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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-14

as competent TO Judge OF machines mer-
its as any could possibly be, and devoted
the most Jealous attention TO their duties
giving perfect satisfaction, not excluding
the defeated candidates for honorS. TO an
concerned. The excellence of finish is
another not unimportant feature in pur-
chasing a sewing machine. a. IL stands in
the room when not In use As a piece of fur
niture and consequently desirable as pleas
ing To the eye rs well is useful and no
one can deny but that the Wheeler & vii
son in this point far supercedes their most
favorable competitors. some of the case,
alone appearing like a superior specimen
of the caryer's art, and were indeed beau
tiful TO look ut.
This company manufacture three styles
or types of machines, designated by num-
bers g. ! and = The first is for the sew
ing Of leather, such ~ shoe work. etc,
and is used in about all the shoe shops In
the State. giving perfect satisfaction. The
second for sewing cloth, and In general
use everywhere by the most extensive man
ufacturers Of clothing. No is the new
est and latest Improvement and designed
for general family use, being capable Of
accomplishing wonderfully wide range NJ
NhIh. dllN IuuuiI- WIN dllhltl anu 'iNir
far surprising any other manufacture In
the market.
Some idea of it, extensive abilities may
be formed when we state that ut our late
fair this machine Scwed through i've thick
ncSScS OF tin, the same OF heavy wooden
goods and without any alteration in the
tension or stitch >cwed equally well through
TISSUE PAPER, demonstrating g., vast sup,-
riority for any variety Of work.
The machine is also sold ON easy install
mentS, therefore making 10 % matter of
trillng Importance 10 purchase, compared
with the old method, and iu closing We
would state that our assertions have been
made with due dclibcratiou. and If any one
thinks that they are too strong. win soon
be satisfied OF their error hy making us
careful am examination as We have, and
with the same impartial desire 20 observe
the merits or dement's OF the same We
shall probably speak further Of these good,
hereafter
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-14
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Extensive forest fires are raging in
New York
"Wednesday sShorched, but Thursday
was a scorCher.
Colorado has Just given Repubh-
can majority of 5000
The ar was soft as summer, on
wednesday, and forty degrees hotter.
West Oxford Fair VIII be held at
Fryeburg, on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday of this week.
On the first page Of this paper viii
De found one of Or. Lapham 5 interesting
historical articles. relating 70 the citizens
OF Paris and Woodstock.
The usual fall Indian war is now in
progress. Terrible stories Of barbarity
and murders come from al western terri
tory subrct TO Indian inroadS.
Our regular article on Fruit Raising
Is omitted this week, 20 make room for
the County Fair premiums. The series
VIII De continued for some time 70 come.
The striking spianers Of Fail River
are now ready TO work on the old terms.
bnt then places have been supplied, and
employers retusS 20 turn III their new
hands.
The Nee Rs'gias proposes to abol-
ish The caucus. A. usual. however. II
uAscn,s nothing % take the place Of hon
ored institutions which IT proposes TO de
mol;>h
There are threatening troubles In
Ireland, growing out of light crops and
the ,caar, system of farming. Troops
Of English cavalry are ordered 20 be in
readiness t-- a dcScen, upon Ireland
We have received from the PUBLISH
~. Masters ~ Iivcrmore of Halloweu.
q COPY of the Maine Farmers Almanac
for 1850. Also q copy has been sent by
the well known >,a.ioucrs, LorjnE, Short
n Harmon OF Portland
-Coancy,.cu, voted Nondayon amend
mcuts 90 It's constitution providing for
biennial session, Of she Legislature and
appointment Of judges q the Supreme
and Superior Courts until - years OF
age or during gool behavior. Both were
defeated The Republicans carried most
o.: .ie municipal elections
At TIE County Fair were two arti-
clos. made 5y Mys G.. ". shaw, that
were particularly worthy OF note. They
were design, for odd Fellows. One was
q drawn uS, IN which the centre was
two roses, surrounded by rcpetitlons Of
the three links, and the letters +. =. y
I. The second vas a framed motto,
containing many of the enblems Of Odd
Fellowship.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-14

One of the most convenient aud cUnf-
Portable Hotels, for travellers and families
visiting or passing through the city Of New
York, is the GRAND UNION HOTEL. nearly
opposite the Grand Central Depot. 1t con-
tains over $50 elegantly furnished rooms,
supplied with every convenience, and is
kept on the European plan-rooms have
been reduced to one dollar per day and up
wards. The Restaurant, Lunch and Wine
Rooms are supplied with the best at mod
crate prices. Guests will he careful TO see
that GRAND UNION HOTEL is on the sign
where they enter, as the corner of 42d St
and Fourth avenue, does not belong to the
Grand Union.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-14

The 4th quarterly Convention of Ok
ford County Reform Clubs was held al
Bethel last Thursday. These gatherings
OF temperance men have ever been the
means of melting a new interest in the
cause; but this gathering has been one o
more than ususl interest and profit. Mo-
only was the cause, in general, given fresf
impulse, but the people of Bethel were
aroused, as people seldom are in the inter
est OF any good cause.
Paul X. Seavey of Bangor, the dlstin-
guishcd Rerormer, Col. EuStis of DiNheld
and many Of our local temperance workers
were present. and by their words of advice
encouragement,c counsel and warning moved
all hearts, and excited the sympathy OF all
Three meetings were held during the day
one at 10 a. m, for organization and bust
ness purposes; one at 80 p. m, for the
purpose of hearing reports from the differ
rat clubs, represented, and for temperance
work: and 4 general meeting in the even
ing. These meetings We're all well attend
ed. and each was enthusiastic and interest
ING. The organization was effected by She
choice of J. II. Brown of Norway, Chair
man. Geo. II. Watkins OF Paris, Secretary,
and the following vice-preSideuts, one from
each club represented:
Dixdeld. W. W. Abbott
Bryants Pond, Caleb BeSsey.
Paris, james :. Wright.
Bethel, ;. F. Gibson.
Norway, David Knapp.
Andover ,. \. Bodwell.
Buckheld. T. = Bridgham.
Waterford, f. W. Aver.
East Rumford, c. V. Knight.
North Waterford, 2. +. MoSher.
Rumford, c. Virgin.
Paul r. Scayey was elected Yice-Prssi-
dent at large.
The following committees were selected
Oa Resolutions Geo. II. Watkins OF
Paris, W T. EuStlS Of DiIield, ;. +. Glib
son Of Bethel.
on Business and speakers = +. Gibson
% Bethel. j. F. STANLEY Of Paris. W. T.
Eu>tis of DiXheld, Mrs Markport and Mrs.
ChaS Be>sey OF Bryant's Pond:
On Location f. II. Brown Of Norway.
Miss Eden OF Bethel, Mrs. j. ). Wright Of
Paris.
on Comty COMMITTEE: David Knapp of
Norway. I. = Bridsham OF Buckfield, j.
; Wright OF Paris
While the committees were out, Rev. Mr..
Bowler OF Bethel addressed the meeting
d. ;. Knapp from the Committee on
County Committee reported that they had
selected T. :. Bridgham OF BuckGcld and
". W. Abbott of Dixheld to De members
OF the County Committee, associated with
j. I. Stanley Of Paris, who j chairman by
virtue Of his position Is member OF the
state Committee.
Hon Enoch Foster OF Bethel, responded
briefly 90 a call for an address.
President Brown spoke of the impor-
lance OF the work, and of what they hoped
70 accomplish iu this, his native place.
Committee on business reported. and the
meeting adjourned tin O'Clock.
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the cross of Christ, and for the manifesto
ton of the true catholic spirit which made
him power for good among all men who
would know and live the precepts of the
Gospel.
The above resolutions passed by the
Conference shall be published In the min
utes of the present session in the Christidn
Mirror. III. w. CHAPMAN,
Scribe pro TEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-14

MUsIcAL.-The fourth annual session
of the Oxford County Musical Associa-
ton will be held at Buckfeld Village,
commencing Tuesday, October 2Sth, and
continuing four days. Z. p. Ryder OF
Boston will conduct the chorus. Tuition
two dollars for gentlemen, one dollar for
ladies. Entertainment, free. Arrange
ments are being made for half fare on
the railroads. All persons interested in
music are cordially invited to attend.
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EXPLANATION. - Miss l.. NJ Cush-
man of Hebron writes, in reply to the
article by Mr.. Stone, in relation to poem
furnished us for publication last August,
that she did not intend for us to consider
it an original article. She placed quota
ton marks before each verse in the copy,
to show that it was quoted. Our printer
understood from the introduction that the
poem was original, and therefore omitted
the quotation marks. Miss Cushman did
not intend to mislead the people. TWAS
one of those mistakes which are often
committed in printing office, and which
are really unavoidable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-14

PLowEU BATCH.--Several parties who
vsrc not fully satisfied with the result OF
= blowing match held at our late County
Far. have decided TO have trial Of plows
on the grounds Of : ). Smith at Oxford,
on Saturday, October 25;h, at 9 o'clock.
Mr.. J. X Hammond viii be presen,
With the Oliver Chilled pillow, Mr.. Jewell
OF Norway with the Remington, and Mr..
r. e. Merrill Of So Paris with his makes.
Other parties interested IN the manuiac-
tre or sal, of plows, are invited TO attend
and enter the contest.
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Newspaper Decisions.

L ANY person who takes paper regularly
from the 0tGe-whether dreGsed 10 his name OF
another's, or whsSheF he has subscribed or not
h respon sible for the payment.
z II a person ORDERS his paper discontinued
he must paw al arrcaragcs, or Ihe publisher may
continue TO send It until payment il made, anc
collect me whole amount, whether the paper 1:
taken nom the Ofhce or not.
y The Courts have decided that refusing 70 take
newspapers and periodicals rom me posi- once
or removing and leaving them uncaAeu Tor, i;
prSma facie evidence Of maud
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EvrN1NG SESSION.


There was a praise meeting from six 10
seven p. m, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Libbey
of Stoneham. The meeting was spirited
aud spiritual one, consisting or songs,
prayer and experiences.
At seven O'Clock, President Brown took
the chair, and resumed the regular work OF
the Convention. During the evening there
was considerable singing, the voices being
led by an excellent organ.
After devotional exercises, the president
called for five minute speeches. The fol-
lowing brothers responded
Nichols Of Albany, Spencer l.. Bartlett
Of Bethel. +. \. Bodwell of Andover, Har-
vey Knapp of Norway, Orville Clough OF
Bethel Rev Mr.. Traftou of West Bethel,
Loveioy of Norway, President Brown OF
Norway, Rev Mr.. Bowler Of Bethel, II. c.
Davis of Paris, Rev. Mr.. SeitZ of Norway,
Col. Eustis, Enoch Foster jr. of Bethel,
Rev. Mr.. Hillman of Bethel, Major A. NJ.
True of Bethel, q. W. Haskell of Bethel,
Rev Mr.. Bosserman of Bethel, David
Knapp of Norway, Mr. Undertake OF
Bethel; Rev Mr.. Libbey recited a poem ;
Col Eustis paid his compliments TO cider
and the mildsr drinks, and made a few
complimentary remarks concerning Bro.
Seavey who was TO follow him.
Paul X. Seayey of Bangor, then took the
stand. and made the most earnest temper
ance appeal it was ever our privilege TO
hear. He did not deal largely in his own
experiences, and entirely suppressed all
groSsnesS OF detail which could offend the
most delicate taste But the reference to
his own downfall was SO cOntrite and
touching, that there were few dry eyes in
the house rs he closed. Bro. Seavey pre-
scented the pledge, and aided by Bro. Eus-
It's particularly, and by other brothers in
general, succeeded in rouSing the audience
10 a high pitch of interest and enthusiasm.
Nearly every person in the room came for
ward and signed the pledge. Many young
men who had never joined the organization
before, signed the pledge, greatly 10 the joy
of their parents and friends. over one
hundred and fifty names were placed ON
the pledges. 1t is seldom that an audience
is so greatly moved as was this one, and
the singing and exhortations were contin-
ued until nearly eleven O'Clock.
If tenth part OF the interest aroused by
these meetings is maintained, there will be
no difficulty in sustaining good club in
Bethel.
All visiting friends departed with hearts
full OF thanks to the people of Bethel for
their kind attentions and hospitality.
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| AuooNei laiIcN lo give III proper support.
Most OF those who signed the pledge have
kept IL, Notwithstanding lack OF organizs-
ton.
| Z. W. Aver ofSouth Waterford, said the
club in this town had but just organized.
They had large meeting and with the
band for music, they got up great cnthu.
siaSm. They received GO signatures the
first night and Is the second night. Many
of the Signers had been hard drinkers.
They are 30 have another meeting next
Tuesday night; and they proposed to have
one of the best reform clubs of Maine
c. V. knight of East Rumford, said they
have a good club in his place 1t has lost
hbut a few ofits members, and has reclaimed
all buC two of those. The members are
now fun OF enthusiasm, aud look forward
to good winters work,
Peter Mosher of North Waterford, said
the club in that place expired on the 27th
of May hut the members are still alive to
the interests Of temperance The chief
cause of encouragement to his club was
lack of a suitable place TO meet.
g. Virgin OF Rumford Centre, said
neither the club nor the Ladies' Aid Society
had sufficient enterprise TO maintain regular
meetings Their great trouble Was lack OF
energy.
David Knapp of Norway, said the club in
his town was alive and wide awake, main
tanning three meeting. per week. There
was the club meeting, the Ladies Aid meet
Ing, and the Juveniles meeting The mem
hers of this club attend meeting regularly,
and thus keep mp live interest in temper
ancc work
song from Gospel Hymns No. >, here
enlivened the meeting.
T. :, brigham OF Buckneld, said the
club in that town was still alive aud held
regular meetings Some few members had
broken their pledge, but new men had
signed. 50 the numerical strength of the
club had not decreased. The Buckheld
Ladies' Aid Society was q great help TO the
club
.rhi. co,nn,.t.5 ,ho ronort. from climbs
,,l O,1 ,Fn.ti. Informed ,hc mr.tin, that
the few incidental expenses OF the couyen-
t;on ,,,u,l no mo, nv q coIlcciion. While
.ho a,d;.,ce ,,ng ..oul,. an ,r,p,r Rcarcr,,
.,,,,. ,,,d,y .nr, ,,,. collected c,r This
-.
= Gibson ,,.n delivered , bri.c adj
l-,.. - welcome - ia. ,j.i,ir., brc,br,n
ann, c-;.r,.
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-. n. - - liz, ,,,,r,,r,o,.
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-. a.. -. -. ,o,,l a.
-
80. IT,. mil r.,..i,,,. ,...-. ~
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80. p,, -. r.,..roL man orcc
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-. -. -. -, ,.,n,.,,o.d - ,h..
-. ,,.,...,,.,-,, doro within him
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BETHEL AWAKE.

COUNTY CONVENTION OF REFORM CLUES.
THREE EXCELLENT MEETINGs.-THE
VILLAGE THOROUGHLY AROUSED
NEw LIFE INFUSED INTO THU MovE-
MENT.-PAUI. K. SEAvEy, Col. Eus-
It's, AND OTHER TENPERANcB WORK
Frs.
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A PArESr.-While az Bethel, last
week, our attention was called 20 an iron
Ing table recently patented by Dea. ;.
". Hllbou II Is manufactured by l..
w Russell. and NAV be seen at his fur
niturc ware rooms. The table consists
Of a Skin, board. and a press or bosom
board which may De drawn out for use,
OF lett hidden away. Yhe whole thing
may be to,$cd up and stood against the
wall. occupying but q small space.
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There was also very lively scrub race,
open to all horses.
Fine music was furnished by the Norway
Cadet Band, Freeland Young leading.
The fair was in all respects a complete
success, and the officers are to he congrat-
ulatcd for the success of an old-faShioned
country fair. The officers are as follows f.:
President, +. S. Bartlett, Bethel; Secre-
tary, S. K. TIutchns, Rumford; Treasurer,
Charles Il. Martin, Bethel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-14

PoSrAL- According 20 recent rulings
Of the post office department. all letters
which are not directed to post Offices by
their official name. VIII be sent to the
dead letter office. Toillustrate. the office
in this village Is the Paris Office The
village Is known as Paris Hill, and most
Of our letters are directed TO Paris Hill.
There IS NJ such office on the official list
as PARIS Hill hence all letters so direct
ed must be sent to the dead letter office.
Again. in the town Of Mason, there Is no
post office Persons living in Massn,
receive their mail at West Bethel. A
letter directed 10 Mason. VIII be sent ~
the dead letter office. This IS a peculiar
instance of the unroling of red tape.
The rule works so badly and causes 80
much trouble, doubtless It will be repealed
or modified. We call attention to the
fact. that parties may not be surprised if
their mail Is irregular for some time to
come.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-14

STRAIGHT DENocRArs.-The Demo
Gratis Of Massachusetts met IN convention,
ou Tuesday, and nominated John Quincy
Adams Is candidate for Governor. This
action places three prominent candidates
in the fell-JohE u. Long. Republican /;
Benz r. Butler, combination; John O..
Adams, Democrat. There Is also pro
hib.,ion ticket
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-14

Coon TFNPIARS. - Tse remarks Of
rar South Waterford correspondent, last
week. were no, intended 90 cast refec-
tons upon Mr.. Mabry, who Is inStituting
lodges in shi> county, nor 10 impede his
work. The charge Of ten dollars TO
which our correspondent referred, Is She
legal fee for charter, &c, and Is not for
the Deputy's personal services.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-14

LIST, deep and heartfelt desire for reviy-
al is needed. I'd, much earnest and perSe-
vering prayer. Sd, We must set ourselves
TO work, examine our own hearts and lives
and then 20 ont and labor with and warn
Others Finally, we must live in such a
manner as to make it difficult for the world
to criticise our conduct.
In accordance with a motion passed at a
previous session of the Conference, the
exercises on the programme for the after
noon were introduced at this point.
-Four young ladies having been baptized
and received into the church by Rev. David
Garland, the sacrament of the Lords Sup
per was then administered, Rev. Mr. En-
rich and Rev Mr. Blanchard officiating at
the table, and IDEAS. ShurtleT and Chap
man distributing the elements.
The Conference adjourned after extend
ing vote of thanks to the people of Gil
cad for their hospitality, to the members
of the choir for their service in song, and
TO the officials of the Grand Trunk Rail
way for reduction in fare.
Following are resolutions on the death
of Rev. John Elliott of Rumford:
Whereas, God in his Providence has re-
moved from our midst our good brother,
Rev. John Elliott, since our last semi
annual meeting; and whereas he was an
efficient and valuable member of this Con-
ference nineteen years, we deem it pecu-
liarly hitting to pass the following resolu-
tions
Resolced, That we cherish his memory
with warm affection, because of his broth
erly love possessed and exhibited when he
associated with us in the service of Christ.
Resolred, That we remember him with
ardent affection and devout thankfulness
for his firm adherence to the doctrines Of
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Had Anne been more selfish and Philip
place and room for real domestic tragedy,
of all tragedies most vital and least dra-
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from duty. But if it was Anne who kiss
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He was nightly assisted, no doubt. by
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In the right Of beauty and money both, as
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He owned to that remorseless inquisitor,
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life would have been the result of the sue
cess he had longed for and missed. Yet all
his life he hated the smell of German
cologne.-Harper' Bazar.
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1oetrp.
SUMMER AND WINTER.

In the mellow month Of June
When the tawny thrushes sing,
And the yellow cowslips spring
From the meadows by the brooks;
When in dusky forest nooks
Elfin huntsmen wind the horn
And the clOver-scented morn
RipenS into cloudless noon
Then I love to lie alene
In the grass on some cool hill,
While tho meadow-larks all shrill.
''Life is music" Care and pain
Fare but i'll in summer reign.
When the hills are wrapped In sheets,
When the snow whirls on the leas,
And the icy-fingered trees
Sparkle in the moons cOldlight,
When the clouds in the long night
Weave pail for the dead year,
And the keen wind hurls its spear
Right at every one it meets
Then my heart is never sad,
Fol think Of breezy spring,
And the joys that it will bring
OF the robins on the lawns
Piping in the dewy dawrs.
-Scribaer for June.
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PRINCE ALBERr's PUDDING. Beat to
a cream one half pound of fresh. butter,
and mix with an equal weight Of fIie
white sugar. Add to these, first, :the ,Yolks
and then whites of five eggs, which have
been thoroughly beaten apart; then throw
in lightly one half pound fine hour, and
one half pound stoned raisins. Put. these
ingredients, well mixed, into a buttered
mould or Toured cloth, and boil for three
hours. Serve with sweet sauce 80 800 %,
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OF new YORK, SAYS:-
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storing the Liver to its normal functions, and for
this purpose no remedy has ever been invented that
has as happy an effect as TUFTS PILLS"
SOLD EVERYWHERE, PRICE rs CENTS.
once IS Murray Street, New York.
"a DIR. TUFTS MANUAL of Valuable Infor-
nation and Useful Receipts" will be mailed fires
on application.
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THE BEST OF IT.

CEDAR, jane 18th.
"DEAR PH1L.-When are you coming
Cedar is in full feather. Picnics set in
tomorrow; strawberries just right; two
delightful widows; lots of girls; and the
whole house crying for you. Come along
by return mail. meant to say the picnic
was day after tomorrow. 1 shall be at
the late train to morrow
ssYOurS, as usual,