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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-03-22
Earnest Work.

What we need at the present
time is thorough organization in
every school district in the State, so
that efficient work can be success
fully carried on from this time I'M
til the close of the polls on the 10th
of October. And then the glorious
fruits of such work will be the cleo
ton of such a Legislature as Will
respect the prayers Of the people
and submit the question of prohibi-
ton to vote Of the people. Is this
not a cause worth working for?
Certainly it is. And we have ev-
erything to encourage us. The peo-
pie are tired of paying enormous
taxes to keep up the rum traffic, and
desire a change. Let us send to the
next Legislature men of honest
principles, who will aim to promote
the welfare Of their fellow-men, who
will not consume months of time
and thousands Of dollars in passing
Acts that burden the people with
taxes for which no benefit is de-
rived. Never will we prosper as a
State as we should do until intern
perance is banished from our midst.
This is the important question now
before US. Let US not falter nor turn
aside to any other issue that politi-
clans and demagogues may raise
when the election draws nigh, The
usual appeal will be made. "Vote
the ticket" without respect to the
character of the candidates. Let us
now resolve that to all such de-
mands we will give a prompt and
emphatic denial. Are the wicked
always to bear rule in this country?
Is it not high time for o change =?
Let us ask Of all that present them
selves for our suffrage; Are you
willing to follow in all your public
acts the Golden Rule, and do to 9th
ers as YOU would have them do unto
YOU? Will YOU aim at the enacting
and enforcing such laws as Will be
an honor to yourself and Of great
benefit to all the people? AS your
correspondent J. B Reynolds well
says, the people need to be educated
to understand fully what a curse in
temperance is; how it is destroying
both for time and eternity, and
therefore why this great subject
must be discussed throughout the
State and meetings must be held ;
and how, if it requires on the part
OF the temperance people 4 sacrifice
Of time and money, we must will
ingly make such sacrifice. Good
speakers ought to be secured and
meetings appointed, and let the
people all feel that there is work to
be done and that those who do not
feel like speaking can certainly
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

HARTFORD, Nov. 6.-The notice of the
Geath OF Mrs. Alvira Hiyford OF Canto n,
In the DEMOCRAT, contained much | car
witness To. In late years, when | went
TO Canton 10 enjoy temperance or relig-
ious feast, her home was my home with
many others. Having received notice that
she, with Mrs. Mary Thorne of Colorado
formerly of Canton, would call upon me, to
my great regret received notice from Mrs
Thorne that our long known friend, Mrs.
Hayford, could not live. a line from her
son, informing me of the death and time
OF burial OF his mother, called my atten'
ton to an article she gave me-" Dedi-
Gated 10 o. H., on his I7th birthday, by
his mother" | enclose copy OF the last
two verses:
"a mothers heart still fond and true,
Eereft of all so loved, but you,
Clings closer ~ the wiih"rcd vines
More tirmly round the willow twines.
40 may | ever trusting walt.
Aud when near the golden gate,
May thine own hand NV forehead press,
And lay this form away Ia rest.
HARTFORD.
HARTFORD, Nov. l3-Died Oct. 81, al
Abingdon, Mass, Jesse ID. Hutchinson
aged - yrs. The lith son of Rev. Daniel
! Hutchinson OF Hartford, so well known In
Old oxford County, as a C. Baptist preach
err, aud 8 Representative In the Legislature
| of Mass. from Maine, and an active mem
Der in both branches of the legislature Of
Maine All his children, who lived TO a
majority, protested religion. Two were
c. Baptist, one +. Baptist, two Congrega'
tionalist, two Methodist, two Advent. Jo'
seph was c. Baptist preacher, formerly
at Brunswick, died while pastor of the
First Baptist church in Middleboro, Mass.
aged 70 yrs, in 1876.
Jacob Leonard and wife moved into
Buckned in 1904, with their children, Ma
thaniel, Jacob, Hope, Sarah, Elkener and
Susan. The father died aged IS yrs. The
mother died aged sc yrs. S mo. The FIRST
three and the youngest were never mar
ried and lived on the farm until 1867, when
Hope died aged II yrs. The other three
remained on the farm till 1872, when ia
cob died aged so yrs. Leaving Nathaniel
aged SO, and Susan aged 20. Both known
In their day as faithful teachers of youth,
including Jacob, they not only made the
political history OF their State and Nation
their study, but retained it in remark
able degree. Reading, reflection. and con-
versation indelibly stamped the mind with
every important event. Nathaniel died q
few years ago. Susan died in October,
aged so yrs, on the same farm. She an
ticipated the time was near when her sex
would be admitted to the ballot box in
Maine. HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

NJ. s. Hussey is repairing his house
The school house in No. lis ready f.,
school.
School has closed in No. 3; that in M .
closed on the IL.
A disputed range line in Byron has hoo,
left to 5. A. Reed & s. NJ. Locke. esonires
to be determined; nearly all interested
agree to abide by their decision and share
the cost.
EAST RUMPoRD, Nov. 1.-The dire
tors OF the Mexico and East Rum,o,,
Cheese Factory Co., were called upon 70.
Gently to settle for infringing upon a nat
ent device Of molding cheese within -.
bandage. A meeting of the stockbolde,.
was called and upon making an examlr,
ton OF the case 1t was thought advisable
to settle 1t, costing the company fny.fopr
dollars. This Is the second ROYALTY or,
cheese factory Co., have settled upon ,bo
same press, and If there are more n r.,
low, we advise them to "strke while tho
irons hot"
w. w. Stevens is putting ia the foupd,.
ton for new stable which he {, goir,
TO erect this fall. A. J. knight. ESQ bss
done one good thing in the way Of I'm.
provement In the removal OF the old sum,
fence by the roadside which he intend. n
replace by wire fence. We hope be willto
likewise by the other side, thus sayin, the
town the expense OF breaking sixty rods
OF badly drifted road.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

SUMNER. daughter OF Cyrj. p
Head, OF Sumner, recently fell OUT OF 4
carriage with such force a. to break one
Of the bones of her wrist. The fractIr. u
doing nicely.
The highway bridge at East Sumner has
been newly covered with new plank and
ratings, aud also made wider. a much
needed improvement.
II. 4. Huse ( Son have made arrlpos.
ments for quite a quantity OF birch for
their dowel works, and are waiting Nr
shedding to draw it to their factory. Tbis
enterprise is quite 4 convenience 10 those
who have the timber to sell. as Il com.
mands fair prices AMI prompt payment.
In addition 10 the dowel stock, they mann.
facture large quantities OF stock Of various
kinds for enameiers' goods. They have
two Weymouth lathes that are capable Of
pr oducing variety OF wood turning and
su pply an active demand
SIOcuM.
Inc tTansposIIlou OF the titles Mr.
and Mrs" cause | slight error I'm one
OF my Items last week. Il wa, W. Rice
who was thrown from MS carrilge. and
Mrs. Rice whose presence Of mind was
manifested in Selling the reins and bring.
ing the horse TO 4 stop.
The friends OF Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hlr.
ton, 10 the number OF about sixty. gave
them a crystal wedding, last Wednesday
ming. The matter was complete sur.
prise. The friends left substantial tokens
OF their regard.
The mass t,mpcronce meeting Friday
evening. mentioned in the DfNu,rAr Ast
week, was well attended, the special train
from Canton bringing a large delegation.
Every seat in the hall was filed. Euthu.
sia site and stirring remarks We're made BY
ma ny speakers. SrEE,U
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
STATE OF MAINE,
By THE GOVERNOR.
A PROCLAMATION.

. In accordance with good and ancient
custom, originating with our New Eng
land ancestors, and followed by joyful
rites and pious observance for more than
two hundred and fifty years, |, HARRIS
VI. PLAISTED, Governor, by and with
the advice and consent of the Council
do hereby appoint and set apart.
THURSDAY, Nor. 3Otk, 4. D. IS'>2.
As day Of Public THANKSGIvING
AND PRAISE To OUR Cop. The Girer Or
every good and perfect gin. And do
recommend the good people OF our favor
ed State 20 gather around their hear'hs
and altar, and keep this glad New Eng
land festival in due and ancient form.
Enter into His Gates with thankse'v-
ing and into His Courts with praise
and '.to do good and distribute, for with
such sacrifices God Is well pleased.
IF thou hast much, give plen,eously /;
If thou hast little, do thy diligence glad
" to give Of tina, little, for 50 gatherest
thou myself good reward.
Girer al the Council Chandler at Augus-
"a, his fifteenth day Of Noren5er' M
me year Of our lori one thousand
eight hundred and eigiiy-t,ro, o"d
Of the Iad~DeHdeuce Of The MATED
States or Imerica De. one hundred
and s.rcptk.
HARRIS NJ. PLAlSTED.
nv THE GOVERNOR.
IoSErH -. SMITH.
Secretary OF State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
HARRIS NJ. PLAlSTED.
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.
b. the President Of ne United states of
IfafriCg
ny rHE GOVERNOR
JoSErH -. SMITH.
SacrrfarY OF state.

By the President Of he United Ntat'N "'
.ipsTicg
\ PROCLAMATION.
In conformity with custom, the annual CO.
servance OF which j. Justly held In honor 10y
this people !, Chester A. Arthur fresl"en' "i
,he United states, DO hereby set apart
ThurSd1Y, the YOth lay 81 NoreiS5sr Hfet,
Aaa Jay o. public thanksgiving.
The blessings demanding our gratitude are
manifold and varied. tOr peace ana Ainlty
which sub-ists between this republic and all
nations OF the earth Tor freedom IRON Inter
nal discord and violence, for increasing friend.
chip between different sections OF the lanu,
fOr liberty, justice ana constitutional govern
menr: for devotion OF the people TO our free
institutions and their cheerful obedience 10
mild laws. for constantly increasing strength
Ofthc republic. while extending it, priv il~ees
10 all men who come 70 ~, Tor improved
means OF internal communication ana increas-
cd facilities OF intercourse with other nations,
for general prevailing health OF The year Tor
general prosperity Of all our industries, the
liberal return for the mechanics toll auording
= market for abundant hAryc>ts OF the bus
bandmAn; for preservation OF the national
faiih aud credit for wise and generous proNl>-
ion 10 effect the intellectual and moral cducO-
ton of our youth. tor influence upon The con-
science OF a restraining and transforming
religion, and for JOYS OF home, Tor these ana
for many other blessings We should give
thanks
above designated be observed throughout the
country a. "A DAY OF National Thank sgiVing
and prayer, and that the people ceasing frou
their daily labOrs and meeting In accordance
with their several forms ofwOrship. draw near
10 the throne OF Almighty God, oucring 10 him
praise and gratitude for the manifold good-
ness which lie has Vouchsaicd TO Us. and
praying that His blessings and His mercIes
may continue.
And DO further recommend that the day
thus appointed be made a special occasion
for deeds OF Kindness and charity 10 the sun
ering and needy, 80 that all who dwell within
the land may rejoice and De : al in this sea
son OF National Thanksgiving
In witness whereof have hereuntO set my
hand and caused the seal OF the United
states 10 DC affixed. Done at the city OF
wAshingtC !, this s5th day OF october. in the
year OF our Lord iSSs. and OF the independ.
ence OF the United states the one hundred
and seventh.
CHESTER \ ARTHUR.
By the President.
FREDERICK I. fRELINGHUIsEN,
Secretary OF state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

KEZAR FALLs-The most OF the time for
the last two weeks we have had splendid
weather for business, although it has been
quite cold nights. Friday the 18th, q
snow storm set in as though we should
get big storm. But 1t held up when we
got about one inch.
House lots are being staked out and new
foundations are being laid to receive new
houses.
A druggist is to be here this week to
make arrangements for future operations,
and man to start a hotel.
The factory company has sold out their
grocery store to the operatives. so they
can have the profits for themselves. The
superintendent remains with them. Many
of the families pay out twenty dollars per
week or more.
The schools are running now.
N II. Churchill OF North Parsonsfield,
has made quite sale OF Herefords, i'm.
ported by Burleigh & Bodwell, Of Vassal
Doro, Maine and part grade. He sold
them to parties in Ossipee and BroOkield,
n. H., at high figure, and has still many
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

Tue next >emiAnnnal Convention of the Re
form Clubs OF Maine. will De holden in PoST-
LAND. on
Wednesday and Thursday. Dec. ., 50,
Commencing al 10 An. The usual arrange
ments will be made with railroads for reduced
fare. Free entertainment for all who attend the
Convention, will be furnished while in Port
land Itis very desirable that every Club in the
state should be represented by least one del
cgate.
Members Of al temperance organizations
are cordially invited 20 De present anu take
part in the exercises OF the Convention.
By the state Committee:
t II. BORR, I-wiSton,) President
p n. BROWN, Norway secretary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

PARIS II. VI. Crocker, wife and daugh-
ter went TO Ocala, Florida, for the winter
last week.
Prof c. A. Black, OF Damaiscstta is
spending his vacation at Paris.
| Geo. w. Cummings OF Aroostook Coun-
ty is making q visit In the village. He re-
ports that the Aroostook farmers have
had very profitable season.
Singing School at the brick school
house, Tuesday and Friday nights.
w. o. Duglous, Deputy Sheriff and Jail
er, sold out his household goods at Auc-
ton, last Saturday. Mrs. Douglass, who
was sick for long time, has so far recov-
cred that she will visit her relatives and
friends in Minnesota, during the winter
Mr.. Douglass proposes to give up his po-
sition as Jailer when a suitable man can
be found to take his place.
A new plank walk is being laid from
Hawkes. store to the North end.
The citizens of Paris Hill are invited to
meet at the Academy, next Saturday eveL-
ing, to see what arrangements can be made
for repairing the building. Ladies are par
ticularly invited to be present, as they
may find a winters work in this cause.
We hope that a general interest will be
taken in this matter, as the Academy is
now a disgrace to our beautiful village.
The Universalist Sunday School gave q
very pleasant entertainment at the AGA.
DENY, last Saturday evening. GLOWING
is the program:
Singing by the school; Mother Goose's
Little Folks; Music; Mother Goose Mas
querades, Little Bo-Peep, Jack Sprat, Ru-
raj Filtration, Jack and Jill. The Bacbe-
lor; Music: Cinderella series OF tab
leux; 0peretta-the Seasons.
Rev. Mr.. Wiswell of Norway, and Rev.
DIR. Estes, exchanged pulpits last Sabbath.
There will be Thanksgiving sermon at
the Baptist church at eleven O'Clock A. NJ,
Thursday.
Rev. Mr.. Mead preached a very accept
able sermon at the Universalist Church,
last Sabbath.
The Lewiston Journal Of Saturday says
that Robert Moore ofNorwsy, is the cham
pion bicyclist Of Maine. 1t happens that
Moore lives on Paris Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

remarks and prayer by the pastor. One
pleasant and gratifying feature Of the oc-
casion, was the presence of those differing
In their religious views, and their exhibit
ton OF the true catholic apirit-union and
harmony prevailing. All enjoyed the eve
ming extremely well; and Mr.. Sylvester
and his good wife equally well with the
others we judge,-they certainly received
the greater benefit, for they went away re-
joicing In donation OF money and other
good things to the tune of thirty-one dol
lars really liberal work for the company
Drfsent
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

LOWELL, Nov. 2e.-Quite rainy to-day
(Friday.)
The young people have been enjoying
the evenings skating at full extent.
Our new landlord, Mr.. Barrett Is meet
ing with good success.
Marshall Walker has put some new
counters In his new store and has now q
full line of fancy goods ETC., for Christmas.
T. Knight has good line Of fancy goods
which he has lately purchased, millinery
goods etc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

APPOINTMENTS The following appoint
ments for oxford County have been made
hy Governor Plsisted William Emery,
oxford, Notary Public; Victor \. Green
leaf. Paris. L. W. Child, Milton, Waldo
Pe,tengin. Rumfcrd, James 5. Wright,
Paris. Justices OF the Peace and Quorum.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

QUITE an amount OF local news which
we publish this week. was in type for our
last issue. Owing to circumstances, we
were unable to print a supplement, snd the
matter was deferred till this date.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

DIR. w. b. LAPnAN OF Augusta, has
completed his history of the town Of
Woodstock, and copy Of the same,
through the courtesy of its author, lies on
our table. We shall have considerable to
saw about the work hereafter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

Some of the Republican papers in this
State are so extremely partisan that they
decline to publish Gov. Plsisted Thanks
giving Proclamation. An organ is seldom
a newspsper.-ArgHS.
The Governor was so tardy in issuing
his proclamation, thtt many papeLs will
not receive q copy before Thanksgiving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

THE proclsmstions of Governor Plaisted
and President Arthur will inform our
readers that next Thursday is holiday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

So. PARIs.-W lille, son Of s. Richards,
jr., cut his foot badly while splitting wood,
Sunday. The Ak made bad wound near
the ankle joint. DR.. Rounds dressed the
wound.
Horatio Woodbury., M. D., has located
at South Paris, in place OF DR.. Hall who
has gone to Washington to Ill clerkship
in the Pension department. DIR. Wood
bury read some with DR.. Rounds, Of this
place, and recently located at wiscasset
Finding that there was to be an opening
here, and preferring the location, he has
come to make permanent stop.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

CANTON Improvements on the streets
/ OF Guhertylle. Canton. have been made.
The Rumfpri Falls Blcktleld railroad
I have, pat In a side track Al that place bet
/ ter 10 accommod ate the pulp mill.
The shook business in Canton has be
come quite extensive. II. q. Thayer hs'
sent u market since the first OF June, S00l
shook, price received Sl,2j, making the
! receipts $40. 900. The timber for thes'
shook was cut in Canton.
Mr. Thayer has purchased the the John
/ Stevens island for $500.
\ large white owl has made his appear
auce 10 Canton. He WAS first seen trying
10 carry of one OF A. $. Hathaway's larg,
I Brahma hens; but Mrs H. was not will
/ ing to part with the white old hen with
yellow legs, aud drove him OFF. He has
/ since been seen, and IL Is hoped will b,
captured. All those who have seen him
declare that it is the largest bird they ever
saw in this part of the country.
memorial service was held in the Uni
vcrsalist church on Sunday the 18th inst
Pictures OF deceased friends were neatl,
arranged on the wall AMI about the altar.
Rev. Mr. Munson, the pastor delivered s
very appropriate sermon for the occasion.
Journal.
CANToN.-These nice November days
the carpenters hammer is heard from
early morn until late at night. Never has
there been so much building and repairing
done in Canton as the present season.
Among the changes in real estate recently
is the purchase of the DeShon place on
Point Avenue by NJ. B. Thomas. Mr.
Thomas is making n decided improvement
to the place by putting in a covered ditch
In front OF the house. Mr.. Peabody has
bought the Brett stable on Main ST. and
will erect, another season, nice store
thereon. Among the new business firms is
Mr.. Lewis O'Brion. He has leased the
Harlow store aud will keep gents furn-
ishing store with ready-made clothing,
aud also will do custom tailor work. Mr.
OBJ. comes highly recommended as man
OF good moral character and with plenty
ofmeans. Mrs. OBJ. is sister OF our wor-
thy miller, A. p. Hutchinson, esq. and is
said to be very earnest worker in the
temperance cause; such people We are al
ways glad to welcome.
J. II. Ellis, the mail carrier from Canton
TO Dixfield aud Mexico finds it very con-
yenient TO cross on the Canton bridge,
now the ice is forming in the river.
NJ. c. Delano of Canton, who has won
quite a reputation the past season as a
driver and trainer of fast horses, will
spend the winter in Cleveland. o.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

DENMARK. A correspondent OF the
Lewiston Journal, writes Mr.. David Lord
has recently opened hardware store at
Denmark village.
The prospect is that there will be con-
siderable timber cut in Denmark during
the winter Mr.. Isaac Berry has sold a
large amount of Pine. Charles Mckinney
has just bought lot OF pine from Mr..
James Wentworth for $500. A. p. Pin.
gree and j. F. Berry are already engaged
in cutting the hemlock sold from their
farms last summer. Augustine Ingalls, is
purchasing birch, poplar and oak to be
made into slaves and shook at his mill.
The Bridgton Ne,cs says:
A very pleasant company met the Rev.
Mr.. Sylvester and wife at Mr.. Larkin Jor-
dams. at East Denmark last Thursday az
ternoon and evening, November 10th. A
few of the elderly people were present in
the afternoon, and enjoyed together very
pleasant visit. In the evening the old and
Young came in goodly numbers, aud
really social aud enjoyable evening they
made it. A bountiful supper, such as the
Denmark ladies we'll know how to pro-
vide, was served, to which ample justice
was done. The hours passed quickly and
pleasantly, in social conversation, with