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Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

and dream of the gates of Heaven Whlie
a man is pounding sheet-iron WIN
hammer you have lived in Valn'
G-u-r-r--!"
Good His old machine has struck
stone. Hope the contact has wrencHeu u
off every wheel, twisted every spring
ont of place, and flung the villain heau
over heels against the fence! NoDouy
but a villain would have lawn to NOW
in the first place, and nobody but a
mutton-bead would 90 Sloshing around
On an empty stomach in this malarlOuS
climate, His health? What is ms
health compared to the peace OF MS Ms
neiohbors? Who cares whether he geIS
fat and lives on, or grows lean and uieS'
He ought! ~, .,;o,-r,
Ciickety-te-click-click- k-cllck-cllck,
There he goes, the old machine
MAKING more noise than ever! HiI
him With a brick? No, don't do II,
Such a man as that couldn't appreciate
a decent clip on the ear with missile
made by human hands. Draw bead
on him with a shotgun? Never! Keep
yonr ammunition for owls. Owls have
sense enough to stick by the roost until
seven o'clock. Argue with him? Not
much! You couldn't convince such a
man that he ought to be run over by a
drove of Texas steers any more than
Won could make Turk believe that ne
ought to pay one hundred cents on the
dollar. ~, po.no
r-r-r-rip!" D,.,-;
Let him alone! There is a Provl-
dence. and that Providence sometimes
gives villain rope to play with Just to
See him squirm when he is brought up
with sharp turn. That mower may
explode. If not, the morning ar VIII
bring on sore throat, toothache, neural,
ola and chills. May he have them all
Jump in on him at once and Stand by
him like an Indians memory, and may
every neighbor whom he has disturbed
bv his villainous noise grow tat and
sleek and rich and live to beat him tol
the only office he ever cared tor!-De-
troH Free Press.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01
HOW 4 STUTI,ERER PUPPUPPUP-
POPPED THE QUESTION.

o, DER-DER-DARLING, sweet joy of my ler-ier-
life.
Be-be-being toward whom my affection pup
pup-pours;
o, m-m.may e'er call you my own wer-TCr-
wife,
Will you e. er gaze upon me and say I'm yer
yer-yours?
o, pup-pup-precious one; loving and ter-ter-
ter-tender,
Be.be-beng for whom I'd lay my life der
der-dOwn;
o, m-n-may Ger be your n-n-nOble defer
fer-fendcr,
And not be ler-lcr-loOked on with hate or
with fer-fel-frOwr2
o, that | c-c-c-could speak with flowing ter-ter-
tongue,
In which spoke the ger-ger-godS that now
dwell above you:
Then would cry forth from the der-der-depths
of my ler-ler-lung,
Sweet maid. l-l-l---l-l-l-l-l-love you!
Arthur StdcM in Detroit Free PrtSS'
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01
The Fiend and His LaWn-MOWer.
" WHIRR-R- R-R-R-R-R!"
Blast him!

"WHIRR-R-R-R-R-R!'
Blast him!
"Z-z-z-z-z-Z"
Blast him again
Rr-rr-rr-r-rrn'
Turn over in bed and vow that
you will shoot his hens, poison his dog
and leave fish bones where his cat Will
find them and choke to death.
Who?
Why, the triple plated, bomb-proof,
iron-coated and hard-hearted next-door
man who went to bed at SundOwn for no
other purpose than to get up at five
o'clock a. m. and gallop his old lawn
mower around!
"Rattle! Whirr. Bang! R-r-r-r!"
Oh! he's there! He simply stopped
for a moment to spit on bis hands and
get ready for a new twist Just five by
the bells, and some fool of doctor has
told him that the morning air is good
for him! He knows that he is disturb
ing every man, woman and child
within block of him, but what does
he care?
"Clickety-te- clickette-click-click
There he goes! He's got his coat off,
his pants in his boOt-legs, and he's
thinking how nice it must be to live in
the country and canter around over the
dew-wet sward. Country be hanged!
lawn -mowUrS aud next-ddUOr neighboTs
be hanged The man who sold him
that lawn-mower warranted it to be
noiSeless just remember that when
you get to shooting! Noiseless, oh,
yes!
"M-m- MN! Bur-r-r-r-r! Z-z-z-zen'
The baby wakes up with howl.
Why shouldn't he? Can baby stand
more than a horse, Everybody wakes
up. If you think people can sleep on
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01
The New Seal

Of theWorld's Dispensary Medical A
tion, 4 Buffalo, of which DR.. R. VPt
Presidnt, consisting of a figure Of i
Plus, te Father of Medicine, surnT
the aobe, ftly symbolizes the vorI
repu6ion ghnei by the Family Nedii
DR.. Perce now manufactured by this
poratd company and sold in all parts,
w7orlt With a mammoth establishing
Worll's DiSpensary and InyIlidS' Hc
Bufflo, and a correspOndingly large b
establishment in London, this ASg.
max medicines for the whole vol.
onlythat but they personally eyamH
tres with special medicines thOux
cass. Among the most celebrated
proprietary or family medicines at
Pieces Golden Medical DiScoyery-h,
b,od-pur fer and Dr., Pierce's Pleasant
tiv Pellets Cittle pills. and Dr. 2.
Compound Extract of Smart t-Weed-il
elatTections, colds and painful atal
coic, neuralgi and rheumatism I'd
description furnishes relief from
Weaknesses and kindred affections 4
b druggists.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01
Level Best.

We are sure it pays to do you
tst" at all times, as whatever is woTt
It all is worth doing we'll; as an iIlu,
he makers of the famous CHART
Stoves have always aimed to buyt
materials, employ the best workn
make the best COOK STOVE that q
made, and the rnSNlt i.. that tbpiI
OAK has attained apOpularity unpra
in the history of Stoves.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01
An sctresS recentlv CO.,

An actress recently sewed !,
her corset, At Holly, Mich, sbs y
herself in need, of a new Corset
cast the old one into the waste 'i /
of her room. She had been a. |"
week, when she discovered her lo,; =,
sent a messenger to Holly, wbo
fortunate enough to find the cor,
the ash heap in the hotel yard, viii
treasure undiscovered. This is " ~
pretty story of the foolishness Of
inc ones substance.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01
A Square Meal.

We areSure our readers will thanh
calling their attention to the very han,
advertisement Of the Excelsior MaDnf
ing Co. q st. Louis, Mo-, as it would h
less for IS to say any thing in favor Of
GRAND CHARTER OAK COOKING b
The yer, name suggests the thought Of
cooked meal, followed by easy digp
yigorou health and a desire to have
do, pleIty of REAL WORK, to say MOTH
happyand contented household. All
Stove Tealer to shoWyou the latest patt
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01
Trbouuded Confidence,

Peck's Sun, Milwaukee, Wis, in Il
to Warmers Safe Remedies, has the
ing: "H. Il. Warner q Co., RocNa
Y, are the sole propriet0rs; we hayei
faith in the efficiency of their preP
and an unbounded confidence in taeI
all that is good, and said OF them"
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01
Chicago Tribune.l
A Prima Donna's Vo,o.

Nothing can compare with St J.o,,
as a prompt cure for neural yia and rbsr,
pains, says Nine. Marie Salvotti, Prim, NJ ~
Wilhelmj Concert Troupe.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

FOREIGNERS henccforward VIII ia. nts
opportunities to become acquan,tt aant
Russian literature, the GoVeTBlln.iho,r B,,.ior
forbidden the expectation Oh .lhisb hISi /
without official permission, Hn'rr Hnrn,,l
granted only after a carelui p''
works.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01
Several Good Things.

# you want good digestion,
ii you want good health,
If you want good baking,
If you want the best stove
If you want the cheapeds y
II you want good SquaI
Buy a CHARTER OAK STOVE
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

Nothing will please a girl s. 50 irwin! Tfi
information that a rival, VINO . > !" nirll
her of her best fellow, has gov
inc on her nose.-Fulton Iln'S'
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01
1TOpeka g.

IT is said to be uADouu
that have not an K III CapitaI,. -
oyster. However, it is nue. IN ali
always seasonable to useNane, 70 ~uaS
the great Liver and BloodNlY pro,.S S' e
cob Hess, Normanville, Kan.,rg D.. ,.a
the last year Twas scarcely able 3r,'PN
/ suffered with serious derangeDr D.
Liver and tried many different nr+%
without benefit. My neighbor, Mr2
told me of Hamburg Drops. bougb,
and afteritS continued use became bs,..
ly, and regained my former heaIh 'SI
always speak good word for Hanm,, n
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

LIGHT CoLoRED or yellow Axle Urea
wears off. Get the genuine Frazer
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

A sCuooL-MARM, who was klissI a,i,:o
dark by mistake, explained her olliI5 aiterT
any light for nearly two weeks "''''
the ground of hard times.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

HUyr's REMEDY cures DrOpsN ana n
eases of the Kidneys and Urinary V!'
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

WOULD not be without Reddlng.'
Salye, is the verdict of all who uSeI"
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

Mrs. ELLIS, of Ithaca, n y r. '.RirDi, hh1
dred and sixty canary birds al ' che
in the same room. she say alS;rrup
spirited and keeps them to cni'i''
iStence.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

FEEBLE and exhausted consI,IIaIsIdI co,I.I.
stored to health aud strength by Nd" I
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

A DANGEROUS man-one WHO '''
cheerlully.-Vallejo Chronicle
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

UNIT RULE.-Look out for NulnO''
Puck.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

Kross yung ones should gl! J., be ths friht1 distl
slipper to-day, and kandy III wv
BiLLjnqS.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

THEY say Mrs. Langtry eau most T Won
full in stubbing her toe thal' nv
in throwing kiss.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

Now treat your girl wit wltn and od rlr
she'll like YOU all the petI9a, p6,,t
the safest favor.-BoSto5 foS''
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

WILLIAM DowD, of Fonda, l.ss ~ and, I
fined Sl7S for cruelty to d noiSi5 m sf5l be
animal was valued at Only On hin
the Justice was hatle seS'lo :.
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

THE new passenger co3fnsSd ht rad, to I
Railroad are painted prlSilyI nIonc the i
gust of turkeys and COWS avn
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

ENGINEERS state that speeu1 s'on with
miles an hour are now col't'R con- 'Rritain.
the express trains in Gre"'
Sharp County record., 1880-07-01

CPL let you off easy TINS his rider
horse said when he thre"
mud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-20
THE wAsnBURNE CONTEST
From the Portland Advertiser.l


The interest in the Springer affair in
Washington Is explained by the appearance
OF Mr.. Tildcn's finger in the case. Mr..
Springer is chairman OF the committee on
elections, which has recently been consid-
ering the contest between Washburne and
Donnely OF Minnesota. Ii is well under
stood that by seating Donnelly, the Demo
Gratis secure Il majority OF one on the Min
nesota delegation, and II they secure Min
nesota, they have n majority OF one in the
whole number of States. But If there
should be no choice OF President by the
people next November, the House will
elect President, and for this purpose each
State has one vote. The Presidential cleo
ton may therefore turn upon this contest
in Minnesota. Now Mr.. Springer Is con-
WINGED that Washburne, was not fairly
elected, but he Is also satisfied that Don.
nelly was not elected. This position, II
sustained by the House, would require a
new election, ut which Washburne would
undoubtedly he chosen. Mr.. Springer was
notified by letter from ii. II. Finley, rec
ogn!zed agent OF Mr.. Tilden, that "thoSe
who were perhaps personally most to be
affected by his decision in this matter"
were anxious TO have Donnelly seated ;
and this broad hint was accompanied by
the suggestion that persistency in any 9TH
er course would "leave him open to the
severest criticism and gave color OF truth
to the reports which Washbune's friends
had most unguardedly set afioat." Mr..
Springer received about the same time an
anonymous letter Offering him $1,000 to
stand by Washburne, and the threat in
Finley's letter was carried into effect by
publishing a report in the Washington
Post that Springer had been bribed. Mr..
Springer's explanation was made especial
ly interesting by the exhibition Of the anon
ymous letter purporting to come from a
Republican and OF the letter signed by Mr..
Tilden's agent, Finley. Both letters were
evidently written by the same hand. Ii
appears, therefore, that Mr.. Tilden was
seeking 10 CONTROL the decision of the CON-
mittee, not only by personal appeals to the
chairman, but by threats founded upon a
cons piracy to blacken his character II he
adhered to his convictions. Washburne's
majority was 5000. Mr.. Springer was
asked not only to find that this election
was Initiated by bribery, but to count in the
other man. He gave notice in his defense,
that he does not belong to Mr.. Tilden for
any such purpose.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-20
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Lowell Courier thinks that the
s'squad OF United States soldiers In Alas
ka Is nj prt sent the nearest approach TO
troops at the poles.
The Portland Adrertiser has carefully
collected the results OF the March meetings
every town In the LIST Congressional Dist,
which show a Republican majority of 3l65
against 345 In the whole district last Sep
TENDER. These figures cannot he viewed
by the Eusionlsts a. other than rebuke OF
the Garcelon policy.
/ The New Religion wants to know show
much money has been squeezed out Of the
people in this State. presumably all for re-
ligion, but in reality for the purpose OF
running the Republican machine" Why
don't that paper ask and answer how much
It received from the Fusionists to change
its professedly religious columns TO an adj
vocate OF the worst decisions and the big
gest crimes Of the wickedest party ever
known In this State?-EenRebec Journal.
Washington gossip has 1t that Mr..
Blaine's friends have been urging leading
Democrats In the House not to be drawn
into debate on the questions of the extra
session, as 1t would do great harm to the
Democratic party in the North and add to
Gen. Grants strength. The fact that
Messrs. Frye OF Maine, Conger OF Michi-
gan and Robson OF New Jersey did their
utmost TO provoke the Democrats To dis
cussion Of the order" to the Army bill,
proves the falsity Of the report, II proof
were necessary.
---"You would be surprised Governor,
said leading member of the Democratic
State Committee, yesterday, to eN-Govern'
or Garcclon, while on their way TO this
city to attend the conference, Ito see how
generally the people believe these stories
about the changes In the election returns
mean among our own folks. Why, they
come to me every day and talk about it.
tell them to walt till we show them the
other side, aud II will look ditierent'' The
people generally do believe it, because the
proof Is overwhelmingly clear, and nc
amount of statements" which the Garcc-
lon coterie can make will be able to change
that belief Bangor Wing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-20
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, ID. c, }
April -, 1850.


April IS, 1850.
The proceedings in the Kellogg SpoaOrd
contested election case has come 10 stop
In the Senate IL now tGrns out that sew
eral OF the Democratic Senators refused
70 support their brethren in this seat steal
ing expedition. Caucuses were held as
often As twice a day. The Senators were
labored with by their fellows, but all TO no
purpose. those who believed in justice
would not bulge an inch, and so this crime
viii not be put through at this session. Sen
ator Hill and others OF the committee on
Elections are very angry at the refusal TO
support their unseating resolutions, and
threats are made that unless the Senate
Democrats support In a body these resolu-
tions, Messrs. Hill & Co. will resign.
Many worse things could happen TO the
Democrats than the resignation OF these
hothead Senators. The attempted seating
OF Spoford is so unjust that we do not
wonder that the more conservative Demo-
Gratis refuse 10 vote for it.
The Democrats passed their army appro-
priation bill with the political rider against
troops AZ the polls, but not until the Re-
publicanS had an opportunity 10 speak
their minds on il. For once the Demo
Gratis showed measure OF wisdom and
kept their mouths shut. They knew
enough TO know they could not open them
without laundering. and they left their
seats when the Republicans exposed their
follies and wickedness, so that they might
not be tempted into injudicious remarks.
The contest for delegates TO the Nation
al Convention, in Ohio and Illinois espec'
tally, are attracting great interest here
In Ohio the race is pretty even between
Sen. Blaine and Sec'y. Sherman, the Sena'
tor thus far being little ahead in the num-
Der of delegates chosen. In Illinois the
Senator's friends claim that they have so
far elected one fourth the delegates neces'
sary 10 control the State Convention, but
Geu. Grants friends deny this. The friends
of Gen. Grant and Sec'y Sherman are very
free TO say, that if they cannot carry these
their own States, they will withdraw from
the contest altogether.
1t has been charged by the friends Of
Grant and Sherman, that the National
Blaine Club, of this city, has been sending
out documents detracting from the merits
OF the other candidates, but such Is not
the fact The Blaine Club has never sent
out document OF the kind charged, anG
this can be readily seen by examination Of
the documents on file. The report was
circulated to injure Sen. Blaine before the
people, but it fails in its object. The
Blaine Club, and not Mr.. Blaine, is respon'
sible for its documents. LOGAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-20

DENMARK. - We have had beautiful
weather for several days, and farmers are
rs busy as bees about their spring work.
As the ground Is free from frost, and the
warm weather has dried up the mud, it Is
good ploughing and sowing. Considera'
BILE wheat will be put in this week.
The drama, "Among the Breakers, was
played at the village Wednesday evening
the 18th, with success, under the auspices
Of the Universalist Circle. The rendering
OF the several characters was very good
indeed. 1t will be repeated.
The juveniles of Mount Pleasant Lodge
OF this town, numbering some G5 members,
will picnic the first day of May, with q
mixed entertainment in the afternoon, a,
Centennial Hall. The Band have dra.
matte and musical entertainment in the
evening OF the same day.
The house Of Mr.. Alfred Benton was
burned the 9Th inst. Fire was first dis
covered about one O'Clock in the morning,
in the L. But little was saved, as the fire
made rapid progress.
1t has been very sickly in town this
spring and the past winter-mostly lung
troubles. The family Of Mr. ]. W. Colby
seemed to have more than their share OF
sorrow. One year ago the past January,
their son and daughter were taken sick
and steadily declined. battling the skill OF
the best physicians and the tender care OF
fond parents, until Feb. goth, when death
ended the sufferings Of the gentle and un.
complaining daughter. In one month and
eight days, the hearts OF the parents and
wife were torn anew by the death Of the
son. The deceased was worthy member
of Denmark Lodge, No. 80, /. o. o. F.,
and was buried with honors Of the order.
The following resolutions were adopted
by Denmark Lodge, No. 80, I. o. o. F.,
on the death Of Aldana A. Colby:
Whereas, The Ruler and Director of all
things, whom we worship as the source OF
mercy, love and truth, the giver of life and
happiness, in the dispensation Of His di-
vine will has removed from our Lodge to
that higher Lodge, Brother Aldana A..
Colby:
Resolred, That in this expression Of the
Supreme power, We lose faithful, respect
cd brother, his parents kind and dutifhl
son, his wife loving and tender husband.
and the community a respected and es-
teemed citizen.
Resolred, That we tender to his bereaved
and sorrowing family In this, their hour Of
grief and anguish, our fullest sympathy
and consolation.
Ordered, That these resolutions be spread
upon the Records Of Denmark Lodge, and
published in the OXFORD DEMOCRAT and
Bridgton Ners.
c. B. SMITH,
s. T. BROWN, Committee.
C. H. GoLDTHwAIrR,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-20

WEST PARIs-SpriDg has come, we are
told, but judging from the appearance OF
our young men, the top Of whose hats only
are to be seen emerging from their ulsters,
we are inclined TO think that old winter
has not yet moved out for the new conner
TO take possession.
II has been quite sickly In this vicinity
the past few weeks, our local physicians,
Yates and Packard, having all the practice
they could attend to, riding both night and
day. which fact speaks for itself regarding
their ability as physicians, without further
comment.
We understand the conference year is
drawing TO close, and we are sorry to
learn the liability OF parting With Bro. Z.
Gerry, As our pastor. IL Il the kind wish
OF all that he may stay.
Miss Stella Willis has gone 20 Boston
for three months course in vocal aud
instrumental music. Miss Willis has
taught instrumental music In this vicinity
for several years, and has proved herself
very efficient teacher, her genial and kind
manner winning the love and esteem Of
all. Mrs. A. J. Curtis will supply her
place as organist ut the NJ. T.. Chapel.
She will be missed very much at Sabbath
School, especially by the class OF young
misses, with whom she was a great favor.
tie a. teacher.
We learn that Miss Cora Hill will teach
the summer term OF school In this village
We trust that every scholar will attend,
for with so faithful teacher as Miss H.,
the school must be success. The term
will commence the first Monday In May.
KY. T..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-20
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ANpovER.-In this thriving town there
are many fine farms and good farmers
Farmers Hill is rightly named. 1t Is stu
ated near the south eastern corner, near
the lines OF Rumford and Roxbury. The
land on the hill looks rich and well Guilt
waited.
In years past. large quantities OF hops
have been raised in this section, and on
many farms the hop poles are yet to De
seen. Mr.. William Foye has at the present
time about three tons on hand, the price
offered last season not coming up to his
standard. Mr.. j. X. Andrews sold over
four tons last season, part OF which he had
held several years for better prices. MIR.
Andrews has been one OF the largest hop
raisers In this vicinity II not in the county
He lives on nice farm In the corner OF
Andoycr. near old White Cap Mountain,
where he settled twenty years ago. Al
that time it was nearly all wilderness,
with no road through to Roxbury notch,
but at this time there are several good
farms. cut from the wilderness within the
past ten years, and n person passing over
this road from Mr.. Andrews's to the house
of Mr.. II. +. McInnis, could hardly be
made to believe that most OF this land was
covered with wood in 1870.
On Farmers Hill found barn worthy
of mention 1t was built by Caldwell Bros
in 1879. It is 4Ox9O and finished in the
most thorough manner, clapboarded on
the outside, and surmounted with cupola
and weather-yane, while inside IL Is ar
ranged with all modern improvements
Messrs. Caldwell Bros. keep a large stock
OF cattle. The white Durham seems to be
their fayorite breed. Mr.. +. Caldwell has
colt one year old, that gives great prom
Use OF speed in the future.
The new road near the house OF Charles
A. Andrews, In Roxbury, to the Chapman
Mills In Andoyer, will be OF great conven-
fence to those living In this vicinity. IL
has been laid out by the County Commits
sioncrs, and 1t Is hoped 1t will be compict-
ed soon. Those living in the vicinity have
partly built the road, so it can be used in
winter.
The post Office on Farmers Hill Is simply
n waterproof box on the top OF a post.
All the mail for this section Is brought
from Andover Corner and placed In this
box, where the owners call for II without
the aid OF postmaster. About twenty lam
lilies have their mail distributed from this
box.
The Railroad question is OF particular
interest and your correspondent regrets
he was unable to attend the Railroad meet
ing at Andover Corner, Tuesday evening
ID.