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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
Atruooopv-attesi II. e. DAVIS. Register.
,XrORD IS AT Cuur: ~ Probate, held =
Paris within and Tor tie County OF ONiaro

,xrORD. IS AT Q Cuur: ~ Probate, held at
Paris within anu Tor tie County OF OAiuro,
On the third Tuesday OF 'pril, A. ID. issi,
EKRITr PAIRS ~, psm,d Exc, utur In .
WI certain ms rum.pt purp"rtipg To lee the lat
VIZ AID tr-tsm-u, OF Ephraim Bryant late al
Ruckh-id In ssid county, deceased having pr
scntet the SAM 2 Probate:
Ordered That the said Executor give roiice
TO al p-rsun Interested, by csu-ing copy of III,
order 10 he published three weeks sucressivcy N
the oxford Democrat, printed II far,s. that th.>
NAV npp, A AT Probate Court g., be held at Paris
ia aid County, On the third Tue-,iay OF May
arxt nj nine OF the clock In the forenoon, ano
.h.w cause. II any they have, why the said insiru
meni should not be proved. approved and ailos.'
4. the at W III aud T,s lament 81 laid drcrascd
A WALhER, Judge.
true cnpy-ittest: n {. ID WIS. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

A butter and egg convention held In
Iowa, recently, discussed the question,
How shall poultry De dressed for the mar
ket?" II the eggs OF that convention are
so nearly poultry as to require the settle
ment of that question we don't want any.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
Lo-No Joxr-A prominent physician

Of Pittsburgh said jokingly 70 lady pa
tent who was complaining OF her contin-
ued i'll health. and OF his inability TO cure
her, TRY Hop Bitters." The lady took II
in earnest and used the Bitters. from
which she obtained permanent health.
She now laughs at the doctor for his joke,
but he Is not so well pleased with II. As II
cost him a good patient.-HdrrtsoHrgh
PltriOs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

Thousands OF ladies to-day cherish
grateful rcmembrances OF the help derived
from the use Of Lydia r. Pinkhsms
Vegetable Compound. IL positively cures
all female complaints. Send TO Mrs Lydia
T.. Piukham, e33 Western Avenue, Lynn,
Mass, for pamphlets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

,xEORD. ss:-At n Court OF Probate ncid al
Paris, within aud Tor the County OF Oxford, ~
the thtri Tu,.da OF APRIL A. ID. lssi
NSOCH POSTER. IN, namrd Executor IN
IL Ger hin in-itum' mt pu'p"ftlng !" be lhr IA
vi, and testament o. David W pavt., la" ~
BE hi IN ssid connty. d.csastd, bavi. pfcsente
ih,. came tor Pronaie:
ordered. That the said Ex' give noue'
all person, interested by causing copy OF thi'
be hire. Se.k- -uce--siveiy n tn
oxford Democrat printed at Paris, that they ma
appear At a Probat. Court 10 be held a. PHri-
IN aid County the thitd Tuesdsy OF Ma net
al nine O'Clock In the forenoon AID show cause u
my they have Why the ,sme should not y,
proved. approved ard allosed rs the last VII
and Testament OF laid dec~ased.
RICHARD A FRYE Judge
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

As CrRE FOR PILEs.-kidney-W ort
acts Grst by overcoming IN the mlidest
manner all tendency To constipation; then,
by its great tonic and invigorsting proper
ties. il restores 10 health the debilitsted
and weakened parts We have hundreds
OF certiiie, cures, where all else had failed.
Use IL and suffer no longer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

The Cincinnati Commercial OF last week
contains an article entitled "A Word in
the Governors Ear" Inssmuch as the
article i nearly column in length, people
out this way would like to know what
kind OF Governor they have In Ohio.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
Administrafor,s sale.

DURSUASr 20 q lisense IRON the Judge Of
il Prooste for Oxford County. shall cell ~
Vublir auction on The premises on Thursday, the
-Sh day Of MAY next At 10 O'Clock In the forenoon
sl the real estate OF vhich John L. Becker, late
II sropeham. died, seized and possessed In the
town Of etonehAn IN the County Of Oxford; the
sane being the homestead Of the said
John L. Becker at the time OF bis deecAse.
ISAAC Y. BECKLER, Admr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
A WELL KNOWN LADY
Escapes the Grave. and frays Ter Asr De-
SPASMS.

SPASMS.
Mrs. =. A. MeIlwain. OF Fergusonviiie. Della
ware county, y. v, writes "Only q few days be-
lore commenced using the 'Favorite Remedy, ;
In one of my spasms and sinking spells, my
Irisnds thought was dead, and gave NJ the at
tempt to restore me 70 consciousness. am con
udent hat II had not taken youruedieine "fav-
orite Remedy" during nv periods Of critical ILL.,
ness / should never have recovered.
That the Lord may bless You and
Increase your means OF doing good 10 my daily
prayer. and may many yet unborn praise the 'fav'
oriie Remedy and its discoverer.r
THE RUBY RIVER
To keep the blood pure. 10 the principal end OF
the inventions and discoveries in medicine. t.
his object probably no one has con ributed NOR
sIsnally than Dr. David Kennedy. Of Rondoui.
y. Y, IN the prodaction OF medicine which has
become famous under the TILE OF the "fsvorih
Remedy" II removes all impurities Of the Blood
regulates the disorded Liver and X idneys, cure
Constipation, Dyspepsia, and all diseases and
weaknesses peculiar to females.
AGwhsn inquiring Of your druggist for thi'
new medicine, avoid mistakes by remembering
the name, Or. David Kennedy's "favorite Rem,
d." and the price. which 10 one dollar bottle
and that the doctors address IL Rondont, New
York Nd
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
Hoods sarsaparilla

IL designed to NEE, the wants Of those who
need medicine TO build them up, give
them an appetite, purify their blood. and
oil M the machinery Of their bodies. No
other article takes hold Of the system and
hits exactly the spot like Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. /, works like magic, reaching every
mart of the human body through the blood.
giving to all renewed life and energy. 81
a bottle; six for s..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

The PrauvIAS SYRur has cured thou
sands who were suffering nom dyspepsia,
debility, liver complaint, boils, humors,
female complaints, etc. Pamphlets free to
any address. Seth W. Fewle & Sons,
Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

when an Ohio man was chawed
up into little bits by threshing machine,
hn wife said there was one consolation.
His corpse was safe from body.snatch-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

at declare, John, ] never saw such Q
man! Yon are always getting some new
wrinkle" And the brute calmly replied,
Matilda, you are not, thank fortune. II
You had q new wrinkle, you would have
- plsss % put u, dsas.s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

LOOK AT HIM "A year ago he was not
expected to live. Liver complaint almost
killed him. He got great relief nom three
bottles Of sulphur Bitters, and six bottles
cured him.-Weekiy Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

A correspondent solemnly asks Us our
opinion OF eusilage. We should think II
would answer If man couldn't get any
thing better, but some men would rather
20 20 the agency or drink kerosene, their
appetites are that depraved.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

Dyspepsia and Indigestion are simply a
lack OF pepsin, or gastric fuid in the stom-
sch. Balls Digestive Salt (pstented) sup
plies this want, and Is besides an agreeable
condiment, consisting of Pure Pepsin and
best English Salt. See advertisement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

The wife OF one Of the oldest Senators
at Washington lately remarked to him
that his rheumatic attacks this winter had
prevented his sharing the usual social
Festivities Of the season. He answered,
IL think rather prefer the rheumatism"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, ss:-suprems Judicial Court, Mech
Term, A. D 1881
yiCrOR II. ABBOTT 70. PARIS 4. BAXTER.
Aud VOW u appearing Il the Court that the SAID
pefrn ,ant IL not an inhabitant Of this STATE, AMI
has no tenant. agent or attorney therein and that
IL 10 ordered ny the Court, That the said PAin.
lid monty the Defendant of the pc dency thereof
D, causing an abstract OF this writ, with this
order Of Court thereon, 10 be published three
we-ks succe-sivelv In the Oxford democrat, a
paper printed In Paris, 10 saii Couaty, the ls-I
publication 10 be thirty days 1t ltast before the
u.xt term Of said Court, 10 be boldea at Paris,
aforesaid. ON the third Tu--day OF September
next, to the end that the sat Defendant may then
and there appear 1t -ald c )urt and show cause,
IL any he have, why judgment shouli no. be rem
Attest: JAMES WRIGHT Clerk
A true sbstrae. Of wriG and order Of Couri
Attest: JAMES s. WRIGHT, Clerk.
I 4 II. A. RANDALL. Au'ss for Pin. Mt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

D.R.v. G. has cleared my face and neck
from yellow patches of FOYER go years stand
ing. lean recommeudD. X. v. q. to ladies
whose complexion Is not clear.
Mrs. T. X. Fuller, Danforth, \. Y.
Guaranteed by all Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

TIE subscriber hereby gives public noticethat
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge o.
Probate for the County OF Oxford and assumed the
trust OF A huini-frsfor Of thu estate Of
sANCEI KSFLA~D. tsie " Hartford,
In sad Coanty deceased by giving bond as the Law
directs he therefore requests all persons Who are
Indebted TO the estate OF said deceased 10 make i'm
mediate payment and those who have any demands
thereon 10 sxhibitthe samsto
RUFUS PRINCE.
Turner April 70 ISL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
RICHARD a FRYE Judge
A true copy, attest til. Z. DAVIS. Rsgi-rr

OXFORD, ss:-N Court of Probate, held
e,rs within and for the County OF Oxfor'
on tho third Tuesday rf ,prii ID lssi
NHARLOTTE BsIiEI. -idov Il samuel l.
Bailey, late Of Buckhr.d ce-esssd bavi"'
presented her p. tiii f,r an allowance GU. OF IT,
ct~onal s.t-ie uf -aid dre'a-ei:
Ordered, That the ssid Petitioner give noiic'
o all per.ou- inter-siei by causing copy OF this
rider TO be published three week. succ-s'ivel> ~
he Oxford Democrat printed at Paris that TIE
nav appear ut a Probate Court TO be held # PAR
in said County on the third Tuesday Of Nav mex,
at O'Clock In the forenoon ana show cause II an
hey have against the same
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
A true copy
v sssrFSEEs5FALSE GODS

Nv 3 =. Dsnbias. late Of Yokohama. Japan
\ n,r work 81 Eia,chjess inferssf de- hing III
strasg> supe~stifions Of Heather Nations In az
parfs aud ages OF the ~orli The oBy volum'
sr,r ,..u-d Q vsrng hi, great suhj-c'. Cnrfsin-
a thou % nd Jacts stronger than fction The MD
imayiu.t,.,us 81, tdol-r r. ~our-rn'ug Dry aod
spi. ito th- Desfiny Of Man win ali the strange
bsIisGs. leQsads Gust ms forms Of porshp tm-
/. ,ii,.sfrai,d an bouad IN unique -rvie Atruig
,conierjal book certain 10 sri immen.iy p"
.s,r Die pages. terms, etc address HUBBARD
RROI., 10 FEDERAL street BOst.n.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

Men who recklessly run in debt are IRE
quently inclined TO eau de V.-Hn an
Wisdom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
ATTENTION.

rINHE subscribers desiring 10 make change In
Il business, request ali persons indebted 70
Elliott a stowell. south Paris, 20 make immediate
payment All bills not paid BY jan. ], lsal, wiz
ss lsss with An ssseznSy p sSlsst
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

OXFORD. ss:-AtA Court OF Probate held ri
Paris. Within and for the county Of oxford, on
the third Tuesday Of April. A. d. 1881.
H . certain instrument purportng 70 be the
last Win and testament OF Cyrus Perkins, late OF
Paris In said county. deceased, having presented
the came for Probate:
to all persons Interested by causing copy Of this
order to be published three weeks successfully In
the Oxford Democrat printed at Pans, that they
NAV appear at Probate Court 70 b. held nj Paris
10 said county on the third Tuesday OF May next
All O'Clock In the forenoon and shew cause IL any
they have Why the said Insrrume"t should not ..
pros~si, spproved and allowed o. the ia-t WI !!
and Testament OF rsid ,ecetsed.
RICHARD A. FRYE, Judge.
A rue copy-Attert: n. G. DAVIS. Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

And there were persons who thought
Schuman's COLOGNE" symphony not worth
a scent-The Score.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

OXFORD. ss.-At q Court OF Probate held a
Paris, within and for che County Of Oxford, on
the third rsssdAy Of April. A. D. 1881.
~ the estato q Abgaa Newton, late Of Canton
In said eosnly, decsaeea. having pssssetsd h 7,
deceased for allowance:
Ordered, That the said Admir- give notice
to ali pefsons Interested By causing copy OF
this order 20 DO published three week.
sseeessively In tho Oxford Democrat printed
a Paris, that they may appeaf at . Probate
Court TO be held at Paris In said County on the
third Tuesday Of May next, at o'clock 10 the
forenoon and shsw cause II any they have Why the
same should not be allowed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

A disagreeable man Is one whose Idea OF
fun differs from yours.-Boston Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

A Rochester lady remarks Indignantly TO
her grocer that she has had all the wind
fall potatoes she want. -ElmirdFree Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

A down East girl who Is engaged to
lumberman says she has caught q Teller.
BOSTON Commercidi Balletia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

People who harbor evil thoughts should
apply 20 Congress for harbor improve
meuts.-Ne,r Orleans PicdyRRe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

The reason hurricanes are not respected
Is because they put on too many airs -
Philadelphia ChroBic}e- HerGfd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

Sitting Bull Is reported as "oetween two
fires" Another streak of luck this cold
weather Nslr HrrsR Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
Health is Wealth !

DIR. c WssT's NERVE AND RRAr> TRIAr
NEST: A specific for Hy.,eris. D'4zin"s- con
voi-ions, Me- v"us Headache Mental D-pres.lot'
toss &c Memory. Sperm .'orFhes, Imto'ency
trvoinn,ary Emissiona, Premature Oh is,.
cfnsed h, Ovrr.rxertinn. self abuse. or oyer'lhda
gene.. which leafs g. misery, deeav ard f"F'h
One box will cure recrnt eases Each box coz
tsin- onr m uth'- treatment One dollar b"N
or Xix boxes 'or i've dollars sent nv msil prrts.i
~ sipt Of price We guarantee ak boxes "a
cure any case. WIKI each order recei' Cd ny Is
for x '.exes sec.'mp isd win hve DOLLAR so
will --nd the purchaser our written gusrsniT. "
retu n the money II the treatment does not ~ :.
, cure Guarantees issued ~ A GEsh
ro.. snthoriz"d aGs nt- tor south Ppi-, hN",.
john. WtsT&. . sole Prnptis nrs, Is -
W. u-d,s n st. Chicago. ~ smith DOOLITrh
4 SMITH Wh1ls..ls s0Nats R.s'0a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
Ah.,r.et OF riaintiH's WIT.

OHARLEs Z PHILOUN of Dixheld. In the
County OF Oxford, Plaintiff. W.. Paris A.
,s.xrer, formerly Of RumIord. Defendant. Ac-
ton ON account ANNEXED. for medical attendance.
lor s37 IS. Writ dated January I'd. 1881, and
.etufnable 70 March Term, la5l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
Abstract Of PI.in.,n'. Writ

VICTOR ". ABBOTT Of Mexico, In our County
" Of Oxford, Plainiin, W. Paris A. Baxte'
Cnrmerly OF Rumf I'd IN said county, Def-nn ant
Action On account annexed, for medical attend.
tnce. for sSS. Writ dated January Sd, 1881, and
returnable 10 March Term, issl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the County of Oxford and assumed the
trust Of Executor of the estate of
FREEMAN HOLLIS. late of Buckdeld,
IN said County decreased BY giving bond 50 the Law
directs he therefore requests all persons who are
indebted 20 The estate of sad deceased 10 make i'm
mediate payment and those who have any demands
thereon 20 exhibit the ssmsto
ISAAC c. MORRILL,.
AnI4l II lssi
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice thar
be has been dnly appointed by the Hon JufiEe OF
Probate for the County Of Oxford and assumed
the trrst Of Admiri-trs'or 81 the estate Of
0ARDNERF RUNDLEr-r. late 90 Mexico.
% -aid County, deceased. ~ giving bond the
lSw directs: NJ therefore requests all per-ons In
d-bted % the estate OF said deceased 20 make i'm
mediate payment. and those who have any de
nSnds thereon, 70 eahieiI the same to
OSCAR h. TRAsK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

TIE Subscriber hereby gives punnc notice trSi
hs h4s been duly appointed bv the Hon. Judge ~
Probate Tor the County Of oxford. and assumed
abe trust ~ Admiri-trst@r Of the estate OF
CHAR - WARREN. late 80 Hiram,
"a -afd county. deceased, bv giving bond as the
laW directs. he therefore requests all persons IN.
debted - the estate % said deceased 10 make
irnmed .s.s payment: aud those who have any de
nancs thereon 10 exhibit the sane ~
CHARLES \. WARREN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
MARK TUrsE FACTS.
Holloway's Pills
IND OINT.NENT.

To the stomach We can trace dysDopsia head.
.rn q x, ncgai rpiiits "a the liver. bile ltln
lie. and yPllox fever; On the bpwsls. diarrhp,
a, ..ntsry. consumption. lee snd dsfulA. u the
Iung- con .umptiop, etc; u "a" blood, scr0faA
scpryey, and ais cutsneoua srup'iOn-. BY keep.
ing IN. &c Organs aad visrl Mud pure snf hrs thy
We may "a 81, driy IN. attacks ~ dissa-s and
no med cine yrt prepared fJr this purpose can
euuaI the sr,lon - thee P,ii- AT Oi"tmrnl a.
they dive TO the seat 81 the disorder and, e1ilf.
pating It's cause. DESTROY ts effect.
Important Caution.
None 81. gvsui.e unless the -isnature NJ
HAYDocK. "a agent f1r the L 1ited sAte-. SUI.
rou, d. each b.,x o. Piii- and DIM mt. Bpxcs
al Is csnt., a. csutr, and 81 each
., Their, l. considerable saving oy taking the
larger slzes.
HOLLOWAY & c., >Ew YORK.
DEPOT. 20 PAT ST.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10

THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice thai
be has been duly appointed BY the Hon. judge o.
Probate Tor the County Of Oxford and assuumd
he trust # Adm Illustrator IF the estate OF
MARY 4. DEERiNG. laie of Denmark.
la said County deceased by giving bond ~ the Law
directs he therefore requests all psr-ons nds btet
20 the estate Of said deces.ed TO make immediate
payment. aud those who have any demands there
On 20 eNhioit the same to
LORENZO u. BERRY.
Al d rssn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-10
STATE OpMAINH.

- u
Oxford, ss;-Supreme Judicial Court, March
Term. A. ID. 1851.
CHARLES n. PhILOoN vs.. PARIS A. BAY.
TER
And now II appearing ~ the Court that the said
Defendant 10 not inhabtant OF this State
and nAs no tenant, agent or attorney therein and
that he has notice Of the pendeney Of this su't
IL 10 ordered by the Court mat the said rlAint,G
uotit, the said DriesdAnt of the pendcncy ther.pi
BY causing an siiested copy of this writ with this
order of Court thereon 70 be pub isbed three
weeks successIv.ly In the Oxford Democrat paper
printed al Paris In said County the last publication
70 be thirty da, 1t least before tue nexi term OF
said Court 10 BE- holden st Pare, In said
Count, ON the thir Tuesday u Sc ptember next,t
the end that tine said Defendant may then and
thsrs appear ~ said Court and shew cause u any
he have why Judgment should not be reudefed
thereon. and execution issu' d sccor DINGHY.
Attest: JAMES 3. " RIGHT, Clerk.
true abs.rsst Of wiir ana o. der u Court tbsre-
At,asss JAMES 0. WRIGHT, Clsk-
l. 4 +. = IAxpkit, An'ys ~ Pa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-25
LOCAL MATTERS.

RECOVERY OF THE BODY OF DIR. j. MAR
SHALL VEST - FUNERAL SERvICtS!'- On
"Wednesday morning information was
brought TO Wilcox Wharf, In Charles City
county. by the captain OF vessel that a
dead body was floating in the river just
above the wharf. Denny Jones, a cDlored
fisherman. went 10 the spot indicated and
brought the body ashore, which was iden-
tilied by the clothing and certain articles
found about the person as that OF Dr. >.
Marshall Vest, who was drowned about
three months ago while crOsSin" James
river in Il small boat in company with Mr..
.C. Il Morrison, OF this city, and colored
boatman, who were also drowned. The re-
mains were brought to this city on board
tbe steamer Tiger Lily, which arrived here
about II o'clock Wednesday night.
Yesterday afternoon the funeral services
took place at St. Johns Episcopal cnurch,
and were participated in by the Rev. W. y.
Scott. Rev w. {. Walden, Rev. John Poi'
Lard, and Rev. \. W. Wediell, rector OF
the church. The sacred editce was crowded
with the friends of the deceased who had
come To pav this last tribute Of respect to
one who in life was Justly loved and
esteemed for all those qualities which serve
10 endcar a man TO bis fcllowb beings. Dr.
Vest wa, an affcctlonate son, devoted bus
band. and an exemplary citizen, who gave
promjSe of great usefulness in his chosen
profession. and whose unllmey end ha>
been monrncd By large circle OF grief
stricken friends. The remains were fol-
lowed to Hollywood by long procession.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-25

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF
THE RETREAT FOR THE SICK.-Thc f0urth
annual meeting OF the Board OF Managers
Of the Retreat for the Sick was held reS-
terdav afternoon-MrS. William A. Jen-
kinS. president. in the chair, and MIS-. u.
w. Camp secretary.
The President read her annual message,
which is a very interesting document, from
which we extract the following statistics
During the first year there were l6J pa
tienis received, OF which 80 were sailors
and II were charity patients. These num-
bers were steadily increased each successive
wear. and The whole number Of patients re-
ceiyed TO date is S67-2lj being sailors and
100 charity patients. In the four years
only % deaths occurred. and the
larger proportion OF those were cases
in a DYING condition when brought TO
the Retreat. Twenty-eght different ply ST.
clans have at various time, been in attend
ance al different times, and 70 Influence Is
! brought 10 bear upon The patients III the Sc
| lection OF their medical attendants. By
thIce entertainments given for the benefit
| Of the Getreat The sum OF $500 was real
lied. whica each time cleared the Retreat
Of debt.
The treasurer'S report shows that the re-
ceipts for the fiscal year ending March lSt
were ~ .G00-nearly all Of which has been
expended III forwarding the objects OF the
Institution.
All OF The old officers were reelected for
the ensuing tcrm-a Just ana fitting tribute
to their f;dthfulne>> and efficiency.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-25

CITY CIRCUIT COUGT.-Tbis court was en-
eaged Yesterday in trying convict> charged
with >ecOud conviction.
Note prOSeqUjS were entered IN The eases
OF L. l.. Cu,lubuck and John hiddick alias
Charles Wilson.
In The case OF Frank Smith. the defendant
being dead. the prosecution was abated.
Bernard Briggs was given five years addi-
tional.
James Ferguson atlas James Langhorne,
pleaded gully, and the Court sen'erced MN
to five years additional.
John Jones alias Green Lancaster, IN
dic'ed for escaping from the guard while al
work on the Capital Square, pleaded guilty.
One wear additional aud solitary eoufne-
ment one month In each wear. such solitary
confinement not to exceed three days at any
one time.