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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

SuMNRR.-The tenth anniversary OF the
marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Hodgton,
was observed at their residence on last
Wednesday eve. Nearly 60 Of their friends
and neighbors came in bringing presents
Of various kinds and spent the evening In
social intercourse, singing, &C. Abundant
refreshments were served and all ''went
merry as marriage bell" Such pleasant
episodes tend to smooth LIES rugged
pathway and cement the kind friendship
Of sympathizing friends.
Our usually quiet community was start
led on Sabbath eve., the 20, by the an
nouncement OF the sudden death Of Mrs.
Joanna, wife Of Of Mr.. Josiah s. Hodgdon.
Mrs. Hodgdon arooe In the morning In her
usual health, but soon complained Of Sc
we're pain In the head which increased and
towards night she became insensible, from
which state she never recovered. The
Hnal cause Of her sudden demise was prob
ably apoplexy. In appearance she was
robust and healthy, and her death was en-
tirely unexpected. A husband, on, and
daughter and two grand children are LEFT
Of the family to deeply mourn with the
community her loss. Her age was IS
years.
Memorial Services were held at West
Sumner on Decoration day, presided over
by Capt. q. 8. Coburn. Alter appropriate
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

HARTFORD, May 80, 's2.-This beautiful
Decoration Day follows one Of the smart
est transforms, commencing on the 28th,
and closing up, after thunder-shOwer in
the evening on the Goth at NJ, We have
had this year. Which caused the breaking
OF the boom at Buckheld village at on
the morning ofthe Goth. Marshall & Irish's
pulp wood, which was to be loaded on the
cars at that place, escaped, and what did
not stop on the way was saved at Turner.
Charles A. Roberts, born in Hartford,
has seen many Of the trials Of life, which
try the pluck Of man In adversely and
prosperity, incident to pioneer Of West
ern life. He has been made wealthy by
brain power and perseverance, and poor
by the hurricane and the fire destroying
his flour mills. When seven years OF age
he moved with his father in ls47, to Min
neapolis, MINI. Charles is now pleasant.
ly situated in the city Of Fargo, Dakota,
where Joseph B. Hall, another Hartford
boy, is editor OF the Fargo Republican.
Both are men Of influence, whose motto has
been: Try, Try, Try, Again.
The freeze, which 1t Is thought destroy
ed fruit tree buds in some OF the Western
States on the 22nd OF May, was not known
in this vicinity, as the thermometer de-
noted many degrees above the freezing
point at sunrise.
Many focks Of sheep have not been
sheared at this date, owing to the cool
weather. Some OF those who did, and did
not put them under shelter cold nights,
lost some.
Grass is gaining finely.
Not an apple tree in blossom at this
date. l have seen them In blossom on this
farm, May IS, 1874, and as late a. June s,
1888. HARTFORD.
Nathan II. Roberts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

WOODSTOCK, May Sl.-The ground h.,
been so cold and wet that many farmer,
have not been able to sow and plant their
crops in very good season this year Gris,
on many farms was badly winter killed.
Mrs. Horace Estes died suddenly OF hear.
disease, the 18th inst.
John Wright, formerly Of this place, hM
the misfortune to lose his right hand 10 a
saw mill few weeks ago.
In one district ofthe town nine person,
have died within year. 1t has been yery
sickly In this vicinity this spring.
The village schools commence Junej.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06
A REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, PORTLAND,
On Tuesday, June 18th, 1882

On Tuesday, June 18th, 1882,
At II O'Clock NJ,
For the purpose OF nominating candidate for
Governor, and four candidates for Represent
atives In Congress, to be supported at the sep
ember Election; and 20 transact any other
business that may properly come before it.
The basis OF Representation will be as fol-
lows: each city, town. and plantation VIII be
entitled 10 one delegate, and for each seventy
ave votes cast for the Republican Candidate
for Governor in lsSl an additional delegate, and
fora fraction OF forty votes, in excess OF seven
ty-nve votes. an additional delegate.
The State Committee will be in session In the
Reception room OF the City Hall, AT nine o'clock
on the morning of the Convention, for the pur-
pose OF receiving the credentials OF delegates
All citizens OF Maine, whatever may hereto
fore have been their party affiliations, who
believe In the purity Of the ballot and honesty
In its connt; in popular government unoo-
structed by Executive usurpationsi In an IN
dependent and honest Judiciary. whose Judges,
shall not be exposed 10 the assaults Of partizan
hatred and revenge, In a safe and sound cur
rency for the people, in a reasonable encour-
sgement and development OF our industries.
and protection Of our Laborers against the
cheap labor OF Europe, by wise and tudicious
laws; In efficient measures for the encourage
ment OF American shipping and ship-building,
In popular education; in temperance, in an
economical. just and efficient administration
OF public affairs. are cordially invited 70 unite
with the Republicans OF the state IN selecting
delegates 70 this Convention.
Per Order Republican safe Committee.
WM. =. FRYE, Chairman.
HREp y. Dow, Secretary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

PARIs.-we arc to have Telegraph.
The contract was closed last week with
the Great Northwestern Telegraph Co. OF
Canada. The company will erect loop
line to Paris Hill during the month OF
June This gives Us direct communication
with Portland and Montreal without Q rep
etitiop Of messages. 1t also connects US
with the Western Union and other tele-
graph companies doing business in Maine.
The Hubbard House promises to be well
filed, this season. A large number OF ap-
plications for board have already been re-
ceived from Boston and vicinity. We un-
derstand that Mr.. j. II. Witherell and wife
OF Lynn, Mass, will spend the summer at
this hotel. Mr.. witherell will attend to
the Norway shoe factory, and drive to his
business daily.
Mr.. Benjamin Sweet has moved his fam
lily into the Bowker house, and Mr.. Mer-
rill has moved into the Stage House
rent.
J. B. Andrews, W. A. Barrows and 9th.
ers on fremont Street are soddlng their
yards and making other improvements on
their grounds.
We, have street Band concerts OCCASION
ally nowadays. We are glad to see the
Band Is so well organized, and hope 1t will
continue its existence indefinitely.
Lieut.. Z. T. Brown of the U. S. A. with
his wife and son and Miss Agnes l. Brown
arrived in town Friday. We learn that
they intend to spend the summer at the
DR.. T. ii. Brown homestead.
Mr.. J. X. Hammond is about to erect
wire telephone from his residence to that
Of his son, Mr.. II. p. Hammond. Mr.. S.
X. Carter has similar line from his resi-
dence to his mothers.
Mr.. S. r. Carter is experimenting min
ing operations at Mount Mica.
w. E. Perkins has some nice four weeks
old pigs for sale at reasonable price. He
can supply all who want pigs, on short no
tice. Mr.. Perkins has been appointed
road surveyor for the village district.
Our village schools are prospecting fine
~. There Is very large attendance OF
the little ones, and 1t 10 evident that better
accommodations must soon be provided for
them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

CASToS.-Mr. Cyrus Hutchins Of Can
ton, not returning to his house after ten
Tuesday night, fears were had that some.
thing had happened TO him. A thorough
search was made aud he was found at four
O'Clock A. NJ. in the bulkhead between the
saw aud grist mill. AS there Is passage
way between the two mills, 1t Is supposed
Mr.. II. must have slipped and fell In, as he
was passing to or from his tannery, which
is located just below the saw mill. Mr.
Hutchins was 70 years Of age. He was 9
highly respected citizen.-E1.
Mr.. Hutchins was long . resident OF
Paris Hill, and is well known in this sec.
ton Of the County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

TINS is the first issue Of our campaign
edition, and we send large number Of
extra copies to those who should be in
,erested in increasing its circulation. For
Is cents we will send the DEMOCRAT
including all supplements issued-until
September l9. This will give the. re-
suit of the September election, as well as
record of the progress of the campaign.
Five copies of the campaign DEMOCRAT
will be sent for 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

KEzAR FALLs.-The recent rains have
raised the Great Ossipee River to an I'M
precedent pitch for this season OF the year.
A river driver, accustomed to work on
this river fol- years, says he never worked
on It at any season Of the year when 1t was
so high as at the present time. At the
last accounts the Saco River was rising
fourteen inches an hour at Bartlett, n. H.,
Monday. Mrs. Jane, widow OF Colonel
John Moulton, late Of Porter, died Wed
nesday the oath, aged about so. The vile
OF John Durgin, Of South Hiram, died
Thursday, the 25th. aged about 80. Mr.:
ID. was carried to Lowell and buried beside
her daughter. Monday night and Tuesday
morning 1t was quite cold. We had white
frost and 1t froze. Tuesday was pleasant
Many have not planted anything but
early potatoes. Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06
DECORATION DAY.

Decoration day, or Memorial day, as !,
should be designated, was Observed In
Paris, according to the programme pub
lshed two weeks ago. The assembly al
West Paris was addressed by Rev. Mr..
Symonds OF South Paris. About forty vet
Grams were in line, and all report them
selves well satisfied with the services. Al
South Paris, In the afternoon, there was a
very large gathering. procession was
formed at the Academy yard, and led by
South Paris Band marched to the GENE
terry, where after appropriate services, the
soldiers graves were decorated. A pleas
ant feature of the parade was the presence
Of many children OF the schools and Sun
day schools. From the cemetery the pro-
cession moved to New Hall, where the
numbers were increased by large delega-
ton from Norway, including the Light In.
fantry, Grand Army Post and Encamnent
OF Odd Fellows, all in full uniform. TIL
unexpected arrival Of this company added
greatly to the interest Of the occasion, but
caused some delay in arranging the audi
ence. Hon. Enoch Foster Of Bethel deliv-
cred very interesting address Of about
forty-nve minutes duration. 1t was well
prepared address and very appropriate for
tie occasion. All were much interested
in 1.-THE more so as its author was an ac-
tive participant in the scenes which were
to be commemorated by the services Of the
day. Mr. Foster served three years In the
army, having entered when only nineteen
years Of age. At the time Of his enlist
ment he was a student at Bowdoin College
After the address the Norway Veterans un-
tied with the Paris Veterans In dress pa
rade on the field just out Of South Paris
village on the Paris road. A supper OF
baked beans, bareback, etc., was then
served to the soldiers. At Norway the
programme was fully carried out, and the
services were very interesting and impress
sive. In the evening Hon. John P. Swa-
sey of Canton delivered one Of his brilliant
and enthusiastic addresses at the Congre-
gational church. Mr.. Swasey served dur
ing the war, and has most vivid recollec-
ton of its scenes and incidents. He il al
ways at home in speaking OF the events Of
those stirring times and his brilliant deliv-
cry makes him most popular orator. We
are glad to note that the services Of this
day are becoming more general, and hope
Its annual recurrence will impress those
who were too young to take part in the
conflict with due sense Of the obligations
they are under to the old soldiers Of '6l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republicans OF Oxford County, are re.
ouested 10 meet In Convention at the Court
House. Paris Hill, on
Tuesday, June 27th, 1882,
at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ. for the purpose OF nominal
ing candidates for the following county ofnces,
viz: two Senators. two County commissioners.
Clerk of Courts, County Attorney, Register OF
Deeds Eastern and Western Districts), sherin
and County Treasurer.
The basis Of representation will be as tol-
lows: each town and plantation organized for
election purposes will be entitled TO one dele
gate. and an additional delegate for every sew
enty.rve votes cast for the Republican candi-
date for Governor In the election OF iseV. n
majority fraction OF forty votes Will also emil
he me town 10 an additional delegate.
JAMES T. CLARK.
T. e. FARRINGroS,
E. W. WOODBURY.,
papnhltcan County Committee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

The Kenuebec County Medical Asso
cistion held its annual meeting in Angus
ts Officers were elected as follows Pres
ident, A. E. Bessey, Sidney; Vice Presi
dent, J. NJ. Eveleth, Hallowell; Secretary
and Treasurer, B. T. Sanborn, Augusta
EI.
DR.. Bessey is a native of Oxford Co.,
and has many friends and relatives in
Paris. Hebron, and Buck6eld where he
taught many years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

BETHEL, June Sd, lSs2.-The rains and
warm weather OF the past week, have
greatly changed the face Of nature. The
fields are covered with carpet OF green
and the bare branches are clothed with
leaves, and the plum, the cherry and apple
are filling the air with perfume Of bios
SONS.
The lumbermen have cleared the small
streams, and the rear OF the large drives
passed Bethel, Tuesday the 90th ult.
The farmers have improved the time In
sowing and planting, and q great breadth
Of land has been put under the harrow
and hoe, and much remains too wet to cul-
tivate.
Hay Is scarce and difficult to obtain, at
one dollar hundred.
II. W. Goddard brought q carload OF
pressed hay from Yarmouth here Friday,
In bundles OF about one hundred pounds
weight, and has sold most Of 1t directly
from the car.
Your correspondent c., proprietor OF
the Waterspout Mountain House, has
rented the store near the Methodist church
on Maine street. and put in large variety
OF moving machines, horse rakes, and all
kinds OF farming tools, and Is ready TO
supply the public at bottom prices. The
need Of such store In this place has long
been felt, and we are fortunate In having
a man so we'll adapted to the business and
so well acquainted with the wants Of the
agricultural community engage In the en-
terprise. We trust he will meet with
merited success.
Memorial day was observed with appro-
pirate exercises at Greenwood cemetary,
and decoration Of soldiers graves In the
different parts Of the town.
There was pound party by the Metho-
dist society at the parsonage Thursday
evening, and Rev. b. F. Pease and wife
received many tokens OF love and esteem
from the people Of his charge.
s. B. Twitchell is putting up an elegant
residence on the site OF the old homestead.
Bepja. Bryant is erecting a large barn
on the S. T. Bartlett place, which he pur-
chased two years ago. J. NJ. Philbrook is
erecting large barn on his homestead f;
f. C. Rowe has doubled the capacity of his
stable, all showing unmlstakable signs OF
prosperity.
DR.. +. B. Trull, our Dentist Is sick and
will not be able to attend to business for
two or three weeks. w.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

REsuN ED.-We have received circu-
lar from Messers Drake & Co., in which
they ann ounce that the publication of the
Oxford County -Adrertiser, recently burn
ed out at Norway, will be resumed. Mr..
Messerve retires from the firm, and Mr..
F. W. Ssnborn, formerly of the Lsconia,
y. II. Democrat, will take his place.
We wish the new firm success.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

The Boston TIunscrip, admits that the
Maine Republicans are backing Scion
Chase's anneX.-ArgUs.
The Transcript is that Boston paper
which makes so many laughable blunders
concerning Maine politics.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

FREE LECTURE.-Hon. Frederick Roby OF
Gorham is expected to lecture before Paris
Grange at the Grange Hall, South Paris,
next Saturday afternoon, June 10, at 2
O'Clock. This is to be free lecture, by
request OF Paris Grange, and all are cordi-
ally invited TO attend.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

The following item appears in the last
issue of the True Religion
Two numbers more of the True Religion
will be printed at Norway, when the place
of publication will be changed 10 North
Conwry, New Hampshire.
Oxford County sends heartfelt sympa-
thy to North Conway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

REPUBLICAN CAUCUs.-The Republicans
of the town of Paris are requested to meet
in general caucus at the Town House in
said town, on Friday, June 9th, 1882, at 4
o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose Of electing
eight delegates to attend the Republican
State Convention to be held at Portland,
June Is, 1882.
Also, to elect eight delegates to attend
the Republican County Convention to be
held at the Court House, Paris Hill, June
9th, 1889; and also to choose q Republic
can Town Committee to serve for the two
ensuing years. Per order
REPUBLICAN Town Con-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

II was little more like May weather
the first few days of June; but many
gardens are not yet planted. and very
little farm work has been done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

The fusionists had a convention at
Bangor last week, and nominated Harris
NJ. Plaisted for Governor. II was voted
to divide the State into four Congression-
al districts, and to call conventions to
nominate Congressman. Judge Frye of
the Probate Court was the only delegate
present from Oxford County. Aroostook
also had but one delegate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

c. II. SrETsoS of East Sumner has
been chosen one of those who are to take
part in the Junior Prize Exhibition at
Bowdoin College.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

WE advise the B,idgton Ne,os to sus-
pend its Denmark correspondence or there
will be duel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06
New Life

is given by using Browns
IRON BITTERs. In the
Winter it strengthens and
warns the system; in the
Spring it enriches the blood
and conquers disease; in the
Summer it gives tone to the
nerves and digestive organs;
in the Fall il enables the
system to stand the shock
Of sudden changes.
In no way can disease be
so surely prevented as by
keeping the system in per-
feet condition. Browns
IRON BITTERs ensures per-
feet health through the
changing seasons, it disarms
the danger from impure
water and miasmatic air,
and it prevents Consump-
ton, Kidney and Liver Dis
ease, &c.
II. S. Berlin, Esq, Of the
well-known firm of II. S.
Berlin & Co., Attorneys, lie
Droit Building, Washing
ton, d. C., writes, Dec. 9Th,
1881:
Cntltmtr. take pleas
ure in stating that have used
Browns Iron BIt,ers for ma
LARA and nervous troubles,
caused by oyerwork, with
excellent results.
Beware of limitations.
Ask for Browns IRON BIT
TIERS, and insist on having
it. Don't be imposed on
with something recon-
mended as "ynsf as g00d.
The genuine is made only
by the Brown Chemical CO.
Baltimore, Md.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06
GsHLEss FRIGHT

To worry about any Liver, Kidney. or
Urinary Trouble, especially Brighl's Dis.
ease or Diabetes, as Hop Bitters never
falls OF cure where cure is possible.
We know this.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

TEMPERATURES LAST WEEK AT IAN
Sunday, 40, rain; Monday, 49,, rain
Tuesday, 4Go, clear; Wednesday. &c >.
cloudy; Thursday, 52o, rain; Frdsy.
49,, clear; Saturday. - ,, cloudy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

THE Somerset Reporter advocates the
denomination of Congressman Lindsey
q one of the four congressman to be
elected next fall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

I. Any person who tales paper regularly
ron ths okcs-whe<her directed 10 his name or
.SoxhsYsS or wheeher h has subscribed or not
is rssponsihls for the payment.
{. II person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay I'll ayrearaSes, or the puolisher may
sollect the whole amount, whether the paper 10
Saksn non tAe once or not.
q ThsCOurss have decided thstrefusng 70 take
nswspspas and periodicals nom the post once,
or remeving and leaving tneu uncAnoo or, -
prtnA (scis evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ASpovER.-Two heavy rains this week.
One ofthe drivers, James o 'Connell from
Ellsworth, had narrow escape from death
while slnicIng logs at the mill Monday
morning.
Rev. David Garland Of Bethel exchanged
with Mr.. Dame last Sunday.
Miss Hannah Abbott, Of No. Rumford'
teaches the school on Turner's Hill.
Fishing is good at the Lakes.
Union Hall was filled, all the standing
room being occupied, last Monday evening
The occasion Of the jam was the concert
given by the well-known Hatch family.
The upper dam sprung leak q few
days since, but the break was discovered
In season to prevent serious damage.
The demand for guides, cooks, ETC., q
the lakes Is greater than the supply. Z.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06
Republican County Committee

Upon the above basis the several towns anu
plantations III be entitled 10 representation
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-06-06

Send two &c. stamps TO A. +. Cra~ y SET d
Fancy Cards free.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-05
A Bosd Bad mss.

Ho called himsel ''Cplorado jack, -
eaa looked lks he might be 3 bad maa
30 handle. lie waa MP tox drunkenness,
" lso you pAead guilty. or nos guilty -
asked sha RecudaR
Ecu don't tzy . man fcr murder ba-
fore tbs tuguaste are held. DO yssaS Dsast
you take Eae around farst to tha under
takers shop to i3entifY tho rsrnaiasY
That's what have beSn accustomed To
IA Colorado. .
yghst rezneinsg TFlas fnqaessg''
O. tAe policemen who tried 10 arrest
na
You didn't XIII any policemen.
Well, dcnt yoH walt 10 sec the ro-
suit of their wounds before yo9 try mes
Don't you take thekr an1e.mortanna and
have them identifying ms as the tornado
that struck 'eiaa As q general thing they
die before tAay eaa be taken 10 the hos
pftal. !"
81 aon9 know whst yuu ass talking
about Yoa were arrested aad brought
so tie lookup by little sick teilox on
Galveston avense, who wss disturbed by
your howlfng.
"0h, weil, thRt's eli right At first I
was azrszd hAd disRaosd myself Any
cita3eR car arrest rss With impuniAg.
Civilians eIre beneath nay resentmsnA
You can't make nae destroy enc. / might
90 a&cng with oae pclioenRa q he was
not armed and very pOlsto. When wa.st
a fight I want tho Eenuine article. IA
takes Ave able-bodfed policemen to malEs
It interesting enough for nAe TO let myself
ont. 1 never fish for sardines. In Colo
1sdo they uSaslly bring cat battery on
me and company OF infantry. As long
IS ysu keep yosar police cut Of my way
explains It. couldn't fad Che police to
no vacancies oa the foxSe. expeot Eha
police knew zse sad hired that httie
tailor 10 br1qE nae in, knowing only SO
20 war With psSulzsiy ordained pelioe-
men. - Galveston NcsOs.