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The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-10-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For the Legislature.


We are authorized to announce c.
]. Frederick, as a candidate to repre-
sent Tippah county in the lower
branch of the Mississippi Legislature
at the ensuing November election.
" care authorized to announce Hon.
W. A. Boyd as a candidate to repre-
sent Tippah County in the lower
branch of the Mississippi Legislature.
Election, Tuesday November 8, 1881.
For Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce the
name OF J. NJ. RUTHERFORD as a
candidate for Sheriff of Tippah County
at the ensuing November election.
We are authorized to announce the
name of WIN. H. FOOTE as a candi-
date for the office OF Sheriff of Tippah
County. Election November s, 1881.
Weare authorized to announce JNO.
A. NORRIS as a candidate for Sheriff
Of Tippah County at the ensuing No
Vember election.
For treasurer.
We are authorized to announce D..
W. BARTLETT as a candidate for re-
election to the office of Treasurer of
Tippah County at the ensuing Novem-
Der election.
For Supervisor.
We are authorized to announce the
name of R. N. LINYILLE as a can
didate for reelection to the office of
Supervisor in District No. 2-Tippah
COunty-at the ensuing November
election.
Justice Of the Peace.
We are authorized to announce j. B.
LANE as a candidate for Justice of the
Peace, in Supervisors District No. q
Orizaba, Tippah county-at the ensu
ing November election.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-10-29
Cor the ADVERTISER.
The Departed Babes.

The Departed Babes.
Far back in my childhood,
remember the day,
When a sad trial like this
To our cottage found its way.
1t was the death of little sister,
With bright eyes and light hair,
With a delicate form,
And a face very fair.
Eleven years have passed by;
The next cloud that appeared,
Swept away a little brother,
Whose voice we no longer heard.
He was a noble year-old boy,
With a piercing blue eye;
Though God hath sent his angel
To, bear his soul to the sky.
The first that died was Dora;
In the church yard she was laid;
The next that went was Oscar,
And by her, him a grave we made.
Their beautiful, bright spirits
Have left this rough world wide,
Though the bodies of Dora and Oscar
Are in the church yard side by side:
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-10-29
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NO SUNDAY DELAYS.
NEW YORK'S
GAS LIT LIFE ILLUSTRATED
as follows

The above is the title of q series OF
sketches Of the shady side of life and
character in the Great Metropolis, now
being fully Illustrated from authentic
sketches in the
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-10-29

SATURDAY, OCT. 30, 1881.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-10-29

=. r. FORD, Editor and Proprietor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

WEST PARrs.-Varney Young OF West
Paris, gives me 4 copy OF the snow storms
for the last seven years. The winters OF
1894, first snow Nov. 3 during the win
ter there were IL snow storms total depth
OF snow, feet ! | inches last snow storm
March I. lS7f-7j, irst snow Nov. 18th.
There were during the winter 81 snow
storms total depth OF snow for winter,
feet 20 inches; last snow April so 1875
&c, first snow Nov. 10. There were during
the year - snow storm; total depth OF
snow, feet; last snow May ). ls76-7T,
! first snow Nov. 10; number OF snow storms
during the winter, - greatest fall at any
one time was Dec. IL, "a inches last snow
March II; depth Of snow for the year, 8
feet II l-2 inches. ls77-7s, hrst snow,
October I'D greatest fall OF snow at any
one time, December 2Ith, 10 inches; num-
total depth OF snow, I feet; last snow,
March 25th. 1882. first snow, Decem-
Der 2lst; greatest fall OF snow at any one
time, March 3oth, number OF snow storms,
IS total depth OF snow during the winter.
feet 3 l2 inches last snow, April IL.
ls79-s0, first snow, November 81 greatest
fall at any one time, February Sd; number
OF snow storms, IS; total depth OF snow
feet l2 inches; last snow, April 10th.
Mr.. II. G. Brown has employed this
winter. % men and II teams 10 cutting
and hauling lumber from the Greenwood
Mountains, the silent retreat OF the oxford
bears that have luNuriated upon the lambs
and sheep OF the farms In the vicinity OF
Paris the past fall
Lung fevers and sore throats are pre-
yalling In this vicinity.
Our farmers, Drawing the storms and
deep SHOWS, are busy hauling lumber and
wood TO this place.
Hay plenty.-Lepiston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

NoRwAr.-The Ns,o Religion says that
c. Is. Cummings OF Norway, Is getting out
vast quantities OF birch, oak and poplar,
having gangs OF men at work, chopping In
various parts OF Norway aud Waterford.
Mrs. Micah Upton, resident Of North
Norway, is ninety-seven years old, and
can Justly be classed with the smart old
ladies or the Pine Tree State. She retains
her faculties TO remarkable degree, and
readily calls TO mind many scenes Of her
childhood. She rode half mile To 4
Christmas dinner few weeks ago, and on
her return she remarked that she had not
felt so well for long period, aud said she
would like 10 ride ten miles further.-Adc.
Ex-Governor Stearns OF Florida, was in
town, Tuesday, guest OF DIR. Geo. 7
Jones.-Nareay Ado.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

A GOOD YARN.-A yarn is current that
one of the Grand Trunk clerks In this city
is heir to an English earldom and an estate
valued at 1000 per year. The story
goes on to say that some years ago he
came 10 America with $4,000; went to
the provinces; bought a farm in Canada
East for s20, ZOO; lost 1t; invested $1,000 in
Maine Mining stock; got it all, In stock,
and has a patent right in new paddle
wheel, which he thinks will ultimately
..paddle his canoe" for him. Having spent
ali but $50, he interested the Grand Trunk
officials in Canada and they gave him a
berth in the Office here. Now who Is the
happy Lord George!'-Iress.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

GRAFTON, Jan. 2Ith.-Somc signs OF
Vcnnor's ,haw this morning, but think II
will terminate In another big snow storm.
Mrs. Albert Brooks met with quite an
accident, a few days since. Starting to
descend the cellar stairs, she made a mis-
step and fell headlong 10 the foot Of the
stairs She escaped with slight bruises
and broken wrist,
In last weeks paper the printer made me
say IS NJ. Bennett had yoke OF cattle to
sell" II should have read l.. w. Bennett.
DoLLIE DART.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

tain events in the early days of Bethel !;
the other concerning the experiences OF
his regiment during the rebellion. DR..
Laphsm continues in his position Of agri-
cultural editor on the Name Farmer,
which paper is now under most excellent
management.
We may gain the title Of chronic
fault finder, if we complain much more
about matters in Augusta; but the relig-
ious y services in the House deserve a
slight mention. That body has chosen
Camp Meeting John Allen as Chap
lain. The old man is in his dotage, and
his method of conducting the services is
farce. Half the members are laugh
ing at him, and he encourages this by
making the funny remarks in his prayers
which are so familiar to the people. and
which are so carefully gathered up and
published. Religious services are OF
serious nature. and should have a ten
dency to put hearers in grave, thought
full and devout frame of mind. Al
present they are conducted, evidently, fol-
the amusement of members and of the
reporters. No services would be better
than such but sensible pointed prayers are
better than either. and they can be Sc
cured for the same price-or at any price
from sensible men in Augusta or else
where.
Considerable interest was manifested
concerning the divorce question, and the
hearing was largely attended. II viii
serve to call attention to this growing evl
in the State if no action is taken in re-
gard to i, this season. We hear many
asking wha, is to be done about the
matter. which il a sure sign that some
thing will ultimately be accomplished.
The committee is also importuned tt
report bill which if carried, will allow
women to vote, particularly on schoo
matters. The public hearing was large
~ attended, and some good speeches
were made BY ladies who advocated thei'
cause. 1t is reported that the committee
received a very favorable impression Of
the matter. If any such experiment, is t.
be tired. doubtless it will be planned in
careful and guarded manner, for 1t IN
wolves great and important issues.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01
THE MEDICATION OF THE TABuLA-
TORS


There i mo- dis putting the fact that the
Tsbulators OF 1880 have been well sus-
tanned by their party associates. Gov.
Garcelon himself, whenever he appeared
In public during the campaign was received
with enthusiasm. The Hon. c. II. Chase
was sent 10 the Cincinnati Convention to,
in part. represent the Democracy OF Maine
In the National counsels OF the party, and
recently he was again, u We understand
IL without effort on his part, made the
candidate of both the Democratic aud
Greenback parties for high office, and As
such received the votes OF the opposition
members OF the Legislature. The Hon.
John B. Foster. another OF the famous
Tabulators, presided over the Greenback
State Convention that placed Gov. Plaisted
I'm nomination, was later In the campaign
candidate for senator, and recently re-
ceiyed with Captain Chase, the honor OF 4
nomination for Councillor, and the Hon.
+. NJ. Fogg who was the most radical OF
the Tabulators, was the candidate OF all
factions OF the opposition for Congress in
his district
Again IL Is said that the Hon. j. l..
Smith was selected as the candidate OF the
opposition for United States Senator,
simply, because that he had been In the
opinion OF his associates, abused by the
Republican press and speakers.
Ii should be also remembered that here
in Cumberland County where the fight was
thanks to Capt. Chase directly on the
questions raised by the ''count out, the
Republicans met with defeat so far as
the most important office went, to say the
very least.
In brief, then, the Tabulators have not
only been "vindicated," but it has been
made plain, that, as stated by Capt. Chase
in his open letter to A. A. Strout, the
"count out" itself in all its stages, did re-
ceive the endorsement Of all the prominent
Democ rats in the State.-City Item.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

WEST PERU.-Mr. A. l.. llaines, re-
spected citizen OF Peru, died suddenly on
the 10th inst, OF congestion Of the lungs
age 40 years. Mr.. Haines was an old cor
respondent OF the OXFORD DEMOCRAT, aud
In his death, Peru has lost one OF her high
ly respected citizens; an honest, upright;
enterprising newspaper agent aud cares
pendent. lie was leading member OF the
West Peru Brass Band; very worthy
member OF the Grange Lodge. and an hon.
orable member Of the l. o. o. +. Society.
Funeral services were held in the Wyman
school house, on Tuesday. Rev. A. A. c.
Abbott delivered an able and eloquent
sermon. 1. IL. l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

lIIRAM.-lt is thought on the top end OF
Hiram, where reside, that the misspelled
returns OF votes for Harris ". Plaisted,
alias Morris II. Plasted, alias Harrison NJ.
Plaistedcd, is 4 judgment sent upon the
Fusionists for suspendng the Free High
School law In the Legislature OF 1879.
The Grcenback party that In 1879 went u
the head OF navigation on kennebcc river,
was last seen driving Solon's steers to the
bullrush stacks at the head Of navigation
on Salt River Before starting, they
changed the motto on their banner, from
Ranklns & Barrett, 10 Grin and Bear u,
Since their candidate for President, Gen
Weaver, was threatened with expulsion
from Congress, for doubling his fist and
making the sparks ny, they have not said
much about Mulligan aud DeGolyer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

Society. and Mrs. Cora Briggs mas oeen
chosen to al her place.
A. NJ. Gerry, the druggist, whose SER
vices have been required at the NoyeS
drue store, Norway, for the past TWO
weeks, is at home.
Frank L. Starbird, the teamer, feeds MS
horses on chopped oat straw ana NEAL
His horses are looking and feeling exceed
ipely well and yet they have not tasted nay
this winter.
Business at the shoe shop is good, and oil
hands rejoice.
Mr.. G. w. Brown is still having e1-
celleut success In the sale OF the celeorateu
New Home sewing machine. These ma
chimes are highly spoken OF by those VINO
have used them.
Owing to the scarcity Of water, the So
Paris Furniture Co., have had no power
except a little occasionally from shan
connected with the zine in the shoe shop
since last July. The Interests OF other
manufacturers In South Paris have suffered
from the same cause.
Mr.. Jerry Winslow went TO Portland
few days ago, on business, and when nc
returned be brought his wife and each o'
his three daughters new silk dress
Truly. the right kind OF a Papa"
The Cantata Of Esther" Is In rehersa
by our local talent Mr.. Geo. Briggs Is
president OF the society. The chorus will
embrace upwards OF thirty voices.
Alta special meeting Wednesday night
of Mt. Mica Lodge No. II, I. o. o. F., ID
G. NJ, Byron Kimbsll OF Bridgton, gave
an cxemplincation OF the new work, to
full hall. About one hundred and Any
members were present, embracing mem
bers from Norway and West Paris Lodges
At the close OF the meeting, about clever
O'Clock, they repaired to the Andrews
House, where refreshments were prepared
for the inner man. II was happy oc
casion.
The cold wave which struck Us Friday
morning, caused slight suspension o
business, and made our streets look de
serted aud lonely.
Mr.. John Carsley, for i've years clerk o
the Andrews House, has rendered his
resignation which will take place in about
two months. For courtesy, politeness ant
a sympathetic interest In the welfare OF his
guests, Mr.. Carsley heads the list OF bis
cram. b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

SouTH PARls.-Miss Cornelia Mayhem
OF Pennington, gave dramatic readings
and Rotations at our school building, q
few evenings ago. She is reader OF con
siderable merit
A blaze Of fire and a big volume of smoke,
created some excitement Friday afternoon,
in our village, but it was found to be only
o chimney burning out, belonging to Mr.
r. A. Hall.
Mrs. d. Ii. Colby has resigned her POSI-
ton ~ organist Of the CongregationaIist
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01
TOBIAS THOMPSON SNOW.

Tobias Thompson Snow died at his resi-
dence on Park Street Tuesday morning,
after lingering illness OF many months.
His sojourn last winter In Nassau and
Florida failed 10 check the progress OF his
disease, aud for many months IL has been
only too evident To his friends that his days
were numbered. lie leaves Il wife and one
child, daughter.
Mr.. Snow was born In winterport In
Waldo County. June =, 1897, and com
menced the practice OF law in 1860 at
Corinth in this State. In 1865 he removed
To Augusta, and formed partnership with
his brother-in-law, Hon. ARENAS Libby,
now one OF the justices or the Supreme
Court. In 1857 he temporarily Withdrew
from the practice OF his profession 10 ac-
cept the position OF treasurer OF the Au-
gusta Savings Bank, but in 1869 resumed
practice, having removed 10 Portland,
where he has since resided, VIM. NJ. Brad.
ley, Esq, being associated with him as
partner since the summer OF 1879.
With faculties naturally acute, unusual
executive abilities, and marked taste and
aptuess for business affairs, he was fitted
TO succeed in profession where good
judgment and practiced ssgacity are so
much needed to supplement o knowledge
Of the law.
A keen and incisive style OF expression
characteristic OF the mans nervous organi-
zAtion, concealed kind and sensitive ma
ture, which shrunk from any exhibition Of
feeling. Those who knew him well, how
ever, recognized the strong and manly
qualities OF his nature.
Pluck, energy and indomitable will were
conspicuous features OF his character, and
the strength Of his moral nature was i'm
pressively shown in the fortitude with
WHICH ne bore his last illness and the CON-
posture with which he awaited the end
Press.
His wife was Almira, youngest daugh-
ter of the late Thomas Croker of Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01
SUDDEN DEATH.-A brakeman by Il

SUDDEN DEArH.-A brakeman by the
name Of Adley, was killed on the Grand
Trunk, Monday morning. He was on
the morning mixed train for Portland,
and just about West Paris he swung out
on the step to see if the wheels were
slipping on the grade. AS he did SO, the
train entered bridge and one of its
heavy irons struck him on the head COM
pletely crushing the skull. His body
was swung against the car with such
force that it broke window, Coroner
Douglass Of Paris, was called upon to
view the remains.
An old man was found dead on Pike 8
Hill, Norway, Saturday. 1t is said that
he was one of a party encamped in that
vicinity, and that he had been to the vii
lage for supplies. We do not learn
whether his death was from exposure or
disease.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

PARIs.-A barn belonging to Thos. f.
Ryerson in the Partridge District, was
blown down by the gale of Friday night.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of Paris Hill Manufacturing Company was
held last Wednesday but no business was
transacted. There will be an adjourned
meeting at the Hubbard House, next Satur-
day evening. All who own stock should
attend as matters OF great importance will
come up for action.
Owing to very general desire, our dis
trict agent has again opened the village
schools. Mr.. c. J. Mellen and Miss NJ.
Rose Giles, who taught the last term, will
again be in charge as instructors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

BRYANT's PoND.-The officers elect OF
Jefferson Lodge OF +. & A. Masons, were
publicly installed by w. p. NJ, James l..
Bowker, Tuesday evening, the 18th inst
as follows:
Albion p. Bowker, w. NJ; William Day,
s. W. A. Mont Chase, J. W.: r. X. Dun
ham, S.; Alden Chase, s. w. ii. Pearson,
S. D.; Klbon Perham, J. D.; Albion L.
Cole, S. s.; Stephen l.. Ethridge, J. 5. ;
Ransom Durham, c.; II. c. Berry, NJ.
Caleb Besse, Tyler.
The ceremonies by Z. NJ, j. l.. Bowker,
were given in n very impressive manner
and with his usual easy and fluent style.
A quartette OF singers, comprising Mr..
Gilman A. Whitman; Mrs. Ida EnEarlc,
Mrs. James NJ. Day, and Mr.. w. Scott
Bryant, with Miss Emma Durham, organ
ist, gave some excellent music adapted to
the occasion. After the services, the
Masons with their families and invited
guests, partook OF nice supper prepared
by the ladies OF the brethren In their usua
usual good taste and style. n. l..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

Mr., H. c. Davis, Register of Pro-
bate for Oxford County, has just showed
US some splendid copper ore taken from
the Briggs place in this town. The rock
is taken from the surface of vein two
feet wide and about mile long. II
shows gold and silver az well as copper,
and promises to be rich find.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

j. L. p. Burnham of Norway, ad-
vertises to continue in the business of
making photographs at his rooms on
Cottage Street. He makes a specially
of charging pictures to life size and of
copying old ones.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

Hanover James Roberts OF Han
over, was buried Wednesday. Mrs. Roberts
died after only a day or two OF illness. Mr..
Roberts attended the funeral and returned
10 his house, and died within few mo-
mcnts after reaching it.--JourndI.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

w. l.. Williams offers for sale, by
advertisement in another column, a large
quantity of fine stock and farming tools
on his farm in Albany. If you want
anything in that line, read the advertise
ment carefully
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

DrxrIELp.-E. X. Starbird has just
closed successful term In District No. 2
Scholars who have abstaned from whisper
ing during the term Ida Marble, Addie
Marble, Lena Taylor and Nellie Berry
Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

ApAMsoN's BOTANIC BALsAM Is COM
pounded Of the best natural healing ex-
tracts of Bark, Roots aud Gums In The
world. 1t is a safe and reliable medicine,
pleasant to the taste, and cures Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, and Group. Price, 30 and
10 cts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01

The water In Newburg is so bad that
correspondent Of the Journal says sit Is
almost cruel to squirt it on decent fire. y
That is worthy Of Dean Swift.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

BETIIEL.-The weather continues cold,
and the roads are very hard. There has
been no soft weather since Thanksgiving
aud the snow is about four feet deep In the
woods, and so light, that the trees as they
fall are buried in II.
Water is getting low in the well, ant
many are falling.
The snow on the river Is full OF water OF
it's way from the lakes to Lewiston.
o. ii. Mason Is still confined to hi
house, and has taken Seth Walker int
partnership In the iron and hardware bust
ness. w.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01
Newspaper Decisions.

1. Any person who takes paper regularly
from the ofhce-whether directed 10 ms name oi
snofhsr,s or whether he has subscribed or not
is responsible for the payment
2. II q person orders his paper disconnhueu,
ne must pay all arrearages, OF thc puolsher may
continue 10 send u until payment IL made, ana
eoIlrrt the whole amount, whether the paper .
taken nom the ONCE or not.
The Courts have decided thstrefnsing TO take
newspapers and periodicals nom the posi- omoe
or removing and leaving them uncAhed 'of'
pr,1a 6acie evidence of fraud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01
MExIco.-MIss Mary Glines OF Mexico

MExICo.-Miss Mary Glines OF Mexico'
has died.
Peter Virgin OF Rumford, died quite
suddenly At the poor farm In that town.
lie has been n resident OF Rumford, and
had reached ripe old age.
Daniel Oldham has had very severe
sickness, but is better and improving.
SPARkEs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01
OTHER MATTER.

Toby Candor, the well known cor.
respondent, is prominent figure about
the State House and hotel. He is a
Younger man than one who had heard
his history would expect to see. Hi:
form is slender and straight as rule,
and he obtains much information by his
easy familiarity with the members. He
looks like some of the Whitmans Of thi:
section, though he claims no relation tC
them.
DR.. W. b. Lapham, though not a
member of the Legislature, is a promi-
nent figure at Augusta, where he has
resided for number of years. He ha:
recently purchased small place out OF
the city, where he keeps horse, COW and
some small stock, which he cares for,
and thus adds to his pleasure and health.
DIR. Lapham will soon furnish US with
two articles, one on the history Of Ger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-01
FROM AUGUSTA.

Las, week was busy one at the Cap
hal. Wednesday and Thursday the
Maine Press Association and Maine
State Temperance Convention were both
in session. and Thursday afternoon pub
lie hearings were given on the subjects OF
divorce and franchise Of women to the
extent OF school affairs.