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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

SUMNER. -Arrangements for Christmas
Festival 10 be held at the hall at +. Sum-
ner, are being made.
Mr.. Wyman, OF Canton High School,
supplied the pulpit at the Baptist church,
in f. Sumner, las: Sabbath very accept
ably.
Frequent regrets are expressed at Rev.
A. A. Smiths resignation OF the w. Sum-
ner pastorate. 1t will leave two churches
In town without his earnest, faithful minis
trations.
Messrs. Field { Thomas will do an ex-
tensive business at this station in wood
and bark. One man has contracted TO
will probably be drawn In from what is
known as the Deacon Bisbee lot. A large
amount OF hemlock timber will probably
be hauled from the same lot. Mr.. Jack
Russell has crew Of men and four Jokes
OF cattle numbering from the Cushman
| farm.
Mr.. Ira Palmer, Jr., is running q team
hauling poplar to be shipped to Yarmouth
pulp mill.
VERIFYING indicates that business will
be lively this winter. Plenty OF snow for
shedding now.
X. A. Huse & Co. have started up their
machinery for the manufacture OF bowels
and other wood turning products. Owing
to scarcity OF water, part Of their machin-
cry is run by steam power. Their facili-
ties are adequate to turn out quite an
amount and variety OF woodwork. Good
white birch finds a ready market and
prompt aud ready prices.
LsForest Howe, the well-known temper
ance lecturer, addressed the citizens of
Hartford, Thursday evening, at the hall at
Hartford Centre.
Wednesday morning week, the mercury
was l2o below. SLoCUM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

DENMARK. - Peudexter s Sauboru OF
Denmark, have reopened their sale-work
shop, and are doing large amount OF
work.
The winter term of the village schools
commenced Monday. This is Miss Pin
gree's niuth term in this district. a sum-
Gent proof of her popularity with the lit
tie people.
The Methodists held aqusrterly meeting
at East Denmark, last Sabbath.
Mr.. Silas Bennett, substantial and re-
spected citizen, died last Wednesday.
The funeral, Friday, was under the charge
OF the Masonic Order.
Ten inches Of snow fell last week. and
the loggers are already busy.-Journat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
CARD.

The leading Book Store in Lewiston is
that of Chandler & Estes, opposite Music
Hall. They not only have an especially
full liue of Books, Stationery, Pictures,
Frames, Artists Goods, Paper Hangings,
Window shades, Holiday goods, &C., but
almost everything else one would be likely
to call for In first class Book Store.
Buying direct, for cash, at bottom prices,
they sell at lowest living prices. If you
cannot visit their store, order by mail,
and they will guarantee satisfaction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

If our memory serves u. we have read
several pretty sharp paragraphs from thu
pen OF the editor of the OXFORD DEMOCRAT,
rehuking his brethren OF the press for APP
propriating items OF his without giving
due credit. We now rise 20 request
this same editor TO justify himself
Tor publishing half column article
written expressly for our columns, headed,
"A Brownd-ld Relic" without giving due
credi,.-Ossipc, Valley Ns'cs.
The article referred 10 was surely cut
from the columns OF the Nelrs, and the
lack Of credit was an oversight. We apo!-
ogize. The DEMOCRAT is very careful
about giving credit to the original source
OF its copied articles, and does freely and
frequently criticize those Maine jour
nails which make a practice OF stealing
every item of interest which can be found
in their exchanges.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

-One OF our most esteemed contempN
rsries, the Journal has reduced its retail
price from three TO two cents, aud IL SUI
scriptiOn rate from 50 10 50. This Is yer,
cheap for so good a newspaper. II alS,
publishes certificates from the foremen oI
its press and mailing departments, TO th'
eject that in no week during the last tive
years has the circulation averaged les
ihsn 81, 900, per day. which is very hand
some circulation. We wish our esteemed
contemporary continued prosperity.
ION Herald.
The Boston Journal i not only read
able paper. but il is sound Republican
Journal. II gains friends and patrons In
Maine every year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

EVERY circus has It's clown; the Boston
Post has its IAN Sorts, the Herald It's
Men and Things" and all the leading
Journals try 10 have a witty writer to dish
up hash. Maine has not heretofore been
blessed with such department In Its
great dailies. But now that the Lewiston
Journal has been so enlarged aud I'M
proved, 1t does not propose to get iei'
even here. So II puts in department and
calls 1t And so Forth" The editor hides
behind this nom de plume and gets OF such
bright and sparkling gems as this;
Life still holds out some inducements
70 struggle on when we remember that
the peanut crop this year is worth over
5000. 90. Spruce gum returns are not 10
yet
We hope It is not the senior nor the junior
proprietor who makes Us wade through
quarter column OF such, every night. 1t
seems Ike college Junior making ies-
perste effort to q get his hand in"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

His Excellency Governor Plaisted has
made several visits 10 Lewiston aud Au-
burn within few weeks. He arrived In
Auburn, Friday afternoon, and registered
at the Elm House, where he spent the
night. Saturday forenoon he was in con-
ference with his friends 10 the two cities.
The Governor has looked upon our busy
community with favorable eyes as place
OF residence when he shall have laid down
the Chiefe Magistracy. We hear that he
now talks OF practicing law in Lewiston
and leasing house in Auburn. There Is
a rumor that he and prominent member
OF the Androscoggln Csunty Bar contem-
plate forming law copartnership. The
Governors intimates say he has not fully
determined what his future course will be.
but II IA probable he will become a citizen
OF Androscoggin CONFEDERATION Jour
nal.
The lrm should be "Glrcelon and Plais-
ted" only Garcelon Is too old to change
the contents of his green-bag.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

A. l.. BURBANK.-The familiar apoth-
egm few die and none resign" as applied
% government employees, has recently
been outraged by A. L. Burbank, esq he
oil i-time clerk of coarts for Oxford County,
and for thirteen years past the accom-
ph,h.d Marine Clerk at the Portland Gus
{ IN House, he having recently resigned
that position 20 engage Ia the crockery-
bu .ine.s At Portland, under the firm name
OF Burbank. Douglass & Co. Mr.. b. is an
accomplished gentleman aud thorough
business msn, who cannot fail to succeed
in his new vocation.-Bridgt0R Nelcs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
The NlGur AFTER CHRISTMAS.

The NIGHr AFTER CHRISTMAS.
Twas the night after Christmas; the boys were
awake,
After stuffing with turkey and pudding, and
cake,
And doughnuts. and oysters. and plums, and
mince pies,
There were meanings and groa hings and pite-
Gus cries:
30 my stomach" 40 Moscsr go help" :" I
shall die"
GLOW I wish that hadn't had half rs much
pie"
20 moiherl" "Come, hurry" 80 what shall I
do!"
"Bring something to cure me ?" "Boo hoo" and
Boo hVol"
And mother. alarmed by the racket and noise.
Ran In To see what she could do tor the boys.
PERRY DAvIs's PAIN KILLER she brought for
relief
And soon made an end OF their noise and their
grief;
And then there was quiet and JOY in the house,
And each OF the lads was AS still as a INT use.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

LgcrURE.-General Joshua l.. Chamber
lain will deliver his eloquent and thrilling
lecture Surrender of Lee" at the New
Church Fryeburg, on Fri eve, Dec. 29th.
This will afford the community the oppor-
tunity TO learn from the lips OF one our nn-
est orators, and bravest gen .r ais, truth
fal history of the last sceene in The great
war OF the REBELLION.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

"Words fail to express my gratitude,
says Mr.. Selby Carter, ofNashville, Tenn,
"for the benefits derived from Ayers
Sarsparills. Having been afflicted all my
life with scrofula, my system seemed sat
urated with 1t. 1t came out In blotches,
and mattery sores, all over my body"
Mr.Carter states that he was entirely cured
by Ayers Sars aparilla, and since discon-
tinuing its use, eight months ago, has had
no return of the scrofulous SYMPTOMS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

No. RUMPoRD, Dec. 22nd.-A meteor o!
great brilliancy, apparently but few hun
dred feet from the earth, was seen here,
Wednesday evening, about p. NJ.
Mr.. Geo. Richardson OF South Pueblo,
Col, is visiting his brother, Enos Rich
ardson, OF this place.
A pleasant sociablc was that which met
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoyt last evening.
VIM. Caldwell sold 4 pair Of oxen for
sl75 not long since, and Benz. Simpson a
pair for sl35; all were large cattle. L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
Maryland TO THE Front

The Hon. Oden Bowie, Ex-Governor oil
Maryland, President OF the Baltimore City
Passenger Railway Co., also President OF
the Maryland Jockey Club, says" Both In
my family, and in my private stables, a
well as those OF the City Passenger Rail-
way Co., l have for several years used st.
Jacobs Oil most satisfactorily" Such a
statement ought to convince every reader
Of this paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

f. BUCKFIELp-A Christmas Festival
will be holden at East Buckfeld Chapel,
on Monday evening the 25th, under the di.
rectiou of the Crystal Wave lodge Of Good
Templars. Free TO all.
Programme. - Music, speaking, select
residing, declamations, poem and other eI-
ercisas.
On Dec. ID. widow Richel Turner oil
East Buckield, while driving her COW to
the barn, the animal. while turning round,
pushed her down aud broke her hip.
Brigham and Caldwell were soon on the
spot to render assistance, her only child
Mrs. Abel Irish, with husband and son,
have moved into her house to take care
OF the mother while helpless.
HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

DEsPisED-By the unthinkins, Burdock
has been considered weed, and its luxu-
RANT growth, unpleasant smell, etc, has
rendered IL TO those not knowing its viz
tues, a nuisance, and yet the root has
long been acknowledged by ssvants as
most invaluable as a diuretic, aperient
and blood purient and blood purifier. Bur
dock Blood Bhters embody all good quail
ties Price 81 90
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
HARTFORD

BRowNFIELD. A. J. Durgin OF this
town lost his house and barn by flre.
Very little furniture saved. Hay, grain,
farming tools, one horse, one COW, one
air of steers aud one heifer burned. In
surance, ss50.O0 Cause unknown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

IT WAS officially announced, Saturday
night, that Gov. Plsisted had purchased
an interest In the Lewiston Gd-eite. He
will take sn active interest in the business
after Jan. l. This knocks the law partner
ship, noted elsewhere, and gives him an
opportunity to take in" Garcelou as we
have suggested. No doub, the next move
will De 10 sink some money in daily op-
position 70 the Lewiston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
A NOTORIOUS CHARACTER SHOT
DEAD.

LASALLE, Ill, Dec. "a.
A notorious character, named Patsey
Douelly, this morning entered saloon IN
Peru, and without apparent cause, drew a
revolver and fired three times into the
crowd. Michael McDermott was fatally
Injured. Dounelly Immediately stepped
outside the saloon and met officer Patrick
Scott, at whom he also fired. He missed
his aim, and Scott moment later sent q
bullet into his brain and he fell dead on the
sidewalk.
That's the way to serve them. The su.
thorities should be as prompt as the ruff
fans in such cases.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

FRYEBuRG, Dec. 22.-Ou Sunday, the
18th, the great temperance proclamation
from the headquarters Of the National
Temperance Society was observed by SER
vice at the Congregational church. The
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

ONE OF those little typographical errors
which are so annoying, but which will oc'
cur in the best regulated offices, has marred
the appearance OF DR.. Holden's advertise
ment for the pas, two weeks. No doubt
all noted the error. and knew that +. b.
Holden, VI. d, was offering attractions to
the holiday trade, however.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
UOW's TIE barry.

Flows the baby ''IIs Group is bet
ter this morning thank you. We gave
him some of Thomas Electric oil as you
advised, doctor, and shall give him some
more in an hour or SO. Next day the doc
tor pronounced the youngster cured.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

BUCKFIELp Edward Cole has rented
the shovel-handle factory OF Maxim Wal
drou. He has bought the carding mill in
the same building, which he will operate
after repsiring.
G. A. Gordon, apothecary. is getting a
good trade In his lue, In the old Hines
store.
Sheriff Written has made three seizures
OF spirits lately at the express office. Ira
Ames says he shall object to the said OIL
Ger shaking his boxes of harness trimmings
at the express office.
leighton Fogg passed this village on
the 18th inst, with q number Of hundreds
OF sheep, on their way to Gray.
Alfred Cole is in Portland as a juryman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

The proprietors OF Texas >tf''"gs have
struck a bonanza in their interpretations
OF American humor. They have just put
out s book OF extracts, and $1,000 copies
were ordered before it was printed. The
lively sheet Is pristed at Austin, Texas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

LovELL.-The Annual Convocation OIL
Oriental r. A. Chapter was held at Lowell
on the Goth inst. The following were
elected officers for the ensuing year:
A. p. Gordon, II. p;
S. o. Wiley, X;
Josiah Head, S.;
p. p. Burnham, Treas;
Geo. s. Farnsworth, Sec.
Barnes Walker,
Isaac Davis, Finance Com.
Otis True,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
DOUBLE SHEET

Qua readers have double sheet paper
this week, and We trust L will prove an
acceptable holiday gift TO all. These sup,
Elements cost & great deal of money, and
give more reading for the price, than can
be obtained elsewhere. Our subscription
list should have 500 new names at once,
in consideration of these facts. We trust
sll friends will endeavor to add names,
tina, we NAV receive this modest addition
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
Newspaper Decisions.

I. Any person who takes q paper regularly
ON the ofhce-whether directed 70 his name or
another's, or whether he has subscribed or not
irresponsible for the payment.
2. II person orders his paper discontinued,
emnsf pay all arreSragcs, or the pnoissher may
continue 10 send II until payment 10 made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper is
taken IRON the offce or not.
8. TheCourts have decided that refusing 20 take
newspapers and periodicals from the post once,
or removing and leaving them unealled Tor, is
prsssa Iacse evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
New Life

~
is given by using Browns
IRON BlTTERs. In the
Winter it strengthens and
warns the system; in the
Spring it cnriches the blood
and conquers disease; in the
Summer it gives tone to the
nerves and digestive organs:
in the Fall it enables the
system to stand the shock
of sudden changes.
In TO way can disease be
so surely prevented as by
keeping the system in per-
feet condition. BRowY's
IRON BlTTERs ensures per-
feet health through the
changing seasons, it disarms
the danger from impure
water and miasmauc air.
and It prevents Consump-
ton, Kidney and Liver Dis
case, &c.
H. S. Berlin, Esq, Of the
well-known firm Of II. {.
Berlin & Co., Attorneys. Lc
Droit Building, Washing
ton, ID. C., writes, Dee. 9Th,
1881:
Crnilr1rr 7 take r,.,,.
urc IN stating that have used
Browns Iron B!iteH far ma.
LARA and nervous troubles.
caused by oycrwork, 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 Just as 80of'
The genuine IS made only
by the Brown Chemical Go.
Baltimore, Md.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

TEMPERATURE LAST WEEK AT A. NJ
Sunday, 10 >, cloudy; Monday, 10 : clear ;
Tuesday, So, clear; Wednesday, 100 +,
clear; Thursday, IL . clear; Friday, lso 4,
cloudy; Saturday, 22o, snow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
The following {
ensuing term:

RUMPoRD. Holland Eastman OF East
Rumford, was struck by a piece Of nyin.
limb, Thursday. while Telling trees. IL
Knocked eight teeth from his upper jaw,
cut his lip quite badly and gave his lower
Jaw terrible jar.-JOurRdl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

DR.. WOODBURY. Of So. Paris, Intended
20 refer TO DIR. Israel 7. Dana OF Portland,
not Dow a. our types have il. DR.. Wood
bury has gone into partnership with DR..
Rounds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

! BETHEL, Dec. 20-The second enter
tainmeut in the Bethel Lecture Course
took place last Monday evening At the con-
gregational church. and consisted OF read
| iugs by Miss Mary NJ. Parker, varied b.,
/ instrumental aud vocal selections by Mrs
c. s Johnson, Mrs. +. d. Tuell, and Miss
Alice J. Could The programme opened
with AN organ solo which was well execut-
ell by Mrs. Johnson. Miss Parker then
gave How the Storm Came" and Rice
/ OF Jennie McNeal" Mrs. Tuell gave a
pleasing vocal selection after which Miss
| Parker recited Charlie Mschree" and "a
Little Girls view OF Life in a Hotel. y
Miss Gould followed with a solo. Mis-
/ Parker then read King Robert OF Sicily,
and Archie Dean" which closed the ev-
eniugs entertainment.
Miss Parker, who IL Teacher OF Elocu-
ton in Gould's Academy. Is 4 graduate OF
the Boston School OF Elocution and Ex
preston, or which the late Lewis b Mon
! roe WaS iIluClYdl. ici icauiuS' N'i"Se'
thorough study and flne conception OF the
authors ideas, and were rendered in an al
most fsultless manner. Her rendition OF
King Robert, was exceptionally fine, and
she held her audience almost breathless TO
the close. In her first number the sigh
ing and sobbing OF the wind were wildly
brought before the minds OF her audience
Bat we think Miss Parker's forte lies not
In selections or this style alone. Her read
Ing "A Boys Composition in the Horse
which she gave in response to an encore,
and OF Life In s Hotel" showed a lively
conception OF child nature, and she could
a. well portray the humorous as the dra-
matte.
We noticed also au entire absence OF AZ
location aud stagness so often seen
among public readers, and which many
mistake for display of passion. Miss Par
kers manner was easy and selfpossesed
and Il Is easily seen that she will never
fiil TO please her audience. Gould's Aca-
DENY is 10 re congratulated on having a
person OF her abilities among its corps OF
teachers. and we hope 10 hear her again
this Winter. w.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
J. K. CHASE, Artist,
OXFORD, MAINE,
ALMOST AS BAD.

What the Psrplexed Physicians do IN
Cases Of Emergency.
Ili tell you the he nest truth answered The doc
tor. "Br ighps Disease botbcrs the medical men
almost as badly as cancer does. Having passed
a certain stage, both pont Straight 10 eternity
1t may be unproissstons 10 let out the secret but
whenever stient com,s 10 N, with Brsh's
Disease, or any kidney troubl~ acting like y:
tell him 70 put on BENSONs CAf.INE POROUS
PLAsTER without delag." -
The doctor spose ~ the 'ard Inc Capclhh e
goa risht to the SPOT. II you CO be helped me
c apo Inc Will doi Look out 10 fraus is lhs
word CAPCINE eat In On mR q OF the plaster.
III 90, yoa are all rish'. Price Is ems. ssaonIy
q Johnson, Chemists, New YORK. hlsness
WaId.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

BENJAMIN L. ROVE has been appointed
Postmaster at Milton Plantation in place
OF II. 7. Allen, deceased.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

The CoEri,r-Jogradl OF Rockland puts
out the handsomest Christmas paper ever
printed in Maine. We copy Fuller's story
from 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

HoIpAY trade has been unusually large
In this section, and the present week seems
likely TO De marked by continued large
sales
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ANpovKR, Dec. FLA Lyceum has been
organized BY the scholars in Dist No. T..
At the first OF the series, held In No. 4
school house last Saturday evening, the
following programme was successfully
carried out
|. Music =" Scatter Seeds of Kind
ness;
.. Lights Ahead Miss Josie Camp
bell;
3. "The Patter Of the Shlngle"-Mas-
ter Arthur Meserve;
4. Discussion: ais Foreign Immigra-
tion Curse or Blessing to this Nation!''
Aillrmative-E. NJ. Bailey, J. o. Newton ;
negatlve-L. J. Akers, A. X. Bryant;
). Music -"Give Me the Wings OF
Faith;
6. "Gates Aiar Miss Alice Camp
bell;
4. Reading of the Paper, The Sao,caoke
Miss Hattie Newton;
S. "The Polish Boy - Miss Sadie
Akers;
9. Music" Where are the Reapers9"
After which the meeting adjourned for tw
weeks.
Married-Monday, Dec. IL, at the resi-
dence OF T.. A. Neff, esq, OF vineland. n.
j., by Rev. J. A. Wells, Rev. c. S. Cum
mings OF Andover, Me-, and Miss Carrie
NeT Of vineland. The presents were num-
erous and valuable.
ID. G. Berry slaughtered, Dec. 18th, a
Berkshire that he rightly named Jumbo. >"
1t was months and 10 days old, and
weighed 463 lbs. 1t was weighed by dis
interested parties, too.
Charles + Cushman lost pair OF valu-
able horses last Friday, by their breaking
through the ice o Richardson's Lake.
Five four-horse teams passed here last
week on their way from Lewiston to Cal
Turner's camps, near Birch Gaideboard.
Is below zero yesterday morning.
Rev. Mr.. Dame, OF the Congl Church,
gave an able temperance discourse last
Sunday A. ".
Sleighing is getting quite good after the
large storm of last week. L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

As all hands wanted q holiday, Christ
mas, We have postponed printing the DIM
oCRAr till Tuesday, this week, bringing 1t
one dsy later 10 our subscribers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

A. s. Robins Is having good success
with his first school 10 district No. 4.
Herbert s. Sleeper OF Lewiston, Is hav'
ing good success with the school ut the
Corner --.Touru al