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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25
SCHOOL REUNION.

The Gorham W0uBtdipccr has the ID.
lowing in relation to reunion Of Dr.. y.
/. True's scholars
The school reunion which took place on
Wednesday evening at the old odd Fo-
lows hall was 4 grand and perfect success.
and As We propose giving our outside n,N
week 10 the publishing o. a fUll report, .r-
GLIDING the address and poem, tosrtl.r
with photo -electrotype OF DR. True w.a
extracts from letters received, and person
al sketches, we will only add further '..'
week, that we shall print 1000 copies H'
the next issue making II an iuya'Il...
keepsake for all the students OF old G.H.
Academy in the past, under the doctors
instruction. In doing all this, ~ Altr
been, and shall be % considerable extra
expense, nothing being spared 10 make %
full and complete. Orders will be- fIiH' 'r
the order received until the extra edition
j. exhausted, at the followin. prices
single copies cents, or 80 cents per dozen.
Our old friend, ). +. Gibson. Esq, OF
Bethel, and lot OF ladies', came In upon
Us last Wednesday, 10 look u over. Anl
make US glad by their kindly rcmrm-
ORANGES. They were here 10 attend TIE
school reunion on that evening, f'r,
though Sam was not student himself ''
the doctor, he claimed the right TO De taken
into full membership, because OF having
married two OF those who were his pupils.
and the naughty fellow was heard - -
mark that II occasion required he might
yet be lucky enough 10 marry another They
made such excellent wives. He j. good
fellow made an excellent impromptu speech
In the evening, and everybody was glad 10
have him come.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

OxroRp.-The second entertainment III
our Lecture course, was reading, given
by O. A. Robinson, Esq, OF Boston, ana
was decidedly rich treat. Mr.. Robinson
Is really one OF the finest readers In the
field His manners are perfectly free and
easy. and with his rich voice, he has his
subjects completely under control, anu
gives his audience one OF those satisfying
feasts which lecture patrons so much enjoy
We think lecture committees fortunate
who secure his services.
Our village schools close this week.
The examinations have been interesting
and satisfactory In the several depart
meuts The great interest manifested by
our own citizens, Is shown in the large
number in attendance during the eNamina-
ton. We are pleased 10 notice the ex-
cellent good feeling existing between teach
ers and scholars, such as has never been
seen before. We can but hope that the
present teachcrs-Misses Young, Griggs,
aud Pendexter-who have been here for
several terms past, may be retained for
many terms To come.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25
MoRH ANON.

BETuEI.-The last week appeared more
like our old-fashoned winters, than we
have been accustomed to see since 1851.
Monday, the 10th inst, about eighteen
inches of snow fell, and Friday we had
another snowfall of four inches. Travel
ling was impeded, business at standstil,
and the trains on the Grand Trunk railroad
off from time. The thermometer ranging
at zero aud below, most OF the time. Our
lunbermen having all their teams break
ing roads and treading snow, made little
progress in their work.
The mills are all running again and the
roads are passablc, but not In good con-
dition. l.. W. Russell has started up his
bedstead factory at Walkers Mills, and re-
moved his furniture shop TO that place.
+. Richardson & Son are running on spool
sticks, ii. Hodsdon on excelsior, and W.
+. Skillings is manufacturing spools and
bobbins. Hastings Il Sanderson are work
ing their teams on long lumber for the
Canton Steam Min Co. Hon. David Ham
mons Is manufacturing spruce boards and
plank at his mill at North Bethel, and ship
ping from the depot at Bethel TO Portland,
70 all contract. W. II. Goddard, at his
mill at South Bethel. keeps constantly on
hand manufactured lumber for sale, aud Is
prepared TO do custom saving.
y. 4. Mason is pressing hay for which
he pays SIS at the barn. Farmers are
getting SIS for loose hay in the village.
W.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

CANToN-Owing TO the heavy fall OF
snow recently our sleighing is very poor
with no prospect OF better until we have a
thaw.
Teamiug is hard and oak and birch Is
not coming in very freely for the stave
mill in the village.
Canton Steam Mil Co. are putting up
seven new piers In the river, making their
boom capacity sufficient for twelve million
logs.
Miss Nettie Richardson, Canton's young
artist, is executing some very fine work in
crayon portraits. One on exhibition In
the postofiice of Mr.. Philo Peabody, IS
pronounced by those acquainted, to be
perfect likeness. She also has one OF Mrs
Scott Siddons aud others neatly finished
which are worthy OF notice Miss Rich
ardson deserves much credit for her perse-
verance, by which she has acquired this
art.
There are now living in one house in
this village five persons whose united ages
are $50 years, as follows: Mrs. Parnel
Irish as, Mr.. TbaXter Russell 20, Mrs.
Thaxter Russell -, Mr.. Gustayus Hayford
~, Mrs. Gustavus Hayford 74.-Jomaal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ANDOvER.- Is getting about time, ana
farmers are looking to see If the hay and
provender are not more than half gone.
Stock generally, came to the barn looking
poor, owing to the dry summer and short
pastures that made all kinds of stock hun
cry for hay, and they have ate heartily on
the hay this steady cold weather.
Yesterday was a credit to old Probable
ity.
More men are wanted in the logging
operations.
In the case ofFred Virgin, not (William)
the coroners jury brought In their verdict
Friday, the 18th. Cause of death, ex-
posture, caused by intoxication.
Much sickness is prevailing in town.
Mr.. c. Z. Lovejoy is in feeble health.
There are many cases of congestion.
The late Hon. J. B. Brown, OF Portland,
formerly had two sisters residing In this
town. Mrs. Amos Purinton, and Mrs.
Sllvauus Poor. Mrs. Puriuton is still liv-
ing In town. Mrs. Poor, passed away
several years since.
MORE ANON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

CONGRESSMAN FRYE FOX SHORT TERN
An important conference OF Senators and
Representatives OF the second district was
held az the Hotel North, Tuesday evening.
Senator George ID. Bisbee, of Oxford, pre-
sided. The object of the meeting was to
consider the choice of successor TO ill the
unexpired term Of Senator Blaine, in case
that gentleman accepts position in the
cabinet II was the unanimous opinion Of
all present that Hon. VIM. p. Frye should
be rendered that honor, and that his NOM
inatiOn should be made by reclamation.
Mr.. Wentworth, of kittery, stated that he
had received letter from Hannibal Hamlin
in which that aged statesman asserted that
he had permently retired from political life,
and was not q candidate for the position.
Maine will thus be represented in the Sem
ate by two able and brilliant young men,
while her great leader will be the premier
of the Nation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

EAST SUMNER, Jan. 1.-THE following
officers OF Union Grange, East sumner
were Installed Jan. 9Th, by b. F. Cary. a..
sisted by J. II. Robinson aud Mary F.
Glover:
J. T. Stetsou, NJ; y. II. Stowe. Sec
T.. A. Tucker, Treas: ;. NJ Stetsou
Chaplain; =. =. Glover, o.. G. H. Durham
$; 4. ID. Briggs, 4. s.; VIM G. Crockett
G.. n; Charles Glover, L.; Cynthia F.
Glover. Ceres Eunice =. Foster. Pomona.
Jane > Bonuey, Flora VI. Emma Briggs.
Lady Assistant Steward. patron.
l.. SrMSEn, Jan. 22.-Thc revival meet.
ings at East Sumner are largely ATTENDED
and very interesting. Several new voice,
are heard at nearly every meeting. The
meetings are generally conducted by Bro.
Rice, the earnest and faithful acting pastor
OF the Congregational Church, who is IA.
boring here with much success. Bro.
Gould, who supplies the Baptist Church.
has also been rendering very efficient help
In the meetings. Union and harmony pre-
vail and great good must result.
Business is quite lively about the mills.
Howe's dowel works make a good marke.
for many cords OF birch. Water is low,
and the rake factory has to use steam
Parties have been shipping hay and ap.
plies from this station At fair prices.
Several car loads OF wood have been
shipped 70 the pulp mill At Canton.
A steam mill Is 10 be erected In the north
part OF this town for working birch into
spool strips. SLocCN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

DIxFIELD.-Died at Dixheld, Sunday,
the 10th inst. John NJ. Eustis aged SO years.
John NJ. Eustis was the son OF Dea. Joseph
Eustis, long since deceased, who for many
years lived in Mexico about one mile from
Dixheld village. Chas. L. Eustis, who
built the first wooden factory at Dixheld,
and VIM. Tappan Eustis for many years
President of the Vermont Central X. r.,
and one Of the first wholesale hard ware
dealers in Boston, and very notable and
influential man, were his brothers. Joseph
Mason Eustis, recently elected sheriff in
Minnesota, and residing in Minneapolis.
Chas. W. Eustis, dealer in hardware at
Colebrook, n. H., Albert T. Eustis, Of the
firm of Eustis, Stackpole & Aldrieh, Of
Boston, and our earnest and faithful tenn
perance worker, VIM. T. Eustis with
Humphrey S., now in Minnesota are sons
of his. Mr.. Z. was many years ago en-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

NoRwAy.-The first lecture OF Tue NE"
School course was given Monday evening"
Jan. "a
Tho winter schools are about closing
They have been very successful.
The deep SHOWS seriously impeue '"'
opera,ions of our farmers in numbering
Business of all kinds is improving
Frank Evans and NJ. +. Brooks have GOT
out a patent for making wood pulp "h'ch
II Il claimed will revolutionize the manu-
facture OF wood pulp.
The temperance meetings are largely AZ
tended OF late.
/. O'Brion Is In his store again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25
The Providence Journal is commenting
upon the late effusion Of our Executive,

The Providence Journal j. commenting
upon the late etusion Of our Executive,
SAYS
GOV Plais,ed "leis himself out" more unre-
STRANGELY when DEE euteres upon the discussion
Ofmou,tIry principles. lie j. 10 favor OF "A
uSury law. hr would tax government bonds 4.
fht~t. lttter,hc contends, tend to create "a race
OF idlyr-. uiscrs and towards, a class OF gilded
paupeI> supported by the labor OF this cOun-
try. no are the bond-holderss In the main,
the men " 10 have accumulated their property
by hard work and economy, and women and
mmor- who are lawful OF equitable owners in
part of The funds Of banks and saving institu-
lions. Gov. PlaiStcd would have the contract
under which these bonds were bought amt lled,
would have them taxed. would declare that the
faith OF thc United states Government is mat
ter o. uO consequence, would rob the holders
20 crafty q dishonest spasm OF popular ignOr.
anCe AMI communism. That Plaisted can be
Governor g. not 80 much alarming as il i dis
graceful hatevcr explanations NAV be
made. 10 j. a warning that even under the en-
ligheumcut Of New England, there are shadows
which should abate our pride a well as stimu.
late our activities in behalf Of "A sensible and
creditaOic political education"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

gagged in the staging business. As Custom
House officer with headquarters Rumtord
Corner, he was for a number OF years In
government employ. He was for time
q sheriff in Oxford Co., and through all the
earlier part Of his life was a very active
man. A Democrat In politics he was quite
prominent in the councils of that party
until within few years.
AFTER his fathers death he for few years
lived on the old farm and interested him
self in agriculture and cattle raising, he
became moving spirit IN and an influen-
tial member of the first agricultural socie-
ties of this county, and as such held i'm
portant positions, aiding TO make our
county fairs wonderfully successful by his
influence as an officer and by his contribu-
tions to fairs of farm crops and especially
OF fine steers and oxen.
Much the greater part OF his life has
been spent in Dixfeld village. or the old
families residing in Dixtleld in 1859, when
your correspondent moved from that place
to Mexico, only nine remained unbroken
by the loss Of either father or mother ut
the time OF Mrs. Eustis' death about year
ago. Thus they 20, and It's surprising
what change twenty-one years have made
in that village. Charles Peck, Isaac Ran
dali, Alexis Burnham, w S. Chase, Isaac
n. Stanley, B. L. Marble, Stephen L. Grif-
9TH and Tyler Kidder with their wives are
all q think the families living in DiNteld
village twenty years ago from which hus-
band or wife has not been taken. Many
families have been broken entirely by death
of both. Remaining OF the broken family
chains are links here and there-Thos. j.
Cox, Calvin Stanley, Henry q. Stanley,
Vim. w. Wait, Charles Chubb and Dwiual
L. Bracket, Mrs. MN. W. Mitchell, Mrs.
Henry A. Taylor, Mrs. Lucy Barnard, Mrs.
Enos Dillingham;, Mrs. Joseph Libby, Mrs.
Hector Phelps, and possibly one or two !
may have omitted.
Mr.. Eus,is will be very much missed.
He was a social man, enjoyed conversation
with friends, kept an open house and many
have enjoyed his hospitalIties, who will
regret his departure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STATE
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

The annual meeting OF the State Boari
OF Agriculture was held in Augusta.
Wednesday, In accordance with the pro
visions OF the new charter, the members OF
the board all being present.
The successors OF those members OF the
board whose term expired In 1880, were
duly qualified.
G.. NJ. Gowell of Topsham, President.
and ID. A. Wadlin, Belfast, Vice President,
were re- elected.
President NJ. c. Fernald, OF the State
College OF agriculture Gen. John Marshal
Brown OF Portland, and G. NJ. GoweiI.
President OF the Board, were constituted
an advisory committee for the ensuing
year TO confer with the Secretary In regard
TO the work OF the Board.
The Board as at present constituted j.
as follows -
G. NJ. Gowell, Topsham. President; D.
A. Wadlin, Belfast, Vice President; Z. A.
Gilbert, East Turner, Secretary.
Members OF the board chosen by Agri-
cultural Societies, whose term expires in
ISL. Marshall Brown, Cumberland
county, Portland; l.. l.. Lucas, Somerset
county, st. Adams; S S. Smith, Oxford
county, Oxford; Nathan Dane, jr., York
county, Kennebunk; G. NJ. Gowell, Saga
dahoc county, Topsham.
Members whose term expires in lss2-J.
ID. Cove, Aroostook county, Linneusi \
.. Ingersoll, Penobscot county, Lincoln;
I. b. Hunter, Franklin county, Phillips
Erastus Lermond, Knox county, Thomas
ton; o. T. Goodridge, Piscataquis county
Milo; vacancy, Hancock county
Members whose term expires in 1855
A. X. Lincoln, Washington county, Den
nysville; w. ii. Pearson, Kennebec county.
Vassalboro; Charles ii. Cobb, Androscog-
gin county, East Poland; +. W. StetsoD,
Lincoln county, Damariscotta; George +.
Bracket, Waldo county, Belfast.
Members from the State College-Presi-
dent, NJ. c. Fernald, Orono; Prof. Walter
Balentine, Orono.
In the evening, lectures on Silos and
Ensilage, by Il. A. Gilbert, Secretary OF
the Board, and on "Milk and its Uses" by
Frances Barnes of Houlton, were given in
Representatives Hall, to a large and APP
preciative audience.-Eennebec Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

FRYEBURG, Jan. 2l.-Our enterprisins
citizen, Chas. Perry, will engage in the
corn and berry packing business the coming
season. using the buildings on the David
Webster estate In East Conway, which he
has fitted up for this purpose
Messrs. Nutter 4 Shirley will add to
their steam mill set OF stones for grind
ing corn in the early spring.
Miss Sarah Evans has gone 10 Portland
to have a surgical operation performed
upon her chin.
Several OF our young ladies are enjoying
the pleasures and privileges OF city life this
winter-Miss Alice Hastings in Boston,
Miss VIrgic Howe in New York and Balti'
more and Miss Mary Warmer In Chicago.
JohnL. osgood gave his second lecture
upon temperance In the New Church last
Sunday evening. 1t was an admirable
lecture and received the applause OF a large
audience.
T.. C.. Homaus OF the y. !. Stock Tx
change is the guest OF Capt Bradbury for
Il few DAYS lie is greatly enjoying these
winter days, and the fair drives over the
Pequaket plains after the Captains we'll
matched span.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

PERr.-County Deputy A. b. Walk,
assisted by C. w. Walker, W. S. ofC.r
ton Grange, installed at Peru the folowfp,
officers of Rockemeka Grange, No. lOa p
OF H.: w. III. Walker, w. n: Won,oa
Clark, w. O.. +. u. Putnam, W. l..
l.. Hammond, W. s.; Frank Demerrit,
w. A. s.. Warren NJ Adams W. Chan
ID. +. Bishop, w. T.; 5. +. Robinson Sec
+. ID. Fuller, w. G.. r.; Mrs. W II
Walker, W. c.; Mrs. Wallace Clark. W
p. Mrs =. Z. Putnam, w. +. Mrs. Franz
Demerritt, w. l.. A. 5. Our Grange {, in
a prosperous condition, numbering about
one hundred members, and We are still
adding 10 our numbers. -Jomah.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

MEXICO. Freeman Richards, son OF
Hiram and Sarah Richards OF Byron, died
Monday the 10th inst, amer lingering many
months with consumption.
Fred Virgin, who died last Monday, the
10th inst, at Andover, was the son OF
George and Lucy A. Virgin, formerly of
Rumford | suppose your Audover cor
respondent has or will send you full par
tlculars OF his death. His father died OF
heart disease. Starting from the East
Rumford postofiice with Samuel Stevens,
for his home on Eaton Hill, they got only
short distance away, when he fell into
Mr. Stevens arms. Stevens turned around,
drove rapidly back 10 the Office and on ex-
animation Mr.. V. was found lifeless.
DR.. Abbott of this place, says that the
young man had a diseased heart, and
thinks his death was natural. He was a
steady, Industrious young man, % years
old has worked for your correspondent,
and for nearly all the people in this vlcini.
ty; made his home In this town, and none
Of US think drink" took him of.
Mrs. Henry W. Park, who for week
was regarded as very dangerously sick
with long fever, is convalescent. Mrs.
Charles W. Kimball is quite sick. johnny,
son OF Leonard Thomas, has lung fever.
Chas. Z. Virgin Is also under doctors
care. All around US We hear OF sick peo-
pie. II all were, IL would be only little
time before all would be buried with
snow. However, there are enough liable
to be out" to break the roads and keep
them passable. Il inches snow fell Mon
day, the 10th inst. Friday, the l4th, there
was quite a fall of snow in the earlier part
Of the day, and at O'Clock p. m, it began
to blow the wind howled and the night
was fearfully wild. Snowdrifts every
where, and roads full but the men again
went to work. are at work, and travel can
be resumed soon.
George w. Roberts closed SUCCESSFUL
term of school In district No. 4 Of this
town, the 18th inst. Pearl Richards has
finished the winter term in District No. ..
Gustie A. Harlow is teaching with good
success in district No. 3. VIM. W. Carver
is doing very finely in district No. 2, Har'
low Hill.
Our young people have organized a
Lyceum and have had two very successful
meetings. They have another to night.
Last Friday evening "Sparkes' and Mr..
Carver as opponents, discussed the ques-
tion-"That mankind in their actions are
controlled by selfish motives Sparkes
said nay.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

HARTFORD, Jan. l9.-The members OF
the Crystal Wave Good Templars OF East
Buckheld, are reminded that their thir-
teenth Anniversary Supper will be held at
their lodge room on Saturday evening,
Jan. 10Th. or the sixteen charter mem-
beers, twelve are living, eight belong to the
Wave. II IL not known TO the lodge that
any of the above ever broke their pledge.
VIM. Bicknell and wife, then at the age OF
sixty-seven and six, were present NJ the
Institution OF the lodge. and are now mem
bers of the same also their son, Henry A.,
and wife, their daughter Mrs. Julia u
Forbes, and her two daughters, cher hus-
band being a charter member, and mem-
Der when he died), their daughter, Mrs.
Hattie A. Morrill, and husband. They re-
ioice to see public opinion In this vicinity,
is on the side OF prohibiting the intoxica-
ting cup as beverage, including the
physicians, who are so well calculated to
aid the cause IL they dare TO do right.
Major Axel Dearborn Of Boston, Hart
ford boy. lost his splendid horse Dan
Wood. from a throat disease. He was
valued at $40, 900. HARTFORD
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25
PER ORDER

COOP TENPL.Rs.-The next session Of
Oxford District Lodge of Good Templars
will be held at Buckdeld ON Wednesday,
Feb. -, commencing at 10 a. IN. As the
annual election OF officers will occur at
that time, il is important that full dele
cation should be present. Ii it expected
that some one from the Grand Lodge will
DC present and address the meeting. Let
u have a good attendance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

PERU.-Your correspondent, "a. L. H."
Azel l.. Haines, died OF congestion Of the
lungs, Sunday, the 10th inst, after only
three or four days confinement, in Peru.
Mr.. Haines was a studious, kind hearted
gentleman. BY his own effort he had OBJ
tanned good education, and become a
successful school teacher, bidding hope
that he would be Q useful man. Cut down
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25
JOSHUA \YE. President.
W S-.,..,.v, 500 -.


MAINE Press ASSOCNuoN.-Members oil
the Maine Press Association are requested
20 meet at the State House, Augusta, on
wednesday evening, January 20, at L
O'Clock. \ full attendance Is requested at
this annual meeting As business OF impos-
lance will come before the meeting. The
literary exercises will take place on Thurs
day afternoon
Mn. RICH President.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25
0tforA Democrat.
Newspaper Decisions.

7. ANY person who takes paper regularly
from the offce-whether directed 10 MS name OF
another's or whether he has subscribed OF ROT
j. responsible for the payment.
? II a person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay all arTearagcs, or the puoiisher may
continue to send It Until payment IL made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper 70
taken frorn the ofscc or not.
3. The Courts have decided thatrefasing 70 take
r,vspapsrs and periodicals nom the post ohce
IN removing snd leaving them uncalled Tor, Is
rTInla gacis evidence OF maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25
Here are some curious names OF towns

Here are some curious names of towns
and villages in Kentucky; Pulltight.
PiRchem Slyly, Pluck-em in, Shirt-tail
Bend. Shake-rag, Dog Walk. Lick Skillet,
Grab Al. Ti-wa-pa-ta. Fools Hollow.
MolrS Gut, Lowdcn'> Hole Devils Den,
and Hell's HalfAcrv.
The attention Of the Press Is called
TO the fact that all the bad sounding
town names. and curious ones. are not
located in oxford County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

"Green Hodsdon", the gum digger nA'
Just returned from trip OF iour.ee" ua,
down to Thomaston, Rockland' Rockpor no
Camden and "all along Shore so'd zoV
pounds of gum for m average OF ~ oe"ss '
ner pound. During the last year he Has
sold 1900 pounds Of chewing gum
SPARKEs.