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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
Notwithstanding is lively here at

FRYEBURG.- Everything is lively here at
this time. The NJ. f. campmeeting is in
full blast and well attended. Boarders are
numerous, and all moves.
Politics have stirred up all the voters in
and out of town. Speakers from abroad
speak pro and con- and lively campaign
is going on. We have Republican club
Of over 60 members, and some members
are on the list who voted Greenback last
year and previous to that Democratic, and
this is the prospect for the west of the
county. Look for good report from here,
and you will not be disappointed at Sept.
sth.
The services Of Prof Geo. H. Kicker have
been secured to take charge Of the Acad-
envy this fall Prof r. comes here with
large experience and the finest recommend
ations, and those having children to send
away To school can do no better than to
give the Old Fryeburg Academy good
trial
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

WEsr PARIs.-There was greenback
rally at this place last Friday p. M. Hon.
Jesse Harper was orator OF the day. There
was quite large gathering but most Of
them were republicans. One OF the most
laughable features was when prominent
Greenbacker secured the services Of a
young Republican TO ring the bell for the
meeting. After the meeting the following
conversation took place: Greenbacker.-
"Well, --, what is your bill?" Rcpubli-
can.--"Nothing, sir, for | expect to have
To toll it for you after election" Green
hacker, (coniused) - "Well, -, call
around most any time and will pull a
tooth for you" Perhaps the Greenbacker
thought that If he could pull some OF the
Republicans teeth for them, they could
not bite so hard. NERVES.
WEST PARIS, Aug. 20.-A correspondent
of the Ner Religion, writing from this
place, IL very much concerned lest the
editor of that journal should be deprived Of
the privilege of freeing his mind on polit-
zeal subjects and in a slurring way, says
that it seems that proper thing to do
would be to get the advice of II. as TO what
kind Of politics To advocate, sc. Quite
likely this new correspondent is one of the
four hundred who helped buy up the Ne,c
Religion and provide it with mud ma
chine To do the dirty work Of the Demo
saw nothing in that journal worth reading
until il began 10 dabble In politics. Doubt
less now this West Paris correspondent
who lacked the courage TO sign his name
finds in the Neic Religion food that he can
relish. We have always noticed that some
birds prefer food after it has reached q
state of decomposition that nothing else
can stomach. As 10 the rights of the
editor of the Ner Religion, we believe he
has a. good 4 right to express the political
sentiments of one party as the other, but
We do not believe that religious journal
is proper place in which to discuss poll
tics or put forth the claims Of any party.
Being Universalist and a subscriber Of
the Neir Religion, We venture the assertion
that the editor OF that paper has made
great mistake, and his course will be in
furious not only to the UniyerSaliSt Socie-
ties at Norway and Paris but 10 the cause
generally throughout the County. And as
one who has a desire To see the Universal
ist denomination grow and prosper aud its
sentiments prevail, we object TO any paper
protesting 10 be denominational paper
being conducted on the principles OF the
Ne,r Religion, as it can only bring reproach
upon the denomination. III.
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WILL Mr.. FRYE EXPLAIN;
LoCkE'~ Mills. MAINE,
Aug. u. 1879.

Mr. Editor
Last Tuesday evening there was a Green
hack meeting at this place, atwhich MeSSrS.
4. :. Kimball and X. 4. Frye spoke. Among
the many surprising statements made by
the latter was this one, which think should
claim the attention Of every lover of the
truth. Mr. Frye in the course of his re-
marks said. .'Orer one million Of mort
g1gss ,-,rs forscloSed during The last year
Mr.. Editor. YOU can Judge better than
how much truth i contained in that state
meut. have no statistics 10 lead me III
the matter, but il seems 10 me that COM
mon sense would teach any one that
it cannot be- true that one out or
every nine of the voters of the United
states have lost their property during the
past year by forecloSe,l mortgages Count
luz the number Of voters at 5000, OO0-a
large eStimate-you see it must be 50, or
e'ss l.e~, uent j. pure fiction. ~ '-'
Oh. uteraA.s, and wish 10 know if Mr..
Frye is right b.
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DIED..

In Hebron, Aug. ID, Mrs. Olive Bumpus, aged
- years months and day.
In Lowell, July G,at the residence n his daugh.
ter. widow Mary a. McAHister Mr.. jeremiah
Witham, aged 20 years, l month and II days.
Brother OF the late T. der VIM. G. William OF
liuckueid. and the last OF the family Of Ezra and
Marian WthAm Of DAnvilie, Maine.
In Hartford, Aug. ~, Mr. Nathaniel Irish, aged
40 years. 5 mos Leaving wife, daughter, two
sons and three grandchildren. He died on the
same farm on which he commenced housekeeping
adjoining tho farm on which he was born. lie
was q Kind husband, indulgCnt father. obliging
negh6Or and good citizen. Rev. Mr. Freeman,
pastor of the Baptist Church, Buckdeld, attended
the funeral Al The house on the e0ih. Mrs. Irish
and her daughter were members If his church.
HE remarks were listened 10 by a good au dience,
with inlerest. Music by the Buoknelh choir.
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WENT BACK on HDsELF.-Mr. Harper
of Illinois, was Stupider than the average
Greenback orator in his effort at Gardiner
the other night. He dwelt NJ length on
the failure Of resumption, insisting that it
was 80 dead a failure that nobody could
nav specie for greenbackS, and no capital
ist engaged in manufacturing and employ
inc large number of men could pay gold
To- his hands. In fact, said the growing
Mr.. Harper. Il am 50 confident that re-
sumption ia failure that | will give one
hundred dollars 10 the man who will show
me one instance of u manufacturers pay
ing his hands in gold ThereupOn Mr..
George +. Holmes, having an eye 10 bust
ness. arose and claimed the hundred dol
lars. The Ground of his claim was pretty
GOOD. For the last three months he has
paid the hands in his lumber factory in
gold. There is ut least one other instance
of the same sort in Gardiner. But Mr..
Harper with true Grcenback honor, didn't
nav the 800. II was a fiat promise 70 pay
There was nothing behind 1t. At least
those who have heard Mr.. Harper have 4
realizing sense of such mighty littleneSS
that the shortest cut to the truth is 10 call
him nothing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas, Almighty God in His mercy and in
accordance with His immutable decree, has sum
moned another OF our loved brothers from thls
Lodge 10 the Lodge above, over which lie - SUI
pTeme Head, rules with Infinite wisdom aud un-
cbHugeable purpose. Aud
Whereas. We feel deeply afflicted by the depart
urc OF those with whom We have EMO yed many
hours OF happy social and Masonic intercourse.
Therefore
Be Il Resolred. That mounluly, yet with sub
mission such as becomes those relieving that lie
dOeth all things WELL that "tO Il Z is gain, and
that beyond the confines OF earthly existence, I'm
the building not made by hands, eternal ADD IN
the heavens" Is found exemption from all the
pains, cares and sorrOws with which We are afict.
cd here We bow with obedicnt resignation TO
the divine edct that removed from amongst US
our esteemed Brother, PrenIiss VI Putnam, anu
that as token OF our regard Tor him, a. Issuing
memeuto of the esteem in which he was held by
u.s. To testify that wish to keep his memory ey
or with Us, We delicate page of our record TO
that purpose on which shall be spread this pre-
amble aud resolve, together win the IOllONllg
memoir OF his life.
Preutiss VI. Putnam was born in Rumford, Ne,
November 81, 4. u. 1926; was married 10 Esther
&. Howe OF Ha over. Ne, November T. 1919 lie
lived In Hanover ,rom lsi' until le1si IRON Han
over he removed 10 Bryants Pond, where ne re-
sided until nearly quite two years had elapsed,
when he returned 10 Kumford, and there remained
until his death residing on the homestead iaim oil
his father, aud on which he was born. lie dled
November Il, ISIS, aged 81 years. At his burial
the usual Masonic service was performed by W.
Edgar II. Powers, Past MAster Of Blazing star
Lodge. and at the time District Deputy Grand
Master OF the 10Th Masonic District OF Maine.
large concourse OF the Fraternity was present
among them goodly number OF representatives
from other Lodges, and joining with them IN their
tributes OF sorrow and respect, was large number
OF mourning relatives and sympathLlng neigh.
bors. Bro. Putnam received his Masonic DegIees
in Blazing S,ar Lodge liz Was Initiated June %
lSig passed August Is, lst9, and raised TO the sub
lime Des. zee OF Master Mason, January 3ti loI Z.
portion of his life was spent In trade, but the
greater part Of It was devoted 10 tue ie OF lar
Iner. lie was often hOnored by his townsnen
with positions OF trust, all Of which lie reformed
the duties Of with fidelity. To the performance
of all duties devolypg upon him by the accept
ance of oil ce, he brought mature judgment ami
eminent business capaclty.
HENRY W. PARK,
WIN NJ. BLANCHARD,
WARREN Il. THOMAS,
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New Advertisements.
LOST
Notice Of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS, Henry NJ. Greggs of Brownheld,
w In the county OF oxford and state OF Maine,
by his mortgage deed dated August 5, A. ID. 1870,
and recorded in oxford Western Dstric Registry
of Deeds, Book %, Page 2l9, conveyed to the sub
scriber OF Fryeburg, in said county the following
described real estate, situated IN said fryeourg'
and bounded as follows, TO wit beginning where
the outlet OF Lovwelps Pond enters Saco River
thence running up said outlet about l2O rods TO
line OF land formerly owned by Robert 4 .. Nj.
the upland at common high water mark; thence
following upland at said high-water marx south
easterly 10 rock opposite the mouth OF the out
let, and thence in a straight line 70 The starting
point-The condition in said mortgage is broken
and nv reason whereof, claim foreclosure.
CAROLINE +. MCMILLAN.
Fryeburg, August Il, 1873. 26-3w
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TmE GIN. Wool MONUMENT. - Barge
Jcmima Leonard from New York has Ar
rived ut Ninalhavcn and has taken on board
the immense Gen. Wool monument, weigh
ing go tons, the SHAFT of which is sixty feet
i'm length. and each side five and a half feet
at the base, being only few feet shorter
than the famous Cleopatra Needle. When
uuarricd the block was 81 feet in length,
being much the largest stone ever quarried
in this country. The monument is 10 be
erected at Troy, y. Y, TO which place it
will be lowed via Long Island Sound and
tie Hudson river. The contract for the
monument and its delivery was made with
the Bodweu Granite Company last year
and the stone was quaIried last fall, but
the cutting has been done since last March.
The whole monument, shaft, die and bases
will stand - feet high The same company
have Just finished the Brady monument for
Philadelphia, the shait OF which is 81 feet
in length.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

NoRwAY.-O. NJ Cummings of Norway
has gone into the show business. He pa
raded the streets Friday evening, just be-
fore the Grccnback circus at South Paris.
four in hand, seated upon cage containing
one full grown Grecnbacker. This rare
specimen resembles in a marked degree the
lower order of the human race. In fact,
the most marked distinction between il and
the people upon the sidewalk gazing at it,
was in the length Of its countenance. Or
rngton thought Of taking his prize to the
Greenback Rally-but having had it but a
short time and not being fully acquainted
with its ways, was rather timid about
taking it alone through the woods. Success
to Orrington in his new business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

REPRESENTATIVE NoNINATEp.-At a
Republican caucus held at Norway on
saturday afternoon, \. f. Andrews Of
Norway was nominated as candidate for
Representative, from the district composed
of Norway. Waterford, Albany and Stone
ham,
At Republican caucus held at Paris,
Saturday afternoon, j. c. Marble of Paris
was selected as candidate 10 represent the
district composed of Paris, Greenwood
and Milton, in the next Legislature.
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OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

BErHEL-Dr. +. b. Tuell, who has been
for number of years successful dentist
in our village, is about selling out his
practice. and will be in business only about
three weeks longer. His many friends
will be sorry to learn of his determination
10 leave Bethel.
=. b. < J. NJ Philbrook are on their way
from Vermont with drove Of cattle, num-
bering some two hundred. These cattle
are for sale to people of Oxford county.
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Wicked for Clergymen.

al believe 1t to be all wrong and even wicked for
clergymen or other public men to be led into CIV
ing testimonials to quack doctors or vile stuhs
called medicines, but when really meritorious
article made of valuable remedies known TO ALL
that all and trust in daily,we should
freely commend IL. / therefore cheeriully and
heartily commend Hop Bitters for the good ihey
have done me and my friends, firmly believing they
have no equal for family use. l will not be with.
out them"
pay waahington ID. T..
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The hay crop is about an average, and
was cured in good order, and as stock OF
all kinds is cheap, farmers will winter all
they can.
Politics are getting pretty lively, and
loud stories, big stories and crooked sto-
res are told But if we could have good.
simple, honest laws, faithfully executed,
and not waste so much time and money in
politics, it would be better for us ALL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

HEBRON, Aug. IA large number of
citizens gathered at hehouse Of Mr.. Hibbs,
Sunday last, To attend the funeral services
of Mrs Olive Bumpus, the only surviving
daughter Of Elder John Trip, who was
for many years the respected pastor of the
Baptist church of this place. She was in her
18th year. There is now but one member of
the family remaining, Rev. L. $. Trip, pas
tor of the Baptist church in Surry.
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MARRIED..

In Paris, Aug p, BY Rev. II. {. Estes, u. D..
Seth Il. Morse, VI. D. and Mrs Helen NJ. Harlow
both of Buckneld.
In oxford, Aug. H. BY Rev G. r. Bsbee Mr..
W. u. Towne OF oxford, and Miss Josie NJ. Win
slow of South Freepori.
In Paris, Aug. II, by Rev. II. c. Estes, u. d.,
Mr.. Freeman {. Merrill of Paris and Miss Ma.
tilda J. StetsOn of Sumner.
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!Sefgin0 Machines.

am prepared to furnish sale work to all who
would like to purchase machines, and pay for
them in work Prices ranging from slO to ESQ
Now is a good time TO get n machine. liberal
discount to cash customers. Call at ID. ii. COL
BY's OXFORD COUNTY DRY GOODS STORE SOUTH
Par,s, and see machines, and learn prices. CIV
BROWN, Agent New Home Sewing Machine.
al2-tf
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PARIS.-The Unity Club entertainment
tonight MONDAY, Aug. 2j) will be of a
very interesting character. Particular at
tentiOn is called to the BABY Show"
There will be music, &C, also the laughable
farce, The Silent Protector" Admission
- cents. Children under II years, 10 cents.
Doors open at O'Clock; curtain will rise
at ! :45. This Is to be the last entertain
ment of the Unity Club this season, aS the
stage is to be taken down to make room for
the Fall term of school. We advise every
one TO attend.
At a meeting of the ladies of Paris HILL
it was voted that the ladies of the several
school districts who are upon the Centen-
tennial Committee be invited TO meet at
the Academy on the Hill, on Wednesday,
the 27th inst, at = o'clock, to consult upon
matters pertaining to refreshments to be
furnished at the Centennial. Alta meeting
of the Centennial Committee, it was voted
that the gentlemen on the District Com
mittee be invited to meet at the same time
and place. 1t is very desirable that there
be full attendance.
At the Republican Caucus held Saturday
afternoon II. f. Hammond was elected
Chairman and A. ]. Curtis Secretary. The
vote for candidate TO represent this District
in the Legislature, was as follows:
No. votes cast, l7S
Necessary to a choice 81
J. c. Marble received 1879
S. 7. Stearns &" "a
The following were selected as town
committee for the ensuing year: II. X.
Hubbard, +. A. Thayer and Geo. II. Briggs.
After the caucus, the Republicans OF
Paris Hill swung large Davis flag to the
breeze.
The COntinentals, and veterans of the
late war paraded, and perfected arrange
ments in regard to Paris Centennial, where
they are to appear, Sept. IL.
The Universalist Sabbath school will at
tend picnic at Bryant's Pond, next Fri
day 4 committee has been appointed to
secure cheap transportation for all who
wish it.
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wish Every body 10 Know.

Rev. George II. Thayer, An old citizen OF this
vicinity known TO every one as a most influential
citizen, and Christian Minister of the NJ E.Church
just this moment stopped into store to say, 81
wish every body TO know that consider that both
myself and wife owe our lives to Shiloh's Consump
ton Cure" tits having a tremendous sale over
our counters and is giving perfect satisfaction IN
all cases of Lung Diseases, such as nothing else
has done, Drs. Matchett 4 France.
Bourbon, Ind, May 70. 10.
Sold by A. VI GERRY, So. Paris, and all
other Druggists
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Cured of Drinking.

"a young friend of mine was cured OF an insat
liable thirst for Liquor, which hal so prostrated
him that he was unable 10 do any business. lie
was entirely cured by the use OF Hop Biters. II
allayed all that burning thirst took away the sp
petite for liquor; made his nerves steady. and he
has renamed sober AMI steady man for more
than two years, and has no desire TO return to his
cups; know OF number OF others that have
been cured 81 drinking by it"-From leading
X. X. Official. Chen ~. lll-.
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Nonresident Taxcs.
In the plantation Of Milton. in the County Of

ford, for the year 1873.
The following list Of taxes on real estate OF non.
resident owners In the plantation OF Milton for
the year 1875 In bills committed TO Luther Is. Far.
mum, Collector Of taxes of -sid plantation on the
18th day Of July, 1875 has been returned by him
me as remaining unpaid on the 30ih day Of June.
taxes, interest and charges are not paid into the
Treasury of the said plantation within eighteen
months from the date of the commitment of toe said
bills 80 much OF the real estate taxed as will be
sufficient 10 pay the amount due therefor including
interest and charges will without further notice be
sold public auction al the house Of he subscriber
10 said plantation, on the 5lst day ofDecember,
1879. az O'Clock in The afternoon
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AT 2 O'CLOCK.

SHOWS FALIs.-EIon. J. Benson, jr., Of
Plymouth, will address the Grcenbackers
of Shows Falls, on Friday, Aug 30, at .
o'clock, p. nj.
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Aug. 10. 1879.

THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed 10y the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the County of Oxford. and assumed
the trust of Administrator of the estate OF
MARTHA r. MCDONALD, late of Porter,
in said County, deceased, by giving bond the
law directs ne therefore requests all persons In
immediate payment and those who have any de.
msnds thereon TO exhibit the same 10
FRANCIS w. REDL0N.
Aug. 10, 1879.
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No Deceptlon Used.

II Ia strange so many people will continue TO
suffer day amer day with Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, nstipation, Sour Stomach, General Debil
" when they can procure at our store SHILOH's
ylTALIZER, free OF cost II it does not cure or
relieve them. Price, 75cts. Sold by A.M.GERRY.
SO. Paris, and all other Druggists.
For Lame Back, Side or Chest use SHILOH's
POROUS PLASTER. Price % cts. Sold by A.
VI. GERRY. 80. Paris and all other druggists
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THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Honorable
Judge of Probate for the County OF oxford, and
assumed the trust OF Assignee OF the estate oil
ETJIOTT G. ALLEN of Norway in said county,
insolyent debtor. HENRY UPTON.
Norway August 20, 1873.
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i have always noticed, said shrcwd
,,' sp-v-f.-. ''that one dollar in my
... f., always Of more pract.ca.
benefit 10 me than five dollars in another
mau's pocket"
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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 Assignee of the estate of CYRUS l..
HOWARD of Milton Plantation in said county. an
insolyent debtor. ALBERT ;. AUSTIN.
DiNdeld. August 90, ls19.
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THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by theHon. Judge of
Probate for the County of Oxford and assumedthe
trust of Administrator of the estate of
ELIZABETH A. PRATT, late of Paris,
in said County deceased by giving bonds as the law
Directs he therefore requests all persons who are
indebted TO the estate OF said deceased to make i'm
mediate payment and those who have any demands
thereon to eXhibitthe same TO ....
DAVID n. TRUE.
In
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FIRST MAINE CAVALRY Association
The Eighth Annual Reunion Will Doe held
az Lewiston. Maine, sept. 2d l>79. Head
quarters at City Small Hall, where "a hu>i-
ness meeting viii DE held at . p. IN. Com
raJeS and their wives viii Dee most cordial
ly welcomed 70 this reunion of our gallant
old regiment GOV. Garcelou. Geu>. c.
n. smith. Fitzpatrick, Chamberlain, Hon.
Daniel T. Davis, and other distinguished
citizens are expected 20 DE present.
There viii De a banquet at City Hall in the
evening. Half fare will De given Comrades
and their wives on VI. c.. Grand Trunk.
and Knox and Lincoln x. Rs. Members
an Mass. will receive a return ticket for
~ cents via Portland Steamers on present
ius "a certificate from officers of the AsSo-
citation Reduced Rate will Dee given
Comrades at the Dewitt, MarSton aud
Elm Houses Comrades will please notify
+. W. West II they are 10 Dee present.
n. &. Hall, President.