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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

SWEDEN, May 20.-Apple trees are in
full blossom. They are preparing for an
active excepting Baldwins.
Farmers have sowed their grain, and are
well along with their planting.
\ crew of boisterous fellows from Yves,
Bridgton passed through our neighborhood
last Sunday, calling for cider and hootins
at church-goers.
Barbarous people OF the North have torn
down the barn on Towards Hall In Water.
ford. This old landmark was visible from
large part OF oxford County, also sew
cral towns In Cumberland. Local author
tiles used to declare It the highest inhab'
tied spot in Oxford County.
Eden Browns family have all been sick
with scarlet fever. All are now improv'
ing, excepting the little girls.
Painting and withdrawing have been In
order lately.
Bert Smart contemplates extensive i'm
provcmcntS on his dwelling house the com
ing season.
We are holding our breath with curios-
ity and anxiety concerning the Republican
nomination at Chicago. Some swing their
hats for Grant; Others hurrah for Sherman
or Edmunds; but first and last, and uni
formly, am for Blaine and success.
NJ NJ III.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
LIGHTNING'S WORK.
Two SETS OF BUILDINGS Totally DE-
sTRoYED At CANTON.

Thursday evening there were severe
thunder storms, with vivid lightning, In
Northern Androscoggin, Eastern oxford
and Southern Franklin counties. The
buildings Of Frank Hackett, In Canton,
were struck by lightning, and his buildings
burned together with a portion OF his
household goods and farming tools. His
farm stock was saved. Insured for $1,000.
The buildings OF John Coolidge in Can
ton, were also struck by lightning, Thurs
day night, and his house, barn and entire
stock of cattle, sheep, hogs, etc, and farm
ing tools, household goods, and wearing
apparel, were burned The family lied TO
their neighbors in night apparel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

The CENSUS. 1t has been suggested
that householders aud the public generally
ought 10 be supplied with census return
forms i'm ample tire before the census tax
ers start upon q ir rounds, so that they
may be prepared 10 furnish fully and aeeu-
rateiy the information desired. This is an
excellent idea If carried out, much time
and trouble will be saved aud more salts
factory returns obtained. The questions
this I'll me take an unusually wide range,
and they cannot all be answered properly
unless those or whom they are asked shall
be given due notice beforehand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

A DEMOCRATIC OPfSIOS.-A private let
ter received here from Washington says
The Chicago convention is the general topic
of conversation. 70 j. now pretty generally
conceded that Grant will not get the nOmina-
lion Blaine appears 20 De the coming man. 1
have predicted his nomination from the very
inst lie will make a strong candidate, the
strongest in nav opinion that the Republicans
can put up. and Il will put the Democrats ON
their mettlc 10 find a candidate that will stand
any chance of beating him.
The writer OF the above il Democrat
Of the strictest sect, and is unusually well
informed politically and generally.-Bei-
fast Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

PARIs.-prof w. y. Ripley is expected
to arrive today from Boston, to instruct
our Band.
The eagle" b. B. c. played a match
game with the South Paris boys week
ago, coming OF victorious. Last Satur-
day they expected to play with the same
club, but as they failed to put in an appear
ance, the "Shagnastics," picked nine,
challenged them, played, and lost the game
BIZ a score Of 20 to go.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
-nIXrIELn IN noSroN..

Wednesday evening, May 18th, a party
numbering about forty gathered at the
pleasant residence Of ). \. Bolster, esq,
in Golden St, Boston Highlands. The
occasion was the ga birthday OF Mrs.
Mary j. Gardner, the excellent mother OF
our hostess; and what made it more pleas
an: was that il was a complete surprise 20
her 10 whose honor We gathered; add to
that the fact that all Except The youngcst)
had been former residents of Dixheld, and
you can imagine the hearty good feeling
with which We met and mingled our mem
Dries OF oxford hills. \ splendid cola
tiou was prepared by the loving hands OF
the daughters, and much enjoyed by all.
There were present four generations OF the
S,ockhridse family, three OF the Gardner.
three Of the Knights. and three of the
EgStiS. The oldest person present was -
years oh. and the youngest but i months.
So the morning and evening OF life were
blended into perfect sunshine of happi-
ness. Alta late hour we reluctantly parted,
wishing in our hearts that many years oil
h1ppiue>s may yet DC In store for MARY
Jane IN the love of her children, and that
peace, prosperity aud happiness may ever
attend all beneath that roof Z.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

NoRwAY.-F. ii. Noyes has moved into
his new store, and is doing good bust
ness
Sixty-seven scholars were registered at
the spring term Of the High School; aver
age attendance, CT. Misses Ada Morton
and Emma Shurtleff, of So. Paris, teach
this summer in town, the former In No. II
and the latter in No. 6. They are good
teachers and are much liked.
A large party went to Buckaeld, Tues
day, to attend the county convention Of
Reform Clubs. They report one of the
best conventions they have ever attended.
The warm days are bringing out the
blossoms very fast.
Miss Mcdonald, who has charge of Mrs.
S. r. Harmons millinery and fancy goods
store at North Waterford, having been
away on account of poor health, has re-
turned to business, feeling very much i'm
proved.
A party of Masons went to Bridgton
Thursday evening, to attend r. A. c.
meeting.
NORwAY.-The impression has gone out
that Burnham's Photograph Rooms were
to be closed. This is not the case. The
studio will be open at the regular hours,
though Mr.. Burnham himself will be alb
sent for short time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
s9.OlL@ s8,6e5.C

WIEN THEY VoTE.-At present twenty
five of the thirty-eight States elect their
Executive aud Legislative officers on the
same day, and Of those which have their
elections earlier, only two or three can he
regarded as politically important. Six
have made a change in recent years, viz. {:
Pennsylvania. North Carolina, New Hamp-
shire, Nebraska, Connecticut, and now In
diana, and all have cOpformed the time TO
that OF the National election. Rhode ISL
and i left alone with spring election, her
citizens still voting early in April. On the
oppC site side of the continent, Oregon sees
fit 10 vote in June. Two States, Alabama
and kentucky, have their elections in Au-
gust: four. Arkansas California, Maine
and Vermont, in September; and there
still remain five of the October States,
Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, 0tio, and West
Virginia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

An Honest DrxocRAg.-capt. Sylyanus
y. Hasse,p Of whom mention as an exten.
slve owner OF vessels Is made In our local
columns, was Demo crat up to the time
when that party began to ally itself with
Greenbackism. Like good many other
honest men, he re{Hsed "a he sold out to
Greenhaekera or State stealers, and now
supports the Republican ticket. There A.
good many like him, and more are com.
ing.-Belkdst Journal. >oS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
REDUCED FARES TO THE CHICAGO
CONVENTION.

The Executive Commute OF the Blaine
Club OF Maine, having perfected thef
arrangements for an Excursion TO chicago
10 attend the Republican National Conven-
ton. make the following announcement Tor
the benefit OF those Republicans who may
desire 10 attend and aid In nominating our
honored Senator, JAMES u. BLAINE, a.
candidate for President Al the coming cleo
ton.
A special train over the Eastern Railroad
viii leave Portland. Thursday, May 29th,
on the arrival OF the morning tram nom
Bangor, arriving in Boston IN season lot
tea. The party will leave Boston for chi
cage direct the same evening, by special
train, with Wagner sleeping cars, over the
Boston & Albany, New York Central, Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern Railroads,
taking breakfast Friday morning AZ syria
cuse. dinner at East Buffalo, and tea at
Cleveland, arriving in Chicago saturday
morning. Ample hotel accommodations
have been engaged for 250 persons, at the
Gardner and MattiSon Houses, and rooms
viii be assigned on the train 10 the eNcur-
.ionists. avoiding confusion on their ar
rival. Hotel bills -. so and - per day.
Pare nom Portland 10 Chicago and re
iuru. ~ WaehNA Ni'NftH- N-''N ~
caso, $50. ExcurSiOniSts taken 10 and
nom Portland from stations On Maine
Central r. X at one fare; tickets u b,
procured at all stations. Persons desiring
TO GO can have their bcrthS in sleeping cars
assigned, by enclosing $3.50 10 the Treas
urer OF the club, H. =. OSgOOd, Portland,
Those wishing To SccUre rooms should
address the Secretary, J. SWEET Rowe,
Augusta, as early ~ possible. Al Bepub
licans are cordially invited - Join the eN
Cursion.
j. X. BODWEI.L, President
j. SWEET ROVE. Secretary.
A.-ft gn t.-A
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

BucKFrELp.-Mr. X. G. Atwood has re-
Gently commenced the manufacture OF
skewers and blacking-box cases. He makes
500, 900 skewers week and has orders for
that quantity for FIVE years--of backing
box cases he furnishes forty dozens per
day.-Lewiston Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
WHRREAs, Levi. Proessr :

w Procior Of Nv Wood ssOSs.e and Charles
Oxford ey their mortgage a. ne e on o.
SSs s s af p rsscfdsd d !. 'n e. 't OK
veyed % Ssiliiysn a ,ook ls3, Page IS. CON
certain parcel OF reSy.> -ndrews Of Backheld, .
bonded - fsioSs woedstosk, Aforesaid and
and twenty 80 bslns k,s luabsrsd eleven
contalnisG Awe u ne east part Of said toun i,
E.Erccsns y srty thst vas conveyed toad Chss.
=, The - - " shc LoneIslIov hsirs: ;sd where
iefreA q a a. Anaiews duly assiGned and trans
soSass, July. isD. which said assiSn.sns & re-
"A. 80 10 n 80 Regiauy Of dseds. boa isi, page
trosss = s,s. .eone % aid nostgsse hssng besa
sso s"s tnn notice for that purpose.
p.,.. LEONARD WHITMAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
PER ORDER OF COMMITTEE.

The first number of another new
paper for Oxford County, has just been
published. 1t is called the "BUelfeld
Kegeldior, and is edited by William
Wallace Maxim. Almost everything in
the sheet is original matter, written by
the editor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
Newspaper Decisions.

4. Any person who takes paper regularly
from the ofhee-whether directed 70 his name OF
apother's or whether he has subscribed OF wv
is responsible for the payment ..,
a j, a person orders his paper discontinueu,
- must pay all arrearagcs. or the poousher MsS
confinue 70 send II until pay ment 10 maoe, snu
col,.ct the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken from the ONCE or not. -.
81 The Courts have decided that refas ins 20 taAe
nswanapers and periodicals from the post othoe
or removing and leaving them unealled Tor, Il
prSga lscis evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

j. w. Thompson of Canton, the
Authority On Maine horses, has fairly
opened the second volume of his maya
zine, the Mdine Horse Breeders Monthly.
1t is only one dollar per year, and all
who are interested in horses, should take
=,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Some National writes from Paris,
Maine, advocating the nomination Of Hon.
Washington Long, of Aroostook County
as the Fusion candidate for Governor
He says the name is greeted with great
enthusiasm in Oxford Co. Who is the
Hon. Washington Long:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

-Fogg has portion of his paper
devoted to ''Chips from Seitz's Ne,o Re
hgion" Chips of religion is good. Prob
ably means that the religion is doled out
in small pieces.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Rev. Mr. Seitz says it Is not the
Black Swan of Minot, with whom he
has been sailing around, but white Swan
from Paris. He certainly was in better
company than could have been expected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Boar RACB.-The long-looked for boat
race between Hanlan and Courtney took
place Wednesday afternoon, but proved TO
be a very tame affair. Courtney has either
been very unfortunate or has been the tool
of gamblers, aud yesterdays race does not
add to his reputation. He apparently lost
heart at the very onset, and Hanlan had it
all his own way. The lovers of aquatic
sports are unanimous in the hope that
Courtney will now retire to private life
for OoOd
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CONVEN-
TIO\
c. A. BOUTELLE. ! S,,h
FRED y. Dow, 't,..
GEO. {. WING.
J. o. SMITH, Sec'y.

The Republicans Of the "a Congressional
District OF Maine, are requested TO Send
delegates 10 a convention 10 be held al
Auburn Hall, Auburn, on Thursday, the
2+th day Of June, 1850, az II o'clock - m,
for the purpose OF nominating a candidate
for Representative To Congress, aud also a
candidate for ElectOr OF President and
Vice-President of the United States, and
TO choose district committee.
Each city, town aud plantation will DC
entitled To one delegate, and one additional
delegate for every Seventy-flve votes east
for Daniel +. Davis for Governor, at the
election Of 1879. 4 majority fraction of
forty votes will be entitled to- one addj-
tionai delegate. The district committee
will be in session prior 10 the meeting OF
the convention 10 receive credentials.
Y. III. SPRAGUE,
Greene, AndroScOggin,
JAMES :. WRIGHT,
Paris, oxford,
&. 4. PUmSoToS,
BOwdoinham, SagadahOe,
II. Il. PREsCOTT,
New Sharon. Franklin,
District Committee
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

To all who are suffering from IA errors and IN
iiscretions OF youth. nervos. weakness, early 5e.
cay Loss Of manhood 80 a will send recipe that
Will cure you FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary In South
America. Send . self addressed envelope TO the
XIV JOSEPH T ISNAS. StafsoA "a. Hss Yosk Ofs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
]. X. bpIlN EI.I, TIV>IUcHV'
j. SWEET ROWE. Secretary.
Augusta, April %, 1880.
A REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN GRANITE Hall. AUGy~rN.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE -, 1850.
Ar IL O'CLOCK \. NJ.

WILL BE HELD IN GRANITE Hall, AUGy~rN,
WEDNESDAY, JUNE -, 1850.
Al III O'CLOCK \. NJ.
for the purpose Of nominating caudidai,
for Governor 10 be- supported at The Sep
TENDER election, and two candidates 20;
Electors OF President and Vice President
OF the United States, and 20 transact ANY
other business that may properly come he
fore the Convention.
The basis OF representation will Doe d
follows: Each city, town and plantation
will be entitled 70 Que delegate, and for cv'
cry seyenty-five votes cast for the Republ-
can candidate for Governor in 1879 an at
ditional delegate, and 4 fraction OF forty
votes in excess OF Seventy-five viii be ac-
corded 4 delegate.
The State Committee will ~ IN session
ia the ante-roOm OF the Hall ~ = O'Clock.
an the morning OF the Convention, 20 re-
ceiye the credentials Of delegates.
For the first time in the history of Maine
the attempt was made in 1879 10 deprive
the people OF the right 10 choose their OWL
officers, and 10 corruptly continue IN ROW
er those whom the people had rejected.
The authors, abettOrs and accomplices IN
this crime against free government are now
seeking 10 come before the people under
some new party name-syailins Themselves
OF an alias, the common resort OF those
who seek To escape the responsibility and
punishment or their crimes.
Against these men, under whatever name
they may appear, all those citizen who con
denim the nefariouS plot 10 destroy the
rights OF suffrage, are invited 10 unite,
without regard 10 past party aiiiliatlonS,to
preserve honest Government for the hon
est people OF Maine.
BY order OF the Republican State Com
mittee.
{. A. BoUTELLE. Sinh
FRED y. Dow, ,~,t,,..
GEo. c. WING. ''''''-''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Mr. q. H. Porter of So. Paris, sends
us the first Strawberries of the season.
Mr.. Porter keeps all kinds of fruit and
confectionery in his store near the Post
Office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Capt. L. ID. Stacy has moved his family
from West Paris and located in the Hardy
house, on fremont Street.
Rev. C. r. Tenney win preach at the
Universalist church, neh Sunday. After
the services. there will be anniversary ex-
ercises by the Sunday School.
+ The Misses Rawson are doing large
business in hair work. They keep two or
three employed in the business all the time.
This is an indication that their work Is
well done.
Mr. Hammond has just completed the
county wood-shed. IT is good, substen'
tial job, and it will be great convenience
TO the county officers, who have often been
obliged to carry fuel IN their arms from
the court house to their respective rooms
Mr.. Hammond, with one journeyman, and
some help on the stone-work, did the jot
in about twelve days.
The Unity Club entertainment and straw
berry festival, last Wednesday evening
was great success. The entertainment
of music (band concert and singing), selecl
readings. declarations, &C., was excellent
and worthy of an admission fee, though
il was free. The tables, loaded with re
frcshments, were tasteful and attractive
as was proved by the manner in which
their contents were disposed Of. About
ten dollars were added to the Club treas
urN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

Mr.. Geo. ID. Bisbee is now able 70
be out, and to attend to his regular bust
ness, though his wounded arm is still in
a painful and unhealed condition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
Weather Report.

Temper ature Last week AT A. NJ.
Sunday ,sos cloudy Monday AZ cloudy; Tues
day yie' cloudy; Wednesday .s9a cloudy; Thur
day. So foggy; Friday. Ga clear: saturday
& clear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
f. ii. Brown, -,
ERASTES AVER,
DECORATION DAY.

Decoration Day will be properly OBJ
served. Monday, 3lst, by the Paris
Veterans and citizens generally. accord
ing to the following programme:
The graves of all departed comrades"
in the different burying yards in the
town. excepting the cemetery at South
Paris, viii be suitably decorated with
flowers and evergreens at nine o'clock a.
m. Il is expected that short services
will be held at the yards at North and
West Paris, also at Paris Hill, at this
hour, under the charge Of the Veterans
of these respective places. All Veterans,
therefore, viii take due notice and govern
themselves accordingly, and try to be
present and help in the performance of
this sacred duty. At South Paris, at
two o'clock p. m, a procession Will be
formed at Academy yard, OF the school
children and citizens generally of the
town, under the escort Of the Paris Vet
Grams, headed by the Paris Hill Cornet
Band, who have generously rendered their
services for this day. The procession
will march to the cemetery, where short
services will be held, after which the
graves of all the soldiers buried in the
yard viii DC duly decorated. The pro-
cession will then reform and return TO
the Academy yard, where an Grafton will
be delivered by Col. F. NJ. Drew of ] .ew-
iston, after which there viii be Z COM
pany drill by the Paris Veterans. Capt.
l.. ID. Stacy viii be chief marshal for
the day. All the school children in the
town, and citizens generally, are respect
fully invited TO be present and join the
procession.
PER ORDER or COMMITTEE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

AS Monday viii be Decoration Day
the DEMOCRAT viii not be issued until
Tuesday morning, next week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
IL GOOD SEWING MACHINES AT
IS EACH.

But little worn. and warranted two
Years. Singer. Wheeler & Wilson. Howe.
Florence, &c., &. From IS to IS each.
Will exchange for country produce. g.
W. Brown. General Agent for the cele-
brated New HONE machine, the best in
use, So. Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
Can You ask for more Trust
worthy or reliable Testimony
-.
MIRACULOUS CURE.
ICAS NOW GO
UithOxt MI Clutches.

SoRrH BRADFORD Ne. March ~, lsoo.
Gentlemen: I wss taksu lick with the RheumsL
10 Fever about year ago, and Wa eonrned 10
my b-d xix months, aud u left me IA bad ,hspe
Your SULPHUR BITTERs have done . good
thing for mo. ny neyh-~s laughed ~ me, bat
told them had great latin In them; but now when
they come in they cay your SULPHUR BlrTEgS
have done great hing for mo. Yes, j tell them.
aud s,m- more OF them ] am going ~ have.
applied the SULPHUR PLASrEkS on the scrs
places, and can now walk without my eTutchea
very we'll. which have ed for The last eight
months. | am but little Lame. Your SULPHUR
BITTER, and PLAsTEk5 have cured oie.
They are th-,greatert medicine ever .aw.
Respectfully. RANDALL N. WILSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25

F. NJ. Fogg was nominated as the
Greeneaek candidate for Congress in the
second District, last Thursday. The
vote stood, Fogg, 90; Swan, rs; scat.
tering, 8.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
NOTICE.

THIS 10 70 Rive public notice. that sometime be-.
4 tween the q day OF March and the let day OF
April, 1879, was induced to sign paper. with
out knoviDg rts contents, and which, have sInos
COLLAR, given 70 Nelson g. Stevena. late Of GsseR-
WOOD, state OF Maine. and nov q kadssnse,
otsH OF vermont. Said receipt was obtaned ~
therefore void ID
p.,,. ~ :. ,..d rascEtLA NJ. rAD Ar
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
G,Ln,n. May 2o.-wc are having som

GnnAn, May Cove are having some
very fine weather for springs work. which
is being rapidly pushed forward. CUnsid-
cradle planting has been done already; but
no; much corn has been planted yet. Ten
years ago there was not hali-dozen farm
crs that Sowcd wheat, but this year there
is hardly a farmer but what has sown from
one 10 four acres, aud most of il is up aud
looking nnely.
The bears have made their spring raid on
the sheep. Eli Peabody had one sheep and
lamb killed few nights ago.
Considerable building and repairing is
going on here Til. spring. VIM. Chap
man has taken down the barn on his upper
farm and will enlarge il 10 one hundred
feet, and put il up below his residence
tius making one of the finest, If not the
finest, farm in town.
Lemucl Wheeler had an old time raising
except rum today. \ barn iOXGo, and
will be a good one when done.
The two Lewiston drives passed through
here Monday with big crew, and made
short stop in this town. They camped
on VIM Pcabody's over Sunday. Il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
DIED..

In Waterford, May Is, Luther toughion. aged
II yrs, 4 mos, IL days. Mr.. u. vas member Of
the Congregational church sos 70 years and Choir
ister VI the choir for about - years. lie will DC
greatly missed IL ise town.
In No. wsieTford. May IS. Mrs. Lucy j., wife OF
Frank Knight, aged 81 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
A CARD.

To Secure SnmSsr Boayders the Boston Daily
,rassc,.pf u the best advertising medium. His
the leading rsmily paper. send for circular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-25
THE RAILROAD TAN. lS79-lssO.

To IHE ErTroRs OF TnE LEWISTON JOURNAL.
am told that the railroad tax assessed This
year j. not larger than Il was last wear. Please
publish tax In detail for lSs9 and lSs
TAX PAYER.
We give below the tax assessed in 1879
and lssO on railroad. express and telegraph
companies, rs follows: