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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
STANDARD WORKS FOR THE FARM

~ NDah) W OhhS FUN III. L AMI
Frs AND SrocK OWNERS OF OXFORD
COUNTY.
Two of the most valuable works ever
introduced among farmers and stock own
ers are now being shown by Gen. b +.
Pratt OF Boston, agent for the publishers,
now stopping at the Andrews House. in
this town. Meanings Illustrated Stock
Doctor, and Live Stock Encyclopedia" l.
the largest, most comprehensive, and best
illustrated work on live stock ever issued
in this country. 1000 pages, and 400 illus
trations, and includes horses, cattle sheep,
swine and poultry, with all the facts con-
corning their breeding, training, care aud
management. Buying, selling, embracing
all the diseases to which they are subject,
the causes, how TO know, and what to do,
and everything relating to the prevention
OF disease, and restoration to health.
Also, Every Horse Owners Cyclopedia"
"a work OF nearly 700 pages. and 100 fine
engrayings, containing complete history
OF the horse, his care, training and man
agement; his diseases and how To cure
them; time table and pedigree table OF
the famous trotters and celebrated horses
of America; and everything relating TO
horse that history, science, observation or
practical knowledge can furnish-the most
complete work on the horse ever published.
Sold only by subscription by Gen. b. +.
Pratt, who Is now canvassing the town.
Published by Coates, Philadelphia. Agents
are wanted for this and other towns In
Oxford County, 10 canvass for Grants
Campaigns" and Travels Round the
World" ''Stanley's Explorations Through
Africa" False Gods, or Idol Worship of
the World" works Of about 700 pages
each, and splendidly illustrated. Prospec-
tus books now ready and liberal terms
allowed to canvassers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

One by one the Radical lies of tie
past are being indicated. When the Ku
Klux outrages were unfolded in Republi.
can newspapers, the whole Democratic
party North and South denounced the hor-
rible statements as Radical lies" A few
years later the members of the Ku Klux
confessed their crimes, and 1t was seen
then that the only defect in the "Radical
lies" was that they did not paint the pict-
ure black enough. After the ku klux
came the ballot-box-stuffers with their
hands full OF tissue ballots. When the
Republican newspapers exposed this crime,
the same Democratic chorus was heard
again shouting Radical les Now
Wade Hampton confesses that the lies
were simple truth, and the leading Demo-
cratic Journals ofthe South cry amen to
him. Let the penitential work go on.
The Northern Democrat still holds aloof,
but while the lamp holds out to burn there
is hope even for him. y Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

A BRoILER.-Mr. A. J. Nevers OF
Norway, viii soon offer for sale in Paris a
patent broiler. We have used the I'M
plement for some time and find II supe-
nor TO the old fashioned broiler or grid
iron. II is so made as to combine the
good points of both of these. 1t consists
of two sheets Of iron so punctured as to
leave little hollows between the holes, Into
which the juices of the meat sink instead
of running into the FIRE. On turning the
iron the Juices are turned onto the meat
thus making self basting broiler. We
heartily recommend it to all who appreci-
ate a good broil.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

EAST BUCGfIELp, May among the
officers elected by the Crystal Wave. Good
! Templars. on The p ult. for the hlty fourth
quarter. are Russell Pratt, W. c. r; Mrs
Osmau warren, W. '. T.. Albert l.. Kicker
W. y. George W. Shaw, W. +. 5. Lean
der Hod.don. W. T. Mrs VIM. l.. Morrill,.
W. C: VIM l. Morrill,, W. NJ; Members
OF the Wave have fought for temperance
many years and are ready for duty. On
the evening OF May 9Th. the officers could
not DC installed on account OF .he l.. ID. I;
not receiving his commission. A good
attendance witnessed the exercises, iuclud-
ing the Initiation OF two ladies and reading
of the 2C4th number Of the SeI1i-Monihly
Pearl by Mrs VIM. l.. Morril wi n interest
\ delegation OF the Wave visited leagues
Ledge Lodge, at Chases Mills on the ninth,
au excellent time. Rev. Mr. Marshall OF
the village, is holding meetings at this
place Sabbath afternoons at half past two.
Frank Spauldiug is superintendent,
winslow II. Allen Assistant ofthe Sabbath
School. Mrs Vim. Morril, Librarian.
The oldest person in Buckfeld Is Ezekiel
Record, in his ninety sixth year. His
fathers twin brother Jonathan died in
town. in his one hundred and fifth year.
The school house at this place has been
repaired. Suitable seats, with iron frames
take the place OF the old ones for the
pupils. Miss Avollne Il. Forbes OF the
district commences the summer term on
the ninth.
Tons of phosphate will be used by those
who saw lis effects last season in forward
ing Many y. Y. fruit trees will be set in
Oxford sol. this month. y live railroad
makes wide wake farmers.
Hartford
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

WEST PARs.-We regret exceedingly
that an item appeared in these columns,
last week, in relation to the death Of Mr..
Stephen b. Curtis, which seemed to be a
fling at the departed. The publisher OF
this paper had been absent in Boston for a
few days, and had not heard of the death
of Mr.. Curtis, and did not see the article
until it was in print. He then read it and
concluded that the author was simply jok-
ing some one by using terms that so fire.
quently apply to death. 1t was not sup
posed for moment that such common
terms would be applied in earnest to the
name of good citizen who had departed
this life. West Paris has been much eX
cited over the affair, and we publish the
following communications in relation to
the matter, to do what we can to repair
our error of judgment.-[ED.
Mr.. Editor Il wish to call the attention
of your readers, not to the language itself,
but to Its author, In the West Paris items
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

RoXnvEY May G.-Gilbert'S timber i
out of Swin River. The Lewiston Steam
Mil Company's is out or nearly 80.
The Ice in RoXhury Pond got pretty
we'll broken up, May >, but the last Is not
out yet.
Sow farming, the ground IS 20 wet.
The piece cut from +. II. Merrill's toe.
refused 10 knit, and finally came of
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

RETHEL, May l3.-The warm weather
and heavy thunder showers have raised the
river 10 fun banks, and thoroughly satu-
rated the ground with water. The logs
arc all out of the small streams, and the
lumbermen are rejoicing in 4 good seasons
operations.
In your last issue YOU make your CORE
spoudents speak of the burning OF two
dwelling houses in Bethel. There was hut
one house burned, that of Charles II.
Stearns. upon which :. b. Twitchell had a
claim. The fault was not that of the edit
or, but of the correspondents.
The hand of Simon Ward was ampu-
tatcl between the wrist and elbow joint
last Monday.
one of the old landmarks (Gould's Acad-
envy in Bethel, Is being removed, to make
place for a new building, 10 be erected 10y
Edmund Merrill. G0NiO feet, Two stories
high. with all the modern improvements.
The building to be ready for the furniture
and occupancy the first OF September
Contract price $1,000, with old building.
The sixth and last lecture Of the Acad
envy Course was delivered in The Uuiver
salist church, Tuesday evening. by Hon
L. II. Hutchinson OF Lewiston. Subject
"Quacks." lie took Us backward TO the
garden OF Eden. to the first pretender
aud down through the ages, showing that
quackS have existed in all ages, in all pro-
fcSsiouS, and people were easily and will
ingly humbugged, The lecture abomdcd
in SallieS OF viz aud wisdom, and was q
thoughtful. timely presentation Of The ten.
denotes Of the times. Much praise i du,
10 the scholars, and especially +. +. Tim
berlake, the efficient principal, for the
interesting and instructive lectures. free
- the public. given in The course.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

''Ideal and the Real" and "The Old Sur
geon's Story" by Belle Dutton, were very
good and worthy Of mention. After the
Rotations, &C., Of the class, Miss Alma
Pendexter, o. w. Collins and C. I. Whit
man made appropriate remarks, and the
diplomas were presented. The benedic-
ton being pronounced by the Rev. Mr..
Hooper, the invited friends of the class
repaired to Elm House Hall, where refresh
ments in the shape of ice cream, ETC., were
served Much credit is due the gradual
ing class and the teachers of the school.
T.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
AsH-1oNIC
A Perfected Purifier of the svst.m.

"A HorfeCte0 Furiuor OF the system
Toxic. fncrsasiH0 ne strength. o5riating "a,
sSsctsor de6idfy, and restoring health fmetloa4
-WEBsTER.
For Indigestion, and Dyspepsia,
the many forms of Liver Com.
plant, Impure and Impoverished
Blood, and Functional Derange.
ments attendant upon Debility, and
for Building up the weak, Ash.
Tonic is doubtless the most promp,
and certain remedy yet devised In
1-2 lib. bottles, % cents; Six bottles
81. Accredited Physicians and
Clergymen. who may desire 10 test
the Tonic, will be supplied with no,
exceeding six bottles, at One-half
the retail price, money to accom-
pany the order. Sold by Druggists,
and by d. b. Dewey * Co., 70 Dey
ST., N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

Senator Hawley made good point
Friday upon Senator Brown OF Georgia,
who has been most persistent in declaring
that the Republicans have made corrupt
bargain with Senator Malone, when he
read part of Browns speech In the Re-
publican National Convention 1865, in
which he pronounced himself recon-
structed rebel and pledged success 10 the
Republicans in Georgia II he could have
Federal support and Federal patron ,ge.
General Hawley thinks that Senator Brown
would have been willing party to 50 cor
rupt bargain
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

PARIS Our schools commenced last
Monday, Miss Alice Hammond as teacher
in the primary department, and Mrs. Ada
Pusifcr in the grammar department.
Whole number of scholars attending, -.
The percentage OF average attendance to
number registered in summer schools in
Paris, 1850, was 90 per cent. in our dis
trict It was only IS per cent The cause
Of this small percentage lies mainly with
the parents. hope they will see the ne
cessity Of prompt and regular attendance.
and not allow their children to stay away
from school unless II Is necessary.
The citizens of Paris Hill are requested
10 meet at the Academy building. next
Saturday, 2lst inst, at : O'Clock p. N, To
see what measures will be taken 20 repair
said building II Is hoped that there will
be full attendance, that our High School
room aud village hall viii he preserved for
the benefit OF the rising generation, and
for the credit Of the village.
PER ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

1t is a sad sight to the lover Of ma
ture. 10 see the beautiful elms which
stood near the Trull buildings in Norway,
burned and blackened beyond redemption.
Buildings may be replaced, but the years
Of growth attained by such trees can new
er be restored otter they have been at
tackled by FIRE or AK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

We viii call special attention to A.
NJ. Gerry's advertisement of Sporting
Goods. He always carrys full line /;
but this years stock IS larger and more
varied than that Of any preceding season.
He mas cheap goods and goods of the fin
est make and quality Run in and look
al them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

DECORATION DAY.-Memorial Day
will be properly observed by the veter-
ans and citizens Of Paris. Col. J W,
Spauldiag Of Richmond, Ne, will deliver
an address at South Paris in the after
noon A full programme will be pub
lshed next week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

-Harper Monthly for June Is the
first magazine our on table for the coming
month. Il is ahead Of time having
reached Us on the tenth Of May. II Is
= good number however in spite Of It's
previOusneSS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

OxFoRD.-Last Monday forenoon Steph-
en- Jordan got his leftarm caught in belt in
the Robinson CompaDy's Saw Mill, causing
severe wrench, but no bones broken
He had narrow escape from bad acct
dent.
Rev S. ID. Brown, recently appointed to
Oxford and welchville Circuit, will COM
mence his labors next Sabbath.
Seth H. Fauuce is improving the appear
ance of his buildings with a coat of paint.
George II. Motley is making extensive
| Improvements about the house, recently
occupied as Methodist Parsonage.
Operations have commenced for buldin.
an Apothccary shop between Durell anC
Hawkes. Store and Poplar Block.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who takes paper regularly
from the ofhce-whether directed 20 his name or
snother's, or whether he has subscribed or not
10 responsible for the payment.
2. II a person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay all arrearagcs, or the Publisher may
continue 10 send II until payment is made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper is
taken from the ONCE or not
5. The Courts have decided thstrefnsing to take
newspapers and periodicals nom the post once,
prtp.a Hucse evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

DR. Lapham's house and barn were
both struck by lightning Wednesday
evening. 1t IS seldom that lightning
strikes twice in the same place. but here
j. an illustration.
Mrs. ;. p Harmon, mas just return
ed from the city, with nice Stock Of
Millinery and Fancy Goods for the ladies
OF North Waterford and vicinity, which
she VIII sell very low for cash.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

The ''Star" route service, which has
acquired such an unsayory reputation in
national affairs, as a field for fraud and
corruption, derived its name from the
practice in the post Office department OF
designating the three words certainty,
CELEBRITY and security" by three stars,
thus.--. IL embraces the mail service
performed on horse back, by stage coach,
horse and buggy, on foot, or any way al
lswabls, except BY railroad and steamboat,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
West Paris, May II, 1881.

The remarks OF your West Paris CORE
spondent in your last weeks paper, III
regard 10 Stephen Curtis, member oil the
drm of Curtis Brothers, of this village,
might be construed by some As casting u
slur or stigma upon his memory. While
We do not entertain the thought that any
slur or disrcspect was intended, we do
feel that the item referred to was wordcd
in bad taste. Mr. Curtis was one of our
most exemplary and cuteEpris'ng young
men, a man Of high moral integrity, ana
enjoyed the entire confidence and respect
OF this community, aud In his death the
village suffers great loss. lie was good
citizen, kind aud warm friend, loving
brother, an afcciionate son, and devoted
husband, and the relatives and friends have
our deepest sympathy.
o. X. YATES, NJ. ID.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
FINE CUSTOM ClOTA'N3.

We shall send Ma. c. W PARSONS cutter In
orr Custom Clo'hing D'p1rtment. every uorta
20 south PAri-. Pals Hili and Norsay, win .Ae
largest and best selected stock OF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
LINCOLN AND HAMLIN.

I'm EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION AND
luE AENINC or THE CoIoEUp TEoop> -
VICE President HNfIIN'> lNrIyEN, Z
Wtru PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

Holden has pu; into his Drug Store
a, South Pans, full stock Of Baby Car
riages of the latest patterns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

of May 10th. The language itself Is base
enough, but it Is only the shadow; the
substance Is back of 1t. | refer to the
slang phrase, "has passed in his checks
and gone to that town from whence no
traveller returns" used in connection with
the name OF the late Stephen b. Curtis.
1t was the general opinion of the citi-
zens OF this vicinity that the article was
written by DR.. o. X. Yates OF this place,
and after careful Investigation they were
still further convinced that they were right,
for they could think of no one else but
what had either intelligence or manhood
enough to restrain them from INDUCING In
so indecent and uncalled for language
about one of our most worthy and respect.
ed citizens, who after long and trying
sickness. has left us and entered the spirit
world
Stephen B. Curtis had always lived in
this vicinity. Born in South Woodstock
where lie lived until he removed to this
place about four years ago, since winch
time lie has been an upright, honorable
business man. That he was held in high
esteem is fully attested by the large num-
Der of people who attended his funeral.
The family TO which he belonged, and es'
pecially his widow, have the heartfelt sym
patty OF the community. He was wor'
thy member of West Paris Lodge, |. o. o.
f., aud his loss is irreparable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

EsTHER.-The Cantata Of Esther was
presented at South Paris last Wednesday
evening, and was repeated on Thursday
evening. Our South Paris correspond
ent devotes the whole of his communi-
cation to description of the entertainment.
and does justice to the same. We feel
inclined TO add that for scenic effect and
for excellence of preparation, the pres
entation was equal 10 any amateur per-
Torrance we have witnessed. The parts
had been thoroughly and carefully re-
hearsed until i, was fully prepared for
the public. the following is the cast OF
characters
King Ahasuerus, X. y. Han.
Ou.eu Esther, Mrs. w r. How c.
Haman, Geo. \. Briggs.
Zerish Miss Clara Howe.
Mordecai. p A. InAy er-
Mordecafs sister, Miss Aggle brlSss-
Prophecies, Miss Lizzie Winslow.
Scribe, = a. RriQ0s
High Priest,
Illegal, FREQ MOVIE.
Harbonah, a. T.. Morse.
Guards, ". II. Penfold, 1. w. Bowker.
Herald, a. r. Bowksr.
Queens Attendants,
Miss Carrie Hall. Miss Annie keene.
Chorus of IS local singers
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
Fine Woolens

ever exhibited along the line of the g / Z. TIE
Assortment embraces all the novelties IN
Fancy rusiDsss Paintings,
Fine worst-d suitIngs
spring q summer OvereoAting.,
Fancy Paintings,
Worstsd Painting.
All these goods fresh from Boston and New
York N arkets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
eve keep none but tho very
best Of trim mings. and use those
only.

v&s n cutter Mr.. p. Il well
known throughout Oxford COun.
~.
Tie will gladly show NIL who
may wish TO inspect The assert.
m~nt.
TIE will take your measure.
md make your suit in the latest
styles and In n first class man.
ner. nj very reasonable rates.
All garments warranted 10 ft
or NO sale.
Very Respectfully,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

En GOOD ENVELOPEs. dinersn'
W color, bv mail 10 any address ~ ess1'
MAINE ESvELoPEC0, PANS, hAsh'
, 1881-09-04
TIE CITY-uALL.

Tonrr-E1GnT burial permits we're issued
yesterday.
THERE were three denths from smallpox
ycsterday-onc Mt the hospital John Kelley.
taken from yas West Madison strceU aud two in
the city. Two new cases were reported-oue ut
No. $50 West Chicago avenue, and the other ut
No. 143 Milwaukee avenue. There is a case OF
scarlct-fcrer ut No. 93 0nturio street.
THE rumors III regard to the statements Of
Canal Superintendent Thomas-thAt G0,0o0 cubic
feet OF wafer per minute cannot be taken cure
uf, aud that the bridgeport pumps wilt be
stopped Whenever there IS All excess vi water
a.,u true, and the city authorities will doubtless
have M interview with tho Canal Board in order
to ro,nc to some agreement On the subject be-
fore amy further steps are taken toward build
lug the works.
- GAS-1SSpEcrOR BALDWIN has been travelling
OIL Michigan avenue recently aud lludiuE out
how fur the curutr sttrct-lamps hnye been
moved by the S.'uth Park Commissioners. liz
will make report 10 the Mayor Ola the subject.
and steps will be taken IT, restore the poSts. If
possible, to their original positions, the property
owners on the side streets. whO were assessed
for the posts, huvIng all interest III them OF
which, 1t il claitued they casinOt be deprived by
the arbitrary act of the Park Commissioners.
CLEAR THE TRACKS.
At last an effort is to be made to stop an an
, 1881-09-04

uoyance which hns long been put up With by me
people of this city, who could do nothing pus
Complain. The following, issued yesterday, is
Of particular interest to the teamsters, who Will
now be apt to remember that other people na'e
rights which they are bound to respect:
POLICE DEPARTMENT., OFFICE OF dES EttAL
SUPERINTENDENT, CHICAGO. Sept 5.-ueteI1us
ORDERS No. 9--The attention OF the force IS "
rected to Sec. 1,5i7, page :0l. of the revised or
dinnnces, prohibiting obstruct1ons to street-car
travel. ..-. .,.. %
Complaint is frequently heard from citizens OF
the Inconvenience to which tho general pupnc-
is subjected, principally Oh account OF team,
stcrs, VINO delay the cars by remaining OIL anu
driving their vehicles slowly III or along tho
track, nc.lcctints to turn otf when notineu ~
the ringing of the Nr-bcll. and when there IS no
necessity for causing such detention or annoy.
nncc. The following Is tho law referred ~, anu
members Of the force are hereby ordered TO Ar-
rest uil persons who violate Its provisions:
SEC. l.5l-. The cnr5 shall hive tho right 10
the tracks, as ngninst any person, carrlage, vc-
hicle, or incumbrlnce put, driven, or being
: thereon with view to delay or embarrass tho
progress Of the cars; and no person shail OBJ
struct tho suii tracks, or obstruct ar prevent
the ears from running or progressing thereon,
by placing, driving, or, stopping, or CAUSING 70
he ilriyernt II slow pace, or stopped. nny vcnl-
Gle ur other obstacle in, upor+ across, along. or
near said tracks in tho way Of any car, II tnorc
shall he opportunity TO turn oil, Htter being
notified by the ringing Of tho cnr-bc!l, unter
penalty OF s.. ": MCGA!tiGLE,
General Superintendent OF p0lice.
, 1881-09-04
BuRGl lsRIEs-A THING OF THE PAST!

Bankers mud custodians OF money who are in
need Of hrst-class security always investigate
the manner Of constructing burglar-proof safes,
and III most cuses make the purchase matter
OF security instead OF price. These parties al
ways, after examining the construction, mate
rial, aud patents employed oy Halls Safc i
Lock Company give thom Il decided preference.
Their work is popular with all nations and In
use in every civilized nationson the globe. They
now have ready for shipment the largest secu-
rity vault in the country. Its weight is about
s0OU0 pounds, und will he placed III the vnults
Of the National Bank Of the State OF New FORK
this month. The following bankers Of tho North
west have during the past week given tue Halls
SAfe s. Lick Company the following orders for
bank safes. after prunounctnE the Hairs safe
the only absolute bnrglnr-proof safe made:
Bunk Of Cheney, Cheney, WASH Ter:
City Exchange hank, Ewooi. Ind; Bank OF
Ada. Aca, 3linn.; First National Bunk, Glencoe,
MIMI; Gentry j. Gentry, Arcadia. Ind; G. W.
Schcll, pringhar. H.; Usage County Bank,
OsNEe Kus: c. LAnKworthy, York, Ncb.; IT,
HUDSON, Jr Seward, u. T.. Kich Hill Bank. Rich
HILL Mo-; National Hank, 1tolta. Mo-; l.. T.
Southwick, Friend. Ncb.: 4. W. Cross Medora,
ILL.,; Anderson Cni;ds Bank Company. 1ndepcn-
dence. No.; pettetish, Skiles Co. Ashland. I'LL; I;
Langlade County hank, .AntiEo, Wis. We're
they to report their sales Of proot work with
that of their bank sales. the reading would he
tircsomc. These reports Of bank work sold by
this mammoth bunk concern nre given to our
readers that they 1nny realize the wealth.
growth, anu prosperity Ut tho Northwest