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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30

PoRTER.-We are having fine weather
for the season. Our snow has nearly all
melted away. and the travelling is very bad.
Wednesday, the 18th, little boy of
Leonard Walker of this place, upset
kettle OF hot water upon himself, scalding
him so badly that he died the next day.
Mrs. Polly varney, wife OF Michael Var
ney, died Friday, March 10, aged about 20
years.
Now, as the time OF year has come TO do
grating. and rs many have asked me how
TO make grating wax, thought would
give through your paper, what consider
good grating cement, viz 5parts rosln,
2 parts beeswax and 3 parts tallow; or,
instead OF the tallow, you can use lard in
a little less quantity. Melt the whole to-
gether thoroughly, pour into cold water
and work as shoe makers wax. A good
cement 10 be used in cold weather. may be
made by melting together six pounds rosin
and one pint linseed oil, put on with a
brush while warm. There have been two
men in this town as itinerant grafters,
charging eight cents piece for all cions
that are alive on the first OF June, at which
time they are coming around and collect
pay. | would advise all TO shun them.
Their stock, they claim TO be a Russian
variety. NJ
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30
A BACK STEP.

The Near Religion, fusion organ of Ok
ford County, has gone back on Garcelon.
After Jacksonizing him for months, and
encouraging the count-out, it now repu-
dates the Governor. because the people
have at last learned what all the row was
about. If DR.. Garcelon could only have
succeeded in explaining the amended re-
turns and altered tabulations, how differ
emit il would have been. But as admit
ted wrong is never profitable, the Ne'r
Rel,o,on editorially publishes the two
following items:
DIR. Garcelon has finished his testimony
before the Hale committee, but he Is not
vet done with his friends, nor with his
party. nor with the public. He owes to
his friends, who gave him their confidence
and who trusted implicitly in his honesty,
an explanation OF the discrepancies that
exist between his private assurances with
his public utterances a few months ago
and the statements he Is reported to have
given As evidence to the committee. Es-
pecislly does he owe to his friends or the
press. who gave their columns TO his JUS
tifcation and defence, an apology Tor the
negligence and ignorance confessed before
the Hale committee. He owes the party
that twice favored him with nomination
a better account OF his official acts than
the theory that there was a Judas In
his household. He owes 10 the public the
restoration Of whatever property he may
have belonging TO the State.
The Treasury Of Maine Is not very ex-
tepsiye affair, sinking fund and all, but
that IL should be carried about In the
brooches pocket OF an ex-governor fol
three months or more, is n scene that will
amuse II 1t do not instruct the whole civ
ilized world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30

LocKE's MILLs.-We are glad to learn
that our esteemed physician, o. r. Hall is
recovering. He has been sick for some
weeks past with pneumonia. His brother
w. S. Hall, of Portland. came to see hin
March Is was taken sick the 18th and died
on the Goth. His remains were taken t.
Portland for interment. DIR. Hall was for
tunate in securing the service OF +. II
Packard, NJ. D., of West Paris, formerly o.
New York, to attend to his patients. DR.
Packard came among US stranger but dur
ing his stay has by his knowledge Of med
icine &C., won the esteem Of the public In
this vicinity. He has been tested during
the past three or four weeks, and found to
be first class physician in every respect
The frame of Mrs. NJ. f. Daniels building
is up and boarded, and will be completed
soon.
The workmen are at work on the new
grist mill.
E. Z. Rand & Co will have car load OF
Super-Phosphate Of lime arrive next week,
-"Bradley's."
j. F. Libby has received o car load OF
lime and plaster, which he is selling very
low for cash.
There is some talk Of building q spool
factory at this place this spring, -success.
j. b. Currier has sold his stand. now
occupied by d. L. Rose, to d. B. Grant of
this place. STAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30
REPORTER

GnEAD, March 25.-The weather has not
been very favorable for sugar making SC
far, although some have tapped their orch
ards and have made quite an amount OF
syrup. In all probability the run this yeai
will be short and sweet.
The last snow started up the logging
business. An amount Of pine has been cut
for the Lewiston Steam Mill Co., which Is
sold for five and a half TO seven dollars &
thousand
The party OF miners who have been
blasting for isinglass have found some
thing richer, and have gone to Portland
with sample to get assayed.
A large deer was seen last week passing
through the door yard Of one OF our citi-
zins, pursued by dog. but the deer was
too much for him, and the dog gave 1t up
as bad job. Is.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

BETHEL, March Give thought before
March made its debut, that we had some
cold weather, but the 2lth and 25th insts.
put the past winter in the shade, the mer-
curry having taken stride unequalled by
any former effort. Old Boreas came boom
ing down on us fearfully at the same time.
Charles Bean and William Capen, while
out cutting wood, last Thursday, at the
foot Of waterspout Mountain, heard q
strange noise not far away. On going
near the spot, they found large mountain
cat contesting with q woodchuck. The
former made It's escape, but the latter was
captured and taken to the house, where 1t
Is now confined in a cage.
The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs. John
Chase, last Thursday afternoon and even
ing. About thirty were present, and a
pleasant time was enjoyed.
The ladies connected with the Universal
list society. held festival at the Bethel
House, Thursday evening. An oyster sup
per was served, and very pleasant time
was enjoyed.
The Baptist Society at Beans Corner
held an entertainment at the house OF Mr..
Moses Kimball, last week. An antiquari-
an supper was provided. The house was
filed to overlooking, and quite sum OF
money was procured, which goes for the
benefit OF their pastor, Rev. Mr.. Rawson.
Our sugar makers are expecting large
flow OF sap this season. John Chase and
Ira Cushman, who tapped some seven hun
dred trees, the first Of March, have had
only one sap day since. Timothy Jewett
and Moses A. Mason will tap some two
thousand trees this season. This Is the
best sugar orchard In town.
Mr.. Richard Davis has sold his farm to
Porter Farwell.
Frank G. Blake and Henry Wentworth
will leave next week for Arizona We
wish them prosperity. {.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30

PARIs.-The Unity Club Directors are
arranging an entertainment for the benefit
OF our band. The band is doing nicely,
although they have got along without an
instructor. Mr.. Ripley Of Boston is ex-
pected early this spring, to give them an
other lift.
DIR. c. L. Robinson, dentist, will be in
the room over the Post Office, Paris Hill,
until Wednesday morning, when he viii
visit South Paris. He may be found at
N. Mason's, So. Paris, from "Wednesday
till the close of this week. DIR. X. is so
well known In this section now, that he
needs no words Of introduction.
Mr.. +. II. Marble has purchased the lot
ON which w. z. Perkins's buildings for
merry stood, and will soon erect dwell
ing on the combined territory.
w. +. Perkins has purchased a building
lot OF DIR. Brown, on the south side OF
Lincoln Street, and is engaged in removin.
his house TO that location.
At the Univcrsalist Church, last Sabbath
there were appropriate Easter services,
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Battles OF Bangor.
The altar was prettily decorated with flow
ers and house-plants, showing excellent
taste In arrangement. An anchor aud cross
of cut flowers, were particularly notable.
Rev. Mr.. Preble OF Bangor, will preach at
this church next Sabbath.
Dea Joel b. Thayer, one Of the Oldest
and best known OF our citizens, Is In fail
ing health
The band now discourses sweet music IN
the Academy.
J. II. Rawson has just put large stock
of canned goods into his store, including
vegetables and fish, Holsters, &c. Hekeeps
n full line OF groceries for sale ut bottom
prices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30
WHO WAS THE JUDAS {?

ken. Jour. report OF Garcelon's Examination
Hale-"what do you think Of your Coun.
ell?
Garcelon-'I think they were honorable
men, but there must have been Judas In
camp"
Hale-"Do you refer to Fogg?"
Garcelon-"No; ! think that Fogg is
honest. He was not in Augusta from Oct.
80 to Nov IL, when the deviltry was cut
up. He would have appeared before this
committee, but he was afraid it would be
interpreted as recognizing an illegal Legis-
lature."
Hale-s'Was Foster the Judas?"
Garcelon-"Please don't ask me those
questions"
At this point (ll :45) the investigation
OF Governor Garcelon closed. And the
curtain fell for the evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30

South WATERFORD, March 27.-Mrs.
Lucy Stone, wife OF Elbridge Stone, died
very suddenly Sunday, 2lst. after an illness
OF four days. She was the daughter OF
Mrs. L. II. Houghton, who died only the
fourth Of March past.
At the auction of Mr.. James Houghton,
Thursday, 18th, there was large crowd
and some lively bidding. The goods sold
at very good price-some articles bring
ing more than the cost OF new. We learn
that Mr.. Houghton's farm is for sale cheap.
Mr.. j. S. Grants place in this village IS
for sale, also his farm, known as the Philip
Horr farm.
The weather this week has been very
cold and windy; Wednesday and Thursday
perfect gale from the northwest.
At school meeting in district No. 2,
Saturday, Goth, John w. Pingree was elect
ed Moderator; E. W. Aver, Clerk, and
Chas. Young, Agent. TRAMP.
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u. o. White testified that Wallace
White had a pocket full Of money which
he showed. Swan testified that Wallace
White had no money with him, but tina;
he went out and got it.
The County Commissioners propose
to build a wood shed for the accommo-
dation Of the public offices. Sealed pro-
posals for the work will be received a,
the Clerks Office up to April first.
The Belfast Journal says that one
Of Governor Garcelon's vouchers should
read as follows:
State OF Maine
To W. H. MCCLELLAN DIR.
To stifYening up Garceion. $4,000
Hon. W. w. Virgin has been reap
pointed as Judge Of the Supreme Judicial
Court. He is very popular officer, and
our people will rejoice to learn that he is
to again serve them in that capacity.
On the 4th page of this paper has
been running for some time an advertise
ment of the New Home Sewing Machine,
for which Mr.. G. w. Brown, So. Paris,
is agent. Mr.. Brown has an Office in
Colby's Dry Goods Store, and from that
place he has shipped very large num-
Der of these machines. We did not be-
lieve there were so many families in this
section without machines as his sales indi-
cate. The best part Of it, however. is
the general satisfaction which the ma
chimes give.
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Crystal Wave, March Is, 1880.

BRYANT's PoND.-In stopping In this
thriving village few hours, your CORE
spondeut found business "booming" and
everybody busy. The new spool factory
makes an improving appearance near the
railroad, and they have on hand good
supply of birch for spools. The machine
ry is soon expected, and when this new en-
terprise is under way 1t will give new life
and activity to the business Of the place.
There was crew engaged, when I was
there, in scraping the pond, preparatory
to grand horse trot, and on inquiry
found there were some good horses In
the village and vicinity, that are somewhat
noted for their speed and many that have
great promise for fine figures in the future.
Among those that were expected to partic-
ipate in the trot on the 20th were the fol-
lowing: Frank Coles b. m. (No name. f;
Jim Thompson's Mary; Fred Bartlett's bay
horse; and DR.. Stewards Sebago Boy, from
Rumford all Of which are known as fine
horses.
In the stable Of o. c. Houghton Of the
Glen Mountain House, found two colts
worthy OF special mention. One a gray
colt, three years old, by Emperor, ont Of
Houghton's white mare, Blister. This
colt has been in the harness but few
times, yet he has shown such promise OF
speed, that he could not be bought for the
amount Of money that would buy good
farm In some localities. The other, red
colt, by same horse and out Of Patchen
mare. This colt is also considered one Of
the best ever raised in this village.
Mr.. Houghton informs your correspon-
dent that the prospect IL good for . large
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30

MEXICO, March 25.-Spring has begun
to put in its appearance. The snow is
going fast; wagons are being run quite
plenty.
Cases of measles are quite plenty in and
all about this vicinity; as your correspond
ent, "Sparkes," has before stated, the indi-
cations are that they will "go round
pretty well before they stop.
2 j. r. Austin has bought what is known
as the Kimball farm, In this town. He
intends to have cheese factory of his own
In his own house. He intends to keep a
large number Of cows, and win make for
his neighbors II they wish. A VS..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30

EAST BUcKFIELp, March %. Died at
East Buckdeld, March 10, Lewis Mason,
aged II years, 4 months. Funeral at the
dwelling, the 2lst, where he and wife reared
four sons and daughters, all being present,
one son and daughter arriving from Mass.
the day before. A sermon Of much thought
and study was listened TO by many with
great interest, from Rev. James Patterson,
Uuiversalist, of DiXaeld; text, Phil. 1921.
He was the sixth child OF twelve children
OF Willard Mason, OF North Turner, OF
whom Mrs. DeeriDg Farrar OF North Tur-
ner, and Luther W. OF Boston, at Japan as
professor OF music, are still living. Iiav-
ing learned the pump makers trade OF his
father, he commenced in his minority TO
go from town To town, in this and other
counties, to make pumps out OF logs, and
to prepare logs for aqueducts. lie became
m independent and skillful farmer, work
ing at his trade when not needed on the
farm, till within q few years. lie was
good husband, an indulgent father, good
neighbor and citizen, known as one who
was well versed in history and scientific
works. His wife was the daughter OF the
late Dea. 0bed Berry OF the F. Baptist
Church OF Buckfield, who lived on this
farm number OF years; her sister and
from Brunswick. She Is one OF the ninety
three grandchildren Of Dea. VIM. Berry
OF the first c. Baptist church OF Bucktield.
He lived and died on this farm, having
eleven children, who lived TO be married
and have children. He lived In this town
more than thirteen years before Bucktown
was incorporated as Buckfeld.
HARTFORD.
The following resolutions were adopted
by Crystal Wave Lodge of Good Templars,
ut recent meeting:
Whereas, The All Wise has removed
from our midst our youthful brother Frank
S. Irish:
Resoired. That being sensible OF the
great loss we have sustained in the circle
OF Brotherhood Git being the ninth link
that has been severed by DEATH. by the exit
OF one who has so long and so well filled
the Office OF w. S., and received an unani-
nous vote for W. c. T. short time before
he was confined 10 his death bed, admon-
ishes us so 10 live, that our Heavenly Father
will embrace us in that circle that Is never
broken, and as token of remembrance
our charter wear the emblem OF mourning
thirty days.
Resoired, That we deeply sympathize
with our brother and sister, and their two
daughters, who have been so suddenly
called to mourn the loss Of an only son,
and his sisters an only brother. Although
this dispensation Of Providence seems
dark, that one, in the dawn of life, which
betokened so bright day, should so sud-
denly be eclipsed by exit from earth-life.
We commend the afflicted family to Him
who doeth all things well.
Resoired, That copy OF these resolves
be presented to the bereaved family, also n
copy to Mountain Home, near Hebron Acad-
envy, who have known our brother as a
good pupil In that noted institution Of
learning; also copy to the Oxford Demo
Graf and Lewiston Weekly Journal, with
a request for publication.
WIN. BICKNELL,
GEORGE w. SHAW,
VIRGIL p. DECosTER,
Committee.
NJ
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30

f. SUMNER, Mar. 25.-Our correspond
ent Slocum sends a lengthy and humorous
account OF a sugar party at the camp of 4.
J. Russell, on the 22nd. As the commu-
munication was not received until Satur-
day night, we are unable to make room for
il. He also sends the following town
items
Appearances indicate short run Of sap,
yet many are ready TO improve the sweet
moments as they fly.
Business is quite active at our mills and
about the railroad yards. Peeling poplar
for pulp is the chief industry here. Mar
shall & Irish will probably get out nearly
1000 cords along the line. There will be
quite business boom at the terminus OF
the X. +. & B. X. X.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30

So. PARIS, March 25.-The AK and the
saw are now busy manipulating the wood
for the coming years fuel.
At the Congregational church, Monday
evening. Rev. A. p. Tinker OF Auburn gave
very interesting aud instructive lecture
to the young People; but as he demon
strated that all were or should be young,
the lecture applied well 10 all.
Much needed repairs are being made on
our school-house. Rooms are being plas-
tered, painted and papered, so that at the
beginning Of the next term, April 8, sehol-
ars and teachers will be greeted by clean
and cheerful rooms.
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matters Of national finance, but it is
OVERRIDING the thing to lie about neigh
borhood affairs with which the people are
familiar, and ask them to accept such
falsehoods for truth. The next campaign
can't be run on brag and buster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30

A LIBEL.-The Argus, few days ago
INDUCED in its usual general talk about
Republican bribery, but ventured to become
specific on one point and charge bribery on
w. H. Bigelow, esq, Of Augusta, the eff.
cient postal agent. Mr.. B. at once called
on the Argus to prove its charge or retract.
In reply the Argus Of Wednesday says
$50 far as anything we have said can be
construed as referring to and duplicating
Mr.. Bigelow, or rejecting upon his char
acter, we cheerfully retract 1t as an injus-
tice to him which we sincerely regret
This Is the way these charges fzzle out
when they are followed up.
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BORN.

In Buckheld. March l6, to the wife Of DR.. J
Caldwell q son.
Mason, daughter
In Bethcl, March 49, to the wife Of Hon. L.
Fo ster, T., Q con. Robert Eaoch.
In Bethel. March 81, TO the wife Of J. 8. Record
o son.
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DIED.

In Lowell, Nass., March a3. Hannah 8. Brya ant
OF Bethel. Me-, aged 81 years. 10 months.
Andrews, aged 81 years; formerly OF Lowell, Ne
In Welehville, March -, uddenly, Mrs. Cora
B.. wife OF John b. Ridley, aged 10 years, ii
months.
In Oxford, March %. Mrs. Hannah Prince. aged
In Otisaeld, March 8. Joseph ". wight aged
n yeaSs, 10 months.
II Pans, March y, Dss. ssaaea Landsrs. sssd
q yoass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30

number of summer boarders the coming
season, and do not see why this house
should not be filed to overlooking. 1t Is
pleasantly situated near the Grand Trunk
depot, and in close proximity TO the beau
tiful pond which gives the village Its name.
This pond IL well stocked with pickerel and
black bass, while there Is fine trout fishing
and many pleasant drives in the near vicin-
ity. 1t is, also, the nearest point from
which the Rangley Lakes can be reached
from the Grand Trunk Railroad.
made call on +. T. Stevens, proprie-
tor of the Mt. Zircon Spring. The water
from this celebrated spring Is receiving
very favorable mention from those who
have been benefited by Its use. Mr.. Stew
ems had recently returned from Boston,
where he has made arrangements to SEND q
large supply the coming season. The
spring is situated near the base OF Mt. Fir
con, In Milton Plantation, from 1000 TO
| 1900 feet above the level Of the sea. A
very peculiar feature about this spring Is
its rise and fall with the tide; at high tide
the capacity is about 20 gallons per min
ute, while at low tide the supply Is only
about IL gallons per minute. The water
Is very pure, with none OF that mineral
''soap suds" taste often found In SO called
mineral springs"
found the well known Ezra Stevens nj
his store, but keeping an eye open for new
curiositics and wonders for his show the
coming season. lie has recently purchas-
ed i'm New York, lively black and tan dog
that has well formed claws In place OF the
fore feet; one resembling the foot Of a hen
the other Is a perfect eagles claw. He al
so has bought an Egyptian mummy (but
not live one) and mermaid, which
would make Barnum himself open wide his
ewes with wonder and establishment.
would advise all the boy readers or the
DEMOCRAT to be sure and take dime along
with them to the Fair next fall to pay their
admittance into Ezra's big tent ID.
March 24.-Mr. James NJ. Day Is about
TO build stable "a 81 feet in connection
with his house.
Several OF our citizens who own fast
horses had quite an exciting trot on the pond
Mar. 90 nthe forenoon there was contest
between o. c. Houghton's white mare Bis
ter, and Young Emperor, owned by II. +.
Houghton. Blister was very easily beaten by
Young Emperor. This was surprise, but
the owner OF Blister was now confident
that his black mare could Cook II. +.
Houghton's Red Bird. At o'clock the
race came of, and the result was that Red
Bird took the lead and came very near
distancing the black mare. This caused
considerable fun, and the hackers OF Bis
ter stock didn't like the sport. The trot
for the purse resulted as follows j. b Stu
art, Sebago Boy, LIST. f. NJ. Bartlett, Guy,
ID. r. p. Cole, Knox Mare, Sd. b.
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Hon. VIM. P. Frye made an excel
lent speech on the money question, last
week, in reply to Mr.. Wood Of New
York. We shall publish portions Of it
in future issue. ~
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MARRIED..

In So Paris, l6th inst, BY Rev. Mr.. Bacon OF
Norway, Capt A. W Pratt OF Brooklyn. n. Y,
and Miss Hattie s. Fobes OF 50. Paris.
Ia Oxford, Mar. a, by Rev. c. 4. Bisbee, Mr..
Darius Pickett Of swanvile and Mrs. Ann w
Pickett OF Oxford. Also Alvin L. MATT and Mel
lie I. MIllett, both Of Oxford.
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NoRwAY.-A whole week has passed and
not single combat Of nsticuffs. Peacea-
BILE times, these.
Business is Stacking up little at the
shoe factory. Il
A large amount Of sickness IL prevailing
hsre.
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1T appears that the counting out Coun-
Gil had q special rule for each case, else
why should STANDBY" be certifcated and
''Redlond" not. There was the same error
OF an extra d In each name. 1t made all
the difference in the world whose OK was
gored.-PotldRd Adcertiser.
That's q mighty poor pun on Oxford
County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30

A large attendance at the Juvenile tenn
perance meeting Friday evening. Remarks
were made by J. A. Brown, c. =. Whit
man, John Devin, and the President, Mary
L. Howe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-30
FRANKI.IN PLANTATIoN.-The following
town officers were elected March LIST, 1850,
in Franklin Plantation:

Moderator, w. II. Mathews.
Clerk, Winthrop Mathews.
Assessors, Winthrop Mathews, Charles
G.. Irish, Charles II. Farnham.
Treasurer, Charles w. Child.
Collector and Constable, Charles w.
Child; collects tax for cents on the dol
lar.
s. s. Committee. T. II. Thornton, Geo.
Canwell. Charles G.. Irish.
Voted $3.50 for highways and sI5 In
money for roads and bridges; $50 for town
charges; $50 for schools. Town free from
debt, and $50 in the treasury.
REppRTIR