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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

CANToN.-Robins aud blusbirds made
IA cir appearance here April list.
Natures bridge across the AndroSCog-
gin river at Canton has been abandoned
on account Of its uuSOuudneSS, aud the
public are now crossing on the new bridge
Just completed by the Canton Bridge Co.
lt j. located al the upper end OF Gilbert
willie yiilase, so called. This shortens the
distance from Canton TO Canton Point, aud
travellers will iui a much better road. The
Jaw. Wilton, Pennington, DiNfeld and
up-couutry travel will naturally take this
route. \ bridge at the place has long been
needed. and il Is great accommodation
20 the public generally.
Canton Steam Mill Company are making
preparations for the drive. IL Is the in
tentiou OF this Company 20 have lumber
enough TO keep their mill running through
the year. hereafter.
Rev. Mr.. Gould, residing on the Liver
more road. was thrown from his car:isge
a few days ago, while taking pleasure
ride. His injury was not very serious,
bot the lady who was with him was badly
hurt.
The Good TemplarS Lodge a. Canton Is
in a prosperous condition. A juvenile
ItMpit mas Otcn oESAulLeu, auu - III NHai &c
OF Mrs II. c. MuusOn. This is very inter-
esting for the young folks, aud ideas learn
ed here will be great advantage 10 them
10 years 10 come.
Easter services were observed al the
Uuiversalist church last Sunday. The
floral decorations were beautiful. The
pastor, Rev. H. e. Munson, delivered a
most excellent sermon from Matt. NNVIu ::
e, John IN G0-3l, and also composed some
very appropriate hymns. entitled Easter
Day" The Resurrection" and Easter
Memories"
Rev. Mr.. Roice has accepted a call from
the Free Baptist Church, and will begin
his labors May l.-jOurBai.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

Cattle SHow.-The Directors Of Ok
ford County Agricultural Society have
changed the date previously announced
for holding the annual fair TO Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, October 9rd,
4th and 5th. This change Is made be-
cause the State Fair is TO be held on the
DAYS selected for our exhibition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

GmEAD. April l3.-The weather, since
April came in, has been much warmer than
March, but the snow does not disappear
very fast, and the wheeling is very poor.
The ice holds in the river yet, and is
crossed at some points. The prospect for
a good sugar season is dubious.
John W. Bennett has begun work on his
new mill He has bought steam engine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18
PRESENTIMENTS.
An INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUsEs oil
Those DARK FoREBoDINGs WHICH
MAKE POWERFUL MEN WEAK.
Golden Rule

Much apprehension has been occasioned
throughout America from the announce
meDt made by Prof Proctor, that the re.
turn in nineteen years of the great comet
of last summer will cause the destruction
OF the earth. But while people are be-
coming so strangely exercised over this
announcement, an event OF far more seri-
Gus Importance, which is taking place to-
day, seems to be almost wholly overlook
ed The nature OF this most vital subject
can be best explained by relating the fol-
lowing experiences:
Bishop T.. .. Haven, known to the en-
tire land, was unaccountably awakened
one night out OF sound sleep, and lay
awake until morning. His mind seemed
unusually active, and he not only reviewed
his past life, which had been an eventful
one. but laid extensive plans for the fu
ture. He did not feel especially i'll, but
could not account for the unusual activity
of his brain, nor for the restlessness which
seemed to possess him. In the morning
he had but little appetite, hut was appar-
emily well In other respects. In few
days, however, he began to feel restless
and morbid, although he tried to overcome
the feeling which had taken possession OF
him. But try as he would the shadow OF
some evil seemed to follow him, and he
was conscious Of a gradual sinking and
wasting away Of all his physical faculties.
He lad been an earnest and diligent work
or, and in his zeal frequently over-taxed
his strength, and being absorbed In his du
ties failed to observe the common symp-
toms with which he was afflicted, thus
permitting the work Of destruction to go
on unheeded. But the end finally came In
a most peremptory manner. Shortly be-
fore his death he wrote letter-the last
one he ever indited-in which he speaks
as follows "a belief that death is near al
fects different minds differently, bat prob
ably all who are In fair condition Of ply
steal and mental strength instinctively
shrink from it with an indefnable dread
and horror. dying man Ii no more able
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

MEXICO A. Whitman Of Mexico,
aged a years, was buried on Monday, the
10th inst. Rev. Mr.. Munson, Of Canton,
conducted the services, Mr.. Whitman
was member OF Co. C, Twentieth Maine
Regiment, during the war OF the rebellion.
He was au earnest Republican, a good cit
izen, a faithful friend, and an honest man.
FLAKES
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

and board saw of parties near Portland,
which arrived last week, and will have 1t
running shortly.
Measles are quite prevalent at the village
and quite number OF the little folks are
down with them. b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18
April u, lsss

There are mushroom crowds In medi-
cine. The sensational s'yls OF sdvsrtis-
Ing forces them for = brief space. into
public notice Trust only such m sdicines
as are OF sstablished TepuIati"n You can
make no mistake I'm ehoosing AYER's
sARSAPARILLA,to cleanse IN. blood and
put new life and energy Into the system
IL IL the most powerful bIood-purinsr
ever produced and the best Spring med
icine.
Sold by all Il. uggists. Ask for
sAPARILLa, and do n 1t be persuaded TO take
any ,thor. Price o.; Elk bottles for -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18
MARRIED..

+, Paris, April 8, b. Raw. A. Hiil, Ezekiel l.
Porter Of Psris, and Mary a. Brooks o. Auburn.
In Is theI. bf s. Sanborn esq. Eugene C..
Holt nf Bethel and Miss Eta n. Holt OF II ,nOver
In lead, Apr ! ,, by Geo. II brown esq, Mr..
Allison Brown Of Albany, and Nj Anna STILES
OF Gilead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

PARIs.-The Universalist Circle will meet
Wednesday evening with Mrs. Ellen Ii.
Jackson. All are Invited.
Governor Perham was in town Fast Day.
A meeting Of citizens has been called a.
the Clerks Office for next Saturday eve
ming, to consider the question Of building
s. telegraph line from Paris Hin 10 South
Paris. Let there be general attendance
OF the property owners.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

-Wardwell g. Martin, of Andover,
have put in large stock of Ready-made
Closhing, which they propose to sell at
low rates. They have also added a large
selection Of Wall Papers, Borders, etc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

!. Any person who takes q paper regularly
rom the ofnce-whether directed TO his name or
another's. or whether he has subscribed or not
10 responsible for the payment.
.. person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay all arrearagcs, or the publisher may
collect the whole amount, whether the paper IL
taken from the ofice or not
Z The Courts have decided thatrenlsing To take
newspapers and periodicals rom the post once,
or removing and leaving them uncalled tor, IL
prsssa Iaess evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

BErHEL.-The Congresatioualist sewing
circle held entertainments at Pattees Hall,
Friday and Saturday evening". Friday
evening THE Hanging OF the Crane,
broom drill, etc, called out a full house,
who were delighted with the performance.
Saturday evening there was mock trial
Of - breach of promise case, before Judge
Foster; VIM. Z. Skilliugs and +. L. Tim
berlake for the plaintiff, Herrick and Ma
son Edwards for the defendant, which st-
forded abundant amusement, aud was
highly appreciated by the large audience.
The entertainments were financial sue
cess.
Easter was observed in the churches,
which were fragrant with the perfume of
flowers, and the services were in every
way fitted TO bring to mind the scenes OF
the resurrection.
April 1.-THE citizens of Bethel, ire
spectiye OF religious creeds, or party pol
itics, assembled at the Congregational
-
on the subject Of Polygamy, and its dan
gers 20 our free institutions, and It's oppo-
sitlou to our republican form of govern
ment. In earnest and well chosen words 10y
Rev. David Garland Of the Second Con-
gregatioual Church; Rev. A. Bosserman
of the Uuiversslist Church; Rev. b. F..
Pease OF the Methodist Church, and Rev.
:. L. Bowler OF the First Congregational
Church. The following resolutions, pre-
scented by + W. Woodbury., who explained
the nature Of the law recently passed by
Congress. and showed its necessity, were
seconded 10y DR.. Horton and unanimously
adopted;
WHEREAS, Polygamy strikes fatal blow
AZ the family. which Is the cornerstone OF
our Republic, and the hulwark OF our free
institutions, and j. subversive Of all our
religious and educational Institutions -
therefore,
Rssoirs5, That we hail with JOY the re-
cent legislation by Congress, intended 20
destroy this practice in the Territories OF
the United States, and 10 wipe this dark
blot from our National eScutchcon.
Rs,1lr,d. That We pledge 10 the ENecu-
tive Department OF our Government, our
sympathy. and prayers. Is well as moral
and physical support, In the enforcement
Of the present law. aud all other laws that
NAV bc deemed necessary, for the speedy eN-
tirpatiOn OF this gigantic evil. ".
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18
Msns6eld. Ohio, Nov. as, 1851.

Browns IRON BrrTERs is
composed ofIron in soluble
form; Cinchona the great
tonic, together with other
standard remedies, making
a remarkable non-alcoholic
tonic, which will cure Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion, Malaria,
Weakness, and relieve all
Lung and Kidney diseases.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18
March "a. Ice.

OXFORD, ss:-M Court Of Probate beld a. PAD,
witbin and tor the County OF Oxford on lk,
third Tuesday OF March. A. - lss!
HAvID q. HOLMES, namrd executor Ia 4 Ger
II tain Instrument purpouinz b De he l,u
VIII ard Testament OF samuel Iolpes late OF
Dixh.ld. Ia said County deceased, hlynr On,
sented the same for Probate.
Ordered, That the said Executor give not.e.
TO all persons Interested, BY causing copy OF ttl,
order To be published three weeks succcs,ivelyin
the oxford Democrat, printed At Paris. that .hey
may appear al q Probate Court 10 be hrldA Pir,
In SAID County, on the Third Tuesday OF AfrI
next, nj nine OF the clock Ia the forenoon lld
shew cause, 10 any they have, why the said ln.trs.
menf should not be proved, approved ami Al!jEet
as tue last viii aud Testament Of said deceased.
X A. FRYE Jsdge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ANpovEE, Apr. l3.-The usual Fast-eay
exercises were held at both churches.
The name Of Mrs. +. +. Merrill was ac-
cidentally omitted from the published list
of subscribers to the bell fund; her sub
scriptlon was s25.
A movement has been started by c. A.
j. Farrar, OF lake fame, TO connect the
lakes with Andover by either telegraph or
telephone line.
1t is Robert, not Mrs. Robert, Hewey, as
We were made to say last week, that has
leased l. Nj. Hewey's farm.
Whether it is desirable or not to restore
capital punishment in Maine, was discussed
at the Lyceum last Monday evening. Able
arguments were offered on both sides, but
the prevailing sentiment seemed against
the restoration Of the death penalty. A
mock trial will be held at Union Hall next
Thursday evening. =.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice Ia.
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. JUL y,
Probate for the County OF Oxford, and s''sI
he .rust OF Admin lsirAtOr debOris noe rhA ~
will annexed OF the Estate OF
NATHANIEL STACY late ofDNheh'
In said County, deceased, BY giving bond A. -
law directs; ne therefore requests all pcr'' ~
debted 10 the estate OF said deceased 20 nsIe =
mediate payment; and those who haven!
mands thereon, 10 exhibit the same 10
DAVID > BATE.
March 2lst, 1874.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

OXFORD ss:-At CUgr. OF Probate, held a.
Pans within and tor the County oi OIiJrs
on the third TUESDAY OF March, A. d L..
aus Warren ana joe d. Moirni, Executor, o.;
~ the estate OF l.liah Warren, lar Di flJrbuil
IN raid County deceAet having prerenitd iasf
second account OF acniini.tr alton Of the k,tIH
OF ga deceased also tbsir hrst pryIie Account
against he tsnc tor Al!ouaic..
ORDERED, Thai toe said Executors glTe toua
TO all persons interested BY causing = copy Of
this order 70 be published three week, sgccc,sTej
In the OXFORD Democrat printed Al Par. that i1J
may appear at Probate Court 20 be hello a. Prl'
IN said County on the thir Tuesday oi Apfl nsI.
ai 9o'clOck In the iorenoon and show cause u Az
they have why the same should not he allowed.
RICHARD A. FRYE judge.
true eopy-sttest: ". G. DAVIS, Register.
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TX \. fkl p, Jsdse.
Atrue copy-sti-T; II. e. DAVIS Rea,sr.
OXFORD, sat . coar. Of Probate he'd

Paris within and for the county Of oxford ~
the third Tuesday Of MtTc1 \. ID IS!
nTIs WARREN and JOEL u. MORRILL,
VT Iutit,u on The oIAle Of Isslah Nautl
late OF FrJe burg. In tait County. deceased. hT
log pte.ent their account OF Aimiui.s4.on q
the Trust Estate Uf said deceased for allo Eanee
Ordered, That the said Trustees give nOuo
Ia all persons iatsres.cd by causing copy u la,
order to be published three veess -acees,Tely u
the oxford Democrat printed AZ Paris, that the,
may appear nj Probate Court 10 be held at Pars
In said COanty on the third Tuesday Of Aprd next
nj O'Clock in the forenoon and show cause II an
they have why the same shou not be SLOWED.
X. 4. FRYE, Judge
A true c,py-atte.t; n. q. DAVIS REGISTER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

Geo. Clark sold the oxen be adver-
tised last week, Monday afternoon.
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OXFORD. ss:-A . Court OF ProGai, bed A.
Paris on the third Tu.sdAs Of March A. y ~
HsMAN T.. WIGHT, Guardian o. Chira
~ A. Austin minor cniid and heir OF he
OF hi, field Ia said County, hsyi ng pfo'tLiri ~
account OF Guardianship Of said ward Tor allow
Ancr.
Ordered That the saii Guarditn ri1e nolt'
to all persons Interested by causing copy OF ~
order 10 he published week. suecsssNsiy 10 'ls
oxford Democrat printed AZ Paris, that they az
appear at q Probate Colr 10 be held a. fN'
la said county ON the third Tuesday OF AR eei.
at v O'Clock Ia the forenoon and sbev eah.eH lI
they have why the same should not be sl0Nel.
RICHARD A. FRYE Jsdts
Atrue copy aIest III c. DAVIS Regis9n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

THE subscriber hereby gives public ro,ieetAr
the has been duly appointed BY the Hon Jgds, d,
Probate for the County OF Oxford and a..umsdIh,
trust Of Admiaistr&triK on the estate Of
THOMAS WRIGHT, late OF CAn.iu.
In said County deceased by giying bond 4, the l.v
directs ,he therefore request, n persons who A.,
indebted to the estate Of said dee. assi 10 MAKE
mediate payment and those who have al demand,
thereon to exhibitths samsto
EMILY WRIGHT.
Mach lao
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

SoUTu PARIs-w. J. Wheeler, esq, has
sold his prime Jersey cow to Oliver Curtis
Mrs. Curtis Is one Of our best butter max
ers in town. She sends most OF her but
ter to Boston, and gets 80 cts, per pound
for Il.
Mrs Geo. A. Briggs aud daughter will
start for MINI. in few days TO visit her
mother and other friends. She will be
gone several months.
The idrsriiser says Rev. !. G. Sprague
will give lecture, or Bible readings nj
Norway Lake every other Sabbath, at )
O'Clock, beginning May l+th.
We regret 70 chronicle the removal Of
several families from So. Paris this spring.
Among those who have moved or will move
away are, George W. Daley and family, l.
Peufold and family, G. W. Brown and fam
ily, and Cyrus 4. Allen and family.
s. b. Locke. prominent manufacturer
of SHOWS Falls, Paris, was in the city,
Friday, looking for water power In this
vicinity. convenient 20 a railroad, OF from
100 10 100 horse power. for the purpose OF
running paper and pulp mills. Bangor
Commercial.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18
SEEK

health and avoid sickness.
Instead Of feeling tired and
worn out, instead Of aches
and pains, wouldn't you
rather feel fresh and strong1
You can continue feeling
miserable and good for no
thing, and no one but your
self can find fault, but If you
are tired Of that kind oflife,
you can change it if you
choose.
How7 BY getting one
bottle Of BRowN' IRON BIT
TIERS, and taking it regularly
according to directions.
Mansfield. Ohio. Nov. IS, 1851.
Gentlemen :-lhave suffered with
PAIN in my side and back. and great
soreness on my breast, with shoot
ing pains al through my body, at
tended with great weakness, depres-
sion Of spirits, and loss Of appe-
tite, Ihsve taken several different
medicines, and was treated BY prom.
inent physicians for my liver, KID.
neys, and spleen. but got no relief.
thought would try Browns Iron
Bitter: have now taken one bottle
and half and am about veil-pain
in side and back all gone--soreness
all out Of my breast, and ] have
good appetite. and am ginning IN
strength and Aesh. IL can jusdybe
called the king Of sr<SieisSs.
Jous X. AIlzSpsr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18
RUTH.


The presentation Of Ruth, their sec ond
Cautata, by the Esther Club, Friday eve
ming, was another triumph eminently sat
isfactory, aud one that could never be &C
quired In the absence OF real worth and
true merit K y. Hall, esq, leader and
director, and Mrs. Cora Briggs, accOmpau-
i>t, have spared neither time nor labor TO
bring this organization 10 lis present per-
fiction, and much credit is due them.
Three DAYS notice was all that was nee
esssry 10 MI New Hall to overlooking. -
The music of Ruth, compared with Esther
is decidedly inferior, but this fact only
makes their success more deserving. The
beautiful fields OF standing grain-the bril-
liant costumes the tue acting were
among the things that held the interest OF
the audience and brought forth round after
round OF applause.-Th selection OF the
dramdns persoHg could not have been bet
ter. Mrs. Geo. 4. Wilson as Naomi showed
careful study, and was entirely satisfac,o-
~. Miss Gertie Whitman as Ruth, was
indeed the star OF the evening. Her unaf-
fected and modest micn-her sweet alto
voice-her distinct articulation, won for
her on this, her first appearance, ahigh
place as musical actress. Mr. George
A. Briggs as Bosz, sang so tendcrly that
the dropping of a pin would have disturbed
the stiffness OF the listeners. F. A. Thayer
as the First Reaper, sang well and acted
naturally. Miss Agnes Briggs as Orpah,
made very favorable impression, and in
the parting scene from Naomi, her acting
was splendid. Miss Lizzie Winslow, Mr.
F. Z. Burbank and Mr.. Fred Howe sang
their parts very acceptably.-By special
request, the Cantata was repeated Sstar-
day evening TO fair house. Il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-18

THE ,ubs criber hereby gives public notice a..
she has been duly appointed by tbs TIoa is... !.
Probate for the County of Oxford aud assumed 10y
tIust OF Acmini- tratriN OF the estate Of we
WILLIAM ~. GATES ls'e Of Bethel
In sait County deceased, by giving bond A. i,.t.-
dire she therefore requesIs persons ~ aH
Indebted % the estate laid q, cea,ed 10 =. As
immediate pay mentI and those who have any 4,
a.. go, LUCINDA GATES.
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A true copy-attest H. c. DAVIS Rrsi...r.
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OXFORD. sat Court OF Probate held :,
Puis. On the third ruesdaf OF Ma ch ls,l
IIANIBAL g.. BROWN guarii n of Al.
III Judk ins,a psrstn OF unson0d mind .of PR.
in said JuDtg, having presented his aial ace,u,,
OF guardlan,h q OF aid ward tor Allowance
Oider-d that said guardian give mite. "a all
persons Interested, bY causing copy VI This =,
der 10 be published three serks sno;es-igely !,
The Oxford Democrat. printed al Paris, that 10,
may appear at n Court OF Probate N he bsa I,
Paris, In said county. on the thlrd Tu,si,y ~
April next nc nre O'Clock In the forsuo.n. al
show cause " any they have, why the same ,hlqs
not be allowed.
X FRYE JUICE
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-09
The Court Record.
Supreme Court Decisions.


 Saturday afternoon the following Supreme Court decisions were received:
 Talcott Russell, receiver Willis Bristol ct al, executors The Superior Court is advised to render judgment the plaintiff for the full amount of the subscription f~r $1O00O made by Willis Bristol ill his individual capacity with interest from the date when the same became payable upon the call of the receiv er Reasons by Pardee. In the suit Receiver Russell sought recover in addition to the amount indiVid ually subscribed for by Willis Bristol, for certain shares of the insurance stock that Mr. Bristol had subscribed for a trustee.
 The American Rapid Telegraph company vs. the Connecticut Telephone company. No error. Rea- sons by Pardee. The Telegraph company brought suit against the Telephone company in the Court Of Common Pleas to compel them to put telephone in strument in their Bridgeport office. The Telephone company claimed that it would be violation of the11 contract with the Bell Telephone company to put the instrument in. The lower court sustained this view and the Supreme Court says there is sno error' il the decision. 8
 Willett Hemingway, adm ys. Michael Coleman Manifest error. Reasons by Pardee. In the lower court the judgment for the respondent to recon vey the petitioner certain oyster grounds alleged have fraudulentIy obtained and in return te receive from the petitioner the amount original! raid
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-09
St. Johns R. c. Church.

Financial Exhibit By Rev. Father Coo
 ney-A Favorable Showing.
 In St. Johns Roman Catholic church, at the Sunday morning mass, Rev. Father Cooney gave financial exhibit of the affairs of the parish which was very gratifying to the parishioners. He stated that the entire debt on the church building, convent, pa- rochial school and parochial residence was only $14, 1000. The entire property owned by the parish is probably worth $25o,0o0; showing the indebtedness to be merely nom- inal The receipts of the church the past year were about $11, ,OOO and the expenses about $9, 900, leaving surplus of $2oo0. The debt would have been still further re- duced but for necessary repairs that were needed on the church organ, convent and school Father Cooney announced that here after all bans of marriage would be published three times in the church before marriage, instead of twice as heretofore. He also rec commended that funerals hereafter take place at o'clock in the morning and that no mar riages be solemnized after dark.