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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
A PEN PICTURE.

few months or even weeks, since, her paid
countenRnce was the very type OF ruddy health
the delight of the school and the pride OF the house
held. She was always welcome wherever duty or
plAry in the classroom, obediept and loving aE
home she won the hearts OF ALI. But alas Ihose
glowing checks and lips are now olanehed By con
sumption. The voice once so enchanting IN laugh
and song IL feeble. husky and broken by hollow
cough Let us approach her couch and gently take
her bloodlesa hand IN our own DO not shudder
because Of its feeble passionless grasp. The hand
once so warm and plump shows lie bOny outlines,
while the cords and tortuous veins are plainly
mapped upon its surface. The pulse that bound
ed with repletion, imparting beauty, yNaeiiy,
health and strength, 10 the ~ stem II delicate 20
the touch. The eneryated heart ieebly propeis the
thin, scAnty blood. Must We lose her while " so
Young and fary No. There is relief Blu; 80 ne
thing more Is required than the Observance OF ny
gienic rules for eHfeebled nature calls for aid and
she must have IL. Administer this pleasant medi
cine. Ii is inyigorating. Ii allays the irritable
cough, improves the appetite and digestion, and
sends healthy Jingle through her whole being.
and the heart bounds with new impulse. Her
face brightens-the blood Is returning, her voice
10 clearer, and her requests are no longer deliver
ell in that peevish, Iretful tone 20 deadening 20
sympathy. Her step is still ALTERING, but strength
is rapidly returning. Let us take her out In the
warm life giving sunshine. In few weeks she
will 10 without aid and be able TO join her
companions in their pleasant pastlmes and feel
her whole eng warmed and expanded into per.
feet life.n The change IL great that we think
she Is sweeter and nobler than ever before. And
the medicine which has wrought this ransfoTma
ton, we look upon as blessing TO humanity, for
there are other loved ones 10 be rescued from the
grasp of the nsiduous destroyer. DIR. Plerce's
Golden Medical Discovery has raised her. IL will
raise others,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
1.,.,.,,,n9 TRIAL or . locomotive.

The completion OF the first locomotive
for The Rumford Falls and Buckield rail-
toad was the occasion OF an excursion 10
Hollis over the Rochester road. Inc
party left the Rochester depot at 2 80 p.
m, and ran at slow rate OF speed Tor
the purpose OF trSing the workings oil the
engine. The party returned at D :3o p.
m. This locomotive Is named Tor the
President of the road. Hon. |. Washtnrn'
Jr. IL was built at the Portland Com
pany's Works, and Is said by good judges
TO be very superior engine. II weighs
20 tons, with driviDg-wheels feet In
diameter, and cylinder IA by ~ inches
II contains all the latest improvements.
A mate TO this engine is now nearly com
pleted. The engine was run by L. Ma
louey, and the train was under the charge
of Superintendent Lunt OF the Rochester.
Ii was by the courtesy of the directors oil
this rosd that the train was allowed to
run over this track.
Among those in the party were Hon.
/. Washburn and wife, Hon. 5. Z. An
drees and daughters, 5. i. Corser, E-q o.
Rev. w. T.. Gibbs and ~iie, George +
Morse, Superintendent OF the Porllsnh
Company aud vile. David MoultOn. Esq,
John Mains, agent OF The Grsod TrunS'
President 5. j. Anderson Of the Ogdens-
burg rosd. John Anderson of tho Kali
road Commissioners, j. j. Gerrlsh and
others.
Tho Rumlord Fails and Buckaeld Rtil-
road Company are renewing their track,
putting in new ties, and iron where II -
needed, building new depots and fixing
things mp generally, All the principal
bridges have been renewed. and now
rolling stock procured. In addition to
the engines referred to above the Port
land Company are building large num-
Der OF new platform aud freight cars, and
the car works at Bath are constructing a
number of superior cars for the same
road. 1t is expected that ihe rolling
stock will be delivered by the first OF
July, when there will be a formal re-
opening of The road Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21

In order TO increase our subscription
list we have made arrangements to offer
premiums for new subscribers Any per-
son sending US two new names, with So
Tor advanced payments on same, will re-
ceive, postpaid, the American Agricul-
turist one year. For four new names,
and sc, we will send either the Golden
Rule" (weekly) one year, postpaid, or
one copy OF Murray's book, the Perfect
Horse" which has, until recently sold for
81. Persons preferring cash premiums,
will receive thirty cents Tor each new sub
scriber furnished-cssh to accompany
orders. To secure these premiums, the
names and cash must be made ~ one re
mittance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21

NORWAY SAVINGS BANK.-ONiug to the
failure OF several Savings Banks in Maine,
people have come TO look with distrust
upon these institutions, and are ready TO
catch n, any Iumor co0ceroing them.
without making proper enquiry concevu-
ing The same. Last week, some person
started a report that Norway Savings
Bank bad suspended. aud tor several
DAYS much uneasiness and excitement
the best authority, that there is not only
no truth ia th,s Iumor, but there is not
the slightest occasion for anxiety on the
part ct depOsi;ors. The securities and
investments OF this bank will mors than
suffice 20 meet the claims oil every de-
pcsitur. q no forced sale Is made. For
good re',souS, due parity 10 hard times.
the directors OF the Bank saw ht TO pass
The usual May dividend. and this is prob
ably the foundation OF the many rumors
ahoat This action does not imply any
unsoundness. but will serve to place the
institution upon an even more stable
footing than it before maintained. De-
pOsiIors would make a great mistake 10
attempt 10 draw their funds in large
quantities At the present time. Banks in
vest in mortgages. bonds, etc. running
on long time. In order 10 pay all de-
posts. these securities must be sold. At
present the market is full. and prices low.
Il banks are forced TO make sales of their
property. il must be done al discount,
and the less will fall wholly upon de-
pOsitors who were too anxious 10 take
heir money in hand. Ills pleasing to note
that all who have thus far conversed with
the bank officials upon the matter. have
come away satisfied with the bank stand
iog, and have allowed their money to re-
main. |, Is the best plan TOR all TO aid IN
laying this false report of unsOundness,
which, II allowed 10 circulate unchecked,
would certainly result in loss to those
whose money Is now absolutely safe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
We understand that Mr.. Fogg, "

We understand that Mr.. Fogg, who
made the Greenback address in this city
two or three weeks ago. is in great grief
over the comments OF the Journal. We
are sorry Tor the young man. but really
can't take back anything. When man
advertises himself as speaker, and does
speak in public. he invites comment by
the press, and should expect criticism.
The conductor of public journal. in
such csseq, hss duty TO perform. The
reputation oi The newspaper, too, is III
volVed; tor il it speaks of such an effort
as Fogg's as well considered and inter
esting, when every intelligent listener
knows hat il was an ill-arranged tumble
OF nonsense. the character OF the paper
suffers. II the orator got hurt, he can
blame only his own presumption; and
the best salve he can apply TO his wounds
is modes,y and common sense.-Begast
Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21

There is TODD for reflection in The
foiIoring paragraphs which we copy
from the Boston Journal: There are
said to be large number OF men In the
aggregate sitting idly about stores. depots
and other loafng places in New EnSisnd
villages, complaining OF hard times, ad-
yocating Greenbsckism and waiting Tor
something TO turn up 10 their favor. They
are waiting for luck TO return TO them or
perhaps TO come TO them Tor Tho hrst
lime. They will wait in vain AS they
have hitherto waited. In the vicinity oil
these villages are great many acres OF
untitled soil which might be made 10 re-
turn harvest and by some means the
most OF these walters might get q piece
to plant. This would not only afford
them a moderate return but would afford
them the luxury OF employ and OF
that real repose which follows an honest
days work"
"In this connection. II cannot De too
earnestly urged upon farmers 10 New
England TO make every possible effort TO
incrt use the acreage Of their TILED heIds
the present season. planting such seed as
will afford harvest which will add TO
their availuhle food supply without re-
gard 10 the market. No class complains
more OF hsrd times and OF lack OF
money, bot those who raise their TODD
will have much less call for money than
those who so not. By clearing mp the
corners Of fields and otherwise iucreas-
ing the production Of grass fields and
pastures. hundreds OF farmers in New
England would be able to keep one more
cow than they now do. "Gilt-edged'
butter always commands good price
and the amount which might be made by
such an Increase Of stock as is above IL
dicated would be sufficient to put large
sum Of money into circulation
Complaining. repining, scolding.
wishing for good days and voting Tor
greenback demagogues will not bring
prosperity but il eau be partially achieved
by each man making the mos. OF all his
resources and doing sl that be can to
make himself seli-supporting.'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
In the recent ,Iial of the case of Pa

In the recent tIial of the case OF Pat
teIson VS.. the Rockland Gazette, Tor an
alleged libelons etaiement respecting the
plaintiff. Judge Dickerson ruled that
there must be malice in the publication
10 order to constitute libel. and that NAL
ice is not 10 be presumed but proved
The Judge aaid that in suits against a
newspaper Tor libel. the law must regard
the status OF the defendants rs well as
that of the plaintiff; it was as much their
busioess to collect and publish news
concerning current events. as It was the
plaintiffs to direct the course OF the
steamer; the one is 10 be protected
equally with the other.
This case is similar 10 The one brought
in our court last term, against the Lewis
ton Gazette. If The proprietors had seen
fit 10 fight the matter, no doubt they
would have received verdict on the
same ground. though the expense might
have been heavier than he amount OF
their fine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21

Glover keeps marching to glory or
the grave OF democracy, His latest dis
covery is the most interesting oil all lie
has lit. uuwittingly OF course. on the Tact
that the democratic Louisiana committee
OF the last House spent $4,000. That is
4 most extravaganza figure, which in itself
shows that the amount must have been
misspent. bat the details are still more
scandalous. The very 6rst item was sl91
for champagne; then came q dozen oil
old stag whiskey; then various amounts
of sherry. brandy, claret, and cisars-alI
paid out OF the public money. The facts
wero confirmed by leading grocer OF
Washington who brought his books for
inspection. And this is democratic re-
trenchment ana reform.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21

There is man in New York who
made his money slowly, and by the exer.
else OF ability and industry. helping
every one who needed it. as he went
along. He has been q married man for
thirty eight years, and during that time,
has never been TO u theatre or place OF
amusement without his wife. For thirty
years of the time his molher-in-law lived
With him, and when she died, she in
voked blessing upon his head. declaring
that be had been more than son or hus-
band; that be had been providence itself
to her and 10 her family. Lately he has
lost everything. He paid hundred
cents on the dollar. When he found
himself destined TO begin again where he
began forty years ago. he neither whined
nor made face. He gave up his hand
some house, and said to his wife: "Nev-
or mind, Mollie, we never were happier
than when We lived in two rooms. and
we can go back TO them and be happy
yet. | can take care of you and still
make enough. so that We need not miss
any rational enjoyment" And so he
does Mollie was married At sixteen, bat
she has store OF nice dresses and band
some laces, and bears her fifty-four years
as it they were forty. aud lightly at that
They go into society, because they are
universal favorites, and are as genial,
sympathetic and helpful as ever. lending
willing ears and ready hands to the dis
tresses of others. and never mentioning
their own. And these are the kind OF
people that make the world worth living
in.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21

The following note from Hon. Hora-
ito King, of Washington, to the Portland
Transcript, explains itself:
have seen an item in your excellent
paper, and also in that lively country
paper, the "Oxford Democrat" to the
effect that /, in company with others OF
of the royal family, have recen tly gone
into the music business. l feel quite
proud of this distinction but lest | may
receive more credit than | am entitled TO,
it might be well to state that | am in the
company only like the fifth wheel to a
coach, having become one Of the corpora
tors simply because the law requires not
less than five persons to form an incor-
porated company. My nephew, Theo l.
King, an accomplished musician, Is the
instructor Yours truly,
HoRATIo KING.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
from the office-whether directed % his name or
arother's or whether he has subscribed or not
is responsible for the payment.
?. n a person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay all arrearages, or the p0oisher may
cOutiuue 10 send il until payment Is made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper IL
taken from the ofice or not.
81 The Courts have decided that refusing % take
newspapers and periodicals RON the posi- Once
DrlsaG facss evidence of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21

"A Grpenback club in South Wind
ham. Maine, has disbanded. As club
its members undertook to honestly in
vestiga,e the financial problem. Hence
the result. Wherever our honest farmers
look into this question earnestly for them
selves, instead OF accepting the inventions
and vsgaries of demagogues. they will
come to the same conclusion, that only
evil can come from an inflated, irredeem-
able currency.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21

VA recently copied an article from the
Biddttprd Journal. which claimed that
the Nations ;" OF Maine were intend
iug to nominate Gen. Chamberlain as
their candidate for Governor. The Lew
iston journal declares this to be a mis-
take. and AYERS lha, Gen e. is one Of the
soandest hoancial minds in the State.
We know nothing personally Of his views
and therefore take the Journals stale
neut TOR fact, as il is paper which
nakes- sure before giving ulteIanee. Ii
is TO bs hoped that no prominent man in
d State will link himself with This
.anatic baud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
Convention of the Reform Clubs


The Quarterly Convention OF TIE REFORM Oiu"'
OF the state OF Maine will Dc held al
Norway, on Wednesday and Thursday
June 5th and 9Th.
Fully approaching the good results aiislus iiN l
our e.rnestncss and sincerity In this great and
gIorioua work we earnestly hope th4t All The
Clubs In the state viii be fully represented keep
Ing in mind our motto, Charity TOT an, anu mi'e
toward none
one and one. third fare for the round trip on The
NJ. L. X. K
Return tickets viii be furnished by the Secre.Ais
for the Portland & Ogdensburg, Portland Sn'
Rochester and Grand Trunk Railroads
Per order Stale Comm ttee-
FRANK kENDRlCh, President
GEO " MURCH, Secretary,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
afIsERABLENEss,

THE most wonderful and marvellous success, in
caseswhere persons are sick or pining away nom
q condition OF miserabeness, that no one knows
what ails them, profitable patients for DOCTORS
is obtained by the use of Hop Btters. They be-
gin 10 cure from the first dose and keep II up unit,
perfect health and strength is restored. Whoever
Is afflicted in this way need not suffer, when they
can get Hop Birters. See Truths" and Proverbs
IN another column. may2l-2w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
General Debility.

This convenient term includes numerous ul-deAn-
ed and supposed ncurable forms of disease, &C
companied by general lsssitude and exhaustion,
without any ascertainable external or internal
cause. The PERUVIAN SYRUP sends its renovating
influence to the inmost recesses of the system,
has relieved in our community many cases Of sup
posed incurable disease.
Sold by dealers generally.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
-ssoretsry Eyar,s SAYS that the Euro

Secretary EVarts says that the Euro
pesn situation is moIe critical than ever,
and he Is fearful that war may be precip-
itated at any moment. 10 this event be
thinks our government will be in a sad
plight TOR want OF ships to take advan-
tsge of the excellent opportunity 10 abb
sorb the carrying trade OF the world. In
stead of doing his, Congress is ftittering
away valuable time in senseless agitation
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
rife CONGREGATIONAL Conference.

BETHEL. May 7S.-The Churches con-
nected with Oxford Conference will hold
their annual meeting with the church at
Oxford, June IL and II. Rev. G. L..
Mills, Opening sermon, REV. CD. Crane.
Conference sermon.
A. W. VALENTINE, Scribe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
Heather RepOrt.

Temperature lastweek att l.. NJ.
Sunday, i27 clear; Monday, 40 cloudy; Tues
day ~ cloudy Wednesday 20 : clear Thursday
Is o clear; Friday, 80 clea:; Saturday %
cleAr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
Tho Bridgton Ne,cs gets of the f

Tho BridgtOn Ne'cs gets of the fol-
lowing:
A strange story, bot said to be true
one. comes to Us from Fryeburg. through
the medium Of our fellow-citizen, John
Puri0gtou. Otis FarringtoH. OF Norh
Fryeburg, while Tifting stone found in
The centre of \ boulder of size about six
leet by four feet. living frog! Except
The small cavity filed by the frog. the
rock was perfectly solid. When extri-
Gated, the reptile was of light color, but
Oh exposure 10 the air soon changed to
darker hue. Toe stone is now part of
tie underpinning of Geo. Shirley's house
At Mud City," Fryeburg, and the frog
cavity Is open TO public gaze.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21

FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS, and Brighps Dis
ease, Dropsy, Kidney, Bladder and Glandular
Complaints, Gravel, Diabetes and Mental and Phys
ical Debility, are stubborn facts, but HUNTS
REMEDY cures them. All Diseases OF the Kid
neys, Bladder and Urinary Organs, arc cured BY
HUNTS REMEDY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
NOTICE.

Two the slgners Of the agreement for the erection
i Of Odd Fellows Block, South Paris.
You are hereby notified that the hrst meeting Of
said sig1iers will be held al tae Office OF Wilson
Crommett, So. Paris, on Thursday, the Both day OF
May, A. u. 1878, at O'Clock in the Afternoon for
the following purposes, Vito Organize into
corporation, adopt corporate name, dedne me
purposes of the corporation, tx the amount OF the
capital stock, adopt a code OF bylaws, and elect
the necessary officers, also 10 sec what measures
they will take towards carrying out the purpose
for which they have associated them selves togeth'
er. -
Nd. boil STER,
ID. ii. COLBY,
GEO. A. WILSON,
ST. BRIGGS,
W j. WHEELER,
The first ive signers Of said agreement
SO. Paris, May Is, 1878. maylt.SW
xToUNG MEN AND WOMEN who have erup
II tions on the face, and who are suffering nom
eject of .elfabuse. can be fully cured without
drugs or nostrums, By sending address and nVe
stamps to STEPHEN AbB3OaIss NJ
mres-fm' New YORK ois F'V,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
JOHN +. STANLEY, Rsg'r.
wrsrrRx nIsrRfCr.
DIED.

In West sumner April Martha L. Carey aged
20 years, mos, days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21

IL has been Customary in old communities
to suspend pieces Of stick sulphur around the
necks Of children as protection against contag-
ion in epIdemics. A thorough washing with
GLESN's SULPHUR soar has been found a much
better preventive. Sold everywhere.
HILLS HAIR < WHsKER DYE, Black or Brown,
SOC. mayli4w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-05-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Uayiord A Quincy 20 l.. Il. Smith, farm In eau.
ton; NJ. A. Luryey 70 j. Is. Luryey land 10 Wood
stock; l. l. StOckbridge 70 j. Z. Johnston, stand
Ia Dixned Village; =. 4 Buck 10 j. Z. hldier,
farm in Canton; J. +. Hopkins 10 .. NJ. StillmAn,
farm ip Peru; WIN. {. Pesrce 10 VIM. ;. Pearce,
real estate 10 Norway; c. stevens TO Mary A. Lsr.
yey two parcels OF land In WOODSTOCK X. brown
10 Jared Whitman, two pieces OF land and build.
ings ia Oxford; T.. l.. Morrill, to e. W. Grover et
al land In MIsJn. ispnett ct Al 70 y. 5. Grow
or, land in Bethel A. Bennett 70 ;. Bennett, farm
in Bethel; j. Hicks % Z e. Wight, farm 10 Al.
bapy: H. NJ Fisk to T.. G. Wight stand AZ North
Waterford. L. G. Merrill 10 HI. Chandler land In
Bethel; J. X. Littehale u al % /. III C9Ourn ~ al
farm Ia Riley PIN; w. III. Conant IN W. H. Bent,
stand AZ Peru Center; ID. z. Bennett TO A. h. IL
we'll farm 10 Greenwood; II. II. Leaveu 20 |. l..
stockbridXe, stand in DlIheld village & q. Ma
sou 20 G. Il. Cummings, buildings and sssrpoW-
er In NORWAY Village, l.. ID. Grover 10 III. A. Gro
YER farm In Grafton; A. Page % y. Z. Wheeler,
real estate in Waterford; A W. Elhs TO j. N.
Deshon, stand az r. Peru; n w Millett to l. Har-
rimsn, real estate In Greenwood; W. A. Pingree
70 T. d. san0orn land In Bethel; W. IL. Keen 70
L. RilKorr farm In Waterford 81. A. White 70
G. e. Pratt farm in Paris o. h. Taylor to 5. p.
Taylor; .; farm N k91oaIy - I1Ee9oS
Swift stAni ~ -. Paris j. Whitman 10 X BroWn'
stand At oxford village; y. 3. Reynolds 70 y ..
Reynolds, farm In Canton snd land IN Hartford
&. A. Rucknam 10 W. ). Bucknam, farm IN sum
ner; PTeutss Heirs TO W. h. Greene stand On L ar
IL Hill; W. X. Greene 70 ". A. Barrows, stand on
Paris Hill; ID. Oldham ~ H. X. Oldham, farm IN
Peru. &c. wheeler 70 - a oipTloni IN
Bethel; Y. A. Griffith 10 T. Ii. LsaVeti, land In
Mexico.
JOHN +. STANLEY, Reg'r.
WESTERN DISTRICT.
Israel b. Bradley ct ais TO Frank c. Lord smAl
piece Of land in fryeburg " N. J. Howe 70 Mary
= Howe, iaterest In house, store ana lot IN rye
burg; EOen Howe TO same, same properly Alon'
70 b. Morgan TO Emma Cooper, building 4 LOT Ia
st0nehsm: Emma y. Fox % Henry 81 Llooy'
building and land in Porter same 20 susan BARI
or barn and land In Porter; Susan Barker 10 hen'
~ NJ Libby, same WIN. Gordon 70 Dexter Page,
small piece Interval IN fryeourg; Jas. Erench 70
Geo. y. Towle ct al, farm In Porter Charles y.
Lord 10 Cephas W adswOrln, Int, In buildings In
Fryeburg; WIN. Wentworth to edward J. Bishop,
farm 10 Brownneld. Marx Dennei 70 James A.
Deunet farm In Brownheld. Lorenzo d. Poor 70
Ri b. Bean (Leyy small piece land In Brownneld
Isaac Berry 10 Mary A. Head, 20 acres lEni IN
Denmark: Llvin X. Lane 10 LEVEL Cole, smah
piece OF land in BrowuHeld LlewellYn A. Cole 70
Emma l.. Cole, buildings and lot In Brownneld.
sc. HOBBS, Reg'r.