighteen months from date, running
10 ". 7. Cairns, on bearer and signed by the sub
scriber, rs ha!d note was obtained by fraud and
will not be paid JAMES II. WESTCOTT
November (, ISIS. 10 3w'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

known to the public about forty years, by a long
continued series of marvellous cures, that have
won for t confidence Ia It's virtues never equal.
ed by any other medicine II still makes tho most
eGectua cures OF Coughs, coils, Consumption, That
can be made by medical skin. Indeed, the CHER
RY PECToRAL has really robbed these dangerous
diseases OF their terrors, 20 a great extent, and
given feeling Of immunity from their fatal effects,
that is well founded II the remedy be taken IN
season. Every family should have 1t in their closet
for the ready and prompt rolicl of its members
Sickness, suffering aud even life Is saved this
timely protection. The prudent should not neg
lect Il, and the wise will not. Keep il by you for
the protection it affords by It's timely In sud {.
den attacks.
PREPARED ny
DIR. J. {. AVER a. CO., Lowell. Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
Sold BY an Druggists and Dealers In Medicine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

OXFORD A. = Court Oi Probate held AZ
Par-, Vii'in sud for the County OF oxford, on
the ihird Tuesday OF November, A. ID. ISIS,
rs h,. i.,. tiiou ot GEORGE II BROW y, Al.
" urni-ifstor q the estate of Benjamin Pea
boot. ltts o' Albany ip SAID county, deceased
pra, INK LOT license sci, and convey all The real
estate of said deceased. at public or private sale
for the payment Of debts, expenses OF admins
trAtion and Incidental charges:
Ordered, Thatthe said Petitioner give notice
TO all persons interested by causing abstract OF
MS petition with this order thereon tobe publish
ed weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the oxford Democrat
printed NJ Paris, that they may appear Of n Pro
ate Court 10 be held az Paris, In said County on
the third Tuesday of Dec. next at Qo'clock
In the forenoon and shew cause If any they have
why the same should notbe granted.
All. WALKER, Judge
Atrue copy attest: II. G. DAYS.. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03
A true copy-aitcst: II. c. DAVIS, Register.

OXFORD, sat a Court OF Probate held
Paris within and for the County OF ONfora
on the third Tuesday Of Sovrmbcr 4. -. is7H
Wy ALDO PETrINGlIL. guardian OF LYDIA
w \ Curnmau. an insane person ot Rumiord
In e.,id county, having prc~entcd h account OF
guard llu-hip 1T said wArt for allowance:
Ordered That the said Guardian give notice
20 all persons Interested by causing copy 81 this
order GO be Published weeks successivcly In the
ONforI Democrat printed AZ Paris. that they may
appear a a Problt, Court TO be held A. Paris
IN .aid County on the third Tuesday ct Dee. next
Al 2 O'Clock In the forenoon and -bcw cause n any
they hAv, my the same should not be allowed.
4. n. WALKER, Judge,
4 true eopv attest II G.. DAVIS .Kcgi-tCt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03
Atrue sOpy-Attest II c. DAy

OXFORD ss:-At = Court OF Probate held al
Paris within and for the County Of oxford
on the third TUESDAY OF November, A. II. ls7s.
vTNIMOTHY WALKER, admin strstor on the es-
Il tate Of Daniel Martin late OF Rumiord ia sad
county, deceased, having presented his account
Of administration Of the estate Of said deceased
for allowance:
Ordered, that the said Adminis'r give notice 70
all persons Interested b. causing copy Of this
order 20 be published three wee excessively In the
appear At a Probate Court "a De- held AZ Paris, IN
said County on the third Tuesday Of Dec next
Al y O'Clock IN the forenoon and shew cause IL any
they have Why the same should not be allowed.
A. IL. WALKER, Judge.
A true eopy-Attest II G. DAVIS. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03

OXFORD. So ~ n Court OF Probate held al
Paris within and for the County OF oxford
on the third Tuesday OF November A. u. 1873.
n< the petition OF Cl RENE :. LlTTLEHALE
~ widow OF Orange c. LittlehAle late OF Bethel
ia said county, deceased PRAYING for an allowance
out Of the personal estate Of her late husband:
ORDERED, That the said petitioner give notice
10 all persons interested by causing copy ofthis
Orderro Dc published three weeks successively in
The oxford Democrat printed AT Paris. that they
nay apTear At Probate Court to De held NJ Paris
n said County, on the third Tuesday OF ncc. next
atq o'clOc Il the forenoon and shew cause itAny
they have why the same should not DE allowed.
4. n. WALKER, Judge.
A true copy-Attest II. {. DAVIS, Register.