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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-03

OXFORD, IS AT Court OF Probate, held At
Paris within and for The County OF oxford,
on the third Tuesday q May, A. ID. 1872,
TANE FIELDS LURTEl named ErccutriN in
- u certain instrument purporting 20 be The las
VIII aud Testament OF Ezra I. Iuryey late OF
Paris IN said County deceased, having presented
the same for Probate
Ordered, That the said ENccutriN give notice
10 all persons interested by causing copy OF thls
order To be- published three weeks excessively in
the oxford Democrat, printed AZ Paris. that they
may appear At 4 Probate Court 10 D. held at Paris
10 said County, on the third Tuesday Of June,
next, 20 nine II the clock IN the forenoon, and
shew cause, II any they have why the said Instru-
ment should not be proved approved and allowed
rs the last W IN and Testament u said deceased.
\. II. WALKER, Judge.
a true copy-Attest: II. c. DAVIS, Register,
OXFORD sat q Court Of Probate held at
Paris within and for the county OF oxford
on the third Tuesday Of May. 4. ID. 1879,
IOHN NJ. PHlLBROOk and ISRAEL G.. KIM
- BALL named Executors in a certain instru-
ment purporting 10 be- tho last ~ and Testament
OF HephLIbah a. Eames late OF Bethel In said
County deceased, having presented the same for
Probate:
Ordered, That the said Executors give notice
to all persons interested by causiuga copy ofthis
order 10 be published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY IN
the oxford Democrat printed at Paris, that they
may appear AZ a Probate Court TO be held az Paris
IN sand County on the th!rd Tuesday OF June next,
AZ O'Clock n thetorenoon and show cause u any
they have whythe said Instrument should not b.
proved approved and allowed as the last VIII
and Testament OF said deceased.
A. WALKER, Judge.
Atruecopy-attcst. II. Z. DAVIS Register
OXFORD, IS AT a Court OF Probate held at
Paris within and for he County Of oxford, on
the third TUESDAY OF May, \. ID. 1879.
"ORATIO X. PRATT Executor on the estate
OF Benajah Pratt late of oxford IN said Coun-
- deceased, having presented HE account Of al
IN inistration on the estate Of said deceased for
allowance, also his private account against said
estate:
Ordered, That the said Executor give notice
10 all persons interested by causing copy oithis
Orderto be publishedt three week
oxford Democrat printed AZ Paris, that they may
appear at Probate Court % be held At Paris
In said County on the third Tuesday OF June next,
At v O'Clock inthetorenOonands hcw causeti any
they have why the same should not be allowed.
A. II. WALKER Judge.
true copy-Attest Ii e. DAVIS, Register.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
she has been duly appointed by the llon-Judge OF
Probate for the County of oxford and assumed thd
trust of EXecutriN Of the estate Of
JABEZ BUCK late OF Paris,
in said County deceased by giving bond n the law
Directs she therefore requests all persons indebted
10 the estate OF said deceased Ia make Immediate
payment and those who have any demands thereon
TO exhibit the same TO
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-06-03
ABSTRACT
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CRIMINAL COSTS

.LLoWED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, MAY
TEuN q,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

life strong within her, she frequently
strove to swallow even the bitter-tasting
food, but her stomach rejected it. Grad
ually, as the adipose matter OF her body,
the living fuel that fed the flame OF life,
was consumed, she wasted away, and at
last life left her emaciated frame as gen.
tly as the shutting of a candle. The
Review and Examiner says: The post NOR
tenn examination showed the lungs,
heart, and, indeed, all the organs but
the stomach in perfectly healthy state.
The stomach itself was not much dis
eased, but presented slaty appearance
inside. There was nothing in 1t to IN
dictate that she had taken any food for a
long period, and the only disease that
left traces of its presence there was gas.
tritis. The physicians were OF
the unanimous opinion that she
died of hamilton, or in plain
everyday English, starvation. Her
trouble was arrangement OF the gan
glionic nervous system, bringing about
an over-sensitiveness OF the nerves OF
the stomach, which caused it to reject
food. She was a woman OF medium
height and in health would weigh about
100 pounds. When she died she would
not have weighed more than 30. There
was not an ounce of fatty matter on the
whole body and the muscles, when laid
bare, were thin and shrunken until they
looked like wilted tobacco leaves. TAX
ing the whole history of the case it is
one that has excited great interest in the
medical fraternity and among the peo-
,Ia ~, tho naigh horhOO1
OK Sunday last in CanOnsburg the
stable of Mr.. George Perritte, the Demo
cratic candidate for Sheriff, was totally
DESTROYED by fire. A valuable horse
was in the stable at the time and was
rescued with difficulty. The property
was partially insured.
THE residence of Rev. George h.
Ormond, of Mansfield, was completely
DESTROYED by fire, with its contents. on
last Friday afternoon. Loss $1,000; In
surance, $1,000.
THE next class at the Western TheO-
logical Seminary at Allegheny City will
contain about twelve members OF the
class of 10 of Washington and Jefferson
College. Wooster University will send
six students.
THE fall term OF Washington and
Jefferson College yesterday. The semlt
nary at Washington reOpens mex
Wednesday. The public schools re-
sumed Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04
BELLAIRE.

Yesterday being a damp, dull, dis
agreeable day, every one who could
possibly indulge in the luxury stayed
indoors, and rs consequence the NUT
ter,ngs of business men were anything
but pleasant to the Christian ear. At
times during the day the wind blew al
most hurricane, and in making our
rounds, almost at every corner the sight
of levelled signs met our gaze.
Wfv does not some great-hearted
gentleman open the campaign in this
city. The people are suffering for AIRED
hot political speech, and the cravings OF
their disturbed mind would almost
listen TO a Republican. This is saying
a good deal, but under the circum-
stances we actually believe it fact.
Union street, between Thirty-first
and Thirtv-second, is receiving new
coat of broken limestone. This is a
move i'm the right direction, and if the
good work can only be pushed ahead
until the business streets OF the city are
covered the Street Commissioner will,
or ought to, be remembered with feel
lays akin To reverence.
The excursion train from Wheeling to
Chicago over the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, passed cove" this city at 2:3O
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon. But few
people boarded the train at this point,
and with few exceptions everything IN
side the cars were empty seats. No. 5
train, which leaves this city at 500,
carried large number OF eXcursionists
t. the Garden City.
The Misses Cole and Henry, OF Nc
Cows Station, are visiting friends in
this city.
The is. Il :. w. railroad received an
other lot OF gOndola cars, yesterday,
IRON the shops Of James l.. Gill, OF Co
lumbuS.
The family OF Wesley Washington, OF
South Bellaire, was again made sad by
the death of another child, on Monday
o. this week. This is the third time
during the past year that this family has
been similarly afflicted, and the sympa-
thy of the community is with them.
We were sorry to hear yesterday that
Charley Hersy, one OF the oldest nalIers
at the Belaire mill, met with such a
severe accident that he will probably
lose one of his eyes. While grinding
knife sometime during the forenoon, Il
piece of steel flew and struck him in the
eve, and it is feared that an operation
will have to be performed this after
noon.
Robert Cochran and bride left on the
c. Il p. railroad at 1910 Yesterday for
northwestern trip.
But two cases were before His Honor
the Mayor Yesterday. One was plain
drunk, and was fined $500. The other
was for assault and battery, the fine and
costs amounting 10 $500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04
WELLSBURG LETTER.
The Fair-MOre Coal Shaft
school JOttings-New Stores
Roasted OX-PasSing Personal
Points,

PREPARATIONS are booming fOI the
fourth annual exhibition OF the Pan
Handle Fair Society, and the prospects
are that it will exceed in attractions its
predecessors. The ladies' held meet
inc at the court house Monday, to make
arrangements for their department.
The inimitable Kramer and his talented
artists are to furnish the strains of
melody, which, in connections with other
attractions, will certainly draw large
crowds.
Col. IL. w. Crothcrs desires us to say
that the coal shaft project has not been
abandoned, but that the outlook Tor
commencing work soon is decidedly en-
couraging. 1t is to be hoped that work
will soon actually begin, but there are
many doubling ThomaSes in our staid
town. Our people are so anxious to
have a coal shaft, that to wait any length
OF time for the project to materialize
brings about 4 case of "hope deferred
makcth the heart sick" and causes
doubt to arise in their mind.
Our public schools started off on Mon
dav with a good attendance. Mr.. Orr,
the new Principal, seems to be well
fitted for the position he occupies.
Miss Jennie Ray, one of the most
successful teachers in the school, but
VINO has not taught in the school for
the past three years, has taken charge
of room No 6. Eight teachers are en-
ployed in the school.
\ gentleman from Midway, Pa, was
here on Monday looking up a suitable
location to start dry goods store. \
resident OF our town has the same OBJ
ject in view. There is an opening for
Il first class dry goods store here.
The barbeCued OK Of the Steubenville
Reunion, which was spoiled in the
roasting process, and dumped into the
Ohio, now occupies prominent place,
high and dry on the beach opposite
WCllsburg.
Miss Annie Pearce, of Beaver Falls,
Pa, is visiting relatives here.
Miss Mollie Straight, of Wheeling, re-
turned home on Monday after brief
visit to the family OF James NJ. Jones, OF
this place.
Miss Letitia Pemberton, OF New Mar
tinsville, W. Va, is visiting her many
friends here.
The Odd Fellows are going to have a
grand hop at Curran Hall on the night
Of the second day of the Fair. kramer's
orchestra will I've in attendance. The
banquet will bc served in the room
south OF the hall by the proprietorS OF
the Granite House, which will be sutli-
cjcnt recommendation that the eatables
will be first class.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04
NElGHBORHOOD NEWS.
A PENNSYLVANIA LADY STARVED TO
DEATH.
Fires-welIsburg and BeIlaire Happenings
-Bellare Wants a Boom-0ther
Local Matters Of Gen.
eral Interest.
MARTIN s FERRY.

Miss Ella McCandless, very estima-
BILE christian young lady, died
Tuesday morning at the residence
of her aunt, Mrs. ]. Rainey, on
Fourth street, in her twenty-tirst year
with consumption. Mrs. McCandless,
had for many months been a patient
sufferer, but she bore it with Christian
fortitude. Her early death will be
mourned by her many friends. Her
remains were conveyed to Ottawa, ILL.,,
on Yesterday mornings early train over
the b. o. K. K.
Prof. Schofeld has been quite i'll for
the past week.
J. Z. Jordan, our retired druggist,
leaves, to-day, for Iowa, on flying visit
OF two weeks.
Council has had the Town Hall thor
oughly overhauled, painted, etc, which
very much improves its appearance in
ternally. The bell is being placed in po-
sition, and this will be very convenient
10 remind the counCilmen that they are
wanted the first Tuesday OF each month.
Our public school will begin next
Monday week, the 10Th, instead OF
Monday, the Sth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.

ABOUT week ago the REGISTER re-
printed brief mention of a peculiar
case OF sickness FROM the Washington
R,ri.r and EXAMINER. Miss Sarah Smith,
OF Buffalo township, was said to have
lived forty-three days without nourish-
ment or stimulant. She has since died.
Toward the latter part of Miss Smiths
life her whole body became very sensi-
tive and the slightest pressure gave
pain. Perhaps the most singular fea-
ture Of this curious case was her taste.
With the tip OF her tongue she could
taste food as delicately as ever, and
could detect even a little lack of season
ing; but the moment the food passed
to the back of the tongue its proper
taste was lost, and it turned bitter as
the apples of SodOm. With the love OF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04
They Must Go.

Philadelphia Times.
Following in the wake of the Oneida
Community, the Wallingford Commu-
nity also has abandoned the system of
Complex marriages"-that is to say, OF
no marriages at all-and has declared
formally that its members shall marry
in conformity with the law OF the land
and shall rest content with one husband
or one wife apiece. AS Wallingiord still
remains a part OF the Oneida family,
and was represented at the re-
cent council which decided that
complex marriages" should be
abandoned, this REIMBURSEMENT OF free
love institutions has not the importance
that would attach to an altogether indie
pendent movement in the same direc-
ton. But it is important as showing
that the colony as well as the parent
Community recognizes that the day has
gone by in America when the probes
sion of fanciiul religion will serve to
cloak practices which are offensive to de-
cency and are prohibited by law. 1t is
very clear, now, that the free-love socie-
ties and the MormOns have got to 90.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04
LORD RosCoEs TRIUMPH ATNEW
YORK.

As will be learned from our telegraph
ic reports this morning. Lord Roscoe
CoNKLISa captured the New York Re-
publican Convention yesterday, horse,
foot and dragon. The SPRAGUE shot
gun did not cripple him so badly, but
that he had political vitality enough to
preside over the Convention and also to
boost his fayorite into nomination on
the first ballot.
The Convention was one OF the most
fully attended and exciting political
gatherings that New York has had since
the war. The opposition to CORNELL
was very bitter among the better class
OF Republicans, and il they had been
united on another man could have de-
feated his nomination. He was re-
garded as the machine candidate oil the
politicians, and it was claimed by such
opponents as the New York Tunes that
the delegations which went to Saratoga
in his favor, were elected by packed
caucuses run by Federal office
holders. Il is difficult to conceive
how the formidable opposition to Cor
NELL, constituted as it was OF the very
best material in the Republican party
of New York, can be united in his sup
port, or even reconciled to give apassive
adherence to a ticket headed by ms
name. The action of the Convention
certainly does not augur much Tor an
enthusiastic campaign for the Republic
cans, and if the Democrats make nomis
take, there will be every prospect for
victory.
The platform, of course, reflects the
views of CoNELING upon the election
laws, upon the question OF States rights
As opposed to Capitalization, upon the
finances, and all the other issues which
ne, as one of the Republican minority
in Congress, raised with the people; and
is stalwart throughout. But political
platform does not have so much slgnl-
ticance with the people nowadays as
the man who stands upon it, and while
there may be no division in the ranks
based upon the platform Of the conven-
ton, it remains to be seen whether
party fcalty will be strong enough to
control the opposition to its nominee for
Governor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

TIE st. Louis Tmcs-Jouu0i having
again got on its feet, erJcts very lofty
standard as well ior itself As for those
whom it will support for office.
eve erect it says, "a new standard
of qualification for office. We shall de
mand Of the ambitious candidate some
proof that lac is a useful citizen, and that
lac is masking the state richer and greater
and happier by wise work in its behalf.
Our questions will be Of the most direct
and practical kind; How many immi-
grants have YOU induced % come 10 Mis-
souri,? What mines have YOU caused 10
De opencd2 What furnaces have YOU
aided 10 put in BLAST What mills have
YOU helped 20 set running What rail-
roads owe their existence to your p2tri-
Otic labOrS? How many wOrkingmen
have YOU caused to be en-
ploved? What schools have
YOU founded or encouraged2
What holy charities for the poor and
unfortunate have you aided 10 eStablShr
Have YOU evercauSedt blades OF grass
TO grow where only one grew before!
What idea, or thought, or system OF do
nestle life have YOU ever proposed by
which the poor man may prosper, or
the Independent man becomes better
OFF, or the rich man more useful TO his
fellows? In all these fields of effort
there is need of earnest workers. And,
upon the fortune of the state in finding
men capable and willing to work for the
common good, do her growth and pros
perity depend. And from whom have
we a right to expect this work il not
from the men of ability, wealth and zeal,
who so eagerly seek the honOrs and
offices that the State can bestow?'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

The Ben BUTLER party, which aSSum-
ell organic shape at Boston last week,
has been formally christened the "Inde-
pendent Party Of Massachusetts, and
from this time on to the election will be
felt not only as a vital, but somewhat
incalculaLle, force in Bay State politics.
The General, it is said, will only make
two or three speeches during the can
vaSS, but put in his work where he
thinks il will do more good. ROLAND
q. USHER, OF Boston, is the duly elected
president Of the new organization, and
will be- BUrLEE's leading man for the
season.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04
The Products of Indigestion.

Inability Of the stomach to act upon the food
is productive of serious and speedy mischief to
the entire bodily economy. The circulation
languiShcS and grows poor; lcanncSS, pallOr, and
loss OF muscular and organic power Supervcnc;
but, worse than this, the functions associated
with and dependent upon digestion, such aS
evacuation and the secretion of bile, grow ir-
regular, and the organs whose business it is to
discharge these functions become badly disor-
dercd. This disastrous state Of things is more
readily and thoroughly rcctifed with Hostetter'S
Stomach BitterS than any known medicinal
agens. The stomach being inygonted, the life
giving principles of the blood are increased, the
system propcaly nourished, lcanncss ana dcbili.
~ overcome. and the bowels and liver thor
oughly and promptly regulated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04
Homo Again.

AndnOw "Conkliug has gone to Uti-
ca" which would remind Lincoln of 4
little story:
When Augustus, who had been mar,
ried only six weeks, returned home at
2:3O A. NJ, on one occasion, with con-
fused ideas as TO the night keyhole, he
was met at the door by his aGonized
bride, who exclaimed: "Oh, Augustus.
Why do you come home at this hour?"
"Cosh all other placesh shut up"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

IT is gratifying to see the medical
profession OF the ityappcaling to Coun-
Gil for sanitary reform, and exposing the
wretched condition OF certain localities
that are now suffering from an epidemic
which is the direct and unquestionable
result of filth. Ii is a startling fact that
our death rate for the last month equals
that OF plague ridden Memphis. The
whole city is concerned in having this
matter receive prompt attention and
practical treatment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

SENATOR Beck, Of Kentucky, in reply
to the questions Of a reporter, says that
he considers it vet too early to predict
who will be the next Democratic Candl-
date ior President, AMI that nothing can
be considered certain on that hand uU-
Nh after the elections in Ohio and New
York and the meeting of Congress. II
EwING is defeated i'm Ohio, then JONI
SHERMAN will come to the front. But 4
great deal depends upon New York and
the unity Of the party in that state. Ii
the Democrats of New York present a
solid front at the polls, he has no fears
for the result. lie considers that the
chief measure to be brought for the
consideration Of the next Congress will
be- "the improving and extending of our
commerce. and this question will take
precedence of all others.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

THE Florida Canal project s not dead,
after all. The capitalists Interested are
now reported to have made up their
minds that it would be useless to ask
for exemption from taxation, AMI would
be content with a simple grant, for
which purpose an extra session OF the
Legislature is likely to be called.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

"ApRIoxDAcE" MURRAY has been
heard from. and declares in published
letter that he visited san Francisco OPEN
" and in prosecution OF legitimate bust
ness lie now retires TO the shades oil
private life to escape misrepresentation
and scandalous attack.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

THE Greenback party of Maine has no
ess than three hundred clubs in active
operation and sixty.fve speakers in the
field. much to the disquietude OF Sena-
tor BLAISE, whose chances OF a popular
backing in his own State ar anything
Int bOOmins
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

THE Maine Republicans are making
extraordinary claims, but claims won't
carry the State for them on the Sth.
They played the daim business last
wear. for all it was worth, and got a
"uuit claim" on election day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

IL all accounts are true, the manage
meut of the exploded Freedman Bank
at Washington was awiully corrupt. 1t
is claimed that experts, in the course
Of their examination, have discovered
leaves cut from the original ledgers,
leaves without numbers pasted to-
eethcr. and balances brought forward.
Omissions occur in every book found.
I'm deposit ledger a. the balances loot
up. with the amount due dcpOsitors
aggrcgating $4,000, and the indexes
TO the ledgrrS have been torn out and
destroyed 50 that it is impossible to tell
whether these balances We're onlytrans-
ierrcd or finally settled. II is very evil
dent that if no one shall be punished
for the ruin OF that institution, some
very guilty raScals will escape.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

AMONG our local dispatches this
morning is one from Akron, Ohio, con-
corning the meeting OF the "Ohio Liquor
Dealers Protective Association which
is worthy of attention at the hands OF
the temperance agitators.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
CRY CLERKS OFFICE

CITY CLERKS OFFICE
WHEEIISG, ". VA, sept. !, ls19.
Sealed Proposals will De received AZ the Office
Of the City Clerk until THURSDAY. September &.
1872. at O'Clock P n. for the construction # a
brick sewer on Twelfth street from the east side
Of Chapline 10 tho Ohio river Plans and syeci-
tcatiOns are on fle az this Office for inspection.
Also for stone gutter tagging % be delivered
and set on Jacob and Thirty-third streets -peci-
fcatiOns az this Office
Bids 70 be addressed 70 the Chairman Of the
Committee on Streets, Alleys and Grades. the
Committee reSerying the right I, reject any or
all bids. ALEX. UPDEGRAFF,
spit City Clerk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04
Truth and soberness.

What is the best family medicine in
the world to regulate the bowels, purify
the blood, remove costiveness and bill
BUSINESS, aid digestion and stimulate the
whole system?
Truth and soberness compel us to
answer, Hop Bitters, being pure, perfect
and harmless. See Truths in another
column
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-04

THE tide of immigration is again set
tingtoward this country with increasing
force. The arrivals at New York Tor
every month this year have exceeded
those of the corresponding months OF
1873