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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS

ANDovER, Aug. l2.-The scarlet fever
is prevailing here among the children
Sadie Dresser, Youngest daughter OF
Frank and Fannie Dresser died last Mon
day The funeral services were held on
Tuesday forenoon, and were conducted by
Rev. ). w. Pearson assisted by Rev. ).
ID. Brown. The afflicted family have the
deepest sympathies of all in their bereaye-
ment.
Mr.. John NJ. Gregg broke his leg day
or two since by horse falling upon him.
The limb was set by DR.. Morrill, of Boston.
Farmers are busy finishing up haying.
The amount cut will greatly exceed that OF
last year. Grain OF all kinds is looking
finely, and promises an abundant yield.
The potato crop will be good, notwith-
standing the potato bugs have eaten some
pieces badly.
Col Dresser recently had his horse
spoiled by being kicked by another one IN
the pasture.
4 party from North Rumford and vicini-
ty visited the cataracts last Saturday, anc
partook of picnic dinner Speeches
were made by Calvin Farnham and q. 7.
Smith. After an hour spent in singing the
party returned home, feeling well paid fol
their days work.
Rev. |. G. Sprague has been engaged 70
preach Mt Bryant's Pond one Sunday il
each month. Mr.. Sprague has few equals
in the State of Maine as preacher and
orator.
Rev. Mr.. Pearson preached an excellent
discourse last Sabbath from these words
"For this child | have prayed" He proved
that the Bible and history showed that the
lives of great and good men were shaped
and made successful by pious mothers,
whose influence upon the heart OF the
child was more potent and lasting thar
any other.
Mrs. c. II. Ottignon has recently put in
stock OF confectionery.
The fall fishing at the lakes promises tc
be very lively.
Excursion parties are daily making Wis
it's to the various places OF interest in this
vicinity.
A very enthusiastic rally was held at the
Town Hall last Monday evening. Mr.. j
w. Clark called the meeting to order and
introduced Col. Walter Poor as president
of the evening. Mr.. Poor, in few point
ed remarks, introduced Hon. Enoch Foster
of Bethel, who was received with applause
Mr.. Foster made one Of the most able ar
guments ever heard in Andoyer. He tool
up the currency question, point by point
and proved the Greenback theories to be
utterly false, and against reason and law
Hearty applause greeted the speaker many
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19
Prom the Bangor Wing.
TI nEN,S TESTIMONY.

NJ less "a person than samuel =. Tldcu
e. found t,>tifyiu. Co the success with
which the Republican party has brought
tL,couutrV through It's financial difficulties
and embarked 10 upon a new era OF grand
pro>peritv. The lively Democratic Con-
,,re>>mau Springer OF Illinois recently m-
reviewed the rcclu>e Of Creamery Park.
and REPORTS him aS declaring that the Demo
cratic party must win u l>~l iu order to
get The credit for the remarkable season
of prosperity" which is surely coming
This willy OLD politician thus comedies the
glorious results assured hy tGc Republican
policy of honest money and resumption.
but iu orIer for thc Democrats To Stea. The
credit OF what they have I'M every way
tried Co prevent, he urges active support
o. On. iutatiouiSt Owing iu Ohio. solely
for par,f~gn advantage iu $50. Here Is
what Springer qnote> OF Tildeu'> words 90
lim-
Mr. TIItu is ottlc opinion chat within thc
rayt g,lr wears .lc country viii ht blessed with
d remarkable season I'll. prosperity tnAi uiAt'
VIII Ot easy. auI that uu impetus Will pc give ID
o. every branch oi trade and industry 'No",
said Iilr1. Il VIII 'r.l you, NJ. springer, why
be- i, important that the Democratic party
should succeed. and why desire itS success
above any personal ambition / may nave io
D
ON the wave OF prosperity which think - com
ink 10 WILL remain in power indefinitely 'A
the other hauI. -uou'l Che republicans retain
power Jhey are liable 90 hold uu tur "a h'ti'
century TO come Whichever party vans the
next Presidency will rvt thv credit ~ the beg
trrmeut OF the condition Of Affairs which Is
surely coming
Thus does the veteran Cipherer concede
the triumph OF Republican policy and che
prosperity which Is surely coming a The
result orthat Republican victory OF honest
finance and sound currency over the COM
biued opposition OF Democrats and Green
hackers The testimony OF that willy poll
ticiau is worth making note Of
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WHEREAS, William A. Treadwell formerly
w of Porter. in the county OF oxford and
State OF Maine, now of Freedom, In the county of
Carroll and state of New Hampshire by his mort
gage deed dated the frst DAY of December, A. u.
is,T recorded in oxford Registry Western District,
Book 81. page 49, conveyed in mortgage to me,
the subscriber the following described real estate
yiS d. a certain lot OF land with the buildings there
on situsted in said Porter, and bounded as fol-
lows TO wit: northerly and easterly by land of
samuel Ridlon, jr.; southerly by road leading by
Charles Davis 10 South Hiram, and westerly by
land OF Sewell Fitzpatrick, and in which mortgage
deed il was agreed that there should be only one
wears redemption after commencement OF fore
closure by any lawful method, and whereas, the
Conditions OF aid mortgage have been broken, /
hereby claim q foreclosure NJ the same. agreeably
to the STATUTES in such case made and provided.
JORDAN STACY.
Porter, Aug. IL, ls79. HJW
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

To print gtccnbackS 10 pay the bond
holder seems clear gain 70 the amount OF
the bonds II has the attraction Of max
iug something out OF nothing, and the still
more attractive flavor of cheating the
creditor To take 80 cents wo ',h of sill
Yer AMI stamp il dollar, aud make the
public creditor take &c. looks like making
.D cents ON the 81 out of him. This seems
"a line transaction 20 our instructive states
men. We have seen a barrel of editorials
ground over and over ON this But Is this
"a clear >haves Where does ,niS money 20:
The boudholdcr does not eat IL. lie pays
IL out. and 10 goes into circulation among
the people. They have 20 receive ,hc -
cents I'M silver rs 81. And ,he public
treasury has % take 10 right beck in place
OF 81 or gold. Who Is cheated; Not the
hOuJh0lder. The people are cheated. And
when these paper or silver dollars by such
issue shall depreciate, - they are bound 70.
,hc shave by the depreciation will come
out OF the people. Moneyed men need not
care very much what kind oC money i is
sued: for they always make by its shifting
value: but the wOl kman he's 10 Stand all
the shaving OF uncertain and shifting
money. An honest dollar i the workman ;
friend. L. Cincinnati gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

BETHEL, Aug. l6.-One OF the most vi
client transforms of the season set in about
4 O'Clock Saturday p. m, and is continuing
with undated violence ut this writing /
p. IN. More water has fallen than for the
past two months. The suffering vegeta-
ton will be revived, and fair crop OF
aftermath and potatoes spared. The
drought was very severe and vegetation
has been seriously affected.
Mr.. J. S. Swan is building storehouse
near the depot, to accommodate his large
potato business. Mr. Eben Richardson Is
building fine residence on Church Street
and Mr.. Lucien Paine is erecting dwell
ing on the same street.
DIR. d. w. Davis is making great I'M
provements on his grounds.
Mrs. G. b. Godwin's night blooming
cereus unfolded four more flowers last
night, and what IL the more remarkable,
they appear fresh and fragrant at noon to-
day. 1t has produced thirty-hve blossoms
this season, and there are several buds
rnon Il now w.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19
Lewiston Journal
BLANroN DUNCAN ON BULLDo.

BLANTON DUNCAN ON BULLDOZING
Monday evening, the 9th inst, writes q
correspondent, the citizens Of Norway and
vicinity had the great good fortune TO hear
a speeCh from the Hon. BlantOn Duncan,
of kentucky, the well-knOwn greenbacSer.
Posters heralding his coming had been put
up i'm advance, and large number, includ-
ing all shades of politics, turned out 70
hear him. Concert Hall was filled with
ladies and gentlemen. Appointment green
hacker called the meeting 20 order, and
stated that We had heard 81 great deal
about bulldOzing in the South, and now we
have a gentleman right from the South,
who can tell Us how false are these stories
about buldozing. He then introduced the
gentleman 10 the audience.
Mr. Duncan arose and said he ,rdS sorry
O. sag there tcGS bulid0-iRg 40 the South, and
that he hair hal not been told about e.
This was rather a damper ON Il part of the
audience, but nothing 10 what followed
when he paid his respects 10 the democratic
party. He was 80 severe upon them
charging that the Bourbon democrats OF
the south and the democratic party were
responsible for the bad condition Of things
at the south. that many. probably most OF
the democrats, left the hall, filled with any
thing but hatteriug emotions. One man
was heard 20 remark % a leading green
the next morning lit Will cost 500 70
get the party back where it was before
Considering that Mr.. Duncan Is the most
prominent grceubaCker az the South, and
was formerly democrat, his statements
10 a greenback meeting in Maine relative
e. the bulldoziug OF Southern Colored and
white republicans. and even independents.
ought % open the eyes OF the most oodu-
rate 10 the fact that a StSte OF things has
existed az the South since last fall, which
ought 20 arouse the protest OF every loyal
citizen. Mr.. Duncan stated in addition 10
New York IiWrS reporter, last week that
,'The stories OF outrage and murder Of these
black people have never Yet been halt toil,
uAiuful As the pictures have been drawn Much
"a, the southern EourbOn> mhy Try, they can
the result OF political and business slavery OF
The blacks
What are YOU going 20 do about NJ
say some OF our fusion leaders. We think
that candid men Of all parties viii De In
clned 20 say that We DO not propose 20
vote with either the democratic or green
back party neither of which has word OF
condemnation OF such foul Outragc> ON the
rights of citizens. and the former Of which
either denies, apologies for. or practically
defends. the Southern Bourbon>. E>pcc-
isuv viii they >ly, that We Will not cast "a
vote which viii encourage the hulldozcr>.
ami contribute % the repeal of the law en-
forcing the guarantees OF the constitution
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An .INDEPENDENT" OPINION OF
SMITHS ENPOSURE.

The Y Y ErsHinq Post publishes the
gi,t OF the Boston Journals exposure OF
candidate smiths intriguing, and after
quoting his written propositions says
Even the ahiect surrender did not con
vince the Republicans of Maine that IL
would be wise for them 70 give the votes OF
their legislators to the Greenbacker, and
Garcclon. the Democrat, was sent 10 oc-
cupv the executive chair.
An this would be only an interesting
story of political plotting if Mr.. Smith had
been allowed 10 drop into obScurity. But
he j. now again the Greenbackers' candi
date for Governor, and is running on
platform which reaiilrmS all the doctrines
ST forth i'm the last Greenback platform OF
thar State. and denouuces all the practical
steps taken 10 secure resumption OF >pe
Gle payments. The question now i, what
kind OF support will the honest believers
i'm the Greenback doctrines give TO can
didate who was ready 10 abjure the primer
plies of his party in order 10 secure an OF
flee
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

times during the evening. At the close OF
Mr. Fosters address, Hon. VIM. Z. Stone,
Attorney General of South Carolina, was
introduced, and gave thrilling descrip-
ton OF the treatment of the Negroes in
that State, and the manner in which Wade
Hampton and Butcher Butler were elevat-
ell to the highest offices in the State. After
listening to such speeches as these, we
cannot conceive how any rational and sane
man can be any longer deluded and blind
ed by the falsehoods and misrepresenta-
tons put forth by the Democrats and their
Greeuback tools. LONE STAR.
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Notice Of Sale.

DIRsUAST 10 a license from the Hon. Judge
of Probate for the county OF oxford, dated
tue third Tuesday OF June, A. d. lsin shall sell
Al public auction on the 10th day of September, A.
1879, at two o'clock in the afternoon, on me
nr.mises. All the right title and interest, which
Charles A., Edwin S Frank and Mary Brooks, OF
Porter, minors, have In and TO the following de-
scrbed real estate, viz the homestead farm OF the
late MARQUIS L. and Rufus Brooks, situated in
Porter. also one other parcel of land IN said Por-
ter. and bounded southerly by road leading by
school house in Dist No. g. in said Porter TO =. T..
Hartford,s, md westerly and northerly by land OF
Jeremiah Pugsley, and easIerly by land OF said
Hartford
DAVID \. COLCORD, Guardian
of said minors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

HIRAM, Aug. s.-Mr. Aaron Williams
now in his eightieth year, few days since
walked eight miles into an adjoining town
on business and returned in ten hours, max
ing several calls on the way. Mr.. Will
liams stopped last winter with the family
of Hon. l.. A. WadSworth, while he was
absent to the Legislature, and took care OF
twelve head Of cattle, assisted occasional
ly by Mrs. WadswOrth, who is a smart,
capable lady. He also prepared the wood
for two fires He has voted at every
Presidential election since 1921, was
Wing in the time OF the Wings was a re-
publican In the time OF the rebellion, and
will vote for Davis st the next election.
He had two sons in the Union army, one OF
whom died in the service.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

SHOWS FAILs.-The Sabbath Schools or
Paris met at this place on the lith inst
and passed n very pleasant and enloysole
day. Owing to the rain in the morning
many were kept away that otherwise would
have been present. But the schools ut SO.
Paris. Paris Hill, and Shows Falls were
well represented by both young and old.
The time until noon was passed very
pleasantly in conversation, walking about
the beautiful groundSswinging, rowing on
the river. PLAYING croQuet and other games.
After dinner, the different schools were
called together at the stand by II. \. Boil
ster of So. Paris. Prayer was offered by
Rev. DR.. Estes, AFTER which some two
hours were spent in listening to appropriate
remarks by the several pastors who were
present. The remarks were interspersed
bv frequent and excellent singing by the
schools. The Rev. G. NJ p. King, OF Wash
ington, was present and read very inter
esting poem written by himself for the oc-
caSion.
SO much interest was manifested in the
exercises OF the day, that committee was
chosen 10 consider the cYpedicncy OF form
ing a permanent organization of the sun
dav schools of the town. They reported
later in the day fnvorably rs to making such
an organization, To be called the Paris Sun
day School Union, and that one member
should be chosen from each school in town
who together with the officers OF the
Union, should constitute the Executive
Committee TO have charge OF the work.
They recommended II. y. Bolster as Pres
ident; J. s. Clapp, Vice-President; Geo.
Il. Crockett, Secretary Rev. H. {. Estes,
Rev. c. ID. Crane, Rev. +. l.. Rogers, Rev.
f. Gerry, James f. Bird, 4. j. Abbott,
George Berry, Executive Committee. Re
port was accepted and adopted by the
Schools. 1t is hoped that the interest in
Sunday School work may be greatly in
creased in the town, by this organization
Thanks Of the schools represented were
rendered to Geo. W. Hammond, esq, who
had so generously offered the use OF his
grounds and grove for the occasion.
The time and place OF next meeting will
he given in due time. SIC.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

SHOT Gr-NS OR BAYONEr>t-"l the
Democratic party wants to carry single
Northern state next year, il should hasten
10 rcpudiate the course of those MiSS's-
sippi Democrats who drive of opposition
candidates by violent measures. The fed
eral bayOuet az posse is much less fOrmid-
able danger 10 the northern mind than the
bllldozer's shotgun u eSSe. II il gets 10
De understood that the Democratic party
i'm the South will not allow Of the existence
Of any political opposition, the average
Northern man will decide that it is not the
party to rule this country. II ceases TO be
a question of party. and becomes one OF
civilization and free government. We do
not hesitate 10 say that the course of the
Mississippi Democrats, if persisted in,
merits the extreme lenalty applicable to Il
state which fails 10 maintain republican
form of government and justices the en-
. Il0yment If a federal array, II necessary 10
enforce obedience 70 he coHStitutiOn.-BoS-
TN Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19
Iwi,h Every body TO Know.

Rev. George II Thayer an old citizen Of this
vicinity known 10 every one a. most influential
citizen and Christian Minister of the M.EChurch
just this moment stopped into our store TO say, IL
wish every body 10 know that consider that both
my self and wife owe our lives 10 shiloh's Consump
ton Cure" II ia having q tremendous sale over
our counters and Ia giving perfect satisfaction IN
all cases OF Lung Diseases, such as nothing else
has done, Drs. Aatcheu x France
Bourbon Ind, May IS, -.
Sold by a. VI GERRY, so. Paris, and all
n nor DruQVists
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PoIuICN FREEDOM. Political intoler-
auCc in the South T., not only manifested
towards negroes and republicans but to-
wards every one who diSsontS from the
Bourbon democrats Yazoo City, Miss,
furnishes "a good illustration. Henry NJ.
Dixon. u widely known citizen, has been
running Is independent candidate against
StubblehelI. the regular democratic nom
ince The democrats determined 10 get
Dixon out of the way, 50 they assembled
m Yazoo City 10 the number Of several
hundred. and sent by a committee OF SIX
men a peremptory demand that Dixon
should quit his canvass, leave the county
or die. Dixon pluckily refused. when the
mob threatened 10 make quick work OF
him. Finally Dixon. who feared being muir
dered i'm the midst of his family, signed a
card withdrawing his name - a candidate.
The YazOo Herald eXultingly remarks
so the political canvass in this county
NAV be considered at an end. The demo
cratic hag now waves over this glorious
old county uncontaminated and unchal-
leused. and long may il wave y people
who Will allow such unlawful prosecutions
without attempting 20 punish the perpetra-
tors need ciyiliziug and ChriStianizing.-
LtriStoH Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

jects of which they wish to know. Gov.
Dingley is making some of the best speech
es Of the campaign.
One OF the most delightful places TO vlsit
at this season is Old Orchard Beach. Rev.
Edward Bacon Of this place, has been
spending some little time there, and is not
expected to return for several days more.
Various others from here are also there
"Tenting on the old campground.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

EAST SUMNER, Aug. lG.-ArrangemcntS
have been made with the Rumford Falls &
Buckheld Railroad for an excursion to
Canton on Wednesday the Goth inst. The
various Sabbath schools along the line
propose to hold basket picnic dinner at
the beautiful grove near Canton village
Trains will run so as TO give ticket holders
an opportunity to ride over the entire line
for the small sum OF 40 cents. The Me-
chauic Falls and Canton Bands will be in
attendance to furnish music for the occa'
sion. Let the children, as well as those oil
older growth, enjoy the day. Children un'
der 10 only % cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

BUcKFIELD.- drought affords good
opportunity for the repairing OF dams,
abutments, river walls &C, which oppor'
tunity Is being improved in Buckiield
The n. Moore dam Is being rebuilt.
The upper dam and abutments to the Raj
road bridge are being repaired, and parts
of walls along the river that were washed
out by freshets, are being repaired
Messrs. Atwood and Gregg, OF this place
have leased the "Swan Pond valley
Works" of Hartford.
On Wednesday, the Goth inst, there is
to be Sabbath School Excursion over ths
entire length Of the Il. +. & b. Railroad
and picnic ut Whitney Pond.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19
NEwRY, Aug. l2.-The dry house belon

NEwRY, Aug. l2.-The dry house belong
ing TO the dowel factory OF this place, was
burned yesterday. This is the fourth one
that Mr.. Wymsn has lost by fire during the
last four years. The latter contained lum-
Der for about twenty-five thousand bowels,
while those burned before had two or three
times that amount. We trust that the peo-
pie OF this community will lend helping
hand and that another will soon be up and
ready for use. The dowel business has
been great help to the place, and should
be encouraged in every possible way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

MEMco.-The King Bridge Co. have
completed the bridge across Swift river,
between Dixfield village and this town.
The iron bridge completed, all planked and
painted by the Bridge Co., 60 feet span, lG
feet driveway, cost $500, Dixtield and Mex
leo paying equal parts of the sum. Mexico
built tirst-class abutment at a cost of $500
-Dixheld had one already standing and
thought to be sufficiently strong and safe
to receive the bridge.
Chase & Austin are putting in a new
dam. The one removed had stood about
ninety years. Much Of the pine in II was
"sound as hounds tooth"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

NORTH WATERFORD, Aug. 1--we are
having quite severe drought, and vege-
tation is suffering for want Of rain. Our
roads too are exceedingly dusty.
Mr.. Elisha Dodge has traded his trottinG
horse Little Dick for three year old
colt.
Hon. Galusha A. Grow of Pennsylvania
is announced to speak here Monday even
| ing, Aug. Is.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

RoxBURY.-I notice in your paper OF
the date Aug. II, 1879, in the Roxbury
items OF news, that the Free VIII Baptist
society will hold two days meeting Aug.
10th and 3lst. The facts are all right in
regard to the meeting except the time OF
holding which is on Saturday and Sunday
.ry Odd and oath. s. 4. X.
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Cured of Drinking.

"A young friend Of mine was cured OF an insat
liable thirst for Liquor, which had 80 prosira,ed
him that he was unable 10 DO any business lie
was entirely cured by the use OF Hop Bittefs. It
sllayed all that burning thirst took away the APP
petite for liquor; made his nerves steady. and no
has renamed sober and steady man for more
Than two years, and has no desire 70 return 10 his
cups; know OF number Of others that have
been cured Of drinking by it."-From u leading
K. X. Official, Chicago His.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-19

NORWAY, Aug. 1.-THE Congregational
church in this place has recently purchased
fine organ, and the somewhat difficult
task OF moving and setting up again is ac-
complished.
Ex-Governor Dingley will address the
Norway Campaign Club, on Wednesday
evening at Concert Hall. Gov. Dingley
will probably give the people of Norway
considerable information concerning sub