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

DR.. Hitchcock of Michigan says:
"There are hundreds and thousands Of
uncemented vaults within twenty or thirty
feet of wells, the sources Of water for
hundreds and thousands of families. No
wonder that statistics record SO many
deaths from zymotic and low diseases Of
the typhoid type" A leading physician
of London gave his evidence that four
fifths of the cases Of typhus or typhoid
fever were caused by foul drains or
streams. The neglect on this subject is
general all through the country, and there
is probably not neighborhood where
some one cannot be found who wonders
why disease 90 much invades his family,
while all the time bad air enters at his
windows, and the water used by the fam
lily is poisoned by the drainage from the
vaults.
This neglect is the more inexcusable
because the remedy is so easy and simple.
It is not necessary to provide expensive
water closets, with their liability to injury
and arrangement by frost, and which
after all do not protect against bad drain
age. The remedy is cheap, simple and
at hand. and affords perfect protection
from all danger Of injury to the water OF
wells. 1t is simply the daily use Of
absorbents, and need not cost one dollar
or occupy half a minute of time daily
throughout the year in their application.
Coal ashes or road dust, or both, may
be had everywhere. Coal ashes cost
nothing wherever coal is used for fuel.
Where it is not, place an empty barrel
on a sled or stone boat. and it may be
quickly filled with road dust at this dry
season of the year, and drawn to a shed.
A few barrels thus secured will be enough
for all the vaults. Mixed with coal ashes,
both form an excellent absorbent. Keep
barrel or keg Of this absorbent in the
closet, with long handled dipper, for
each occupant to throw down pint be-
fore leaving II this care is observed,
there will be no odor, and the vault being
always thus kept dry, there can be nc
drainage from it. This simple machinery
can never get out OF order, and if attend
cd to, which may be done with no more
COS, than breathing, it will never fail OF
its intended purpose. We know this
from experience. The vaults are made
so as to be easily accessible, and the hired
men say they would as willingly shovel
on, the dry, inodorous contents as tc
shovel sand They are empticd twice in
the year.-Fdrm aud FireNdc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
OXFORD, ss:-At a Court of Probate held a,

OXFORD, ss:-At Court OF Probate held st
Paris, within and for the County of Oxford, on
the third Tuesday of Mar a. II. lsso.
an the petition Of A. ii WALKER, Guardian
OF Charles L. Wood and Harold X. wood,
children aud heirs of Charles Wood late OF Low
ell In said county, deceased praying for license
to sell and convey certain land. described In his
petition on die in The Probate ONCE. 10 Albert =.
Basse:t OF Lowell. at an advantageous offer OF
one hundred dollars:
Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice to
ali persons interested, By causing an abstract OF
his petition with order thereon 70 be publish.
ed three weeks successfully in the Oxford Dem.
ocrst,a newspaper printed at Parish said County,
that they may appear at Probate
Court to be held at Paris in said county
on the third Tuesday Of Apr. next at O'Clock In
the forenoon and show cause II anv they have
why the same should not be granted.
X. A. FRYE, Judge.
A TINE cony-Afiest: IL G. DAVIS. R-dster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
A true copy-Attest
OXFORD. ss:-At n Court of Probate held at
p,ri. ,rithin and for the County of Oxford. ON

OXFORD, ss:-At u Court of Probate held at
Paris within aud for the County Of Oxford, on
the third Tuesday OF Mar, A. D.. lss0.
ON the petition OF LORESZO ID HOBBS, ex.
" ecutor of the last Will and Testament Of
jeremiah Hobbs late of Norway. deceased. pray.
ing that James L. Partridge OF Norway, may be
appointed TO appraise and make distribution OF
certain articles of personal property. other Than
money, among the heirs at-ias OF said estate, ~
set forth in said petition:
Ordered, Thai the said Petitioner give notice
to all persons interested BY causing a copy oil
his petition with this order thereon be published
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Oxford Democrat q
newspaper printed ut Paris in said county that they
may appear at a Probate Court to be held at Paris
On the third Tuesday OF Apr next. at nine O'Clock
In the forenoon and shew cause If any they have
why the same should not be granted
X. A. FRYE, Judge.
A tue conY-xttest: IL c DAVIS, ReRister.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

OXFORD, ss:-At n Court Of Probate held at
Paris within and for the County OF oxford
on the third Tuesday II Mar. A. ID. issD.
ID ARSES WALKER. Executor on the estate OF
ID bcuj amin Il. Holden, late OF swecrn, In SAID
IOunly, deceased, hAying presented his account OF
administration OF the estate OF said deceased Tor
allowance:
Ordered, rhaithe said Executor giyenoties
10 all persons interested BY causing seopy oithis
order TO be pu three the
oxford Democrat prin,edai Paris, that they may
appear At q Prob ate Court 20 be held at Paris
In .aid County on the third Tuesday OF Apr. next
~ O'Clock inthe toren Don a nd shcw causet II any
they have why the same should not be allowed
X. A.FRlE, Judge.
A true copy-attcst H. g. DAvIs.Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
Two Doctors Could Not Cure Me.
A MIRACLE INDEED

Read this testimonial from well known whole
sale merchant OF Plymouth, III.
PLYMOUTH, y. ~, s"Pi. %. 1872.
Gentlomep.-AbJuts six months ago was BIT
ten by n mad boar lie cut two washes TO nv leg
about txo inches long and an inch deep tried
everything TO heal the sashc', and hah tao d'nei,
emf ductoTs bot my leg sw.lied 20 twirc it, usual
sue and would change 10 color NJ dG-rcnt times
rom bril- INT RID TO dark purple. Ny body was bro
ken out all over IN rel and white hioichcs anu
Was (ryeri,h, and nothing | took EEL med 10 help
mr. aud the sorrs discharged con-tantly. | WAS
r,cuinme ndcd o. try sulphur B'iieT-. have
taken ELK bottles To ny great Joy began u IN
prove The sores began ~ grow smslsr aud dis
charge lcss aud have now healed up. and am
well man. AN veil known In this vicinity, ava
would earnestly recommend those suffering from
any bio Il disorder TO try them. You arc At liber'
~ To publish this. a. I wish every body 10 know
the vi tues Of this great remedy.
W. q. CHASE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
A Baltimore paper relates with

A Baltimore paper relates with all
soberness this remarkable fish story
Three lucky fishermen returned to Cum
berland on Tuesday from short excur-
sion on the South Branch, near Romney,
bringing with them a string of 1875 fine
bass. A curious incident happened on
the trip. A string of fish was fastened
in the water at the edge of the river.
When the fishermen came to take the
fish they found that a fine bass had been
added to the string. On examination
they found that the big bass had swal-
lowed one of the smaller ones on the
string, and then could not get away, thus
falling victim to his greediness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

OxFOHD, SIS AT Court of Probate held at
Paria within and for the County Of Oxford on |

OxFORD, SIS AT Court Of Probate held at
Paris within and for the County Of Oxford on
the third Tuesday of Mar A. ID, 1850.
AN the petition Of DAVID p. BROWNssurviv'
" ing partner Of tie estate OF ID. +. Brown
20" ne VI "a. md co,Sev Al ., ~ much of the
real esikte of said firm as may he necessary for
The pay meut OF debts and Incidental charges,
amounting tn the sum Of i've thousand dollars:
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested BY causing an abstract Of
his petition with this order thereon to be publish.
ell weeks success sively In the Oxford Democrat
Court to be held at Paris In said County on the
third Tuesday Of Apr. next At O'Clock A. II. and
shew cause II any they have why the same should
not be granted.
A true copy-attsstt II o. DAvIss 1sGktsr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

GnT-Ep6Ep BUTTER.-There is always
an active demand for butter that is up TO
the gilt-edged standard in quality and color.
Much butter that Is otherwise good sells
AZ a reduction OF from three 10 i've cents
per pound, because deficient in color. Dai-
rymen should then use Wells, Richardson
& Co.'S Perfected Butter Color 10 give a
bright June color. This color is by far the
brightest, purest and best made.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

GRATEFUL woNEN.-None receive so
much benefit, and none are so profoundly
grateful and show such an interest in rec
ommending Hop Bitters as women. 1t is
the only remedy peculiarly adapted to the
many ills the sex is almost universally sub
ject TO. Chills and fever, indigestion or
deranged liver, constant or periodical sick
headaches, weakness in the back or kid
neys, pain in the shoulders and different
parts OF the body, feeling OF lassitude
and dependency, are all readily removed
by these Bitters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

Coop HorEIs.-Hotel accommodations
for travellers are of the greatest impor-
lance to persons who have to move about
the country on business or pleasure. Just
where to go" is what every man wants to
know when he leaves home. The Grand
Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central De
pot. New York City, is very popular
resort. because the attendance there is
prompt and satisfactory. The charges are
reasonable and the MENACE complete; try
it. Families can live better for less money
at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other
frst-class hotel In the city. Be careful 10
see that Grapd Union Hotel is o. the sign
tchere you enter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
Our SNAIL AILMENTS are the predect

OUR SMALL AILMENTS are the predeces-
sors of great ones. Disorders OF the liver
are not in the beginning difficult to over
come, but if allowed to gain Roadway they
play grievous mischief with the internal
mechanism. Check them at the outse,
with d.. GrosreR0r's Lirer-Aid, aud prevent
disastrous results. Constipation, hatu-
lency, diarrhea Of bilious type, leucor'
rh9a, affections of the skin arising from
biliousness. sick headache proceeding IRON
the same eanse, are each and all overcome
by this searching eradicant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

DIR. c. W. Benson's Celery and Chamo-
mile Pills are prepared expressly to cure
sick headache, nervous headache, dyspep-
tic headache, neuralgia and nervousness,
and will cure any case. Price, 80 cents,
postage free. Parsons, Bangs CO., Port
land, General Agents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
A,rue copy-.ttest: II. c DAVIS, Register
OXFORD ss:-At a Court of Probate held at
Paris within and for the County Of Oxford

OXFORD, ss;-At q Court Of Probate held al
Paris within aad for the County of Oxford
on the third Tue. day OF Mar. 4. ID 1Ss0.
an the petition OF JOSEPH ID. Err guar
~ dian Of Wilbur ii. and Clara Il Taylor,
MINOR beirs Of George II. Taylor. praying Tor
tate described ia his petition on he in the Probate
Office, at sn advantageous orer Of two hundred
dollars TO Hoburt Taylor:
Ordered. That 1.-The said Petitioner give notice
10 all persons int rested BY causing abstract of
his petition with this order thereon 10 be pub
lished three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Oxford
Democrat printed at Paris. that they may appear
AT a Probate Court to be held at Paris la said
County on the third Tuesday OF Apr. next, nj nine
O'Clock In the forenoon aud thew cause II any they
have why the same should not be granted
x A. FRYE, Judge
Atrue ,opy-sttest: II. C. DAVIS. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

| WISHED l WAS DEAD, after suffering
several years with the Leucorrhea, aud no
doubt i would have been, only a lady in
duced me TO try Sulphur Bitters. Now l
am well. Three bottles cured MEMS.
C., Ne,cport, X. L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
A MOTHER WRITES. when children be

A MOTHER WRITES. when children be-
gin 10 cough at night, l give 4 dose OF
Whites Elixir, one or two doses always
stops the cough, and the child sleeps Well
Nothing is so wearing on small children
as incessant coughing during the night, as
ms children always do when they have
colds, if by any means l happen TO be
without Whites Elixir. 1t might truly he
called the Elixir of Life 10 all who are sub
ject 10 coughs and colds"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

1t is curious to note how flaming
new silk handkerchief will struggle up
from the deepest breast pocket into the
light of day and lnger there, while the
soiled cotton one skulks at the bottom,
making only now and then hasty sally
into the open air. kA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

THE voLrMc BELT Co, MARSHALL,
MICH, will send their celebrated Electro
voltaic Belts TO the afflicted upon 80 days
trial Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
ont DELAY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

For the delicate and complicated diff
cultics peculiar TO the female constitution,
lydia +. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound
is the sovereign remedy. 1t aims at the
cause, and produces lasting results, Send
10 Mrs. Lydia +. Pinkham, 2SS Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

Its only after young man has courted
a girl long enough 10 be permitted TO hug
her with impunity that he begins to appre-
ciate the freedom OF the press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
A true cOpy-aicsI: ii. c. DAvI

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he ha. been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the county OF Oxford, and assumed
the trust OF administrator of the estate OF DAN
TEL SMITH. JR., late OF Lowell, IN said County.
deceased, by giving bond rs the law directs; he
therefore requests all persons indebted 10 the &C.
ta:e of said Ccccas ed 10 make immediate payment,
and those who have any dem ,n', thereon 10 exhibit
the same to ALBERT MkhhiLL'
lsSO.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

FROM John p. HymdR. Postmaster, South
CAiEd, NJ
Too much cannot be said OF Aidms0R's
BOidRic Cough BaIsam, as il Is the best
remedy for coughs, colds, etc, that have
ever seen. and 10 IT, wonderful effects
owe my recovery. II is well worthy OF
praise, and would advise all 10 use IL who
are afflicted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

A box OF DR.. IS pills was left on the
editorial desk day or two since, and
already our cold is better. What would
have happened had we taken the pills nc
one can tell.-WOburn Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

REMEDY FOR CABBAGE WoRM.-Say:
an old farmer-"I will give you SURE
remedy for the cabbage-worm: make q
strong solution of lime water; pour il
over the cabbages in the evening; if the
lime water IS made strong, there will be
no live worms left that the water has
touched. Last fall had nice patch OF
cabbage infested with the worms. After
trying all the other remedies that | could
think of. resorted to the lime water,
and, to tell the truth, expected TO find
my cabbage cooked the next morning
but l was agrccably disappointed to find
the cabbage green and bright, and the
worms lying all over the patch, dead as
a door nail"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

A Zulu can not marry girl until he has
whipped all her brothers and given her
father an upset, If demanded, in addition.
There is great scratching around in Zulu
land 10 find only children and orphans.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

IL is now the dentist smiles from ear TO
ear, aud looks like an aurora borealis on
stills, rs he observes the festive young lady
cracking nuts with her front teeth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
s5.75 DAY MONEY. r. aHS
Ea-i lis and honorary made 10y AGENTS. Address
oRDwAY \ co. {el Exchange s., Portland. Me.

OXFORD. ss:-At Court OF Probate held nj
Paris within and for the County OF Oxford on
the third Tuesday Of March A. II. lssO
XIylLLlAM A FRuTHlNGHAM, guardian of
w Justin W. Everett, minor child and heir OF
G~1-ge W. Everett. late OF Norway, In said conn'
T. f.ceassc. having presented his account oil guar
dian ship OF said ward f,r allowance:
ordered, That the said Guardian give notice
20 N persons interested By causing copy OF this
order 10 be published three week. suoScs.iycly In
the ONiord Democrat printed al Pans, that they
may appear AZ 4 Probate Court {" b. held At Paris
IN .sid county OF the thi.d rue-day of AIR next.
al uine o'clock Ia the ienoon and ,hew GAUGE II
any they have Why The -sInc should MOI be allowed
RICHARD A. FRYE, Judge.
true copy-a,tcsI: IL. Z. DAVIS, X glster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

The boy tina, complained Of having tho
stomach ache, in order 10 be excused from
his lessons, was evidently under the inn
euce of sham pain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

Henry & JohnsoR's Arnicd and OIL Liai-
msnt is family remedy which should be
in every family. Used for cuts, burns
scalds, bruises, strains, &C, 1t has no equal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

II person should buy all those things
which no family should be without" he
would have to erect at least dozen build.
ings every year 10 hold them all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

kind words can never die" How bit
terly does man realize that terrible truth
when he sees all the kindest words he ever
saw in his life glaring at him from his pub
lished letters in breach Of promise suit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

ANY fool can put a thousand or so words
into a postal card, but il takes man OF
genius TO put that card inside OF an envel-
ope and send il through the mail with a
three-cent postage stamp attached.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

Live within your means and nobody will
know how much you have ahead; but the
moment you borrow cent people Will
know how poor you are.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

Blood medicines for catarrh are frauds,
decisions and snares. Catarrhine Is ap-
piled to the root OF the disease, and per-
manently cures the worst cases.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

We viii pay a large price for sight at
the person who ever heard sailor make
use Of the story book expression, "Shiver
nv timbers."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

Painting picture, on old teacups is very
nice employment for a woman. but girl
who can fix up her last winters bonnet Is
the one who will make her mark in the
world
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
WATER Is FREE.-That's so, but in most

WATER Is FREE-That's so, but in most
patent medicines you pay for il al the rate
OF dollar pint. Kidney-Wort is dry
compound. and one package is enough 10
make six quarts OF medicine without the
addition OF any poisonous liquors. Ii l.
natures remedy for kidney diseases, liver
complaint and piles, for it is both diuretic
and cajhartiC, tonic and healing. Get il
TODAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

1.-The best cough medicine In the world =
The Old Vegetable Pulmonary Balsdn'.
Cutler Bros. 4 Co., Boston. Small reduced
to 35c. Large, 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

Wood-engravers are the most ungratefn
beings in existence. They are willing al
any time, for few dollars, 10 cut their
best friends, or bring their heads 10 the
block.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

The editor who kissed his sweetheart,
saying, please exchange" Is believed not
10 have exceeded the proper liberties oil
the press"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
Nervous, sleepless and overworked md
rest and nourishmcnt Ia Malt Bitters.

"Never say die" or course not. It's
lust IS easy and much more elegant TO
remark that the vital spark has absented
itself.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
BEWARE

Fraud, Count.rfeiis and limitations 40 called Elk.
ire extract. sc The name oi IL. Kaufman
Suit hur Buffers has ineilc,. greedy wr.tchc- who
have made va thles- imitation. Thee p'Tatrs
clearly bIeno o. nouIsh By stealing he "h"'r or
A pnrt IT the name Of op- Ju.il c.l,biasd mrdi.
cine We vlI be grateful ~ any ono y IN " 90 IN
firm M when these miserable limitations arc pre-.
tented 10 them for sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13
Steamers EIesnors and Frsnceni'

VIII until further notice leave franhlln wnsli
Portland every MONDAY and THURspAl
sts p. NJ, aud leave Pier IS East RIVER Ne"
York, every MONDAY and lhohsp"' -
These steamers arc nttcd NJ with nne accom-
modations for passengers, making THIS vely
convenient and comfortable route Tor tTaNe'.'s
snumey montha therr steamers will touch ~
vineyard Haven on their passage 20 anu ii.m
Ssw York Passage, including state Room "
ar Nv yoYk ,oryaried 10 destination At once
For further in formation apply 90
HENRY FOX ,GereralA gent fortInnd
JF AMEs, AgrPierSsE IL, Ne" orr,
Tickets ard Stale rooms can bc obtAln.h ~ =
FrrhsnEc street On and after ID remo'T i-t'
1879 and mill otherwise ordered, these 'teamer
" IN MT take Passengers.
cecaseek 10 ~ osn te.n re,m' ard - 9s,n re- &C.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-04-13

THE CElsBsrE0 6lYctslse LOTION which glSes
| i'm nrdIs,e reliri, AMI " n Is,ttcal curr.
Lsmc B.es. IL domination Of TIE kidneys, Rack
ache Pfc< Runtons or suisuv,s - the feet irom
y whatever cause burns OF scal.i. sud ali in famma
tory Di-casrs iusiAu' IL ieliry j sui cured sap
anulenw ~ sNve lite. ppnot rcsl"rtf' tn- bot
tie IL 4. hcusehold necessity. fuil ysfiiyu' ars,
IN ou- Illuminated cards and circuiars. s,nt Tree,
upon application b, mail.
A trial viii bcncG. you. We guarantee ssii-tsc-
tinn az money =, funded. ~ cents sui 81 per bot
lie Tfisi bottles. &c. Sold by all druggists.
SAMUEL GERRY 4 Co, Propr-.
s57 Broadway, New York