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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

MArERFoRD.-The Pensioners or Rev
j. II. Snow OF Waterford, met at the par
sonage, South Waterford, 10 the numbtl
OF more than one hundred, on the afternoon
and evening OF Wednesday last, II being the
hrh anniversary OF Mr.. and Mrs. Shows
marriage. The company was from Frye
burg, Sweden, Bridgton and Waterford
Mrs. Shows parents, DR.. A. G. French
wife and family OF Lewiston, her brother
DR.. A. l.. French, and wife, OF Fayette,
were present. After general cougratula
lions and hand shaking. the company was
called To order by Mr.. f.. w. Aver, master
of ceremonies, who, in few well-applied
remarks, presented In behalf OF the friends
substantial tokens OF respect TO the value
OF about 500, SAB being bank bills, an ell
egant easy chair for the tired pastor, two
camp rockers for his better half. q fue
framed picture OF Longfellow from the
young friends In Sweden, large framed
picture OF Garfield, blankets, silver and
glassw also numerous other articles.
The pastor feelingly responded in behalf
OF himself and wife. extending their heart
felt thanks for the many kind remem
brances OF the place they have Ia the hesrts
OF their friends. After short and appro-
pirate remarks by Rev. Mr. Rogers Of
Bridgton Center, Rev. Mr.. Hague Of South
Bridgton, and others, and music by Miss
Hough OF Massachusetts, the company de-
parted.-J0urRdl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

BETHBL.-The past four weeks have been
all that could be desired by the farmers 10
do their fall work and make preparation
for the next years crop, and large amount
has been done in that direction. Lumber
men are making extensive preparations
for logging operations the coming winter,
and il Is said the cut will be as large as
last season.
IL has been some six weeks since We
have had any rain and the wells and the
streams are very low for this season of the
year One OF our Oldest townsmen said
he never saw the water in the Androscog'
gin so low as a. the present time.
Considerable sickness prevails among
the old people in town. Mr.. Ira Cushman,
who has been very sick for several weeks,
is now improving and his friends have
hopes of his recovery. Mr.. Charles X.
Locke, one Of our most respected towns
men, is in very feeble health and his re-
covery is very doubtful.
The members of Bethel Grange recently
celebrated their eighth anniversary with q
Harvest Feast. The tables of refresh.
ments furnished ly the good sisters, were
a sight to behold-completely loaded with
the greatest varieties and most appetiz
ing.
Arrangements have been made for u
conrsa Of lac,uras m no deliyereJ in the
Congregational church, the present winter.
The first lecture in the course was deliv-
cred by Rev. Z. NJ. Smith, President of tie
Maine Seminary and Female College; SUBJ
iect: Castles and Crsgs of the Old
World" Mr.. s., few years since, went
on a vacation to the old world, and spent
many weeks in extensive travelling. In
his address he gave running sketch OF
his observations in England, Scotland and
France. His descriptions Of his ascent of
the Pyramids, OF his visit TO Elm, and his
various stopping places in Jaffa (ancient
Jopps), was exceedingly interesting.
The well veteran in the Masonic
Fraternity, Rob. Morris, of Kentucky,
spoke in the Masonic Hall, two weeks
ago; subject Freemasonry Ms | have
found It," In 1868 he visited the Holy
Land. and his sketch of ancient monu-
ments, emblems and traditions extant in
Palestine, the manner OF his own initiation
in the Masonic Order of Dervishes and the
ceremonies through which he passed when
made Mason, was listened to with much
interest.
On Thanksgiving day, union services
were held in the NJ L. church.
The Thanksgiving Ball at the Bethel
House, was a grand success. A good
number from other towns were present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Saturday; Arab Pasha was sentenced
10 death, he pleading guilty OF rebellion;
the sentence was Immediately committed to
Punishment. Capt. Clayton McMichael
OF Pbila., was appointed Marshal OF the
District OF Columbia.
Sunday: The new Sunday law went into
effect In New York; 1t was strictly en-
forced.
Monday: The second trial Of the star
route conspirators commenced Con-
gress convened.
Tuesday: The city elections In Massa-
chusetts generally resulted In the choice
OF "Cltizens" tickets, and all but four
Newton, Taunton, Somerville and New
Bedford-voted Eyes" on the question OF
license.
Wednesday: Louis Blanc, the celebrated
French statesman, and Anthony Trollope,
the well.known English novelist, died.
The long.talked-of transit OF Venus
took place, but in New England IL was too
cloudy to take satisfactory observations.
Thursday The star route attorneys In n
memorial told Judge wylie that he was
not an impartial judge, and tried To have
the case transferred; some sharp words
passed between him and Col. Ingersoll,
and the trial will proceed. The worst
snow-storm for thirty years ragged IN Eng
land.
Friday: Hon. Hannibal Hamlin arrived
ut Bangor-An unusually cold wave
swept over the country; In Wisconsin the
mercury was 20 below zero, In Nebraska
10 > below, and even in Virginia men froze
to death. London, Eng, was visited by
sl5 200. 600 fre.-Quite an animated
debate over the assessment OF government
employees for political purposes took place
In the Senate; Senator Hale was one OF the
prominent dsbaters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

HARTFORD, Dec 4th.-Prof l.. w. Ma
son, having received vacation from his
music schools at Toxic, Japan, informs me
by letter, dated Karlsbad, Germany, Nov.
9, 1882. After leaving Hartford Cold
Spring." Aug. 18th, went to Boston.
thence to n. Y. and sailed for Hamburg,
where / visited the schools of oil grades
from the kinder garden" to the "Asylem"
for the blind to read music, thence TO Co.
penhagen, and visited the schools found
much that was new in school music and
for the blind. Thence to Christiania, and
found more that was interesting ip people
and school music, thence TO Stockholm, |
found here the best system ofgymuastics,
especially for children and young ladies |
ever saw. Important for the young ladies'
OF japan. From here retraced my steps
to Copenhagen and Hamberg, thence TO
Berlin. From Berlin. went to Halle,
thence TO Leipsig. After visiting the
schools, came to this place where | was
ten years ago. When | return, | shall
bring you n book which will inform You OF
thess wonderful springs. I expect TO re-
main here three weeks aud then go to
London, where shall work on my books
two or three weeks. Hope to return home
at Boston about Christmas. shall OBJ
tain great amount OF new material for
the revision and extension OF my Ameri-
can Music Course, and. for my further
work in Japan. HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

MkxIco.-The Pullman House, occupied
by /. +. Gleason was burned Monday
morning. Mr.. G. was aroused just before
o'clock and found fire around the chin.
ney, extending from cook room to roof
Defective chimney was cause. The great
er part OF the contents Of the two lower
stories was saved, but little was taken
from attic or cellar. The ell and stable
were very nearly cleared Of valuables.
Insured for $500. A hingle shed or
storenouse owned by Lewis II. Reed, was
also burned. Tie building was not valu.
able but contained large lot Of ears Of
corn only q part or which was saved
Letcist0a Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

OXFORD. DIR. McAllister moved to
Freedom, N. H., last Monday.
Sidney Edwards has sold his residence
to Newton Littlewood.
Quite a number Of our people attended
the Opera at Lewiston last Wednesday
evening.
A new coal stove has been placed In
Oxford Station during the past week-al-
SO q very little plastering done. II any
one knows OF more cherries or incon-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

The ills which flesh Is heir 10 are more
often due to impurities 10 the blood than
Is generally supposed. The publication OF
this vital fluid enables the system TO ward
of its worst enemies. There is no doub,
that Hoods Sarsaparilla Is one OF the best
blood purifiers In the world, and we feel
confident that those who give U trial
will not he disappointed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

The Kennebec Journal sends Us vnlu'
able calender for 1888, as on It's margin Is
printed the names OF the men who vii
compose our Legislature for that year.
The Keuuebee Journal Is the State paper,
and is sent daily, during the session for
two dollars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

Hon. HANNIBAL H.NLIN, l. :. Minis
ter to spain, returned home last week, on
on leave Of absence" lie does not tx
pect 10 return 20 Europe.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. = DR. Lamsou
and others OF Fryeburg, Will petition the
Legislature 10 incorporate the Fryeburg
wster Company.
Mason Brothers announce their removal
10 the new store in kimbsll Block, Nor
way They will put in 81 immense stock
OF new goods and sell them at remarkably
low prices.
John Pierce, 30. Paris, adyertises full
line OF gold and silver ware, Jewelry, Cut
lery &C, for the holiday trade.
:. Richards, So. Paris, has notice call
ing attention to his stock of watches,
clocks, jewelry, spectacles, any Of which
will prove valuabls 10 those making holi-
day gifts.
5. L. Crockett, Norway, Registered
Druggist, calls special attention to his
stock Of Holiday Goods.
L. b. Holden. So. Paris, wishes all in
search OF holiday goods. TO call at his
drug store.
A. NJ. Gerry, in his Drug Store at So.
Paris, has also a large line OF holiday
goods, OF which he gives partial list, and
adds, many other articles too numerous
to mention. Gerry deals largely in Books,
rs well as in goods Of his usual line. He
Is special agent for Levell's low price pub
locations.
P. Z. Carpenter, Auctioneer, p. U. ad-
dress, Locke's Mills, has in his profession
al card.
Harper Bros, New York, have their
prospectus for lss3 Of both Hsrper's
Weekly and Harper's Young People, the
leading papers in their respective depart
ments. We particularly commend the
Young People 10 young people.
Geo. p Rowell 4 Co., of New York, not
only advertise their own business but send
US Il cure its, >" from Dr. II. G. Root, lsj
Pearl ST., y. Y, Mason \ HaRlin Or
sans, Portland Business College" aud
Consumption" from DR.. T. \. Slocum,
Isl Pearl St., n. Y.
A. X. Dimnock, shoemaker, calls stten-
ton 20 his new location over the OXFORD
DEMoCRAr Office, Paris Hill. lie is first
class workman.
The Argus of Portland, the leading Dem
ocratlc paper ofMline, begins its 10th vol
ume and sdvertises its prospectus
Just the thing for presents aud for all
young people, are offered by Z. II. Judkins.
They are strongly recommended by such
men as j. l.. Phillips of the Maine Agency
Prin. Wilton Academy. A. b. Capen'
Prin. Dirigo Business College, and many
Others. our best penmen and teachers
have used the Compendium which is cell
,sortA its price, 81. The History is a
splendid game, which all will like. The
Land of Coda large u mo. book, is now
ready. Agents are wanted for these works.
Send orders to L. II. Judkins, West Paris,
Ne. See his two advertisements.
Lumber wanted, by Paris Hill Mfg Co,
Paris, Maine. Same Co. wishes to let a
big job of cutting and hauling lumber from
their lot
Sheep astray at West Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

BYRoN.-Last Monday, Abram Merrill,
son OF VIM. Merrill OF Byron, who was
working in the woods for Young, Ranklns
& CO.. was struck on the head, with fly
ing skid used on a railway, aud severely
injured He was carried a half-mile, to
the camp apparently lifeless, but rallying,
was properly cared for aud carried out to
the settlement. Twelve hours elapsed be
fore he recovered his senses sufficiently to
know what had happened TO him, or where
he was. He is now able TO walk about the
house. Chas. Gates, ofthe same crew, fell,
and so Injured himself a. 10 compel him
10 leave the woods for a week.-JOurRdl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12
The M. L. Sewing Circle met last Thurs

The NJ. L. Sewing Circle met last Thurs
day afternoon and evening, at the Parson-
age; very pleasant time was enjoyed.
John S. Swan has shipped from our sta.
ton, the past two months, thirty-six car
loads of potatoes; most of them have been
sent to Boston parties.
Trade has been excellent the past few
weeks, and the weather beautiful; and the
wheeling was never better.
Mr.. A. z. Blake fell from the scaffoli Of
his barn the other day, striking on his
back on the barn floor, and was severely
injured about the spine.
Rev. Mr.. Bosserman has been very sick
the past two weeks, and he still lies In
critical condition. C.
BETHEL - Thdnsgiring Day dinner !:
Some persons of former generation enjoy
very much the ancient custom OF having 4
large social gathering, Thanksgiving day
Mr.. Alphin Twitchell OF Bethel, Gagged IS
years. and his wife had one ofthose happy
meetings at their house NOV. 3Vth, 1857
Thirty-one persoas sat down at their tab
les that day, which was well supplied with
turkeys and chickens, chicken, mince, ap-
pie, custard and pumpkin pies, buildings
and other things very agreeable to the
taste. None of the company seemed to
enjoy the feast better than the host and
hostess. The company was composed OF
individuals of various ages from four to
eighty years. For the time being all alike
felt young, aud joyous, Portland was rep
resented in the gathering By quite dele
CATION, and Cambridge Mass had a voice
10 ii, in the parsonage OF Miss Bertha Fox.
At the proper time the gathering separat-
ed after having greeted one another in
giving the warm hand OF friendship. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

Parents, who allow their children TO
grow up with scrofulous humors bursting
from every pore are guilty or great
wrong. Think OF them pointed out a.
branded with loathsome disease, and
you viii! readily procure for them the Gu
ticura Remedies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

RuMpoRp. The hotel at Mexico was
burned on Tuesday night, Dec. Sd, togeth-
or with the stable and lumber shed be-
longing to Lewis II. Reed, the furniture In
the hotel was all saved. Reed lost one
hundred and seventy-hve bushels OF ears
of csrn in his building. The hotel was In
sured for $500.
Joseph A. Arnold and Phillip Andrews
have bought the old starch mill at RAM
ford Falls and intend to put In single
mill and set of stones for grinding corn
which will be great convenience to the
people In the east part Of the town.
Waldo Pettingill has commenced to haul
oak with four men and four oxen and
number more are ready to commence as
soon as snow comes deep enough to make
good roads.
Staples & Vaughn wish to buy birch and
poplar timber to be manufactured In their
mill at Rumford Center.
Joel II. Hutchius and Preston q. How
ard have purchased the stumpage on lot
in Newry and intend to put the poplar or
1t into the Ellis this winter.
Good crossing on the Ice at Rumford
Point.
The friends OF Rev. T. Hillman and wife
met with them Tuesday evening Nov.
2sth, to celebrate the 18th anniversary oil
their marriage goodly number were pre-
sent and money amounting In all to over
$1,000 was LEFT with them to cheer them
on their way through life.
The Methodist Sabbath School propose
to have Christmas festival at the town
house at Rumford Center the proceeds "a
be used to enlarge their library. There will
be drama and other exercises to pass a
pleasant evening, all are invited.
RUMfoRD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

A pure, wholesome distllation OF witch
hazel, American pine, Canada fr, marigold,
clover blossoms, etc. fragrant with the
healing essences OF balsam and pine. Such
Is Sanforj's Radical Cure for Catarrh.
Complete treatment for 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

CHOICE EXTRACTS FROM DRUGGISTS.
"W. know the value OF malt. hops. quinin'
BARI and asparagus composing Malt Mtters."
" Beet Kidney Medicine on our shelves"
"Our lady customers highly praise them"
"physicians prescribe them In this town"
"Thc largest bottle and best med icine."
"our best people take Malt Bitters.'"
Sure cure for chills and liver diseases"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

F.. SUMNER, Dec. 9.-Friday was the
clustering day OF the season, and gentle
admonition OF what may be In store for Us
before stern winter relaxes his lev hand.
1t Is now 4 good time to select suitable
reading matter for the long winter even
ings. Newspapers cost only tribe, and
how much useful and entertaining matter
can be thus secured for the price ofa few
cigars or plugs OF tobacco. The home
paper should ALWAYS be found upon the
stand as II will interest all members OF the
family, and instruct them at the same time.
While the children are young, lei them
cultivate a taste for good wholesome read
ing. A good newspaper Is just as essen
tial as the study OF the various branches
taught in our public schools. While the
mind is lntent upon useful reading, vicious
amusements will not be sought. A half
dozen good papers even, are an excellent
investment. lie. more parents try 1t.
SLoCUM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

TEMPERATURES LAST WEEK AT A. NJ
Sunday, l2o, snow; Monday, %, clear ;
Tuesday. 20o, cloudy; Wednesday, 30
snow; Thursday. 22o, cloudy; Friday,
40, clear; Saturday, -, clear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

GLEAD, Dec. G.-The weather for q
week or two past has had q winter-like ap-
pearance with but very little snow, not
enough to make sleighing but to-day II
has been quite warm and the snow Is melt
ing fast. A good rain would be very &C
ceptable, as the aqueducts and wells are
very low.
W. 4. Skillings Co.. have their new
steam birch mill nearly completed, and
will be ready to run by the time It come.
good shedding. They have purchased {
large amount of birch on the stump II
Bachelder's Grant OF ID. r. Hastings o
Fryeburg, and have large crew Of mer
at work cutting it, which will be hauled
to the new mill. n.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

ORDER OF EXERCISES.
FRIDAY, $3.50 A. NJ
|. Opening Exercises: = Purposes; Charac-
ter; Methods of Conducting.
DIR. y. 7. True, Bethel.
II. A Practical Exercise In Arithmetic.
Mr. Henry w. johnson, Prin.
OF Gould's Academy.
ILL., Gymnastics for Common Schools.
Miss Mary y. Parker.
Teacher OF Elocution.
l:NP.M.-
". Arithmetic for Practical Ends:-How
much; How taught.
Mr.. WIN. o. Collins. Prin.
High school. Norway.
Discussion OF the same by Mr.. H. II. Hutch.
ms and A. E. Herrick. Bethel.
V. Composition In Mixed Schools What
should be attempted; Methods of Teaching.
Mr.. ii. ". Bryant, Prin. OF
High school. Gorham, NH.
vi. Morals and Manners Necessity for
Teaching; Incidental Instruction.; Direct
Teaching
Miss Susie b. Twitchell. Bethel
VII. Public Lecture on Education.
Hon. y. A. Luce, State Supt Of
Public Schools
SATURDAY, $50 M
VIII. Reviews: Purposes; Frequency;
Methods.
Miss Fannie o Philbrick, Lady
Prin. Goulds Academy.
TX. School Government Purposes; Means
and Ends; Methods.
Mr. r. J. Everett, Prin. High School.
South Paris,
Y. Reading Exercise, and Gestures.
Miss Mary Z. Parker
l:soPM.-
xI, Discussio on Reading and Spelling
Methods.
XII. School Classification Minimum Of
Daily Exercises; How secured; Length Of Ex-
ercises; Order Of Exercises; Programme.
Hon. y. A: Luce.
XIII. General Topics.
Each Exercise will be open for discus
sion during the Session.
Teachers Of Public Schools are invited
to bring their older pupils TO the meetings
OF the Association.
Teachers will please provide themselves
with paper, or notebooks, and pencils.
The Public are cordially invited to be
present during any, or all the Sessions.
N. T. TRUE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

No. RUMroRp, Dec. about inches
OF snow fell last night, aud sleighs have
been out some to-day.
Miss Alice Bryant and Miss Thalis God
dsrd are attending school at Bethel.
Mrs. Obed Taylor is quite sick.
The transit OF Venus was observed by
some of our people to-day.
Mr. John Silver, who has been employed
In the Lowell Machine Shop, Lowell, Mass,
for several winters, intends to return to
Lowell for the winter, in few days. v.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

venient station on the Grand Trunk line'
than the one at Oxford, they will please
give notice of It In the DEMocRAr, a. they
are in need OF sympathy, and Oxford peo-
pie are ready TO give II.
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New Advertisements.
SHEEP ASTRAY.

Came into the enclosure OF the subscriber at
West Paiis abou. Nov. 29th. one eve sheep,
marked :. u. on the In side and q cross on the
right side. The owner Il requested 10 prove
l. y. EVERETT.
West Paris Dee. n, lisp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-12

DENMARE.-Mr. Silas Bennett, who was
thought TO be beyond recovery from lung
fever, Is now improving.
Mrs. Charles Bennett is now Frustrated
from overwork, at caring for the sick.
There have Seen several quite severe
cases OF fever OF various kinds in aud
around the corner for the past few weeks
The clothes-pln factory Is undergoing
improvements, preparatory for business In
shedding time. Considerable timber is be-
ing cut for this company.
Mr.. Chas. Y. Goldthwaitc Is teaching s
singing school in District No. 3, Colby
district and will soon commence another
at Jordan's Corner.
Mr.. j. G. Hodge has closed his clothing
shop for few weeks preparatory 10 new
work.
Pendexter & Sauborn commenced last
week for the winter.
Water is so low in our pond that no
work OF any amount can be done.
An exchange says that the prospect Is
that there will be considerable timber cut
in Denmark during the winter. Mr.. isasc
Berry has sold a large amount OF pine.
Charles Mckinney has bought lot OF
pine from Mr. James Wentworth for 800.
A. 7. Plugree aud J. F. Berry are already
engaged in cutting the hemlock sold from
their farms last summer. Augustine In
gals is purchasing birch, poplar and OAK,
TO ne made into slaves and shook at hts
mill riigton Ne,rS.
The Methodist people a. Denmark re-
Gently gave a very pleasant donation -
their pastor. Rev. Mr.. Sylvester, at the
house M Mr. Iarkin JOrlau In East Dem
mark. About $50 dollars was the result
Mr.. Sidney Folsom met with a peculiar
accident while working At his mill last
Wednesday q splinter OF wood dying up
pierced his under lip.
Sleighlng quite good with about eight
inches OF snow-JoUrRdl.
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SUFFER

no longer from Dyspep.
STA, Indigestion, wantor
Appetite, loss ofstrenqth
lack Of Energy, Malaria.
Intermittent Fevers. &c
BROWNS IRON BIT
TIERS never fails to cure
all these diseases.
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TEACHERS, ATTENTION

A Teachers Association for Oxford
County, will be held in Gould's Academy,
Bethel, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18th and
10th, 1882.