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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

BEruEL.-The hay crop is mostly gath
cred In, and is about one-third larger than
last year. The whole crops are looking
well, and grain is about ready for the reap
er, in splendid condition. About fifteen or
twenty of our people have gone to "Old
Orchard" to spend a week or two at the
sea shore and attend the meetings. They
have rented a tenement and as of ''yore''
have all things in common.
Six young men from Mechanic Falls,
arrived here Friday noon, took lunch and
trudged on toward the mountains, with
blankets, cooking utensils and tent. A
Jolly company and Il sensible way of get
ting recreation and visiting the noun
tains. Camp life is not only conducive TO
health at this season of the year, but 10
happiness. w.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

The Masonic Meeting AT CHICAGO
The convention of Knights Templar at
Chicago the 10th inst, promises to be a
most important event in the history Of
Masonry. The Chicago Tribune estimates
that Il per cent. of the $50, 900 Masons in
the country who are not Templars will be
present during the conclave. To these
100, 600 must he added 5000, or one-balf of
the prominent men in the country, who
have been invited to attend the musicale ct
ddRSaRie Wednesday night. These names
are selected through the different COM
manderies. which reported TO the Grand
Commandery of each State. To this num-
Der the Tribune adds 10000 Knights and
-, 900 ladies, making "a grand total oflGS,
600 people. 1t is estimated that 50, 000, 900
will be paid for fares. The programme ar
ranged is most elaborate, and the eXer-
cises the most imposing that ever oc-
Cured under the auspices of an organiza-
tion not sustained by the State. The anti
Masonic party can but view such a demon
stration with alarm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

PARIs.-Next Friday evening the mem
bers Of the Paris Hill Brass Band will give
Grand Band Concert and Benefit, at the
Academy, consisting OF vocal and instru-
mental music. Prof w. S. Ripley, OF Bos-
ton, will have charge OF the band on that
occasion, and 1t is hoped that he can be
induced to favor US with some cornet solos.
There will be few hours devoted 10 those
who wish To "Trip the light fantastic"
AFTER the concert, ice cream and cake will
be for sale. For further particulars SET
posters. FER ORDER
A CARD.-Mr. +. l.. Berry OF Paris Hill
desires to express his grateful thanks for
the many kind attentions paid his lamented
wife during her last sickness and burial.
Paris Hill, Aug. Z, 1880.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

BRowNFIELD COURAGE. - The other
morning as Dr. VIM. Ii. Haskell was closely
wrapped in the arms Of Morpheus. at the
witching hour OF four o'clock, 4 ring was
heard at the front door. With courage
which no visions OF knock-down burglars
nor vicious tramps could pale, the Doctor
boldly answered the summons, aud found
his early caller to be middle-aged man
from Brownheld, who had come from two
miles beyond Brownheld Station-fifteen
miles-all the way on foot, to have an
aching tooth extracted! The Doctor at
once seized his forceps and soon relieved
his patron OF the offending "ivory." Then
Good he gave him lunch,
and the man went on his way rejoicing
on foot, for Brownfleld. He said sit was
so dark that he thought he wouldn't try to
catch q horse, and so started along on
foot, bound to have that pesky tooth out. 4"
Netrs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

PoRTER.-All through the spring and up
to this date, July q, have been reporting
Porter and vicinity rs being very dry. Yet
while writing, repeatedly would report
that there was every appearance OF having
enough to saturate the ground, but 1t stop
ped short OF that. Some pieces Of had
rolled ten or twelve days in succession,yet
corn never looked better ut this season OF
the year. Rams Towle OF Freedom, n. H.
has large piece OF field corn full in the
milk. On the great Ossipee river from the
state line OF New Hampshire to the Saco
river east of Limington, there has been no
rain TO wet down, while n few miles from
powerful showers. In this streak well bot
toms have dropped out, brooks have dried
up, leaving the fish to shin for themselves.
Potato tops get more water colored with
Paris green or London purple, which Is
quite ~ good. There the bottom roots
ind dry rs ashes nearly foot below the
roots. The small aud frequent rains have
kept vegetation looking finely and pastures
have have not dried As In some seasons
Grain has not branchSd and headed ~ In
some seasons. ii ny comes In well.
ii. +. Snow has purchased Rufus Robin
sons farm to cut up, aud sold VIM. Davis
$1,000 worth. Mr. r. has purchased in
Cornish village.
Everybody has enough TO do, and have
To- DO IL themselves. Male help Is hard To
be got, and as for female help 1t is out Of
question. except To 20 into shops or do
some fancy work. When the old mammas
die of there will be nobody to 10 drudsery.
Fifty years ago my cents would hire 4
girl To do double the work that two dollars
will now. Then calico was fifty cents i
yard. Girls get in the shop from $50 TO
$500 per week, and think 1t hard TO work
ten hours day for so little pay. The
length of days used to reach from daylight
into the dark hours OF night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

The return for comfy officers from the
town OF Hebron furnishes rich field for
the Hale Committee. II appears that Hen
~ G. Walker was the Fusion candidate IN
oxford County for County Commissioner
But it i claimed that the Republican town
clerk of Hebron SAW tit 20 write his name
Henry c. Walker. What reason this clerk
assigned for sending in false return and
thus depriying Mr.. Walker Of the benefit
of the votes thrown for him in that town
does not appear TabUlatOr's Defense.
This Is a defense that cuts both ways.
No doubt the Hebron Clerk wrote the
name Henry c. Walker for the same rea-
son that the Fusion town clerk Of Sum
ner recorded the vote in his town for A.
II. Walker, Republican candidate for
Judge of Probate, instead of Augustus
H. Walker for whom every vote was
thrown at the September election.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

the railroads of the country; Mr.. c. A.
Page, late Principal OF the Calais High
school; and Mr.. Clark, OF Menlo Park, N.
j., Edison's mathematician. The poet
Whittier only gave flying visit, which
may be repeated, rs his niece and her fami-
ly are still remaining here.
Several families from your city are &C.
cupying cottages on the Camp ground.
The new buildings that have been erected
and the delightful attractions Of this pleas
ant spot will without doubt draw a larger
number before the annual religious meet
ings.
The members OF the Congregations
church and Society have purchased the
house formerly owned by A. X. Bradley
esq, and have fitted 1t up for parsonage
The pastor, Rev DIR. Mason, and his fami
ly have recently taken possession.
The Portland Packing Co., arc preparing
for their fall campaign with the prospect
OF an earlier and more abundant crop oil
sweet corn than last year.
The seth year OF Fryeburg Academy be
gins with its Fall term, which open:
August 3lst, under the continued care o
Prof G. Ii. Kicker and Miss Ii. G. Kicker
Changes have been made in the terms ant
the arrangement of studies, introducing
three terms and long summer vacation
and establishing courses OF study prepare
tory for college, for teaching and business
life.-Press.
FRYEBURG. - The Democrats OF this
place threw out new Hancock and Eng
lsh flag on the 3D.. Speeches were made
by Bion Bradbury and S. J. Anderson, o
Portland, at the NJ. f. Church. Mr.. Seitz
of Norway, gayea sort OF sand lot har
angue from the Oxford House piazza later
More summer boarders In town than
ever before, making the place quite lively
F.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

MILTON, July 29.-Farmers are not neal
done haying, In this section. Help has
been very scarce. Grass is good; the
drought did not injure the hay crop here
Frequent showers Of late have started the
crops ahead. Crops are looking well; ap.
Piles are going to be abundant. Berries OF
all kinds are plenty, and two weeks ahead
OF the usual season.
Mr.. James 9reenleaf, an aged and re-
spected citizen Of this place, died at the
residence of his son-in-law the 18th ult.,
at the advanced age of eighty-four years.
He came into the plantation when It was q
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

MEXICO, Aug. 5.-Rev. James Patterson
preached at East Rumford Sunday, Aug.
lst. The audience was good and appreci-
alive. Several pressing requests were
made Mr.. Patterson to continue the labors
at East Rumford; but owing to the urgent
duties, and condition of his health, at the
close Of service he announced that he
could not consent to do so. All who have
attended meeting at Mexico are glad to
learn that Mr.. p. continues his labors here.
The regular service will be held in MIR.
Kidder's hall Aug 18th, at 1880 p. m.
Meetings will be held, as usual, every
other Sunday until the expiration Of six
months engagement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10
Republican Meetings.
HON. SIDNEY PERHAM, Of Paris

HON. SIDNEY PERHAM, Of Paris,
VIII address the citizens OF oxford County at
the following times and places
WEST SUMNER,
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST .,
AT 7;SO P.N.
HARTFORD,
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10,
AE5:SO P. "
LOCKES MILLS,
THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST y,
AT P. N.
ANDOVER,
FRIDAY EVENING. AUGUST IS,
ATE.
ALIENS. MILTON,
SATURDAY EVENING. AUGUST Il,
ATT. N.
J. :. WRIGHT y W. ). ROBINSON,
WILL sPE,K AT
SWEDEN TOWN HOUSE,
MONDAY, AFTERNOON, AUGUST l6.
DENMARK CORNER,
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST IG,
HIRAM BRIDGE,
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST l.,
KEZAR FALLS,
TUESDAY EVENING. AUGUST l.,
BROwNFIELD CENTRE,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, AUG. Is,
NORTH FRYEBURG.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST Is,
LOWELL CENTRE,
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, AUG. 70,
EAST STONEHAM,
THURSDAY EVENING. AUGUST T.,
ALBANY TOWN HOUSE,
FRIDAY AFTERNOON. AUGUST 20,
GREENWOOD CITY,
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST ~
Afternoon Meetings al O'Clock, evening
Meetings az o'clock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

Mr.. A. p. Andrews says he did rot
intend 10 insult or slur any one at tie
Democratic convention. We can only
repeat that he turned toward Republicans
present, saving, as he said the year
before, that he did not want TO see one
Of them in office an hour longer Such
urgent haste IN dismissing implies wrong
doing on their part, if his tones had said
nothing more. We considered It a gra-
tuitous insult If it was not so intended,
all right
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

TREATMENT OF WATCHES THAT HAVE
FALLEN INTO THE WATER.-In these days
of boating, bathing, etc, it may be well to
learn the best way OF treating watch that
has been overheard. As / was waiting
lately for my turn at my excellent watch
makers counter, young man handed his
watch in, saying that it had been in the
water, and, to prevent its rusting, he had
dipped it in petroleum or kerosene. 'Alco-
hol would have done BETTER" said my
friend. "Oil will not mix with the water
already in, but alcohol will. Dip it, there
fore, first in alcohol; turn that of, which
will carry the water with it. Dip it then
again, to be sure that all the water is
absorbed; dry it OF, and your watch is
probably free from all danger Of rust"
The treatment is judicious and worth try
ing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

Our correspondent Hartford peril
nently asks; why did the Democrats
and Greenbackers drop our senators,
when they were so faithful in duty, to
attend two legislatures under three OF
four Governors in one month" We
think the answer may be found in the
fact that they took their seats in the legal
Legislature, and all those who have not
fully endorsed the fraud are to be set
aside for more INSCRIPTIONS men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10
cwistOn Journal.
DEATH OF SETH SAMPSON, ESQ.

DEATH OF SETH SAMPSON, ESQ.
Seth sampson, esq, died at his resi-
dence, Turner, Wednesday afternoon at 1
o'clock. He had been living with or visit
ing daughter living up country since last
winter, and only returned 10 his home last
SUNDAY. He had been in his usual health
and died quite alone, sitting on his bed,
and was discovered shortly after by some
member OF his family. SO after stormy,
adventurous life he peacefully passed away.
He was - on the 10Th of March. His wife
died in 1860, since which time he has lived
with his son, Mr.. l.. Sampson. The prin-
cipal events in his life were published in
an interview with Mr.. Sampson few years
ago. He has taken the Journal since its
establishment. For several years ii has
been furnished him gratuitously by kind
friends. whom he often mentioned with
gratitude. The funeral was 10 occur at
his late residence on Friday, at one o'clock,
p. N. Rev. a. \. Smith of West Sumner
was TO conduct the services. He had
selected him several years ago, named the
text, etc. His son has furnished the cpl
taph. writer. several years ago by DR.. ID.
b. Strout of Lewiston, and at the request
OF Mr.. Sampson | copy it
Sacred 10 the memory OF
SETH SAMPSON, ESQ,
The great apostle of temperance, whose knowl-
edge OF the prohibtory law and great zeal in
enforcing II, made him "A terror 10 evil doors. +"
"a great man has fallen"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

Poll TAN.-A subscriber asks If there
is law cXemptin. Invalid Pensioners
from the payment OF poll tax. We reply
no, not as such. Chapter q, sec. C, of
Revised Statutes, in giving the exemptions
from taxation, says The polls and estates
of all Indians, and the polls Of persons
under guardianship. The polls and estates
of all persons who, by reason of age,
infrmity and poverty, are in the judgment
OF the assessors unable TO contribute to-
ward the public charges. Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who takes paper regularly
from the Ofhce-whether directed 70 his name OF
another. or whether he has subscribed or MOI
is res pou sihle for the payment.
2 I. a person orders his paper discontinued,
be must pay all arreaFagcs, or the Publisher may
continue 70 send it until payment Is made, ahd
collect the whole amount, whether the paper tz
taken from the oftce or not.
8 TheCourts have decided thatrefusing 70 take
wspapers and periodicals nom the posi- Once
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, =
prssaa facie evidence OF maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

CANToN.-Farmers In the vicinity OF
Canton have nearly finished haying. they
report the crop to be from one-fourth 10
one-third more than last year, and secured
in good condition. One farmer In this
town reports that he has not had drop OF
rain on his farm since July first, the show
ers having passed around him. IL Is get
ting very dry and unless we have rain soon
crops OF all kinds will suffer greatly.
Canton Steam Mil Co., has been obliged
to suspend business on account OF the
river being SO low As 10 unable them TO
run logs down 10 their mill.
Hayford's Steam Mil in the village OPP
Grated by GoG & Merrill, is doing good
business saving slaves. They have
cooper shop in connection and set up the
shook ready for market.
\ band stand has been erected by the
generous hearted people In the village, and
we are now entertained these warm even
ings By the Canton band, John w. Thomp-
son leader.
Some of our citizens are taking vaca-
ton at the seaside Among them are Hon.
Otis llayford and o. 4. lIayford, esq,
Postmaster, in company with Rev. \. {.
Herrick Of Freeport, formerly OF Canton.
They are stopping at the Ocean House,
Iiarpswcll Centre.
Rev Mr.. Lewis is spending his vacation
IN Mass.
Rev. c. +. u. Crockett will attend a
baptism at East Hebron next Sabbath,
August 10th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

RoXBURY.-School has closed In Dist.
No. 1. As usual, Miss Gof, was liked by
all.
Measles are having run" In No. 6.
Miss Emma Edmunds Is at home.
Mr. G.. A. Andrews Is TO build Adover's
part of the Horseshoe Valley Road
soon; presume he does It at low figures,
to relieve the town Of so large burden.
Mr.. r. NJ. McInnes OF New York City,
Is visiting his brother In this town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

NATIONAL MoNCMENT.-Afterm more than
twenty years suspension, the work of lay
ing the marble masonry of the Washington
monument has been resumed this week
powerful engine and boiler have beer
placed in the basement of the monument,
which will be used 10 hoist the elevator
carrying up the blocks Of granite. Great
a strong netting will be suspended around
the monument near its top to catch any
workmeI who may be so unfortunate as to
fall of the summit while the work is going
on. IL Is estimated that the monument
will be completed in about three years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

HARTFORD. Aug 2.-Died in Hartford OF
consumption, July 9, Abbie, wife OF Mil
ford Irish, aged 80 years I, months, leaving
To the care OF a kind husband daughter OF
IS years, and n son OF years. The adj
dress at the house by Rev. Mr.. French, oil
Turner, founded upon a Psalm OF her selec-
ton was listened to with great interest by
large audience. As friend OF education,
the Line district will feel the loss OF her,
who so often with other parents cheered by
their presence the teacher and pupils.
large crop OF upland hay has been Sc
cured in line condition. The meadows are
now adding TO the well filled barns, an ex-
ira crop OF good fodder. Owing to the
frequent showers, corn, roots, grain aud
fall feed will add much to the resources oil
the industrious farmer. HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

The fusionists of Buckfeld, have
resorted to a noble argument in favor OF
their cause. On Friday night they cut
large piece from the Republican flag
hanging in that village, and this piece of
malicious mischief viii probably be de-
Tended as is the count out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

NoRwAY.-The islands up the pond are
getting to be quite popular resort.
S. II. Burnham, esq, has removed To
Kentucky. Our best wishes 60 with him.
Our temperance meetings are well attend;
ed.
The crops are looking finely, and good
harvest Is expected.
The summer schools have closed. The
attendance has been large and the interest
OF the pupils was kept up. Our schools
compare favorably with any. The fall
term of the High School begins Sept. IA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

Out Of respect to the memory of DIR
Thos. H. Brown the flag raising at Pans
Hill was postponed. 1t will be held
Monday evening. Aug. 9th, that is TO-
NIGHT. l.. H. Hutchinson of Lewiston
vill speak.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10
A CARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and In
diseretions OF youth, nervous weakness, early de
cay Joss Of manhood 4c.,I will Sc nd . recipe thA
will cure you FREE or CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH 7 ISMAS Station %. S,ic York Cify
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

Click, somnambulist, while occupying a
room with friend, named Phelps, at Tru-
70, Va, got up in the night and chopped
Phelps head of with an axe. Click was
arrested, but knew nothing of the occur
renee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

DENMARK.-Rev. Mr.. Scott, who has been
supplying the Universalist pulpit at Den
mark, has discontinued his labors there on
account OF i'll health, and has gone away
At the recent communion, one person
was admitted to the Congregational church
The Congregational Sunday School have
lately added $50 10 their library fund.
The Congregational Circle gave pleas
Ing entertainment at Berry's Hall, the other
evening, for the benefit OF the society fund
There were readings, Rotations, tableaux,
etc. Rev c. W Shelton had charge OF
the exercises.
Denmark High and Grammar School
fall term OF ten weeks-will begin Mon
day, Aug. 30th, under the instruction OF
Samuel G. Davis, esq, and Miss Cynthia
f. Pingree.
Mr. Lyman Walker has au ambitious
hen, half Brahma aud half Leghorn, which
has laid au egg weighing six ounces. The
egg was opened at Barnes store, Bridgton
in the presence of group Of curious
spectators, anu was found to contain an
other complete and well-formed egg.
DR.. ID. o. S. Lowell spends his vacation
at the family home in East Denmark,
where throwing physic to the dogs and
erudition to the eats, he with his charac
teristic industry and activity dons broad
brimmed hat and does yeoman service on
the farm and bayfield,. The Doctor is
now on his third year as Principal OF
Ellsworth High School, the summer tern
of which closed the first Of this month
The Ellsworth american gives an elaborate
report of the graduating exercises Of the
class of 80, Of the High School, ant
remarks that "the class have evidently
learned TO think for themselves and tC
clothe their ideas in clear and lifting Ian
suage." The fall term begins Aug. 30th
- Ne,rs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

HEBRoN-A correspondent writes The
school in the Bearce District, Hebron,
closed term of ten weeks July %, with 4
picnic. Nineteen scholars attended the
school, ten OF whom were not absent dur
ing the term. Their names are Bertha
Sturtevant, Alice c. Merrill, Minnie l..
Everett, Mabel X. Jordan, Annie +. Mer-
rill. Mabel +. Merrill, Leon T.. Whitman,
Henry II. Merrill, Hermon A. Jordan,
Henry Whitman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

Hon. EnoeA Foster, jr., of Bethel,
viii soon take the stump and speak until
election in this and other counties. His
meetings will be announced hereafter. :
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10
DIED..

Ia Paris, , ug. 4, Marcia f., wife OF Frank l..
Berry. aged IL years.
Though sorrowing friends are bowed with grief.
Aud hearts are wrung with pain,
We know that what 10 ~ Is lose,
To her Is endless gain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10

FRANKLIN PLANTATIoN.-Mr. James p
and Thos. o. McEnaney and John +
Green, general agents for Jas. +. Fitzgerald
& Co., dealers in cotton and wooden goods,
Of East Boston, Mass, and Mr.. C. F
Thornton Of Boston, with Miss May Thorn
ton of the Webster House, East Boston
Mass, are visiting at the residence Of Mr.
Owen Thornton. REPORTER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10
New Advertisements.
HOME SCHOOL
FOR YOUNG LADIES
WATERFORD, ME-.

Year commences WEDNESDAY. sEPTEA
Der I. lssD.
Fall term twelve weeks. Classical AMI Scisn.
tihc course or study, arranged for three years
leo preparatory course. Terms SI25 per year.
Designed to bring the school within reach OF those
aiming 10 help themselves A limited number OF
day scholors admitted. For circulars and aimls'
ilon, apply 10
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10
Weather ReD0rf,

Temperature lastweek At A. N.
Sunday. Cs clear; Monday, Gs clear: Tues
day. % > rain; Wednesday, $50 cloudy; Thus.
day, IS : cloudy: Friday, 5i= clear; Saturday,
% clear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10
BORN.

In East Burkheld. July 20 to the wife Of jerome
u Irish, son. Also July 20. 10 the vile OF Fred
". B)rney, a daughter.