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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01
A PENSION CASE.

Editor Democrdt-Dear Sir: My a,tel-
above heading. in the DEMoCRAr OF Feb
18th, and thinking that some incorrect 10.
ferences might be drawn therefrom will
with your permission. state few facts 10
regard 10 the case, which are within ms
personal knowledge.
am one OF the neighbors referred %.
and testified before the agent OF the Pen
sion Bureau, In regard 70 the state OF health
Of the pensiouer Gilbert E. Shaw during
the time Intervening between his being
mustered out OF the L. :. service and bis
obtaining pension, lover nine year,
had worked with him at different times
aud places; had attended school wiki him
several terms at Hebron Academy. AMI hal
seen him frequently at other times ami
had never known OF his being m Tor seyeL
years or more OF that time. was called
upon by the agent and made an afiiaYt
10 that effect. He examined me In very
obtain evidence In favor OF Mr.. Shaw d
against him, and being careful % Include
nothing In the statement that | was uo-
absolutely certain In regard to. Th'
statement subscribed and swore 70.
was present at the examination Of another
person who, also made oath TO the truth
Of his testimony. The oath was admin
istered in somewhat different form from
that In common use In this State when
may account for the belief OF other atlantis
that they did not make oath TO their state
ments. II may be pertinent 10 inquire %
anyone can be- found who wishes 20 contra
diet any statement he made TO the agent
under oath or otherwiseg
have attended school with Mr.. Sha"
both before and since his service In the
army; was sometimes classed with him.
and occasionally assisted him In preparing
his lessons. regarded him a. being a.
intelligent, and as making As good prog
ress, after the war as before.
In regard to the sufilciency OF evidence
AZ to Mr.. Shaw's attack OF suustroke, u
would seem that 1t might be added TO, by a
Certificate from the regimental surgeon
from DIR. Lapham, who, believe, was one
or the Lieutenants OF his company; or even
from the orderly sergeant OF the COMPANY
neither OF which think has been obtained,
especially as there Is conflicting testimony
Two of the principal witnesses In his
favor, have said In my presence, that they
did not consider him very sick at that time
Pensions are, believe, usually obtained on
exparte evidence, giving an opportunity to
those not honestly entitled to them, TO prove
them by suppressing unfavorabIe facts
All honest men will agree that such cases
should be investigated and decided on their
merits. We often see accounts OF such
cases, and should doubtless see more, bot
for the fact that the Commissioned Is en-
barrassed by the lack Of funds to employ
agents and detectives. The Bureau has
undoubtedly been furnished with all the
evidence In favor OF the pensioner when
could be procured, not only before the
pension was granted, but also for the year
and half since it was suspended.
In view of these circumstances, is 1t not
possible that Mr.. Shaw's disability was
not caused by sunstroke, and that he was
rightfully deprived of pension!
Yours Respectfully,
J. +. KISG.
-. PAaas, Feb. -, lssI.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

THE SAVINGS BANKs.-The report Of
Bank Examiner Richards ofthis state shows
that the deposits OF the s. savings banks
in Maine have increased during the year
81. 96s, ls3, the total deposits November 80,
1880, being So, 377.675.s2, During the
year 1873 the deposits decreased s., 725, $40,
and during $50, sls6,S6S. The Examiner
says the deposits would have been much
greater had not the difficulty Of making
suitable investments compelled the banks
70 refuse new deposits. All OF the banks
have made dividends, ranging from to .
per cent. only one reaching the latter fig-
pre. Seven bank that were compelled 10
take advantage Of the law permitting them
20 scale down their deposits have been
able during the year 10 restore wholly or in
part the amount cut down. The number
ofdepositOr~ j. s0,994, OF which IA, s9l have
over $500 each. The Examiner calls the
attention Of the Legislature TO the fact that
the tax assessed upon these banks must be
70 per cent Of the revenue which they can
receive nom safe investments at the pres
ent time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

TowN CLERKs.-As the season OF town
meetings approaches the people should be
reminded OF the necessity OF choosing
Town Clerks who have sufficient intelli-
gence TO Ill in the names of the towns for
which they make returns, and to carry on;
the figures correctly. The errors of the
past should make those who control NUM-
cipal suffrage more cautious. No town
officer who mas made blunders of this kind
should be reelected, and care should be
taken to choose for the position Of Town
Clerk, particularly, men who are qualified
TO r,ake cOfr6et and hOnaot returns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

HEBRoN.-There are ten or dozen peo-
pie under the physicians care In this town
at PRESENT. being unusually sickly DR..
Rounds, OF South Paris, and DR.. Hersey OF
Oxford, each have large practice here.
A large number OF shovel handle blocks
have been got out by our people this
winter. They are hauled TO the mill OF
Andrews { waldrou, at Buckneld.
Hebron boasts OF mineral sping. II is
on the farm of Edward S. Durham, of Bos.
ton. A spring house % 80 feet has been
erected over 1t, and from - to 20 barrels
Of the water are shipped to Boston daily.
This may yet become a famous locality for
invalids An analysis OF the water by Prof.
S. z. Sharples, OF Boston, gives the follow
ing result:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

We want to call particular attention
to the advertisement of ID. H. Colby of
South Paris. Mr.. Colby took his stock
away from South Paris and sold part of
it at auction. Now he has returned the
remainder at the old stand. where he is
selling it out at cost and below. This is
a genuine sale, and all in want of dry and
fancy goods should call Immediately in
order to secure bargains. As Mr.. Colby
says in his advertisement, we are not
likely to see such bargains again for
long time
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

1t is proposed to create a permanent
board OF valuation commissioners, To re-
wise the work Of the commission OF ISL
nom time 70 time, In order 70 eQualiEe the
valuation. Let Us pay the State debt be-
fere We create any new offices. Maine has
worried along for sixty years without such
. board, and can 10 without IL for ten or
twenty years longer.-Adrerfiser
That's where the Advertiser Is right.
The people call for a reduction of ex-
penses. If the Republican party Is wise
i, will obey the voice Of the people. II
il goes on increasing expenses and ere
ating new offices, it viii be defeated by a
true reform party.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

1t is 20 the credit OF senator Wallace
and his supporters In the Pennsylvania
Legislature that no attempts were made 10
trade with either OF the Republican fac
tiOns. Democrats everywhere ought TO be
learning that il Is better 10 die game, and
that "entsngliug alliances" do not pay in
the long run.-Bos'oR Post.
If the Post had maintained It's original
position in regard TO fusion in Maine, it
would no, now be called upon TO make
the above remark in 50 mournful frame
of mind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

DIxFIELD.-Mr. James Sheeran, former
ly OF Lynn, Mass, has leased shop OF w.
S. Chase, on Main Street, and has opened
boot aud shoe store. Custom made boots
and shoes will be his specially. Repairing
promptly and neatly executed.
Mr. William Putnam has opened furni-
ture shop on Main Street.
The tooth. pick factory Is doing good
a good business.
=. +. Kilgore s Co., have some excellent
shingles for sale, at very low prices.
The Dixiield Dramatic Club, played the
drama, Better than Gold, on the sth inst,
with excellent success.
Mr.. Frank Stanley has sold his dwelling
house on Weld Street. TO Mr.. Charles
Stanley, for 81 200.
Mr. p L. Stockbridge has sold his
dwelling house on Weld Street, to the
widow White.
Mr.. p l.. Stockbridge intends TO build
large dwelling house on Weld Street, this
spring.
Mr. Frank Stanley has bought house
lot Of Hon. +. G.. Harlow, and contemplates
building splendid, large dwelling house
on Weld Street, this spring.
Mr.. Z. F. Kilgore, intends 20 build
large dwelling house on lower Main Street.
Messrs Putnam aud Stowell, have con-
tracted TO build the Gothich style dwelling
house. for Z. G. Reynolds, for $1,000.
+. II. I.
A very profitable day was spent in the
interest of temperance, on Sunday. Rev.
James Paterson discoursed OF the subject,
In the forenoon. Mr.. X. W. Dunn of
Waterville. president OF Maine Temperance
Association. delivered an able address 10
the afternoon. An interesting meeting
was held In the evening, during which Mr..
Dunn of WatcryIlle, and Mr.. Frank kend-
rick OF Fairfield, rendered valiant service.
\ well attended, and lively meeting was
held Thursday evening, when the officers
elected Mr.. William Abbott, Jr., Prcsi-
dent; Vice President, Mr. Vaudeville
White I'd vice. President, virgal whitney;
Secretary, Frank Davis; Chaplin, Rev
James Paterson. Ex-prrsident A. :. Aus
tin, made few very appropriate remarks.
The speeches OF the president and vice
president, were we'll received. A lively
interest was manifested. Eight signed the
pledge which makes 2s during temperance
revival. which has lasted eight days. God
speed the work, l. the sentiment OF the
village.
The ladies aid. meets next Wednesday,
with Mrs. W. $. Chase To every freud
OF temperance. n cordial invitation is ex'
tended; good old time Is anticipated.
A Juvenile Temple will be formed on the
9TH OF March.
Under favorable circumstances the vii
lsge school opened last Monday, Feb. 2lst.
We wish Principal II. II. Bryant. deserved
success. His lnbors have thus far been
duly appreciated The number ofscholars
which Is about forty, we trust will soon
increase.
Snow fell heavily during the fore part
OF the week On Wednesday. aud same
night, the wind blew fercely. y. jay
stage could not make It's usual trip Thurs
day Mr. Kicker made his way 10 and
from " Jay In the afternoon. 1t was
half past nine before the Canton stage got
to this place on Thursday night. On the
morning OF same day, the thermometer
stood 10 degrees below zero J. p
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

This is Bob IngersOlTs latest Il
heard the other day that God originally
made oysters with legs and Afterwards
took them of knowing that the people OF
Delaware would starve 20 death before
they would run TO catch anything"
The point Of this lies buried in the
fact that Delaware is so far behind the
age that she still maintains the whipping
post. II Is said that lngersoll was in
dicted for an in6del lecture in that State,
and the punishment for tina, crime is
thirty stripes and the pillory.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

Thomas Mast csricstures Secretary
Schurz In the current number OF HdrPcT :
Weeklg Mr.. Mast cannot abide a Dutch
man. He himself was born in Bavaria
Portland AfreriiSsr.
The point of Mr.. Nast's picture did
not concern Secretary Sohurzs nationali-
". The Secretary was formerly a most
severe critic of the Interior Department.
Now he presides over the same, and IS
the subject of such criticism, he admits
!, Is much easier TO see faults Of manage
ment than it is TO correct them. He will
doubtless be a more generous censor after
this Official experience.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

P.Rrs.-There will be grand dance al
The Academy, Thursday evening, March 3D.
Music, Towlc's Orchestra; oyster supper
ut Union House.
DIR. S. Is. Morse Is gaining good prac-
tice In this vicinity, and Is rapidly rising
in the estimation OF our people. II Is sell
dom young physician so soon gains the
confidence or community where he hrst
settles.
Mark Richardson, the fancy painter OF
Paris Hin MFG Co, has moved his family
from Milton Plantation, and rented por-
ton OF the Daniels house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

"A. NJ. Gerry is now carrying on the
Drug business at the old stand in Odd
Fellows Building. His late partner, j.
C. Gerry, has gone to Moves Drug Store
at Norway. Mr.. A. Gerry is advertising
q special line of trusses, shoulder braces
and patent medicines in our paper this
week. But he carries in addition good
line of books, papers and general wares
usually found in such stores. He is SELL
ing good articles at low rates.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

way receipts for the week ending the 18th
inst, show an increase OF S206l.
The announcement Is made that the
Chicago and Grand Trunk, lying between
Port Huron and Chicago, has passed into
the management of the Grand Trunk, with
headquarters at Montreal. This gives the
Grand Trunk q line under one management
extending from Portland TO Chicago, over
twelve hundred miles in length.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01
DrxrIELD REFORM CLUB ANNIvER-
SARY

The fifth anniversary OF the Dixneld Re-
form Club, was celebrated on the 18th inst,
n2P. NJ; although it stormed. the Church
was well filed President A. s. Austin
presiding, called the meeting to order; the
| ,haplin, Rev. James Paterson, assisted by
Rev. Mr. Hsggett OF Livermore, conducted
the devotional exercises; the quartette
| sung a good old temperance song, after
which Col. w. T. Uustis, gave In his usual
spirited style, the address of welcome.
The young orchestra then enlivened still
further, the hearts OF the audience with an
excellent piece OF music.
Bro. Austin referring to the good old
times when, and subsequent to, the forma-
ton Of the club, called upon our good Bro.
Charles Foster, of Buckdeld, who, with
other devoted temperance friends from
that place, five years ago In severe storm,
came to bless DiIfield in formation OF this
old Iron Clad. Bro. Foster, expressing
his Joy in being present on this as on form
er occasions, said II rejoiced his heart
more and more when the thought OF the
great deal of valuable material that had
been saved" His earnest desire was that
the old iron clad would ever continue TO
be, as she is, sea worthy.
The song lover and over Again" was
sung, then Bro. Park OF Mexico, gave
Chancellor Crosby broad slider for his
late tremendous blunder; everybody, he
said, knew that the learned gentleman was
a hundred years behind the times.
Rev Mr. Records OF Buckheld, said he
heartily labored in the reform movement.
This is what all ought TO do. We are
brothers all. and should live for the hap
piuess Of one another. He affirmed the
use OF cider made for wretchedncSs; 1t
was bad thing; IL should Ne banished
from the land.
Bro. Mclntire OF Peru, spoke OF how the
Buckteld boys had famed into I flame the
spark OF temperance in his town. 1t had
blessed the community, aud five only kept
TO work, As sure as God reigncd, the fire
kiudled by the reform movement, would
never be extinguished.
Bro. Foster referred TO the incident Of
Chancellor Crosby being likeued to the
modern Rip Van Wrinkle. II gave rise TO
hearty laugh.
Bro. Hammond of Paris, made few
timely, considerable aud impressive re-
marks. lie spoke OF The Importance OF
what was considered, small event; he
wisely remarked that, from small things
grew up great things, and God only knows
dual results. Once the reform movement
was thought little OF, but evidently, great
and good results were Effected; should we
keep alive as we ought, the evils OF the
land would be reduced, while the good
would grow aud bless all.
Letters from absent brethren were read
by Bro. EGsilcc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

BETHEL, FEB. 25.-The Bethel Library
Association will hold an entertainment ~
Pattees Hall, Tuesday evening, March lst'
Supper will be served; following VIII DE
Martha Washington's reception by the
children. All are invited To be present
O.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

-Adjutant General Beal has our
thanks for a copy Of his annual report to
the Legislature. IL IS valuable and H.
teres,ing document /, contains the
record Of each man and Company taking
par; in rife practice OF this matter we
have spoken before.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

S. Richards, the well known Jew
eler Of South Paris, adyertises for some
hard wood for which he will pay in
watches and silverware. Here is a good
chance for some enterprising young farm
Or - sss his housekeeping goods BY trade.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

Big winter wind storm Wednesday
night. Thermometer went 70 - below
making change of forty degrees in y
hours
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

We had some big snow drifts before the
last storm and blow. The roads are now
In bad condition on this account. One
drift near Ansel Bowman's Is from - 10
20 feet deep.
I.P. Bearce and II. NJ. Bearce are haul
ing timber to the mill on Paris Hill TO be
manufactured into carts, wagons and sleds
by the Paris Hill Mfg Co.
Ezra Marshal and Ellsworth Cushman
are getting out large quantities Of cord
wood. Part of this is hauled to Mechanic
Falls, and part is sold In town.
The Academy Is now opened and has
some AZ students In attendance. Prof.
Daniels, with good assistants, has charge.
THO.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01
Newspaper Decisions.

/. Any person who takes paper regularly
from the ohce-whether directed TO his name or
xnother's, or whether he has subscribed or not
n respon siole for the payment.
3. l. a person orders his paper discontinued,
ne must pay all arreArazes, or the Publisher may
continue 10 send It until payment 10 made, anu
collect the whole amount, whether the paper s
taken from the once or not
s. The Courts have decided thatrefosing 70 take
newspapers and periodicals from the post once,
ox removing and leaving them unoAlled tor, IL
prsssa Jacs< evidence OF fraud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

Rev. Dr. Shailer well known Bap-
list Clergyman Of Maine, died in Port
land last Wednesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

--Genains shsw. this tine.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08
NEWS.

The Romney Intelligencer, reports
the following accident which oc-
CURED to buggy in which Judge
Faulkner was going from that place
over to Keyser. 1t says: "Being de-
tanned here until after dinner lby
bis duties in Court on his way to
Keyser, the Judge was passing the
Taylor tannery, and the whistle,
frightened his horse. so that he at
tempted to run away, and in check
ing him he ran in the fence and
broke the buggy, fortunately the
Judge was not injured, but the bug
gy was somewhat damaged, and
such accidents are liable to happen
any time"
Mr.. VIM. McGarry, former citi-
zen of Jefferson county, died recent
ly in Maroin, Ohio, in the 10th year
of his age.
Mr.. John Wysong, of Jefferson
county, was thrown from his buggy
at Duffields last week, and sustain.
ed painful injuries.
Mr.. w. NJ. Shepherd, who resides
four miles north of Shepherdstown,
was bitten on one of the fingers of
his left hand by q snake last week
while in the act of picking up shay
ings.
The Spirit Of Jefferson says: Mr..
T. III. Bates, of Philadelphia has
purchased of Mr.. Geo. H. Tate,
Through the Real Estate Agency of
Mr.. V. M. Firor,) the Belvidere es-
tate, containing about POI acres and
situated short distance east of
Charlestown, at $65 per acre.
A Baltimore paper has the follow
ing: The marriage of Miss Clara
Hamilton, daughter of Gov. w. T.
Hamilton, to Mr.. j. Sanhope, a pop
ular young society gallant of Hag-
erstown, Md, was performed
by Rev. DR.. hurry of Westmin-
ster, at Pen-Mar, on the Western
Maryland Railroad in August last,
and was strictly private, and has
been kept secret until the present
time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08
Rheumatism.

In the first symptoms of this di-
sease. when you are aching and
having painful sensations la the
limbs upon rising from bed Ia the
morning, stiffness In the Joints
accompanied at times by swelling
and redness, all physicians recom-
mend the application OF an exter-
nal remedy, something penetrat-
ing and soothing; an article that
will act as a curative agent To the
parts effected. DIR. Bosanko's Rheu-
matte Cure gives instant relief
upon first application. In lame
back, pains or strains IL Is an in
valuable household remedy. Ask
your druggist for it. Price rs cts.
Manufactured by The DIR. Bosanko
Medicine Company, Piqua, o. For
sale by G. w. BOWMAN, druggist.
Martinsburg, w. Va. iun25- Nv
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08

The farmers are busy seeding.
The cider and apple butter crop,
is pretty large in this locality.
There was disturbance at a
prayer meeting, held at Snyders
church, one evening last week.
Mr.. Pitcoe went out to restore
quiet, and was struck with stone.
Such 1isgraceful proceeding ought
to be broken up. Let the law be
rigidly enforced.
We paid a visit to Mr.. Ste, ras
Sunday School, in Morgan county,
near this place. last week. He has
organized a fine school, which
meets at his residence. The school
Is well conducted, and furnished
with excellent music on the organ
and violin. 1t is well supplied
with all necessary books, and Mr..
Stearn deserves much credit for
the interest he has taken, to make
IL o success.
Sheriff Craftsman paid our time
honored village a visit. one day
last week. He looks like city life
agreed with hun.
The Rev. Mr.. Flora, a Dunkard
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08
The Puritans of Martins
burg,

The Congregational Sabbath
School held its annual picnic and ex.
cursion on the 23rd, ult. Their trip
to Mt. Alto, by way of the @. V. r.
r., was very pleasant and entertain
ing especially to those who were
making their first trip; every town,
field, rivulet and shrub was noticed,
and the mountain scenery with ac-
Communications on the ground for
pleasure making, together with full
baskets and the promise by the Sup
erintendent of a Christmas tree,
loaded with you-know-what, all
conspired to make cheerful hearts
and inspired fresh courage.
AS a looker-on | came to the con-
clusion that new and worthy enter.
prises are made a success in the very
midst of opposition, by perseverance
and that the new church and Sun
day school, is a credit to themselves
and the town of Martinsburg, and
bids fair to make its mark and rank
in this new field in the near future
OBSERVER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08
= WEST VA. SATURDAY. OCTOBER g. 1881.

Minister, from Rockingham Co,
Va. has been preaching Ia this
valley, during the last week. He
preached three sermons at this
place, which have been very high
~ spoken OF. His congregations at
this place, were unusually large.
The people we're very much pleas
ed with the Rev. gentleman, aud
nope ne will honor them, with an
other visit In the near future.
Mr.. James Stuckey, son OF Mr..
jacob Stuckey. who has been Iiv-
ing In Missouri for the last two or
three years,is visiting his pareots,
who reside near this place. He re
ports times good, goDd crops. and
everything else, In a prosperous
condition, In that State. Ha will
return in u few days, and some OF
our young men will go with him.