Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-14
YoIn,,.e 46.

past year, We find that onr subscribers
have received fully & third more
reading matter than ever before. We
have set our inside extracts all in solid
type, and many of them in nonpareil.-
We have run eight columns OF reading
matter on every outside, and from seven
to ten columns on the inside forms. Fee.
18th We published sn illustrated article
upon botany, the cuts for which cost no
small sum; but the information therein
contained was invaluable. In addition to
this large amount OF reading, we have
given our subscribers seven extras, issued
as follows: March 70. four page extra
containing laws of 1873; August 9th,
political extra containing financial speech
of Mr.. Nicbol Sept. Sth, a y column
political extra; Dec. ION, a half sheet
extra. containing President Hayes's
Message; Dec. Sls,, Tribune extra.
iull size of DEMOCRAT; Jau. 7ih.
Tribune extra, No >. half size OF DEMo-
Graf. In this department We have seen
no Maine weekly that has done so Wei;
aud we have substantial proof that this
outlay of effort and money on our part,
has been fully appreciated by the people
OF Oxford County.
Esrly in the year, We aPprehended the
course politics were likely 20 take, and
with the LetciSt0n Journal took the field
10 comba, financial heresy. II will be OBJ
served by persons possessing complete
files OF the DEMOCRAT, that We gave the
subject but little rest during long sum
mer and tai. This was done only by an
extraordinary outlay of effort, and by
careful study OF financial affairs. This.
too, has been appreciated by those who
interested themselves in political sffairs.
as is sltested by many words OF encour-
sgement received from such sources.
During the year We have given len gthy
reports OF proceedings in our Courts.
noJing every case that was presented 10
the jury, aud many other legal matters
pertaining TO citizens OF Oxford County
Also. during the Worlds Fair at Paris,
France, We published weekly letters from
the Exposition. and from other parts OF
Europe. giving our readers a general
des of the great fair and OF the expert
ences OF European tourists.
The cause OF temperance has received
special attention. The State Convention,
held al Norway, was fully reported; the
County Convection. held since, received
due notice, while the Good Templars'
quarterly meetings have been reported by
tie recording officers. These reports
show The cause 10 have made rapid prog
ress. and many hard drinkers have been
reclaimed through the influence of the
various organizations.
One OF the most important events re-
corded by rs during the past year was
the re-Orgsnizings nd opening OF the Rum
ford Falls * Buckheld Railroad, under
the direction OF ex-GOv. Washburne. as
sisted Oy 5. G. Andrews. Esq, and Mr.
COrser. We look for more rapid dsvel-
opment OF Oxford County interests from
this, than from any other source that We
note, in hastily glancing over our files.
Oxford County Musical Association is
reported SIS having placed itself upon d
permanent footing, and has done much
10 cultivate taste for music. We trust
II will result in the more general intro
ductiOn of the study Of music into our
primary and grammar schools
The various agricultural interests OF
the County have not been neglected.
Each Cattle Show" was fully reported,
and many discussions. by farmers have
Appe sred in our columns.
We do not call these events to mind, in
ibe manner OF boast, but to see ii our
promise has been kept, snd to show the
varied interests OF Oxford County which
have received attention from the DEMO
CRAT-events OF considerable Importance
TO sll of Us, bot most of which would
never have been recorded but tor the local
paper. This is especially true OF our
Town Item" department The number
of new houses reported, barns built,
alterations and improvements made, and
the town talk OF each village, lay up Tor
the future his.o ian store OF invaluable
information; while such news goes TO
many, weekly, as letter from the old
home. Our correspondents have been
very Kind, during the past year but there
i room for improvement in this depart
meOt. Postal cards. sent each week,
from the larger villages. By some reliable
party. would serve to heighten the inter-
e. IN such matters. Those OF our cor
respondents who have been negligent,
during he past year. may expect to re-
ceive simmons at an early ds.e. Those
who have been faithful. have our thsnss
and lhe thanks OF hundreds of readers
During the year 10 come, We promise
10 do our best, and trust that will be a
lille better than last year. As expert
enes shows points for improvement, we
shall not be slow to catch at them, and
tnI them to the benefit of our patrons.