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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11
No INSTRUMENTATION.

VIllE weak -ubteTfuge 10 which WIN. Gregg r..
i sorted Tor relief IN his last demonstration,
that ot getting lew names testilying - a sup
POSED fact iaiis Of rs purpose when properly TN.
der.tood. KNpw THE FACIs. From whas has
passed deem 10 but justice 90 myself 10 make a
more general statement OF the whole case; III or.
iyn ami also ia results. The sole cause of the
difficulty j. right here w hen my fathers estate
WAS settled, / and my brother, OF our own Tree
Will, allowed our molhc~ the use aud care Of our
portion until some future, proper time. The n.
sligator and CHIEF cau-e OF our trouble is not my
husband, ont one 81 has mar reiGflORs. since our
marriage, now most two years, his importantly IN
relation 20 my portion Through the influence OF
this re'ation) had become disagreeable 10 NE and
because I refused TO listen 10 II any longer, ami
because refused 10 call for II and jeOparjiLe 10
10 speculatons or otherwise this trouble has cul.
minated In my being publicly posted, represent.
ing that had left his bed and board, when the
fact was We were living a. my mothers Occapyi.1
BIy 0icn bed. given me bY her, and also NJ board
since our marriage, for what assistance render.
ed her in the matter 81 )usekeepng; while he
takes his meals ~ ms mOther's. have been too
prudent, IL that were possible, all 10 help him,
knowing his circumstances, not having been
twenty i've dollars expense 70 him or his folks for
two years, my clOthe. also being furnished me by
my mother. \ few words as TO the pretext for
publishing the first notice: When our child was
but five weeks old, We rented some rooms and
commenced housekeeping. was then sick and
unable 70 10 all my work and wished 10 20 back
70 nv mothers, 10 which he and his mot or read.
lily Rssented,a as It relieved his folks from expense
After being back just two days, the scheme was
concOcted OF demanding Of me 10 10 back tOIhc
same place again, and because refused % acceed
TO the demand they presumng should nv bus
band il FORCED against his will 10 pericsm that
dlsgraceiuI act which implies 20 much more than
there really T.. IL there was the least suspicion
as regards my character, had ever run him In
debt 10 the extent Of one cent or had shown the
disposition 20 do 30, II would have been some eN
cuse. iiut such l. not ihe case. These are the
absolute and undsnlable facts susceptible of pos
tive proof and will be proved in 4 Court Of Jus
.ra.H. 81. D.
tIoveroy by merely saying that, this is but anoth.
er instance OF tie results of these miserable Ia
triguing intermcddling, brainlcss old mother in
laws OF which we occasionally read.
MRS JENNIE GREGG.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

NoHTH PARs.-O. =. EllingwOod Co.
are selling all the chairs they can make.
They have lately manufactured two hundred
per week. Nathaniel Young, the we'll
known carriage painter, now has charge OF
the paint-shop, which is a guarantee that
All painting and ornamentins will be in the
best manner.
:. W. Durham recently received 1000
bushels Of corn direct from the West. The
freight bill was s22LOO. He is now selling
corn or meal at - cents per bushel His
corn and -four trade extends TO all the towns
in this vicinity.
CuShman < Abbott are manufacturing
butter tubs by their improved machinery at
a rapid rate Four men can set up turn i'll
side and out. and make a tub complete
ready for hopping in five minutes. They
propose TO make five hundred this spring.
They will also saw about POO. 900 spruce,
fir. and cedar shingles. The Improvements
made during the past season about their
mill were very extensive, and they are now
able 10 turn of work in the fastest manner.
The meetings at the Union Church have
been extended through the week, and have
been well attended. Perfect union seems
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

WEST PARIS.-Old winter as yet shows
no signs of departing, much to the gratih-
cation of those who are drawing wood and
timber
5. b. Locke & Co, have nearly filed their
contract for wood with the Il. X. Co, hay
ing taken from lot of their own over four
hundred cords.
More business is being done in the woods
in this section than for several years.
Efforts are being made to get new de
pot at this place, the old one having become
not only an eycSorc to the inhabitants of
our thriving village, but disgrace to the
Railroad Co. who allow it To remain.
The shipments of freight from this place
shows slight increase over last year, and
the largest ever done-eNcept in 1876,
which although in the very midst Of hard
times. shows the greatest amount of freight
shipped of any one year since the road has
been in operation.
The Methodist Society are making efforts
10 NttNIt the SUN It's VI lil' NV aiA' 4 VI
dexter another wear
The Uniyersali>t Society are making
arrangements to have preaching part of
the time the coming season.
j. Curtis has added 10 his stock of
goods good line of boots and shoes.
!. H. Burrows j. manufacturing full
line Of eplint cor baskc; bottom Chairs of a
new design \ few workmcn who under
stand filling this seat can obtain steady en-
ployment at good wages.
Mr. II. l. llotchkiSs, the inventor of the
>clf>winging cradle Of which Mr.. BarrowS
has the right To manufacture, has sold the
State OF Maine To parties in oxford County.
for the sum Of one thousand dollars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

Glir,p. March We have had very
favorable winter for AN kinds OF business.
although there has not been Sn over album
dance or SNOW: but enough Co make good
J.ug almost anywhere, and IL is being
well improved The loggcr> are still nj
work and SAY theirro4d were never better
Bennett s. JewciJ are doing good hu>i-
ur>, ia their mill They have their yard
wei filled with birch and poplar, which
ta,y viii manufacture into spool stock amt
salt boxes.
Caleb Wight viii put one hundred cord>
OF birch into his min 10 De sawed when the
spring opens
The Union Church Building Committee
have disposed Of an the Pew> in the new
church. anj will hold meeting next sat
urlay afternoon 90 settle up the business
AM % make arrangements for the dedica-
zion. which We expect will be soon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

NoEwAY.-Thc schools of the village
commenced on Tuesday with a good attend
anco of pupils.
\. !. Ncver> and G. b. Cummings have
been drawn rs jurymcn Cor the March term.
The odd Fellow, Lodge j. in line condi-
ton. THIS term bids fair to DE the most
popular and prosperous of amy. O. y.
Bradbury, NJ. d., is the y. q.
March G.-Bu>inc>> OF all kinds is un-
usually lively i'm this village this winter.
Large qumtitic, OF white ash and poplar
and ba>>-wood lumber have been brought
% the mills TO De made into boxes and
shovel handles. and both mill, are running
ON fun time. The shoe factory is driven
with orders. and is running evenings part
Of the time. The ,amery is also busy.
our Jolly tar, Horace Cole, has charter
giving him permission To navigate the blue
waters of the Pcnni>>cwaS>eewitha steam
boat
Our grain mills are very busy grinding
grain and wheat by the ear load.
We have had Chambers Band. Of Port
land. and the GtrnaniaS. of Boston, here
twice each this winter.
our >ociablc> have been fully attended.
our Literary Society is running nicely.
our people have had many colds hut little
>ickuc>, of a serious nature.
our farmers have more courage than for
some years, and are getting better living
joins Paul.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

OXFORD. Mar. G.-Rey. Addison Blanch-
ard. general missionary of the Maine Mis-
,ionary Society, i now assisting the pastor
OF the Congregational Church in series
of meetings His labor> are heartily APP
prcciated by the people.
Mr.. Edwards, who wa~ injured 10y the
late railroad accident at the station. has 81
far recovered rs TO be removed from the
Lake House to his home in OtiStield, sun
day, the 23d ult.
The sickness which has prevailed so ex-
tensiyely among the children has subsidized,
and the village schools are again in opera
ton with good attendance.
The farmers are improving the present
good running, in hurrying their wood and
timber into market.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

SWEDEN. March 3d.-Our citizens were
prompt and in place at the appointed hour
for the annual town meeting For rarity
the weather was pleasant We missed the
presence of some Of our reliable veterans
who have heretofore assisted uS by their
counsels notably, Mr.. Ben. NcyerS and Mr.
Franklin Hosmer. Voted 10 dispense with
school committee and choose supervisor,
to which office Charles Flint was elected.
Raised $3.50 for the support of schools,
about 500 more than required by law. Our
town is out of debt and holds state bonds
10 the amount of $500. \ proposition
was introduced and after considerable dis
cusSion passed, 10 appropriate $500 of the
principal with all the interest towards pay
mcnt of the State tax. Your correspond
cnt made a speech on finance, which for
clcarncSS of thought and strength of ar
gumcnt entities him to rank with the fifth
rate Grcenback orators H. represented by
the Republican press. While he doubtless
made everything plain and clear to Others
he got sadly in the fog himself and when
completely lost. 10 add 20 his confusion, he
saw clcar-hcaded undisturbcd quill-driver
vigorously at work, making an interesting
report for the Bridgion Ns,rS. Ne'r i0rk
Tribune. or some other journal No mon
rv was raised except for the support Of
schools rs we are very fortunate In regard
to poor helped by the town. Wepay s.Ol5
ON 81, to J. W. Perry. to collect the
taxes
We were pleased to see Charlie Jones
looking first rate, home from California,
where he has been for i've years.
Mar. The friends Of Rev. W. 5. Ne
Intirc met at the VI. +. church, Wednesday,
March 9TH, afternoon and evening, for II
social gathering and donation party. Mr..
McIntire i much liked by those who hear
him.
The many friends Of Mrs. Daniel Knight
Of Black Mt, are rejoiced at her conva-
lcsccncc from a severe illness
Mrs IIan>comb of North Sweden is one
OF the fortunate ones that get equalization
or back pension money, without having de-
manded or expected it. She is told that
5000 is her Just due Thus the cloud 50
dark for the people, has silver lining for
the few. NJ. VI. II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11
a BRITISH DISEASE.

The most marked popularity that will impress
the American traveller when he walks The streets
of London for the first time, is the great number
Of excessively fat people whom he everywhere
mee,s. lie al first suppOses these persons 90 be.
long 10 the nobility, en- the same principle that
he would pronounce them aldermen or bankcrs
II seen in Boston or New York. 10 briel,ho lahors
under the popular though mistaken impression,
that obesity Is invariably tho combined result OF
lazincss and high living; while IN reality u is a
constitutional disease. Until very recently there
was no known remedy for this uncomfortable dis
ease and is victims were obliged % submit TO
the veNaton and not nfrequeDt modification that
IL occasions. Allsn's Anti Fat Is the only remedy
for this disease, and removes the abnormal con.
dltion by purely natural means. Ask your drug
gist for il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

NEAR FAILS The Democrats and
Grccubackcr> had "a union caucus Saturday
evening. March i>t choosing a committee
Of six 20 appoint town officers. \ gentle
man having q conversation with one of the
committee, asked him why they went in to-
gether: replied that they wanted to make
the Democratic party ~ strong a possible
and il proved that they elected full Demo
cratic board They call themselves Green
hackers. The Republicans made no effort
whatever after the Democrats elected the
second selectman. They rctreated from
the field when one distributor OF votes for
the Democratic party threatened TO whip
or clean out the whole Stacy tribe and Jim
Garland throwed in. The Republicans
thought it too dangerous. with such threats
- these 10 stay longer, 80 they went home
SOME Of our leading GreenbackerS have had
a great deal TO say about dog eat dog in
the Governor question. What say about
Porter eating dog: Some of the Repub-
licans have sold out their birthright for
Office but probably will want to come back
into the old ranks before next spring cleo
ton. one or two more road and Floyd
cases would be q great help to this town.
Notice has been given that our new Clerk
i % have an oyster supper at his house,
Thursday. March 18th, and good time Is
expected among his Democratic friends.
A large amount OF timber has been hauled
% the several mills at Rczar Falls and
vicinity 10 ne sawed into boards and slaves
which makes cuisines, quite lively.
The next Circle is 20 be at Mrs. Moses
N1ult,n's Tuesday evening, March II.
NJ \. ID.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

SroNEmAM, Mar 6.-The annual report
of town officers, shows the total valuation
of this town to be sGl,770; appropriated
and assessed. 81, 7Gj, of which $40 were
for support of schools, and sl2j were for
town charges. 81, 900 devoted to roads and
bridges; number of polls, %; pauper eX-
penses. s263.9j; total expenses for town
officers, $3.50; liabilities, sGj0.23; re-
sources. amount to sl,S5l.29; leaving n
balance of 81 pol. 0G i'm favor of the town.
L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11
MARRIED..

In West Paris, March 5. at the residence Of j.
ID. Stacy, by Rev. G. y. H. Crockett, Mr. Harry
Johnson aud Miss A. NJ. Livingstone. Boston
papers please cUpv)
In Worcester, Mass. March 4, BY Rev. VIM. T.
sleeper Mr. Herman W Clifford. formerly of SO.
Paris. Me, and Miss Mary C. Spraguc, both Of
Worcester, Mas
In Oxford Feb. 10, by Rev. s. A. Lockwood Geo.
T. sawyer Of Poland and Mics Ida NJ. Libby Of
Pigeon Hill, oxford. Mar. 2, by same, Oliver
Holt and Miss Nellie Hail. both Of Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

Loc1E'S MiILS, March Monday night,
March 81, about half-paSt twelve, fire was
discovered in an unoccupied Building be-
longing to \. G.. Tinkhaln, formerly used
aS a tailor shop. There being no fire en-
giue Of any description, the flames spread
from that building to the Tinkham store
and the building belonging to Mary +.
Daniel and occupied by y. &. Bacon as
shoemaker's shop and our Station Agent,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

D,XFuIp, March 4.-The evidences OF
the benefit of Resumption are apparent, as
mav he noticed by the appearance OF many
teams in our streets loaded with hay, wood,
lumber SC, all showing greater activity
than has been manifested for years.
Many new and valuable Improvements in
the way OF buildings are contemplated the
coming season.
Hon f. c. Harlow has large number OF
men employed in preparing materials for
hi, new hotel, the STANLEY House, which
Dee proposes 10 erect As soon as the weather
winpermit. This, when finished and ready
for occupancy, which it is promised win be
bv mid summer. viii make decided inn
proyement in the appearance of our village.
McsSrS ". :. Chase & Co. and Frank
stanley < Co. have made many improve
meuts in their stores IN order 10 supply
their constantly increasing trade.
Two or three dwelling houses viii also
lc erected thi, summer by gentlemen OF
this village for their own occupancy
Tbcproprictor> of the saw min, Mc>>r>.
\r>.u s. Chase, contemplate making eN-
-.a,.vc Improvements upon that property.
Increasing .hcir already large facilities for
tr, manufacture OF lumber 20 supply the
increased demand.
10 is also contemplated 90 construct an
iron bridge or new ami improved design
across the Quite, OF wcbb'> River between
thi, village ana Mexico. u replace the
wooden structure destroyed hy the trc>het
of last flL Iti> not doubted that great
care. viii bc taken to secure It's permanently.
We have In this village "a large aud hour-
i,bus Masonic Lodge viz: King Hiram
Lodge. No. 53.-I- G.. Willoughhy, esq,
W NJ Also Tuscan Lodge No. 80, /. q.
a. r.. instituted about two wears ago. is
adding largely 10 IL membership at the
present time. Frank STANLEY, esd. y. g..
The DiNdcld Reform Club, under the lcad
o.. one OF the most ardent and efficient tenn
peraucc rcformcr> iu this state, W. ". Ah-
bott. esq. holdS regular weekly meetings.
ami is a power for good 10 this community.
With the opening or The r. T. 81 b. r. L,
% Canton We are placed iu communication
with the settlements" more readily. and
expect soon % De placed by electricity >till
nearer, n a company has been organized
charter obtained and many of the poles for
telegraph line connecting az Canton with
the line direct 20 Portland, already placed
along The proposed route. This viii also
be pushed 20 completion as early - the
ground viii allow, II being in the hands OF
energetic business men. among whom are
Hon. r. g. Harlow, Frank Stanley, esq.
and Others.
With the facilities afforded by the rail-
road and the new route To the Lakes by way
yt Mexico ami Byron. We cNicct a large
addition % the number OF visitors 20 this
cp.ya~autc>t Village ou the 'Audro~cos
.iu
The National House q 7. Marble, pro-
Ir.ctorl viii sustain it, reputation as 90
first class summer hotel. and It's courteous
proprietor has already projected many .n.-
Yr.,cmcu,, which viii materially add toI
90, comforts
with thc advent of spring We reasonably
expect return OF ,hc good times. which
I'm Former years contributed So wuchto en-|
Aauce The prosperity o.; our town.
SMITH
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

STOW, Mar. 5.-The total valuation of
Stow, for the year 1873, was s92, ll5; APP
propriated and assessed, about 81 $50, of
which S400 were for the support of schools,
$1,000 for support of poor and to delray
town charges; $500 for the repair of roads
and bridges; No. of taxable polls, 9S; poll
tax, So; percentage, sl.7O per 500; pau
per expenses, nearly $780, expenses of
town officers, sl33; town liabilities, in
Guiding the z. x O. Railroad Bonds, about
$1,000. The supervisor of schools gives
the teachers very generous concentrations.
Eight districts in town, one of which had
no school.
II. f. Chandler cut a severe cash in his
leg Just below the knee, lengthwisc of the
leg, while on the mountain after logs.
The cash requiring several stitches which
he performed himself after getting home;
the distance from home was three miles or
more.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11
Messengers Notice.
OFFICE or TIE SHERIFF OF OXFORD COUNTY.
STATE OF MAINE.

SIAIE Of MAINE.
OXFORD. IS March 5, A. u. ls79.
Tins IL To GIVE NOTICE, That on the 5th day OF
March, A. d. 1879, Warrant IN Insolvency was
issued out of the Court Of Insolvency ior said
county OF oxford, against the estate IT Hiram Ia .
Berry. adjudgoi 10 be an Insolyent Debtor, on
petition OF raid Debtor which petition WIS died
on The 9TH day OF March, u. 1879, to which last
named date interest on claims Is TO be ccmt uted ;
that The payment Of any debts and the delivery and
transfer 81 any property bslOngingtO said Debtor,
10 him or Tor hi- use AMI the delivery aud trans
Ter Of any property b. him are forbidden By law;
hat q meeting OF the Creditors Of said Debtor, %
prove their debts and choose ono or more assign
ees Of his estate will Toe held ~ Court Of lnsol.
ycDcy 20 De holden NJ PARIS in SAID County OF OK.
ford on the nineteenth day Of March, A. u. ls79
1t nine o'clock In .he forenoon.
Given under my han the date FIRST above writ.
ten. JOSIAH w WRITTEN,
Deputy Sheriff. ne Messenger Of the Court Of In
sOlyency tor said County OF oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

TO prevail. all denominations attending and
taking active part in the meetings.
There will he Gospel Temperance
Meeting at the Union Church, North Paris,
OF Tuesday evening, March II. LeForrcst
Howe, of the Norway Reform Club, Mr..
Rice of Auburn, and others, will be present
to address the meeting. All reformers and
temperance workers are invited to be
present. ID.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

FARMERS CLUB.-The Union Farm
ers' Climb will meet at Grange Hall, So.
Paris, Thursday, March ID, at one clock
p. m. Subject for consideration, '0r-
charding.r Essay by VI. J. Rowe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

WoopsroCK.-Th house and barn Of
DR.. Bradbury of Woodstock, were burned
Thursday morning. They were insured
understand. The DR.. was away at the
time to a Directors meeting of the Lone
star Gold and Silver Mining Co.." which
is situated on the doctors farn-labor i
at present suspended in the mines.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

MgNICo, March The people of Dix
Held and Mexico are talking of building an
iron bridge across Wcbb'S river in the place
Of the old wooden bridge that was carried
away by last falls frcShct.
The tooth-pick mill at Mexico has started
up again, with its usual amount of help
which makes business quite lively for those
who have plenty of poplar wood to dispose
of /.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

SoUrH PARIs.-Chandler' Band gave a
second concert at South Paris, Thursday
evening. After the concert about sixty
couples enjoyed a dance.
The Grange store is about to sell out at
auction.
Mr.. Horace Thaycr was found dead in
his room Sunday morning. He was appar-
enly well the previous evening. But We
have learned no further particulars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11
New Advertisements.
Notice OF Appointment Of Assignee.

At Paris. 10 The County Of Oxford and State OF
Maine the eleventh day OF February. A. u. 1879
TINE undersigned hereby gives notice Ofhs ap
i poiGtnent as Assignee Of Asa r. Stearns Of
Bethel, in said County Of oxford InsOlyent Debit
or who has been declared an Iusolycnt upon bis
own petition, By tho Court OF Insolvency for said
County Of oxford. mill 2w'
ORRTN FOSTER Assignee
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

RUMroRD, March Our town election
passed of quietly, though stormy time
was anticipated, owing to the fact that
mixed party of Republicans and Democrats
representing nearly half the voters of Rum
ford. met in caucus with the Greenbacks ON
Saturday preceding the election, and nom
mated the following board of Selectmen,
viz: VI. y. Lufkin, ii. +. Abbott and Fred
Porter. who were elected on Monday, not
withstandng many who did not take part
in the caucus believed that they were not
the best men for the office. VIM. Frost,
our Clerk elect, has filled that Office for 4
great many years, and though advanced in
life, his friends hate to give him up Voted
to raise $500 to repair highways, to be eX-
pended I'm labor ii.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

HEBroN. March The Rev Mr. Rich
ard>on commenced his sixth year with u
the first Of this month
II. A. Cu>hman has had a singing school
here all winter. he is good teacher and
ha> had good success.
The Academy school numbers a little
over I1 TNEO.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11
Notice of Foreclosure.

NOTICE is hereby given that Eleanor 7. Gould
~ OF Dixleld in the county OF oxford and state
{ Maine, on the seventeenth day of April. \. ID.
SIS. by her mortgage deed OF that date, recorded
in oxford Records, Book li7,Page az, did convey
TO the undersigned. OF DXfeld Aforesaid a certain
piece of real estate described in said mortgage,
10 secure him The pay ment OF certain note and
legal services, also set forth in said mortgage;
and whereas, the conditions Of said mortgage have
been broken, therefore, claim foreclosure of IL
agreeaOly 10 law. l.. III. LUDDEN.
Ian. 10. ls-g. mar4.3W
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-03-11

Thousands OF living grave robbed witnesses
proclaim the wonderful virtues Of AdanisOn's Be-
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Large bottles, IS aud Is cts.