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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-12

RY~ A certain young lady who was a
little behindhand in her summer outfit
surprised her parents the other day by
asking why she was unlike George
Washington. When they gave 1T up
she told them, because she had no little
hatrYet.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-12

sY The play was at its height in the
card-room of well known club, and
from distant corner was heard: "We
are two to two." "By Jovel we are
two to two too" responded player at
an adjoining table. No wonder that a
German there present hkened our Ian
guage to French-horn.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-12

ngg A Chinaman in California, whose
life was insured for large amount, was
seriously hurt by falling from a wagon.
There was some doubt of his ever getting
better, and at length one of his friends
wrote to the insurance company, "Char-
lee half dead, likee half money"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-12

Bg'" Well, you'll own she's got
pretty foot, won't your" Yes, I'll
grant you that, but then it never made
half as much an impression on me as
the old mans"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-12

R9g He seems to have been shot in the
diaphragm, - said the doctor. Oh, mol"
exclaimed his weeping listener, she
was shot right in the lower end of the
saloon"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-12

py A tramp never ties an eelskin
around his leg to prevent cramps while
bathing. He knows a prevention worth
two of that. He never bathes.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-12
ey The postage stamp knows its place
after It has been licked once.

fS- To change window-glass to tin
Leave the window open when 1t rains
and it will beat in.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-12

s5y A friend told Snodgrass that he
was just off sick bed. "Indeed, And
what ails your bed 7" asked our friend.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-12

H5TA certain Congressman boasts that
he is " self made man." Those who
know him best say he never did under
take to do anything without botching 1t.
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Chronic diseases of every description cured.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11
IN GENERAL.
Sec. Oxford B. b. Club.

Mr. Chas. 4. Vanderhoof, the artist,
has Just gone to England on a Sketching
tour for Scribner's Monthly.
Virginia creeperS are being planted by
the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company on the
hill-sideS along the tracks. 1t is done 10
prevent land-slides, and will add greatly
to the beauty Of the scenery.
con Wheels" is the title Of an article
which is TO appear, with fourteen illu>tra-
tions. in the forthcoming, September,
number of st. Nicholas. 1t will give
concise history of wheeled vehicles from
the earliest times
The San Antonio Express publishes an
account Of the discovery Of silver bonan-
"a in Mexico about four hundred miles
southwest of San Antonio. The ore as
says fifty per cent. pure silver The vein
is hfty feet thick. 4 town Of 5000 inhab-
itants has sprung up in the last few weeks.
A prisoner named Uhlmann recently
barricaded himself in his cell at Nevey,
Switzerland. aud dcfed the gcndarmes TO
take him before the judges. IL was not
thought advisable to shoot him, and the
court would not wait till he was starved
into surrender, so ether was thrown INTO
the cell until he became sufficiently Stupe-
fled TO be harmless.
A useful device for preventing class
of accidents by which so many people
have been killed or crippled for life has
been introduced on the Delaware and Hud-
son Canal Company's railway cars. 1t
consists of movable steps, which at the
stations are let down within one foot or
the ground. When the cars are in motion
the steps are lifted high, so that it is im-
possible to jump either on or of.
A man passed through Salem, Va,
last week, rolling a wheelbarrow, in which
was young child, probably two years
old. The wheelbarrow had bows over it
and was covered with canvas. He stated
that he had travelled so from Texas, and
was bound for Charlottesville Some cit
izens proposed to make up purse for him,
to purchase railroad ticket, which he de-
clined, declaring that he was no beggar,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11

LIrERARY.-The Golden Rule of Boston,
comes to us i'm its old form a handsome
eight-page weekly paper, conducted by
Rev ii. \. Shorey. geographically, it is
almost counterpart of its old self,-the
change being to a larger type for the body
of the paper, making it even handSomer
than before As literary and religious
household journal the Golden Rule was a
general favorite, and the new proprictorS,
in Il modestly worded greeting, propose to
maintain its well-earned reputation. The
old departments are all retained, and two
or three new ones added. An entire page
is given to Sunday Scholastic be edited
byR. II. Meredith and Rev. A. +. Schauher
4 story is promised for each week, the
one in the present number being an admira'
BILE temperance story by W. NJ +. Round.
The price has been reduced TO $500, with
special rates to clubs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11

OXFoRD.-LaSt Monday evening, Hon.
Enoch Foster, of Bethel, gave our citizens
speech Of three and one half hours, upon
the political issues of the day. Mr.. FoS-
ter deals in solid facts, which, with his
pleasing manner of address, commanded
the attention of his audience, in way
seldom witnessed.
w. S. Robinson, ESD, of Hartford,
spoke here last Friday evening. On ac-
count of the storm, the audience was
smaller than usual, but those present were
treated to a mastery exposition of the
topics now before the people. Mr.. Robin
son is one of our rising young men, and Is
destined to make 4 mark in the political
arena, for which he is most ably qualified.
B.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11

SOUTH WATERFoRD.-The past week
has been lively one, politically. Saturday,
30, Hon. Horatio Bsbee and G. ID. Bisbee
spoke on finance and the Southern queS-
ton at Waterford fiat. There was fair
audience. The Band were present, and
enlivened the occasion with their music.
Monday, Sept. lst, at North Waterford,
there was a Republican gathering, addressed
by J. p. Swasey. The gentleman who pre-
sided at that meeting, we understand was a
democrat last year, but has decided that
man Of principle cannot vote for hard
money and soft money on the same ticket.
Jimmy Devine of Boston, was adver-
tised to address the citizens of South
Waterford, Friday, Sept. 8, at 2, p. m, at
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11

the Band stand; and at the above hour
there were assembled near the stand and
neighbOring houses, one hundred and twen-
ty-seven gentlemen and ladies, who were
eager to hear Mr.. Devine, for he looked TO
be pretty smart, although quite young.
But about that time, Uncle Solon Chase
(without his Steers) came rattling through
the crowd and Of course he must have a
chance to speak-and he did speak-frst
on the bill, because, he said, he ''must
hurry back to Norway to speak in the cy-
ening" Well he talked hog, butter, sc.
for two hours-all of which did not amount
to anything. But when he got through, he
did not "hurry' to Norway, but waited
around until Deyinc was done speaking.
Mr.. Deyinc is u fair speaker, we should
say, and we heard others say that they
should have been pleased to heard him t,rO
hours, and the Steers man fifteen minutes,
but Uncle Sol0n likes to hear himself talk,
so of course you have got to let him do it.
The band were present at this meeting,
and played Hail to the Chief, when Solan
mounted the roStrum.
Friday evening 9TH, the band went to
Sweden to play for Republican meeting.
Mr.. Silas Burnham, of Norway, spoke for
a half hour upon finance, and gave us some
interesting facts and figures. lie was
followed by w. S. Robinson, of Hartford,
who spoke eloquently for an hour. Mr..
Robinson is an old Democrat, but he can't
fuse, nc says, and he gave some very good
reasons for not fusing.
The band is full of business now-but
this week will finish up the Campaign, and
then We shall get rest. They are engaged
to play at Norway this Saturday evening,
for a Republican rally.
Thermometer at - this morning.
TRAMP.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11

NORTH WATERFORD, Sept. 5.-Hon'
John p. SwaSey, of Canton, addressed our
citizens at the Cong1 church, Monday ey-
ening, Sept. lst. A full house greeted MIR.
SwaSey. He spoke about an hour and a
half in witty and eloquent manner.
McSsrs. Elliott & Bartlett shipped from
their mill over thirty thousand gross OF
spools during the months of July and
August, which is several thousand gross
more than they have shipped any two pre-.
vious months since putting their present
mill in operation.
Mr.. Samuel Smith, our tanner, reports
business good at the tannery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ALBANY, Sept. 9.-The result of our
election was rather more favorable for the
Republicans than we anticipated; giving
a republican votes for Governor To %
grccnbacks and 80 democrats, making a
gain of 20 over both parties since last year,
giving verdict of more than two TO one
in favor of honest money in opposition TO
lat, or soft money. For Representative,
we did better than on the Governor vote.
giving for \. F. Andrews So, while the
fusion candidate received but -. If the
rest of the State have done rs well there
will be cause for rejoicing.
The Frightening prospect of n good
crop of corn and potatoes, good fall feed
and a fair price and ready market for
stock, with increased prospect Of stability
of the currency, makes the farmer look
more cheerful. Its hoped that Solon may
yet realize some profit on "them steers
and hogs"
Mr.. John Cummings, our oldest citizen
(S7 years. was out to. election, and could
read his ballot without spectacIes. The
greenbackers couldn't pull the wool "oyer
his eyes"
Notwithstanding the great cry about
hard times and scarcity of money, our
energetic Collector, Justice ASpinwall, has
just forwarded the money 10 pay our
County tax part Of IL being goid He eX-
changed it for Bank bills, to make it more
convenient for the mail. l..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11
FAMILY REUNION.

The descendants Of Gideon and Salome
Chase, had a family reunion and picnic,
Aug. 10Th, at the old Chase homestead in
Hiram, now owned and occupied by Mr..
Asbury HuntreSs. Mr.. Chase moved there
50 years ago-theu log house in the
wood-MrS. Chase riding on horseback,
bringing a babe in her arms. Mr.. Chase
cleared the land, built the house now
standing, planted the orchard, and raised
an old fashioned family, as regards num-
brrS. one Of the sons, Hon. John Chase.
of StandiSh, rcmarking, there was only
fifteen of Us" The sons are all honorable,
industrious, temperate, and all Staunch
Republicans. The daughters, intelligent,
and ladylke, and Judging by the quality OF
the dinner. skilled i'm the culinary depart
ment. There were present - of the Chase
descendants, children, grand-chilren, and
great grandchildren. The oldest one was
Mr. Leonard Chase, aged 20, and the
youngest ones two very nice babies, aged
respectively and months, and the jolli-
est one was Mr. Gilbert Chase. Mr.. Mel
willie Chase, the youngest of the brothers,
was present with his wife and five chill
drcn, among whom was very interesting
pair of twin girls Of four years A very
appropriate poem, written by one Of the
daughters, was read, then followed sing
ing. speech-making, and telling stories.
1t was 4 very pleasant affair, and will not
soon be forgotten by those who were
present W.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11

EAST BUCKFIELp, Sept. 1.-The Free
Baptist Quarterly Meeting was holden with
the East Buckncld church, commencing on
the afternoon Of the I'd, closing on the 4th,
being the first at this place for about four
teen years. First sermon by Rev. Mr..
Trailon of Peru, text, Nch. vi 3. Second
sermon by Rev. Mr.. Perkins, text, John
.i:li. Third by Rev. Mr.. Eaton, former
pastor of this church; text, Jcr. iii 81.
Both aged pastors, of Lewiston. Fourth,
by Rev Mr. Peckham OF Mechanic Falls /;
text, John Vii :3s Fifth by the same from
the same text First social meeting con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Raymond of Harrison ;
second by Rev. Mr.. Starbird of Sumner
third by Rev. Mr.. Hopkins of Peru; fourth
by j. b. Jordan OF Auburn. The follow
iug churches were represented by dele
gates East Buckheld, Canton, Sumner,
Otishcld. Bridgton, Bethel, Harrison, Swe-
den, Hebron, Peru, West Paris, Milton. |
noticed the following among the ministers.
All but two or three took an active part in
the meetings: Perkins, Eaton, Peckham,
Pease, Crockett, Raymond, Proctor, Hop
kinS, Traflon, Starbird, Hersey, Freeman,
Cummings, Weeks. The choir of East
Hebron with the aid Of strangers, added
much to this happy meeting which will
long be remembered for good by many.
HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11
BASE BALL.


BRINNI FOND, Ntpl. :, I'iF
IL The Sec b. g. Ciuj, Poris mn, Nf.
Dear Sir.-In challenging your club ID
play Us a match game of base ball, | sup
posed the grounds were mentioned name
". those at West Paris; but if they were
not, it was mistake of my own, which
am sorry that happened, because both
clubs were disappointed. Hoping to play
with you soon, and that the above may be
satisfactory explanation,
am truly yours,
j. F. STEPHENS.
Sec Oxford B. b. Club.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11
BY GEORGE I. EMERY.

Tune OLD HUNDRED
o God, Most High bow down thine car,
Our swelling song, deign thou to hear;
And while 10 thee the voice we raise,
Inspire each heart with joyful praise.
Thy Providence our Fathers led,
When here their tents At first were spread; /;
Theirlives and labOrs thou didst bless
With mercies rich and numberless.
These hills and wales, this rugged soil,
Attesr the nature of their toll;
The wilderness which here they found,
Now smiles with blossoms all around.
The varied fruitage of their care,
We, their descendants, largely share;
The debt we own-their gifts we take
Their virtues, too, wen ne'er fOrsake.
As future years shall run their round,
Let grace and mercy still abound;
Crown thou our sons, of every age,
With heavens choicest heritage.
s'GOD BLESS OUR NATIVE HILLS. -
Words by ALICE Z. MANN.
Music by W. 5. RIPLEY.
God bless our native hillsl
We pray 10 Him who fills
Our souls with trust.
Our fathers Cod Thou hast
our thanks for mercies past,
For good in years TO be,
We humbly trust in Thee:
Thy ways are just
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11

The police of st. Louis found an old
and wrinkled woman picking her way
about the streets the other day in search,
as she said, of cher lost child Inquiry
elected the fact that the ''child' was 40
years of age, and the mother, who was
searching for her, certainly looked to be
the III years that she claimed for herself
The old woman said that ''Becky was a
good GIRL but would go OH sprees." She
further stated that 'Becky" worked out
and made SO a month, and went on a spree
almost every time she was paid off.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11
RRAVE RERTIE BERRY.

10 he Editors If me LelriSioH journal -
While Mrs. Emma L. Berry of Liver
more Falls, was visiting her brothers,
William and Edgar Carver of DiXield,
Aug. 20th her children. boy of three
and a girl of one and ond-half years, were
PLAYING about the door. The mother hear
ing cry in the direction Of the well. ran
to the door and saw BERTHE, the little boy,
running from the well. four or five rods
distant, dripping wet from head 10 feet.
On proceeding 10 the WELL which, by the
way. was covered with large fiat stone,
with a round hole cut through and that
covered with a wooden cover, it was found
that he had removed the cover, and there
was seen floating on the water an old
horse card, which he had been playing
with Probably he dropped the card and
while reaching after it fell in. The well
is eight feet deep with five feet of water
leaving three feet from the surface OF the
water To the well stone. How the little
fellow climbed up on the rocks can better
be imagined than described. What would
make the task still more difficult is the
fact that the opening in the stone Is but
fourteen inches in diameter, while the
well is thirty. This formed projecting shelf
eight inches III width on either side, Wllch
he must have swung himself from under
before he could gain the surface. This
would doubtless seem incredulOuS to some,
but those who have examined the premises
can but admit there is no other way but
that the boy fell into the well, and by his
almost supcr-human efforts saved himself
from drowning. Laying aside all else, the
boy gives ample testimony in the case by
saying while in his mothers arms few
minutes after the occurrence, "Bertie new
er'll 20 near the well, again" Question,
was it the natural instinct for self-presery-
alton common to all of Gods creatures,
or was it divine Providence that saved the
boy from drowning? {.
DiXfield, Sept. lSt, 1879.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11
PARIS CENTENNIAL.

EXTENSIVE PRErARATIoNS FOR THE GEL
FRRATIoN. -PROGRANME OF ENER-
CISES. - -DIsTINGUISHED NIsTToRs.-
BIC DINNER. - ANTIQUARIAN DIS
PLAY.-OLD Folks CONCERT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11

PLAY.-OLD FOLKS CONCERT.
Extensive preparations are on foot for
the Paris Centennial celebration. There
will be no lack of accommodations for
visitors from abroad, and nothing remains
to be done to make the whole affair a
grand success, except the promise of a
fair day, which we now have.
An immense tent has been erected in
which to serve the collation.. The tent
was brought from Boston, and covers a
space of ground 200 feet in length by so
feet in width. In this tent are erected
l 800 feet of tables, and benches to match,
for the accommodation of diners. The
tables are to be dressed with crockery,
and provided with other elaborate and
convenient articles for ornament and use.
In the west end Of the tent Is erected
a stand or stage for the speakers. This
end of the tent viii be open, and there
faces it seats, arranged in semi-circular
form, sufficient to accommodate 5000
people.
The order of exercises will be about as
follows:
Veterans meet at South Paris and re-
ceiye the Portland military company and
the Boston Band at the depot, on arrival
of "a special train, which leaves Portland
between and a. m.
These companies, led by band will pa
rade in South Paris, and breaking ranks
in the square, will take conveyance for
Paris Hill.
Below the Hill, the companies will re-
form, and on entering the village will be
received by company of Condnentals or
old time militia men.
The militia will fall in behind the
other military, and march to the village,
where, by invitation of the marshall,
Capt. II y. Bolster, all citizens who feel
disposed, will form behind the militia,
and march through the principal streets
of the village; or as our local citizens
say, walk around the square"
After the parade is ended, the people
Will assemble and listen to an address of
welcome by ex-Goy. Perham. the Presi-
dent Of the day
Then will follow Prayer by Rev.
Caleb Fuller, d. D., of Hallowell
Singing Centennial Hymn.
Opening Historical Address by Hon.
ioratio King.
\ Famous Men of Paris" by
Hon. Geo. f. Emery.
Ecclesiastical History of Paris, by Rev.
II. c. Estes, d. d.
Educational History of Paris, by Geo.
\. Wilson, esq.
Military History of Paris by 5. A.
Bolster, esq.
History of Attorneys in Paris, by Al
vah Black, esq.
History of PHYSICIANS by ThoS. II.
Brown VI. d.
BANQUET
Responsive toasts.
The remainder of the proceedings will
consist of drill by the military companies,
singing, &c.
Music by the band Will be introduced
at appropriate points during the entire
day
At the Court House there will be
display of ancient and antique articles,
most of which have some relation to the
early history of Paris. Persons who see
this notice before Thursday, are earnestly
requested by the committee to contribute
articles to this collection. They will be
received in the Grand Jury room.
In the evening there will be Grand
Old Folks Concert in the tent. Rehearsal
will be held at New Hall, South Paris,
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Ripley of
Boston. viii lead the rehearsal. also the
Concert Thursday evening.
Following this, are the two Centennial
Hymns, prepared for this occasion.
CENTENNIAL HYMNS.
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Professional Cards, &c.
IMPORTANT.

When YOU sisi, or leave New York City, save
Baggage ENpressage and Carriage Hire. and stop
al Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite Grand
Central Depot. $50 elegan, rooms reduced to 81
and upwards per day European plan. Elevator
Restaurant supplied with the best Horse Cars,
stage, and Elevated Rail Road 10 au Depots
Give tha Grand Union a trial my35-ly
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-11

TNOCH FOSTER, JR.,
Attorney and Counsellor at LGte,
JAa /, - BETHEL, NE.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-06-09

1t is generally supposed by physicians
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failed to cure dyspepsia aud liver com
plant in all its forms, such as sour
stomache, costiveness, sick headache,
palpitation OF the heart, indigestion,
bad taste in the mouth, &c. Out OF the
1900 dozen bottles sold last year, not
a single failure was reported, but thous-
ands of complimentary letters have been
received from druggists OF wonderful
cures. Three doses will relieve any
case. Try it. Sample bottle 10 cents.
Regular size IS cents.