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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

BETHEL, Dec. 26.-Christmas was cele-
brated here with unusual eclat. The Uni
versalist society held festival Wednesday
evening at their church, which was well
filed, and the exercises, consisting of rec
itations, declarations and singing by the
children, were very interesting. When
the programme was finished old Kriss
hringle bounded upon the stage through a
window, TO the infinite glee OF the young
folks. He seemed TO have come direct
from the North Pole, clad in fur garment
that covered him from the crown of his
head 10 the sole of his foot. He at once
proceeded TO distribute the presents, and
many hearts were made glad by his kind
remembrance.
The ladies of the Congregational church,
in connection with the Sabbath School,
held their Christmas festivities on Thurs
day evening at their church. Avery inter-
esting entertainment was given, consisting
OF dialogues, Rotations and singing. The
great attraction and centre OF hopeful
anticipation was the Christmas tree, which
was well filed with presents.
Christmas was celebrated at the NJ. Z.
church on Christmas eve, and was n great
success. The house was crowded and the
exercises by the Sabbath School scholars,
consisting OF dialogues, Rotations, dec
lamations and singing, formed 4 most at
trsctiye entertainment. Where all per-
formed their several parts with so mach
credit, il would be invidious 10 attempt 10
point out certain ones as doing better than
others. The Christian Christmas Tree,
by thirteen young ladies, was very enter
tanning. The salutatory, by Miss Nellie
+. Gibson, was strong evidence that she
had been brought up in good school. The
alphabet class OF twenty-siX children show
ed good training. The yaledictory, by
Miss Ada l.. Twitchell, received commend
alton on all sides. After the exercises by
the scholars, which lasted about two hours
came the distribution Of the presents from
two trees which were filed with gins for
the children. Mrs. Agnes II. Strawn pre-
sided at the organ.
The ladies at South Bethel had Christ
mas tree and exercises by the children st
the school house Saturday evening. Ev-
erythlng passed OF 10 the entire satisfac-
ton OF all. c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

NORTH PARIs.--Rising Star Lodge /. o..
G. T.. have changed their night of meet
ing from Tuesday TO Friday evening. The
lodge now occupy their new Hall recently
fitted up by J. d. Richardson.
Messrs. Cushman & Abbott are about to
start up their mill, manufacturing butter
tubs.
The Chair factory OF o. p. Ellingwood
& Co. is now running night and day, two
hands are employed on the night force
running the large saw, as the power Is not
sufficient to carry this with all the other
machinery.
The verdict of the people in this vicini-
ty almost to man, is loud in condemna-
ton of the Great Steal. ID.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

BUcKFIEID, Dec. 27.-Mr. G. NJ. Hutch
ms is teaching q free writing school for
the benefit of scholars attending his de-
partment of the day school.
The Sabbath School organized at North
Buckfield BY Mr.. H. W. Waldron is in a
fiourishing condition. 1t has recently had
a donation OF library consisting OF about
fifty volumes. Their first Sabbath School
20 ucert was held ON Sunday evening, Dec.
olst and was success.
We understand Mr.. G. Barrett has a
large order for bowels.
sidney Swallow recently lost valuable
mare.
VIM. Gregg recently sold horse to Bos-
ton parties for s2G5. 90, and bought three
vear-old colt OF John Robinson OF Sumner
for 1880.
The good sleighing is bringing in large
quantities of wood.
Messrs. Atwood & Gregg have dissolved
partnership. Mr.. X. c. Atwood continues
the business
One OF the important industries OF Buck
field is the grist mill. Messrs. Farrar &
Harlow, the proprietors, have added q
machine for the manufacture OF patent
-four. They are doing large and grow
ing business, and their grinding gives ex-
cellent satisfaction.
Christmas evening, the young people
held a sociable and oyster supper at the
Buckfeld House.
The Christmas trade has been good, and
the stocks of Christmas goods now remind
one OF Thanksgiving turkey, as it looks
after the feast
BrcxFIELp.-Oak is being landed here
from the mountains in the West part OF
the town for manufacturers at Turner vii
lage. The town of lofty pines has to come
10 the hills for oak.
Pedlers have been selling little boxes Of
common salt, dyed crimson, at IN exoroit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

OxFoRD.-The Congregational Sabbath
School held its annual Christmas Festival
last Tuesday evening. Everything passed
off pleasantly. The Christmas Cantata OF
Santa Claus" was. given In an excellent
manner; the several parts were well sus-
tanned and formed fitting service for the
occasion. At the close Of these exercis-
es numerous gifts were distributed from
the we'll laden trees, and all seemed happy
in being so well remembered.
A Festival was held at Welchvllle on
Wednesday evening, which was made a
very enjoyable occasion, goodly audience
present.
The scholars In Richville District held
festival for the first time last Wednesday
evening, under the direction Of Mrs. Liz
zie Wardwell, who is an excellent teacher,
and is making herself very interesting to
her pupils.
The Methodist Sabbath School in this
village held their festival last Thursday
evening. Everybody appeared TO have q
good time, and everything passed on nice
ly.
Our town bonds are being disposed OF
quite rapidly.
Our village schools closed last week.
The examinations were very interesting,
and exhibited very marked improvement.
The teachers, Mr.. Potter, Miss Griggs and
Miss Pendexter, have been very successful
In their efforts, and have placed the schools
in better condition than ever before.
The specimens Of map drawing were re-
markablc for their accuracy and showed
much thorough training. Last Friday az
ternoon the teachers gave their pupils n
grand sleigh ride to Mechanic Falls, in the
"Red Bird" and Empire" sleighs.
There has been considerable excitement
here, occasioncd by the discovery Of the
fusion scheme, TO procure ten rugged men,
as supposed escort for each OF their Repre-
scntatives 10 Augusta, at the organization
OF the Legislature. When fusionists want
men for such purposes, they must be very
careful and not pick up Republicans ~
they don't train well that way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

DENMARK.-Owingt to the want of snow,
business has been very dull, and only n
small amount OF timber will be drawn
this winter.
The firm Of PendeXter 4 Sanburn are
doing quite business in the clothing line,
making two hundred suits per week for one
firm, besides doing work for other firms.
Mr.. Gideon Sanborn has invented a
button-hole cutter, and has obtained pa
tent upon It, and ii appears deserving. II
is very simple, occupies but small space,
Is easily worked child OF ten years can
run IL, and one thousand holes an hour
can be cut, in neat style and OF any size
required.
The seats for the new schoolhouse have
been set up, and school will commence az
ter Christmas. Most'of the winter schools
are in session with good attendance, and
every prospect OF success.
Christmas preparations have been going
on with a rush.-BridgtoR Ne,os.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

KEzAR FALLs.-We have been having
some very cold weather Of late, the Mer-
curry having been as low as l6 degrees be-
low zero on some days. We have about
one foot of snow-just enough to do good
business in the woods.
Mr.. Chas. French, OF Porter, few days
ago, while drawing load of wood with
his horse, upset the load, he falling under
meath. The result was a dislocated ankle.
Mr.. French is having a hard time, as his
parents, with whom he lives, are both old
and feeble. The father has been insane,
the most Of the time, for more than a year
the mother is cripple in consequence ola
broken limb. Mr.. Frenchs neighbors
turned out the other day with their
teams, and hauled him up nice wood
pile; and shortly, they are going again, to
chop it up. This seems to be the way to
do, when Reighbors need help.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

BRYANT's PoNp, Dec 26-The founda-
ton for the spool factory is all completed,
and the workmen are waiting for the lum-
Der 10 arrive. II will require about fifteen
carloads. The Grand Trunk Co. will lay
side track 10 the factory in the sprisg.
Andrew Jackson Chase, Of Portland, lee
tured at the Town Hall tonight At the re-
quest OF Atlantic Lodge OF Good Templars.
The Baptist and Uniyersalist societies
had a Christmas Festival at at the formers
church, Thursday evening. The exercises
consisted Of singing by the choir, speaking
by the Sabbath School children. and a
farce entitled The Parson," which was
very good. Two trees were fairly laden
with presents. BAILEY.
Jan. e.-The Ladies Aid will furnish a
Hull Corn Supper at Town Hall on Thurs
day evening, for the benefit of the Reform
Club.
The Reform Club is on the forward
march," aud the Ladies Aid is prospecting
Five new members at this weeks meeting.
Mrs. 5. Estes, President.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, ss:-Court OF Insolvency. In the case
Of Dennis Holt OF Paris, insolvent debtor.
NYOTICE In hereby given that petition has, on
~ this seventeenth day CT December, A. d. 1879,
been presented 70 said court for said county, BY
Dennis Holt OF Paris, In the county OF Ok
ford, praying that he may lie decreed . full dis
charge from all his debts ,provable under the In
solvent Act Of the State OF Maine, approved Feb.
ruay q, 1875 and upon said petition, II Is ordered
BY said court that hearing be had upon the same
In said county Of Oxford, on Wednesday, the
twenty nrst day OF January. A. D. 1880 at Pine
O'Clock In the forenoon; and that notice thereof be
published In the Oxford Democrat, . newspaper
published in said county Of Oxford, once week
for two successive weeks, the last publication TO
be seven days before the day Of hearing; and
and other persons interested, may appear at said
place and time and show cause II any they have
why discharge should not be granted said debtor
according to the prayer OF his petition.
Attest:-HERRICK G. DAVIS, Register
OF said Court for said County Of Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

ant price for the substance, through this
village, to put into Kerosene oil lamps for
various alleged benefits.
Our grist mill which has wide reputa-
ton for local grinding is very busy.
Lumber Is coming into the saw mills in
large quantities.
Strange to saw that the railroad, instead
OF raising the price OF wood, lowers 1t by
bringing competitor into the market
coal.
DIR. A. C. Whitman has met with the
misfortune OF breaking both bones of
leg. i.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

BYRON, Dec, 23.-The Reed boy who
was injured by falling limb is doing well.
Mr.. j. NJ. Merrill who was injured some
time since by being thrown from his wag-
on, has recovered from the illness caused
by the shock; but hear that the effects OF
the blow are likely to linger for some time.
Isn't it in order for Garcelon, Fogg & Co.,
to parody the words OF their master thus t:
1.-The people OF Maine will never condone
fraud, never, Republicans about here
seem to think they can stand the press; for
"there will be no other party left next
September"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

LOWELL, Dec. 2.-At a regular meeting
OF Judith Reb. Degree Lodge No. 6 l. o.
o. +. held Dec. &c, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term:
n. c., Mrs. NJ. I. Brown; v. G., Mrs.
Julia Gray; Sec, Miss Z. l.. Meserve; Per.
Sec, Mrs. A. C. Chapman; Treas, Mrs.
Amanda McAllister.
At regular meeting Of Kezar Valley
Lodge No. &C, I. o. o. F., the following
officers were elected for the ensuing term !;
N. G., Mellen Eastman; V. g., John
Harrington, jr. Sec, c. X. Chapman; Per
Sec, w. o. Brown; Treas, David Coffin.
There was public installation Of the
above Lodges at Lowell village Jan. Sd,
at o'clock, p. m. Supper at the hotel at
o'clock.
The Dramatic Club OF Mt Sabattus
Lodge No. ll3, l. o. Of G. T., presented a
drama entitled Dread on the Waters" at
the Town Hall, Lowell Centre, Thursday
evening, Jan. LIST. W. o. b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

HEBRoN.--J. J. Fuller, who returned 10
his place at East Hebron, has repaired his
shingle mills, and Is doing good business
for local customers. He will enter his
store, leased two years ago, next spring;
meanwhile he Is active in any business that
offers. lie is buying oak, and having it
landed at Buckdeld village. He shipped
few car loads OF Christmas trees To Boston.
We venture that the most novel reason
for deferring the commencement OF term
OF school was the one that effected that
cause in the Sodom District last fall. That
question was legally before the school
meeting, when one of the residents near
the school house said Il want you TO wait
till can get the heft of my apples gath
cred before you let 'em loose, for they
destroyed more than 200 bushels Of apples
for me last year" They acceded to the re-
quest without demur.
J. NJ. Chesley is getting out material for
a new barn. 0.
Jan. 2.-Christmas passed OFF pleasantly
with a tree in the Chapel, and exercises.
Yesterday there was donation at the
parsonage. 1t was quite well attended.
There was to have been an oyster supper
at the Chapel in the evening, but it was
deferred on account of the death Of Miss
Leffie Cushman, youngest daughter OF
the late Hon. c. c. Cushman. Miss Cush-
man was young lady very much esteemed,
and her death will sadden many hearts.
She has been Ill for some time with con-
sumption, and the last few weeks has
failed rapidly. She died yesterday morn
ing. Funeral Sunday.
We are having fine sleighing now, with
an occasional very cold day.
There have been several nice pigs killed
here this fall. Mr.. Knapp killed one that
weighed PA lbs. A. NJ. Whitman one 35s
G. w. Cushman Eos and Ed Glover 80.
Pretty good for seven months pigs.
TYRo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

There was Christmas tree at Porter
village, Dec. -. well laden with valuable
presents, both for the little ones and the
grown up class. Mrs. Sarah A. Gibbs,
wife Of Abner Gibbs, had a choice present
Of 600 In cash, hung. The house was
crowded, and the entertainment success.
Music was furnished by the Kezer Falls
Band. This was the first time this band
ever played in public, yet they are deserv-
ing Of much praise for the manner In which
they rehearsed their music. They are des-
tined to be champion players soon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

OXFORD, IS AZ . Court of Probate held a
Paris within and for the County Of Oxford on
the third Tuesday Of Dec. A. ID, 1879.
NN the petition Of HIRAM TRIP guardian Of
~ Frank Robbins and Costello Robbins minor
heirs OF Frank Robbins, late Of Hiram, In said
county, deceased, prayiLg for license to sell and
convey certain real estate described In his petit
ion on ile In the Probate Ofice-andt the proceeds
put out on interest for the benefit Of aaid minors
ali persons Interested BY causing an abstract Of
his petition with this order thereon 70 be publish.
ed weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Oxford Democrat
printed at Paris that they may appear ct Probate
third Tuesday OF Jan. next ct Q O'Clock A. II. and
shew cause u any they have why the same should
not be granted.
Ale WALKER, Judge.
Atrue eopy-attest; =. @. DAVIS, RsGistsr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

PARIs.-Owing To- the severe storm on
Wednesday evening, the Unity Lecture
by Rev. ID. +. Estes was postponed for one
week. Mr.. Estes entertained those who
were present, for three quarters OF an hour
by giving, conversationally In response TO
questions, some OF his views OF European
life, as obtained by years travel. The
time was well and pleasantly spent, all re-
ceiving new impressions in regard 10 some
points OF continental affairs. We trust
there will be good audience in attendance
next Wednesday evening.
The friends OF J. c. Holt Of this town
gave him surprise party New Years day.
Mr.. Holt has been quite Ill for some time,
and his work has consequently run behind
hand. The neighbors have cut and hauled
his wood, and after they LEFT, Thursday
evening, a large quantity Of provision was
found in various parts Of the house. Mr..
and Mrs. Holt wish to thank their friends
for this manifestation OF goodwill.
Our sled factory is running on short time
to close up its business for the year.
After the prayer meeting, last Thursday
evening, Rev. DR.. Estes was surprised by
the New Years gift Of fine English Line
Engraving-called 1.-The Palm Offering
beautifully framed, and making an unusu-
ally choice gift. 1t was gracefully pre-
scented in the name Of the Sabbath School
by Miss Lizzie Hammond.
During the present week ,-usually called
The Week OF Prayer,-meetings will be
held in the Vestry Of the Baptist church on
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings,
at half-past seven O'Clock, and on Wednes-
day, Friday, and Saturday at 2 p. IN.
DIR. C. L. Robinson, Dentist, who was
formerly located in this village, has rented
from the Ladies' Aid Society, their room
over the Post Office, for the present week.
He desires those whom he had agreed 20
serve to call on him Immediately. If he
finds work sufficient, he may remain Sec
ond week; but probably will close up his
business here on Saturday next.
Mr.. A. Partridge Of this village brought
US a receipt the other day dated some 81
years back, Of which the following is an
exact copy; it was before the town was
incorporated:
No foure January 81, 1898 Recvd Of Mr.
Nicholas Chestley four pounds 1t Being in
full of all acompts Of what name or nature
Soever to this Day
Pr me EBENEZER RAwsON.
Centennial Juvenile Temple No. l2O, OF
this village, is in fourishing and prosper
Gus condition, its numbers being increased
nearly every week by the addition Of new
members. 1.-THE Templar," spicy little
paper-which reflects good deal Of credit
upon its contributors-is published In the
Lodge-rOom each week. Select readings
and Rotations are given weekly, and while
they interest all present, afford also excel
lent practice for more important occasions.
Much credit is due this youthful band for
the interest which they show, the regu-
larity with which they attend and the effort
they make to correct bad habits already
formed. NJ.
Rev. ]. c. Snow will preach In the Uni
yersalist Church, Paris Hill, next Sunday,
Jan. IL, in the forenoon, and at Norway In
the afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

BRowNFKLp.-A correspondent at East
Brownfeld writes: Thursday oflast week
our friends Of the liberty House, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. II. Stickney, met with a sad af-
Fiction In the sudden death OF their young
est child, little Gibson. He was but little
over two years of age, yet already showed
signs OF unusual promise. His unexpect-
ed death, after few hours of illness, was
grief and surprise to the whole communi-
ty; TO his parents in their deep affection,
are given our most heartfelt sympathies.
Once again has our Savior said: "Suffer
little child to come unto me, for of such Is
the Kingdom Of Heaven. "-Bridgton Netcs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06
Manhood. How Lost, How Restored

Just Published. q new edition OF DR..
Culverwell's Celebrated Essay on
L. the radical cure without medicinel Of
LIZ SPERMAToRRHGA or Seminal Weak.
ness, Involuntary Seminal Losses, IMPorESCr,
Mental and Phys 1ncapacity. 1mpediments TO
Marriage, ETC.; also. CONSUMPTION, EPILEPSY
and frs induced BY selfindulgence or sexual ex-
travagance, &c.
The celebrated author In this admirable Essay,
clearly demonstrates, from Il thirty years success
full practice. that the alarming consequences OF
selfabuse may be radically cured without the
dangerous use OF internal medicine or the appli.
cation ofthe knife; pointing out mode Of cure at
once simple, certain and enectual, by means OF
which every sufferer, no matter what his condition
may be, may cure himself cheaply, privately and
radically.
A1This Lecture should be in the hands Of every
youth and every man in the land.
Sent under seal, in PLAIN envelope. 10 any ad'
dress. post paid, on receipt of six cents or two
postage stamps.
Address the Publishers,
THE CULvERwELL MEDICAL CO..
IL Ann ST, New York, n. T., Post ONCE
Box, 4066.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, ss:-Insolvent Court at Paris, Dec. II,
1879.
HENRY UPTON, Assignee OF the insolvent es.
III tate OF Elliott C. Allen Of Norway, In said
County. having presented his account a. Assignee
Of said estate for allowance:
ORDERED, That the said Assignee give notice
10 all persons interested, by causing copy OF this
order to be published two weeks successively
In the OxPoRD DEMOCRAT, . newspaper printed
an insolvept court to be held st Paris In said
county on the twenty first day Of January next,
At nine O'Clock In the forenoon, and show cause,
II any they have, why the same should not be
allowed. The last publication to be seven days
before said meeting.
|4:3 A. H. WALKER. Judge.
true sopy--atteat: IL. c. DAVIS, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

CANTON Saturday afternoon the Can
ton Grange, No. ITO, held its meeting at
Canton village for the annual election Of
officers as follows: W. NJ, j. S. Mendall;
w. o., G.. Mendall; lecturer, Thomas
Reynolds; steward, w. w. Rose.
The Union Christmas tree at the Uni
versalist church last Thursday night was
great success. There were four trees
well stocked with presents.
The funeral of Mr.. Benjamin Atkins OF
Canton was held on Christmas day AZ his
home. -Le,cisiOn Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

SOUTH PARIs.-We learn that c. w. Par
sons, tailor, formerly with II. n. Bolster,
may now be found at Colby's Oxford Co.
Dry Goods Store. Mr.. Colby has put in a
large stock Of goods for mems garments,
which he will cut and make low for cash.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06
GEO. r. HAMMOND

OXFORD, ss:-Dec. 81, 1879.
BEFORE me, personally appeared Geo. ]: Han:
mond. one or the County Conn issioners Tor esid
srs NOW ACCOUNTS bv him rendered and sub
scr,bsd. JANIS s. WRIGHT,
ClesS or Courts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
diseretions OF youth. nervous weakness, early de-
cay Loss Of MOOD ,4c..I will send recipe that
will cure you FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by q missionary In South
America. Send self addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T. ISMAS, Station ID. Neic York CITY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06
COURT BILL.

Jan. adj. Term, 2 miles travel and one
days attendance,
March adj. Term, 2 miles travel and two
dsy's attendance,
May Term, . miles travel and two days
attendance,
July adj. Term, miles travel and one
days attendance,
Sept. Term, . miles travel and TWO Gays
attendance,
Oct. adj. Term, one days attendance,
Dec. Adj. Term, miles travel and four
days attendance,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06
Notice to Farmers !

WYE are prepared TO grind Wheat for cus tom
w ers on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Of
each week,-when brought in lots OF four bushels
or more. DAVID y. TRUE.
So Paris Dec q, 1879.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06
JAMES 8. WRIGHT.
Clerk Of Courts

OXFURD. ss:-Dec- 81, lisa
Having nrst examined and audited the above
accounts OF Chas. u. Pendexter. We hereby cest.
~ that We allow thereon the sum Of One hundred
and seventy eight dollars and thirty cents.-
(ei7s 90 JAMEs :. WRIGHT, Clerk.
GEORGE ID. BisBEE, Co. ATTY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-06

OXFORD, IS Dec. 81, 1919.
Having first examined and audited the above
accounts OF Benj. Y. Tuell we hereby certify that
we allow thereon the sum Of One hundred and
thirty dollars and seventy cents. lAl30.1o)
JAMES s. WRIGHT. Clerk,
GEORGE d. BISBEI, Co. Atty.