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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

PARIS. THE Band benefit on Friday
evening, last, proved to be great success.
The Operetta, with parts sustained by the
Misses Rawson and Mrs. TUFTS, could not
have been better presented. Miss Rawson's
solos were executed in q manner which
surprised her best friends. The Comedy,
"Sophronha, o." was laughable and en-
tertaining presentation. The parts were
admirably sustained by Miss Brown, Miss
Andrews and Mr.. Edwards. The scenery
was notable for its tasteful arrangement
and elegance-being such as is seldom put
upon a village stage. The Band played
several selections, and astonished all by
the proficiency which 1t has attained in so
short time. We look forward to the
warm weather, and eut-ofdoor concerts
with anticipations Of great enjoyment.
Sl6.03 were the net proceeds Of the en-
tertainment, which sum goes into the
Band treasury.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

nrxrIEIn.-Mrs. Ann T. Eustis, wife OF
our respected and venerable townsman.
John NJ. Eustis, esq, passed To the higher
life, Friday, April I'd. aged - years.
Though for many years In feeble health,
yet Aunt Ann" as she was familiarity
called by this whole community, was con-
slant and faithful in good works. No way
farer ever sought relief in vain at her
threshold; no afflicted or Borrowing heart
ever couiided in her but received conso-
lation and sympathy. Her declining years
were Frightened by the unremitting atten-
lions of her beloved children, whose high
est happiness was found in ministering TO
the comforts of one OF the best OF mothers.
Ii was her constant endeavor to do her
whole duty to her family, to the commun-
ity In which she lived, 10 God and human
ity. Faithful in all the relations of life,
her decease is sincerely mourned by all
who were blessed with her friendship.
Faithful, as an earnest and devoted Chris
tian, she was content and willing, yea,
happy to trust herself in the arms OF her
loved Saviour, whose teaching she so zeal
ously sought to practise. Peacefully and
sweetly as child asleep In its mothers
arms, she passed away, but the bright and
beautiful example she affords OF the power
of true Christian faith, will not soon be
lost. In accordance with her desires eI-
pressed during her last illness, she was
borne to her last resting place by her three
sons and two nephews, whom "she loved
so well" while nearly the entire population
of our village mingled their tears with
those of the bereaved family. "Words
ntly spoken" by Rev. James Patterson, her
pastor, carried consolation to the stricken
hearts Of the mourning friends. Mrs.
Eustis was the beloved mother OF our
true-hearted brother, Col. VIM. I. Eustis,
SO well and favorably known throughout
our State as an earnest and enthusiastic
worker in the temperance reform, and the
reformed men OF Maine have to regret the
departure OF one who had their interests
and well being near her heart, and who
worked and prayed for their ultimate sue
cess and final victory. May the grace OF
God, sanctify this affection to her SORROW
ing family and her dear friends, to their
eternal gain. A.
The general health In this place and sur
rounding neighborbood, Is much better
than 1t has been for several months. Late
" several well known and respected neigh
bors have been, by death, removed from
our midst. Among the number, and deep
ly lamented, is Mrs. Anne T. Eustis, the
wife of Mr.. John NJ. Eustis.
Business affairs are about the same.
Efficient work on Harlow Block, Is being
done by, Mr.. VIM. +. Putnum, and other
skillfnl workmen. The Odd Fellows hall
is almost finished and furnished. 1t will
be comfortable and commodIous in every
respect, and also perfect model Of good
taste when contaminated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.


AxDovER, April lO.-The snow Is fast
disappearing, and wagons have taken the
place Of sleighs and sleds. The roads are
very muddy and travel Is nearly suspended.
The river drivers have been busy driving
the past few days. Most Of the logs have
been started from the landings.
Sugar makers find the season rather I'M
favorable, and not the usual amount will be
made.
Mr.. J. w. Eaton Is soon to move into
the house recently occupied by Mrs. Mar.
garet Newton.
Coughs and colds are prevailing to an ex'
tent never before known, and seem to
partake Of the nature of contagious dis
ease which refuses to yield to the usual
remedies.
Our community were greatly surprised
and panied last Thursday, to learn that
Cyrus b. Sellew was no more. Mr.. Sellew
was attacked with diptheria in very vio-
lent form, which terminated fatally after
two weeks painful illness. He was an
enterprising young man, and was surround.
cd by many warm friends. His death cre-
ates void in our community which will
not be early filed. The funeral services
were held in the Congregational church
this afternoon. The ceremonies were con-
Quoted by the members OF Blazing Star
Lodge OF Masons, OF which the deceased
was prominent member. An impressive
sermon was delivered by Rev. G. u. Han
naford, from Rev. VS.: "And one OF the
elders saith unto me, Weep not; behold,
the Lion of the tribe OF Juda, the Root OF
David hath prevailed to open the book,
and to loose the seven seals thereof"
LONE STAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

-Fogg's Chronicle claims that Ok
ford, Hartford, Hiram, Hebron and Can
ton endorsed the State steal at the last
election. Oxford elected two fusion Sc
lectmen by Republican bolt, while all
the other officers were Republicans. In
Hartford the officers are all Republicans
except second Selectman, while Mendall,
the fusion Representative who thought
be was bribed, was squarely defeated as
candidate for first Selectman. Hebron
and Hiram elected each straight Repub-
lican board. Canton elected a mixed
ticket. This endorsement" is similar
to the expression, laughing out Of the
other side of your mouth"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

THAT SECOND RErURS.-Clerk Bowler
of Somerville having stated that Postmas-
ter Soule Of that town furnished him with
a blank on which he made out an attested
copy of the record, and that this copy was
forwarded 20 Mr.. Lacy of the Republican
State Committee, ex-Couuciilor Fogg says
s'this shows il was the Republicans who
secured the second return, which they are
irving TO charge TO the account or the
fusionists" Fogg must think his readers
are fools not TO know the difference be-
tween an attested copy of the record and
a return. The Republicans secured attest
ed copies OF the record FROM every town
in the State, showing the vote for all Off
GERS, but the Council refused to receive
them as provided by law. Returns are
made out Oh very different blanks, and pur-
port to be signed in open town meeting.
IL was the second return which Bowler
testified, in February, that he made oat,
which the Council had and eounted-not
the attestcd copy of the record. How
ready the fusion leaders are to swallow
any nonsense TO defend counting out, Is
shown by the fact that the Bangor Com
mercial pronounces Fosg's defense as con-
elusive and ''scathing, and the Argus
declared it ''unanswerable."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

NoRwAY.-The streets are getting dry
err. Aheavy dew is sufficient to cause mud.
-Four weeks more Of the spring schools,
and then the boys can have long vaca-
ton.
frankie Brown son Of j. ID. Brown has
attended the intermediate school for two
years and hasn't missed day during that
time. Teachers who can keep their pupils
interest at high water mark need never
despair Of having situation.
A runaway in our streets the other day
No damage done.
A drunken man Is not such rarity as he
used TO be.
Some one tried to break into NJ. N. Phin-
ney's store, Thursday night. A discharge
or two from a well loaded revolver changed
the rogue's mind.
Mrs. S. p. Harmon is having the inside
Of her store repaired. A Miss Chase, OF
Portland, will hereafter have charge of the
millinery department.
Brooks Bros. are selling out. Marcus
will look over the West before again en-
tering into business. s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

SOUTH w AIEhf ohD, apr. D. NV ~ ~
Senter met with quite serious accident
Friday OF last week Mar. 26). while get
ting load OF wood from Mr.. j. G.. liough-
toms she'd. Mr. Senter was standing on
the side OF the cart and one OF the rear
wheels. The wood-pile fell, starting his
horse, throwing Mr.. S. of, and as one Of
his legs went between the spokes OF the
wheel, It was nearly broken.
While Mr. T. w. Aver was brushing his
horse down with broom, the horse sfo0pcI
~ behind, and Mr. Aver landed astride his
bovine, which stood few feet distant. Mr..
A., whenever you brush Dexter" again,
use broom with ten-foot handle.
The was pound party at Rev. Mr.. Sen
ter's Wednesday evening, Mar. 3lst, when
the friends and parishioners OF the reve!-
end gentleman met, TO the number Of sew
enty-two. nice supper was served by
the ladies, and all enjoyed the evenings
entertainment Rev. Mr.. Senter and wife
are liked here very much, and II Is hoped
that they will remain with US another year
We are sorry TO hear that Rev. ii. ii.
Osgood will sever his connection with the
church at the Flat this spring.
Thursday, Apr. lst, while assisting Dir.
{. Nelson at the bucket factory for few
minutes, Mr.. John w. Pingree broke one
bone OF his right forearm. 1t seems that
they were putting up length OF shaftins
which was quite heavy (about Goo lbs.).
and the plank OF the staging broke, precip-
itating Messrs. P!ngree, Nelson and Mill
ken To the floor, distance of some five
feet No one was injured but Mr. Pingree;
he will be incapactated for several weeks
he was attended by DR.. c. l.. Wilson.
TRAMP.
The reform club held their regular meet
ing Sunday evening, 4th. There was 4
large congregation present, and the meet
was unusually pleasant. Remarks were
made by Revs. IL. II. 0sgood, n. ID. Cen
ter and w. w. MCann; Mr.. c. o. Goodwin,
L. w Aver, and many others.
At Rev. II. II. 0sgood's house, Tuesday
afternoon and evening, there was a dona-
ton given by his Pensioners and friends.
There were present about one hundred aud
hity. \ nice supper was served by the
ladies. The evening was spent very pleas
antly II Mr. 0sgood does not remain in
Waterford, another year, 1t will not be be-
cause The people do not want him.
There are eleven houses In this village
closed at present, and three years ago,
4 rent could not be obtained. This town
is depopulating faster than ever before.
There are several in this village, who IN
tend migrating very soon. Leadyille seems
to be the objective point. If it wasn't for
the Tramp law, just passed by the Legs
lature, should start a.'go-as-you-please,"
for Leadville, at once.
Mr.. J. o. Longley moved his carpenter
shop across the road, Thursday, aud set II
On the brook. There were present fifteen
yoke OF oxen and twice as many men. The
building was moved in good shape. Mr..
James Stuart who was driving one OF the
the yoke OF oxen, met with quite severe
accident, by getting damned between the
team and the building. Luckily there
were no bones broken, but all who saw It
agree that II wis very narrow escape
from death.
Travelling has improved very much
Short mud season, this year.
TRAMP.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

The interest In the Temperance cause, is
altogether worthy the highest commenda-
ton. Our largest regular meeting for the
season, was held at the temperance hail.
Thursday evening. Mr.. As. Austin was
duly elected President good speech
and was followed by Bro. Abbott, who
manifested bis increasing faith and zeal.
Rev. Jas. Patterson made few remarks,
and Bro W. T. Eustice spoke in his usual
pithy, earnest and interesting manner.
We shall have paper next Thursday eve
ming. We solicit communications, ana
say to all, come. j. r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

SUMNER.-Mrs. Betsey Bonney died In
East Sumner, Apr. 9Th, aged SC. "Aunt
Betty" as she was called, was the mother
Of 81 children-ls Of whom lived to years
of understanding, and OF whom are still
living. She and her husband, Asa Bon
ney, were among the hardy pioneers Of the
town Of Peru, snd for early struggles with
hardships and poverty, few can relate
more trying scenes. They reared a re-
spectacle family Of hardy, powerfully built
sons and daughters, who made their last
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

Rev. Mr.. Battles win preach at the Uni
yersalist church next Sunday. at the usuai
hour.
Mr.. J. c. Marble informs as that the
mining mania Is as intense In Canada as
II Is In Maine. Mr.. Marble Is interested
in a Canadian gold mine, from which he
has already taken several thousand dollars
by simply washing It from the earth. he
proposes to prosecute the work vigorously,
this summer. We hope there is millions
In II. as Mr.. Marble Is man who uses his
money and influence to develop and i'm
prove his own village.
w. z. Perkins is erecting set OF new
buildings on Lincoln Street. WORK Is
progressing rapidly on the same.
We understand that Mr.. L. II. marble
will soon have new house on his lot, TO
replace the one destroyed by fire.
Dea. Joel b. Thayer attained the age OF
81 years, last Friday. In the evening, he
was serenaded by our village Band. Mr..
Thayer had intended to receive his friends
on that occasion but owing to his falling
health, he was obliged to give up the pro-
jected reception.
Paris Hill Manufacturing Co. has recently
put into its dry-rooms condenser Of ex-
cellent design, which serves 10 increase
their capacity and efficiency four-fold. Cold
water is forced through n coil Of pipe To-
Gated on one side OF the room. All moist
ure 10 the room Is attracted and condensed
by these cold coils, from which 1t runs a
stream to the well below. The invention
Is patented.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

SoUrH PARIS. Bolster & Robinson
announce in another column, that the
painting aud papering season has ar
rived; also, that they are prepared to fur
nish all articles needed during this inter
estlns period OF domestic life. The new
hrm, composed of enterprising young men.
is drawing to 1t large amount OF custom.
At a regular meeting OF the Pacific En-
CINE Co., No. /, held at the Engine House
Hall, Saturday evening, April Sd, the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Foreman, A. +. Shurtleff; First Asst
Foreman, Geo. =. Tucker; Second Assist
Foreman, X. VI. Riley; Clerk, L. +. Kecne
Assist Clerk, w. r. Maxim; Standing
Committee, A. +. Shurtleff, r. n. Hall, +.
A. Thayer, J. =. Richardson. Appointed
Officers Pipe. men, J. 7. Richardson, p.
G. Lowering; Ax-men, J. c. Cummings,
w. l.. Blood; Suction Hosemcn, G. IL.
Porter. Mark Leach, G. !. Pratt, George
Merrill; Leading Hosemen, w. Is. Stuart,
w. Is. Shaw, A. +. Spaulding, |. ID. Faunce,
Eugene Fletcher, c. w. Bowker.
l.. +. kEENE, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
4 Ngw CATHOLIC CONVENT ~ LEWISTON.
nnnnallie hlnch ON Main II rect / eMiston.

-Bonnallie block on Nainstreet, Lewiston,
has been transferred TO the hands OF Bishop
llealey or Portland. and a Catholic convent
will be established in the block. The block
cost the Catholics SIS, 500. The lower part
of the building will be used for stores and
will not be altered, but extensive changes
will be made in the upper part, under the
direction OF Rev. Father T. II. Wallace,
who is preparing sketches. from which de-
signs will be made by Boston architect.
The architect was recently in the city and
looked over the building. Work will be
commenced on The convent by the FIRST of
May, and be pushed right ahead. A school
will be connected with the convent, and
intermediate and grammar branches Of
study will be taught by the sisters in
charge. Later an academic branch will be
added
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

THAT PRoBLEM.-We have received
the following answer to the problem pub
lished last week:
So. PARIS, 4-S-lssO
The answer to problem In last issue oil
the DEMOCRAT, is, think, the shoemaker
lost SO l-3 cents. l. +.
The popularity of the proposition Is
that the farmer made money by fall OF
price in wood which he had on hand.
How would it have been, if wood had
fallen to 50 per cord:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

The Springfield Republican says good
many Garfield men could he scared up in
Massachusetts. The trouble with Massa-
chusetts is she doesn't know what she does
want-PrcSS.
That's just where you are right, Mr..
Press. and it is the same trouble which
affects your evening contemporary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

HARTFORD, April 7.-After much prcpir-
alton for sap business by many In the way
of improved buckets, arrangement OF pans
on good arches and in suitable houses, they
were vetoed by cold wave, followed by
warm weather, which closed one OF the
poorest sap seasons ever known in this
vicinity. Not one good day compared with
former years. Many have closed the bust
ness fifteen days earlier then last spring.
Sheep and other stock will leave the barn
in good plight. Beets and turnips add
much 10 the fodder.
The great crop OF potatoes known In ye
olden times, Is minus. And the Early Rose
should give way TO more profitable kind
The assessors say there are many good
sheep In town Notwithstanding the high
price offered. Not so with calves; the
high price of veal has taken most of the
best ones TO the butcher.
The early spring will give the farmers
ample time to prepare the ground for good
crops. No damage to fruit trees by mice
HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

days easy and happy. "Uncle Asa" served
In the war OF 1912, and was not afraid of
rebels, or stony soil and stumps. For
hardihood, energy and muscle this aged
couple were hardly to be excelled-another
land mark gone. SLocUM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

BRYANr's PoND, Apr. Austin A. Gray
has leased his farm To John Daniels Of
Paris.
W. ii. Davis has been appointed over
seer OF the town farm for 1850.
+. X. Chase has moved on 10 his farm at
No. Woodstock
Miss Flora Stevens Is teaching private
school In the village.
The remainder OF the spool factory ma
chinery will arrive from New York this
week, and by the first of May the mill will
be in full operation. BAILEY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

L ANY person who takes . paper regularly
from the ofnce-whetner dirvceed 20 his name OF
aDoxher's. or whether he has subscribed or moi
II responsible FOR the payment.
.. II person orders his paper di.contmaeo,
continue 10 send n until payment 10 made, and
collect The whole amount, whether the paper 10
taken from the once or not
s. The Courts have decided thAtrefnsing 70 take
Newspapers and periodicals nom the posi- once,
or removing and leaving them uncAlled Tor, 10
prSssa facss evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

FRYEBURG. On Monday, April 3, this
village lost two OF its oldest citizens, and
the Congregational church its oldest men,
bers. AT 9 80 in the morning, Dea. John
Evans, native OF this town, passed from
this to better world beyond. Dea. Evans
was just past three score and ten, and had
been in business as harness maker In the
village some fifty years. He was for many
years a respected officer of the Congrega-
tional church, of which he was useful aud
exemplary member for forty-nine years
He leaves a widow who Is just recovering
from q serious illness which until lately
threatened to be fatal; also two sons, both
OF whom received liberal education one
is physician In Conway, n. H., and the
other is connected with the editorial staff
OF the Springfield Republican daughter
who was successful teacher for many
years, but Is now married and lives In
Freehold, n. Y.
At9:l9 p. m, Mrs. Hannah A. Earring
ton, widow of the late V. Il. harrington,
aged II years and days, passed over to
the other side TO meet her Saviour whom
she loved. She also was a member OF the
same church, having Joined the same day
and at the same time with Dea. Evans.
She had always been an exemplary mem
Der of the church. and loved by all who
knew her. She was the mother OF Hon.
T.. c. Harrington of Fryeburg, Southwell
harrington OF Lowell, Mass, ID. d. Far
rington OF Asbury Park, \. j., and Mrs.
Seth w. Fife OF Fryeburg. The funeral
services were attended by DR.. Mason, act
Ing pastor of the church; that of Mrs. +.
In the forenoon, at the residence OF Hon.
T.. c. Harrington, and Dea. Evans at his
late residence in the afternoon. A memo
rial service is 10 be had on Sunday, the
18th, at the church.
II has been very sickly here this spring,
so far, but several cases have entirely
recovered and others are recovering rap
idly.
Capt. Geo. II. Bradbury and 5. j. Post,
ir., OF New York, who bought the Gov.
Dana stand and James o. Mcmillan resi-
dence. are both In town looking after the
changes 10 be made before occupying them.
Both will be here with their families, by
June.
A very valuable book from the press OF
Lee { Shepard has recently appeared, en-
titled. "a Summer Jaunt through the Old
World" In which our townsman, \. +.
Lewis, esq, appears as one OF the authors.
The above work comprises G50 pages, and
recounts the sights, sounds and varied
experiences OF the Tourjce Musical and
Educational Party Of rs. The Boston
Journal speaks OF Mr.. Lewis chapters,
(Which occupy one-tbird of the volume)
on Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, Naples
and Pompeii in Italy, and Oxford, STRAIT
ford, SC, In England. n admirably writ
ten and intensely interesting" The book
Is elegantly bound, with some forty Illus
tratlons, and has received very fattering
notices from the press. Mr.. l.. has few
copies OF the work for sale. Price, $3.50.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

THE Pooh NRwsPAPERs.-The RocklanC
Courier has prepared the following epitapl
aud expects.to have the corpse ready be
fore long
To THE MEMORY
THE RoCKLAND COURIER,
Which Died
In the Prime OF Life,
VICTIM To THIS EXroRrIoS
OF the
AMERIcAn PAfSR-AAKEhr
This Monument
Is Mournfully Inscribed
N
ITS CONTEMPORARIES.
In the death OF thee our brother.
We can read our doom the more,
And ere long wen greet each other
On the hopeless bankrupt shore.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

During 1879 twelve persons in the
United States and Europe gave an aggre-
gate Of 5000, 900 to the cause OF foreign
missions.
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BrrnrL-There was pleasant gathering

BErHEL.-There was pleasant gathering
at the parsonage Of the first Congregation
al church. Bethel, Friday evening, when
more than 100 OF the society, greeted the
good pastor, Rev. s. L. Bowler, and his
devoted wife. each bearing a token of es-
TEEN and goodwill in their hands. The
evening was spent In social intercourse,
an address by the pastor singing led by the
chorister, Dea. T.. y. Grover mot Giyen),
and when the party separated, II was found
that 1870 packages had been deposited In
the pantry, every one OF whichIs useful In
the family, none more SO than the pound OF
love of which the apostle declares, is the
root OF evil. The gathering was CON-
pletc surprise TO the pastor and his wife,
and the more pleasing TO the parishioners,
that il was not intended, or needed, TO exc
out niggardly salary, but a token OF
good will.
The ice opposite the village len the riv-
er Monday night, the 9Th inst, and the
lumbermen on the tributaries TO the An
droscoggin are improving the fine pitch OF
water in breaking in the logs and starting
them toward the mills down the river.
There are about one million feet OF spruce
lumber In Sunday river and some two mil
lion feet In Bear river destined for the
mills in Lewiston.
Mrs. Jones was buried Monday, the 9Th
inst, Tuesday Nathan Bartlett was com
mi,tcd 10 the narrow house, aud Hon X.
A. Chapman died Wednesday, the 7th.
Our old citizens are fast passing away.