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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-07-24
PRESIDENTIAL.

A canvhss Of 344 points in thirty-eighi
States has shown the New York Time,
that at present James G. Blaine is, far
ahead Of any other, the fsvorite among the
people for the Republican nomination for
the Presidency; and that next, though
greatly behind, comes General Arthur. As
soon as the people saw the President try
ing TO represent the party that elected him
and not merely one faction Of it, they SYM
psthized with and applauded him; and
there is no doubt that he stands better to-
day before the country than any previous
period in his whole ofiicial career. As for
Mr.. Blaine, there has been no time since
1875 when he Was not easily the most pop
ular American In public life. The attacks
upon him have only increased the popular
regard, till even his enemies discover and
proclaim the fact. II he chose he could be
a stronger Presidential candidate now than
he was in 1876 or in 1880. But it Is known
that he has peremptorily refused to be con.
sidered candidate, or TO let his friends
work for him. He has now been out OF
public life for nearly half Of Presidential
administration. He says he has no desire
10 return, and has found new and congen-
ial work In which he is engrossed.-M Y.
Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-07-24
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Monday: The telegraphers of the coun
try through their executive committee
made formal demand on the Western
Union Co., for an advance OF IL per cent
In their wages.
Wednesday: Seven thousand cigar max
ers "struck" In New York.-Hanlon won
the four mile boat race at Ogdensburg,
beating his opponents by a quarter OF a
mile.
Thursday The threatened strike Of the
telegraphers occurred at noon; in New
York all but twenty five left; in Boston
only six remained; and at nearly all other
points in about the same proportion.-
There was no change in the New Hamp-
shire senatorial deadlock; Chandler gain
ed few votes.
Friday: The aspects Of the telegraph
strike were more serious the press con.
tanned little IL any telegraphic news; pub
lie opinion on the whole seems to be favor
able to the striking operators.-A COM
plimentary dinner by Portland's solid men
was given to Minister Thomas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-07-24

NEW ApvERrIsENENTs.-G Acad-
envy, Bethel, Henry w. Johnson, A. B.,
Principal. Fall term begins August 20.
Hebron Academy, Fall term begins Aug
%. w. w. Mayo, A. NJ, Principal.
J. ii. Bsrrows, West Paris, advertises q
large line Of Flour Of many brands. These
he is selling at reduced prices. Call and
see his stock and terms.
Commissioners notice by John Locke
and E. S. Osgood, Commissioners in the
estate of Isaiah Buzzell, late OF Fryeburg.
Twelve Probate Notices.
Non Resident Tax Sale by j. II. Lovejoy.
Treasurer of the Town Of Albany.
Money Lost at So. Paris Station by n.
Vinall. Mr.. v. lost se0-two secs and one
s50,-the party finding same, should re-
store it at once.
Ellis's SPAWN Cure.
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OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ANDovKR, July l9.-The school In Dist
No. 4, taught by Miss Lizzie Gowell, Of
Berwick, closed last week also the one in
Dist No. Z, which was under the instruc.
ton OF Miss Beckie T. Akers, Of this place.
Last Friday p. m, lightning struck the
house Of Mr.. Stephen Richards, damaging
it considerably; one item being glass, 80
panes of which were, broken. Fortunately
the house was not fred nor any Of the In.
mates injured.
Leforest Howe, the well known temper
ance worker, gave an able and interesting
address on temperance, last Sunday eve
ming, at the Cong'l church.
One of the growing industries Of An
dover, worthy of notice is that Of boat
building, as carried on by +. M. Thomas.
Mr.. Thomas manufactures any style OF
small boat, but makes specially OF o
modified canoe shaped boat weighing from
so to $50 lbs. He has lately increased his
facilities for work by additional machinery
and l0-horse power engine. Calling at
his shop, few days since, we found Mr..
T. and an assistant busily engaged in COM
pleting boat, that is "just q beauty"
II is built Of cedar boards, ribbed with the
toughest of ash has black cherry trim
mings aud cane seats. 1t Is finished in
varnish-no paint on 1t anywhere-is Is
feet long and 4 wide, weighs about $50
lbs. and cost 500. II was built expressly
for Mrs. J. p. Whitney ofN.Y.
J. II. Wardwell, esq, was improved his
store by the addition OF nice veranda.
Messrs. John and Walter Marston from
Mimi, are visiting their many friends in
this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Colby, Of Law
renee, Mass, are visiting at J. Holton Alb
bolts.
Two aged ladies, Mrs. Hannah Foye snd
Mrs. Abial Lovejoy, were removed from
our community by death last week. Both
we think were upwards OF 80 years, though
We do not know the exact age OF either.
Mrs. Lovejoy's funeral occurred at the
house of Mrs. C. p. Mitchell, at o'clock,
Sunday p. m, Rev. Chas. Dame conduct
ing the services. Mrs. Foye's was held
at the NJ Z. church an hour later, Rev. G..
B. Hannaford of Rumford, officiating. BY
singular coincidence, the professions
coming from opposite directions, arrived
at the cemetery together.
The hotels and boarding houses are well
filed with summer company.
Mrs. c. II. Ottignon has, at present, we
believe, the largest assortment Of m!llin-
cry and dress goods ever brought to An
dover.
Mr. ii. A. Mills retires from business,
here. The store lately occupied by him
has been leased by its owner, Captain
Goold, to ]. W. Eaton, esq, for term Of
3 years.
Mr.. Clifton Tracey has struck out with
a peddlers' cart. Good luck go with you,
Cliff. K.
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CANTON: From the Tslephone-A son OF
Rev. G. L. Lewis, Of Boston, formerly q
pastor in this village, Is visiting in town.
Mr.. Peabody's new store Is nearly I'm
ished outside, and pronounced by all q
nice looking building &C. c. Hutchins
has returned home from Brunswick, where
he Las been attending college. He grad
uated from Bowdoin this term. S.
Hathaway has received Of B. c. Torsey,
G.. w. C. T., q commission as Special
State Deputy, in the order Of Good Tenn
plars.-S. A. Read, Esq. OF Minneapo-
lis, MINI. formerly OF Canton, Is at Hotel
Swasey, visiting friends In town for few
days. His wife is at Belfast, her former
home, during Mr.. Reads stay here.-At
the Herdsdale Farm, last Wednesday after
noon, in hours, eight men put into the
barn sc loads OF hay, all OF 1t being pitch
ed over the high beams, put up 100 bunch
es of hay and raked 12 acres.-The ar
gus says Phinney & Jackson, Portland,
merchants in the West India trade, have
suspended. Liabilities $500, 900. 1t Is
said they have assets due from Cuba suffi-
cient to meet liabilities. Mr.. Phinney
was formerly q resident Of this village.
Parties from our village frequently
make trip to Rumford Falls. 1t Is one
of the most beautiful drives in the coun-
try, and the scenery at the Falls Is charm
ing. In pool below the falls there Is
Jam Of logs, standing on end, that has
been there ever since the big Jam or three
years ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-07-24

Hon. JAMES IRISH of Hartford is just
completing his contract 10 furnish 1906
cords OF poplar to the Yarmouth Pulp Mil.
This wood was cut last winter, on the
Swifl and Ellis Rivers. II is cut four feet
long and peeled, before putting into the
water. Mr.. Irish has adopted the plan OF
floating the entire lot down the andre
scoggin River 10 Lewiston, where 1t is
taken out st the rate of 80 cords per day,
loaded on Grand Trunk cars aud carried
by rail 70 the Yarmouth mill. Mr.. Irish
says this mill alone is to consume 10000
cords Of poplar per year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-07-24

Two accidents here few days ago;
DR.. woodburys horse being frightened at
load Of hay gave his carriage good shak'
ing No no one injured. Mr.. Joseph TUFTS
q Turkey I'm, had the misfortune as he
and his wife were riding into the village
10 have the forward axle break close to the
hub OF the wheel, throwing Mr.. Tufts out
on to his face and hands, but go never
lost his grip on the relns and stopped the
horse after being dragged several rods'
Mrs. T. had the presence of mind to cling
to the carriage and was not thrown out or
injured In any way.
The new school house frame is now all
up-mskes quite show.
Chas. II. Shaw has sold the part of his
farm lying on the east side Of the road
consisting Of about 10 acres OF wood and
tillage; the wood lot to S. M. King for
e7OO. 90, and the land to Aaron o. Corbett
for $4,000, and still Mr.. Shaw has farm
enough left, over one hundred acres OF ex-
cellent land. .
Frank L. Starbird, one OF our truckmen,
has taken his team and moving machine
and gone over to VIM. o. Kings Mr..
Kings hay will soon be In the barn, now.
Mr.. Danville ID. Morse and Miss Lii NJ.
Morse of Marlboro, Mass, are visiting
their mother, Mrs. J. X. Morse, at the old
homestead.
Many summer visitors are in the place.
JEAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-07-24

ONfORD, July i'Iu.-J. r. uluus Has
copy of the Ulster County Gd-ette for Jan
ith, 1900, all faded and yellow with age
and draped In black for the recent death
Of Washington. 1t contains the best &C
count Of the funeral ceremonies OF the
Father OF his Country We ever read.
J. r. Parrot, who has just graduated al
Yale, is at home. Monday last, he swung
the scythe on his grandsire's farm.
The widow OF the late Jos. French Is re-
pairing her buildings.
G. II. Jones is very lame with bad sore
on knee.-James Kay, who jumped SC
bravely on the 4th, can use his leg little
All the rest OF the crippled relics OF
the 4th have recovered their usual vigor.
The lightning set out TO strike the depot
Thursday, but when 1t got near enough to
see what a poor, miserable, worthless
piece OF property 1t was, 1t very sensibly
concluded the old relic wasn't worth the
the powder, etc, and so smashed up rot
ten telegraph pole instead.
A new brass band OF l6 pieces Is the lat
est topic.of late.
A travelling picture snatcher Is taking
views OF our streets.
The boys say the cartridges are more
plenty than usual in the woods. The close
time is not of till September.
We notice some OF our most respected
men, who hold up their hands In holy hor
ror at the unutterable wickedness Of those
totally depraved young wretches" who
60 down to the river and wash themselves
Sunday morning, were out with their men
and teams getting In hay, last Sunday.
We suppose 1t is not so wicked for big
bug in a broadcloth coat to break the Sab
bath, as for q poor cuss In oyeralls and
cow-hide shoes TO do so.
John Robinson has sold one OF his many
fine colts for about $500.
Joseph Robinson Is rushing bis hay In
to the tune OF about 40 tons day.
Terrible and destructive showers are re-
ported on every side, but Oxford has thus
far escaped. Big showers and heavy winds
follow the great valleys Of the Androscog-
gin and Crooked Rivers. Oxford Is little
out Of their course. So far as we can
learn, the lightning has never struck
building in this village since its first set
Element.
Police Inspector o. NJ. Hanscom and
family Of Boston, are visiting at his faith
er's, Moses Hanscom's.
G. H. Jones brings in the first good string
Of black bass.
A four days rain just as the largest bur-
len Of hay for the season was down, and
10 cap the horrid climax the tax-collector
comes round with load Of inflated tax
bills, the very sight Of which makes the
,armers get right down on their knees and
pray for death to come and end their help
ess misery. "This," says an editorial in
he Argus, sis the judgment Of Heaven
,pon false and perfidious Administration.
Had little Sammy Tilden sat upon his
treat white throne Of Right we should have
lad perfect hay weather, and never cent
# tax to pay"
A reader Of the DEMOCRAT in Cumber-
and writes that In our poor account OF
he Fourth, we failed to speak of the Com
nittee of Arrangements, with the pro-
ound respect due to so venerable and dig.
lifed an assembly of most illustrious men.
We are awful sorry, and humbly beg for
iveness for so terrible and so heinous q
rime. A WARD, JR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-07-24

PoRTER.-The Argus says the children
and family of Hanson l.. and Emeline
Chapman, met ut the old homestead in
Porter, July sth. 1t Is curious fact, they
were all together for the first time In their
lives. Mr.. and Mrs. Chapman have been
married twenty five years last November (;
have eleven children, three daughters and
eight sons, the Oldest "a years OF age, the
youngest one year old. Two OF the
daughters are married, each having two
children. One OF them, Mrs. Fred A.
Tucker, lives In Lynn, Mass, the other
Mrs. John Rldlon, in Porter. Mr.. Tucker
and Mr.. Ridlon, with their children, were
also present. Mrs. Ellie Stacy, lady
aged II years, widow Of the late Oliver
Stacy, a soldier In the war oflsl2, Is Mrs.
Chapman's mother. She resides With her
daughter, therefore four generations were
represented.
Thursday, the 18th inst, little past
noon, severe shower commenced here,
which continued with undated fury all
the afternoon. II was accompanied by
very sharp lightning, and the thunder was
unusually heavy, IL echoed from hill TO
hill and resounded in every direction. The
rain fell In torrents till nearly dark. Mr..
David A. Colcord had two sheep and two
lambs killed In his pasture that day by
lightning. 1t also struck barn In the
north part Of the town, owned by Simeon
Day, II shattered one end OF 1t badly, but
fortunately did not set 1t on fire.
Mr.. William Taylor, well known citi-
zen OF this place Is very Ill, and not ex-
pected TO recover.
In last weeks issue OF the Argus We no.
tlced the story OF the little "Snake charm
er" In Fryeburg, and while reading 1t We
were reminded OF an incident that took
place In this town, some forty-fve or ffty
years ago. At that time rattle snakes were
quite plenty. and their bite known TO be
very poisonous. One OF the high hills
where many OF these reptiles had been seen
and killed, was called Rattle Snake"
mountain. Mr.. Isaac Bickford, farmer,
lived little more than O mile from the
base OF the hill. One pleasant summer
day q two year old daughter was missed
from the house, they sent sister, some
ten years old, TO look for her, she found the
little truant sitting on the ground near the
garden, by her side lay large rattle snake.
and when her sister reached her she was
Just In the act OF taking 1t up, although
the oldest girl was nearly paralyzed with
fear, she caught the child in her arms and
reached the door OF the house when she
tainted and fell, as soon as she recovered
sufficiently TO tell what was the cause Of
her fright, Mr.. b. went TO look for the
snake, he soon found it and killed IL. Ii
was large one, and measured three feet
in length. How long the little child had
been with ii, or II she had handled 1t, they
could not tell, for she was too young 10
give any account OF 1t. At any rate she
was not injured by it, and this may help
to prove the theory that snakes will not
harm small children.-Irg.s.
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So. PARIS, July 2l.-Good hay weather
for the last Jews and piles of hay have been
put into the farmers barns.
s. Richardson, Of the firm of s. Rich.
ardson & Co. has been making some addi-
tions to his buildings by charging his
stable and the ell OF his house.
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Observation-Disclosures Swan Of Denmark,
having purchased the shop lately occupied
by Mr.. Ames at the lower village, opened
a blacksmith shop, this week. We learn
Mr.. Ames intends to move his family to
Waterford.
Village school closed, Friday.
The fine hay weather the first part of the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-07-24

REV. GEo. w. QUISBY, ID, has sold
the Gospel Banner to Rev. l. J. Mead OF
Hiram and Geo. W. Vickery OF Augusta.
Mr.. Quinby has been editor and proprietor
of the Banner for nineteen years, and has
been faithful, active and powerful, advo-
cate of the doctrine OF universal salvation.
Owing TO poor health he has been obliged
10 retire from business, and having dis
posed OF the newspaper takes fond fare
we'll OF his work in the issue OF July IA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-07-24

NKwRY, July l6.-Rev. Thomas Hillman
is very sick at his home at North Paris |;
has had hemorrhage Of the right lung and
bilious fever. The prospects seem small
for his recovery. His heart is happy In
Jesus, and he is ready TO die or live, as
God wills. His son, Rev. A. T. Hillman,
OF Somerville, Mass, was with him several
days. Brethren, remember Bro Hillman.
Pray for him, and call on him.
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THE Subscriber hereby gives puoiic notice ina,
she has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge "a
Probate for the County Of oxford. and a.sumel
the trust OF ADMINISTRATIVE OF the Estate oil
JACOB DEAN, late OF oxford, 49,.
In said County, deceased, by giving bond IS tne
Law directs she therefore requests all persons IN
debted to the estate Of said deceased to make IN
mediate payment: and those who have any ue
mands thereon, 10 exhibit the same 10
HANNAH II. SWIFT
July Il, lasl.
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sudden and violent It was followed dur
ing the night and the next day by frequent
but less violent falls Of rain, accompanied
by some thunder. -Journdl.
FRYEBURG, July 81. Prof. G. H. Kicker
and family left town, Thursday q. m, to
the regret Of their many friends here.
They win spend the summer visiting
friends throughout New England, and in
September or October 60 to Florida where
Mr. r. has been invited by some of his old
scholars to come and teach. He has had
the matter under consideration for the last
year, and decided to try the climate for
one year. He has also invested in an or
ange grove.
The Trustees Of the Academy have en-
gagged A. +. Richardson, A. NJ, Of Bridgton
High School, as Principal Of the Academy,
although he has had excellent offers from
other parts Of the State. Mr.. Richardson 8
reputation as teacher, and this Academy
being the only fitting school adopted by
Bowdoin College In this part Of the State,
offer special inducements to those wish
ing to attend school.
Mr.. VIM. +. Ward is in town, and as
usual, during his vacation here, will have
class in instrumental music.
Rev. J. H. Merrill Of Andover, Mass,
Principal OF the Academy nearly 80 years
ago, was In town this week.
w. A. Robinson and party OF teachers
from Franklin, N. H., have been camping
out here. Miss Anna c. Mason has re-
turned from Stephenstown, N. Y, where
she has been teaching for the past two
years. mo.
Wednesday, July 4, the Fryeburg B. b.
C. played match game with the No. Con-
ways at Fryeburg, resulting in score OF
Is to IA In favor OF the No. Conways. The
pitching OF the visitors was very good,
and IL took some time before the F.'s got
the hang Of 1t, but in the third inning they
made some good hits and crept up on the
visitors till the eighth inning, when by I'M
fair decisions the game was lost to them.
1t is hoped that by another season arrange
ments will be made so that only fair um-
pires will be employed. Saturday, July
I, after practice game resulting in the
score OF 43 TO IL In favor Of the F.'s, they
were invited to supper prepared by the
young ladies at Mr.. Towle's, where very
pleasant time was had. Much credit Is
due the young ladies', especially Miss Julia
Themes, for the pleasant entertainment,
which will long be remembered by the Frye
burg B. B. G.. j. S. d.
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SUDDEN DEATH OF GEN. "TOM
THUMB" Z.
MIDDLKBoRo, Mass. July l.

Mr.. Charles Herwood Stratton, better
known to the public as General Tom
Thumb, )" died at his residence here at 80
this morning Of apoplexy. He has been
slightly indisposed for few days, but
nothing serious was anticipated. The de-
ceased was born in Bridgeport, Conn.,, on
January4 4, 1884, and was, consequently,
45 years old. At the age Of four years he
entered the service Of p. T. Barnum and
has ever since been before the public. He
leaves widow who has been on the stage
with him ever since their marriage. The
remains will be sent to Bridgeport for in
torment,
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A SENSIBLE Man WOULD USE

Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs
1t Is curing more cases Of Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, and all Throat
and Lung troubles, than any other medi
cine. The proprietor has authorized Am
Gerry to refund your money II, after taking
three-fourths Of bottle, relief is not OBJ
tanned. Price 80 cents and 81. Trial size
free
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Last Thursday the hot air engine in
the Reporter Office rather stove up itself
The connecting rod evidently broke, and
the piston went mp through the plastering,
breaking several of the castings. Fortu-
nately no one in the Office was hurt
Gardiner Journal.
After several such experiences We sold
our hot air engine for old iron, receiving
ten dollars for 1t cost $4,000 and pur-
chased little steamer. Now we have no
breakdown and no blow ups. We don't
take any more hot air in ours.
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HEBRON. - Farmers are busy haying.
The crop Is very large.
Vane Bearce has been remodeling his
house, putting in new windows, bay win
dow, blinds &C., and has reclapboarded
and painted the outside.
Summer visitors are making their APP
pearance, coming from various places.
TYRo.
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Newspaper Decisions.

1. Any person who takes q paper regularly
nom the of6ce-vhether directed 10 his name or
Anothers, or whether he has subscribed or not is
responsible for the payment.
2 nAperson orders his paper discontinued he
must pay all srrearages, or the pablisher may
oonsiune 20 send 70 until payment Is made, and
collect the whole amount. whether The paper 10
taken from the once or not.
The Courts have decided that refusing 10
ake newspapers and periodica from The post
oface or removing and leaving them uncaled for
Is prina ftcie evidence of fraud.
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T. W EENILl
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CLINTON. Iowa, hrElL 9. ISL.
wish you would send mc a spriu- ."r DID,
VIM Ellcry Watch 49, By the way tbs t...-
j. "a watch sold in your screw Reel ,l-. i"A
farmer last fall. The first OF January Do" ."'
tine watch in the woods, and found 10 TIA, "..,
In about one foot Of water. II hal ain Three
months and over in snow and water. with h'
slight injury To the watch-only "a hair -prat
{. :. RAYMOND"
The above were very severe tests, AMI Dr.
monstrate beyond u doubt, that for aur "a
sonablc length OF time during which % wat.-
might be under water it would receive uo ID.
jury whatever.
We make these cases in both gold and -i.y.t
and As Perfectly Dust-Proof Stem Wind
ing Watch Case, Challenge the world to
Produce Its Equal.
For SALE ~ ALL FIRsr-CLAss JEwElI2'