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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16

The Pennsylvania railroad report
for the last year shows that the busi-
hess OF the main line amounted to $780,
S7S,777, an increase as compared with
1881 OF S3,1S9,953. The traffic yield
ed the company net income of Sl0,-
I31, 71S. This income is reduced by
a net loss on the New Jersey division
of S56S,759, making the ultimate net
gains for the year $l0,199,S04. From
this sum the dividends for the year of
81 per cent, S6,S9O,7l5, were paid also
100000 TO the trust fund for purchase
of the company's securities and sundry
advances to auxiliary companies, leav.
ing the balance on the years business,
to the credit of profit and loss, of ST.,
S5O,56O, which, added to the previous
balance, gives the profit and loss ac
count at the close of the year a credit
balance of $l2, ,194,639.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16

The following circular has been is
sued by the secretary of the interior
"The following regulations are prescrib-
ed for the purpose of carrying into eff
feet as speedily as possible the provis
ion OF the act of congress approved
March 3, 1883, increasing to $50 per
month the pensions of those who have
lost leg at or above the knee, or an
arm at or above the elbow, and of
those who have been so disabled as to
be incapacitated to perform any man
ual labor but not so much as to require
regular personal aid and attendance
who are now receiving pension at the
rate of 1924 per month, and to S24 per
month the pensions of those who have
lost one hand or one foot, or been total
ly or permanently disabled in the same
or otherwise so disabled as to render
their incapacity to perform manual la
Dor equivalent to the loss of hand or
foot, and now receiving SlS dollars per
month. lnasmuch as said act has
immediate effect upon such admitted
cases as have been adjudicated at the
rates OF So and Sl7 per month respect
lively, no formal application by the ben
eficiary is necessary other than to for
ward TO the commissioners of pensions
the pension certificate, accompanied by
letter in the handwriting of the pen
sioner his present postotlice address as
soon as possible. After the receipt of
the pension certificate the aforesaid
commissioners will reissue to him a
new certificate for new rate, and will
forward the same to the proper pension
agent TO inscribe the name of such pen.
sioner on the roll at the increased rate
and to make to the pensioner the proper
payment In the case of amputation
the certificate will be re.issued without
any further medical examination. The
Intervention of an agent or attorney in
such admitted cases as are affected by
this act being Unnecessary in this act,will
not be recognized.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16

The horror over the Cimbria disaster
is renewed by reports of the divers as
to the position Of the vessel, There are
four hundred bodies in the hold, or in
other words like number of human
beings went down into the depths of
the sea when the Cimbrid was struck,
without a chance of escape, To keenly
and thoroughly appreciate the suffering
that has been caused by this loss of life,
it would be necessary to look into the
humble homes that have been made
miserable and desolate by the disaster.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16
Lighthouse Keepers Who Nearly Starved.

From the Pail Mall Gazette
The keepers of Eddystone Lighthouse
have had very unpleasant experience
during the late stormy weather. One
of them was entitled to be relieved
some eight weeks ago, but it was not
until Monday that he was brought on
shore at Plymouth. For several days
previous to this relief arriving he and
his comrades were reduced to very
great straits, and, excepting that two or
three hard biscuits remained in the
lighthouse, were without the necessa.
ries of life. Their reserve stock of food
was exhausted, their last instalment of
flour had to be fried in lamp.oil on
Thursday. They were without firing
for several days. The men were reduc-
ed to such condition that they were
only able to converse with each other
in monosyllables. They kept signals of
distress flying. These signals were
seen by several ships, but so boisterous
was the weather that it was found i'm
possible to effect any communication
with the unfortunate men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16

Several Chicago physicians have
been detected sharing with druggists
the profits of prescriptions. Hero
glyphics were used TO inform the com
FOUNDER when TO charge extortionate
prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16
Wedding Invitations

Wedding Invitations
GARDSs
Ink, all colors,
Mucilage,
Lead Pencils,
Pens & Pen Holders,
Paper Knives.
Autograph Albums,
Collectors Receipt Books,
Administrations and Executors
Receipt Books,
Blank Notes in books,
Butchers Books,
Memorandum Books, all kinds.
We show over 20 different
styles Of WRITING TABLETS.
The special attention of Mer-
chants is called to the fact that
we handle Paper Bags, square
and satchel bottom, and can give
Philadelphia wholesale prices in
lots of 5000 or over. Price list
sent on application.
The largest lot of LEGAL
BLANKS for Lawyers and Justices
in the county. Legal envelopes,
and File covers, Paper Fasteners,
DC.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16

A full line of Stationary is kept
in stock, including ENVEL-
0PES, single, in packs. boxes, or
by the thousand, all sizes, shapes,
and colors. PAPETERIES,
boxes containing one quire of
writing paper and pack of en-
velopes to match, from Is cents
to IS cents box. All kinds of
WRITING PAPER Billet,
Note, Packet Letter, Fools Cap,
Legal Cap, Account, Long Bill,
&c, by the sheet, quire, or ream.
FINE CALLING CARDS, white and
cream, plain or gilt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

ESTATE OF WILLIAM BARBER, DECEASED.
The undersigned auditor has been appoint
ed to distribute balance In the hands Of
Conrad Kreamer, administrator d. b. n. O. t. a.,
as shown by his final account. to and among the
rarties entitled thereto, will sit at his Office in
Bloomsbury, on Friday, March 23d, 1888, at ten
O'Clock a. M. when and where all parties inter-
ested will attend and present their claims or be
debarred from any share of said fund
C.B BROCKWAY,
Mar Auditor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16
A DMINSTRATORS NOTICE.
A DMlNISTRATORS NOTICE.

ESTATE OF ANN p. EVANS, LATE OF THE BOROUGH OF
BERWICK, DECEASED.
Letters Of ADMINISTRATION In the estate Of Ann
?. Evans late Of the borough CT Berwick, de-
ceased have been granted by the Register OF said
county to the Undersigned administrator. All
persons having claims against said decedent, are
requested ID present them for settlement and
those INDEBTED 10 the estate to make payment
TO the undersigned administrator without delay.
G. b. jackson, j. W. EVANS,
Atty. Administrator.
Feb IS de bOniS non.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

"A
ESTATE OF ESTHER BARBER, DECEASED.
The undersigned audit or has been appointed to
distribute balance In the hands OF Conrad Krea.
his final account to and among the parties en-
titled thereto, will sit at his ONCE in Bloomsbury,
on Saturday. March cath. 1889, at 10 O'Clock q. M,
when and where all parties interested will at
tend and present their claims or be debarred
from any share OF said fund.
C.B. BROCKWAY,
Mare Auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

ESTATE OF WILLIAM DANIELS, DECEASED.
The undersigned auditor having been appointed
to distribute funds In hands OF l. w. McKelvy'
administrator, TO and among parties entitled
thereto will SIT at the of1lce or Geo n, Eiwell in
Bloomsbury, on Friday, April 9th, 1883, at 10
O'Clock q. m, to perform the duties OF his onice,
when and where all persons having claims against
said estate, must present them, or be debarred
from any share OF said fund.
W. L. EYERLY,
Mar2 Auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-03-16
Printing Department

we are prepared to do all kinds
of Job Work, Our facilities are
e9ualled only in the large cities,
This is the only office in the
county that runs Job presses by
power, and we can therefore do
faster, better and cheaper work
than any other establishment,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18
MARRIED.

I- CAa.oa. Dec. = D. R1s. A. Hen CO, at
he hlnr OF the bri o.. NJ. wSllacs W. Andrews
d. Paris, AM N a. HIATT e 2. Baifori OF Canton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18

SoUTH WooDsToCK.-Farmers are all
ready for winter, and waiting for their
friend, snow, to appear, so as to commence
the winters operations.
The schools have all commenced, and
some Of them are well under way. The
school houses in this town have been
greatly improved during the past few
years, which shows that our citizens have
some interest in the cause Of education.
1t is with feelings of sadness that we
recall the many happy associations we
have enjoyed with our friend and citizen,
A. M. Irish, who died recently at this
place. He was kind neighbor, and re-
spected citizen and townsman, whose loss
will be mourned by all who knew him
Our veteran undertaken, 1. w. Andrews,
is doing a more prosperous business than
ever, having calls for work all over the
county. His son, Frank, is also doing
large business in doors and window-sash.
His work is admitted by all to be Of the
best quality. FELIX.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18

A SAD SUICIDE.-Mr. Hiram Baston,
who. for fifteen years was proprietor OF
the Mt. Cutler House, at Hiram, moved to
this city about year ago and made his
residence on Boyd street. Lately he has
been very respondent, more especially
since the death of his older son, the late
DIR. Baston OF Cape Elizabeth. Yesterday
he came home to dinner but when his wife
said she did not care for any, urging him
to dine, he said he would not have any and
went out to an clubhouse. Not returning
for some time the servant went out to the
clubhouse and found him lying on the floor
with his throat cut from ear to ear, al
though the windpipe was not severed. He
had however cut the arteries and bled to
death. DR.. Lamb was called but life was
extinct. Mr.. Baston was 73 years old.
He was in good circumstsnces.-Fress.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18
attractions In the windows of Holden's

attractions In the windows Of Holden's
drug store are two beautiful landscapes
oil paintings in elegant gold frames A
cursorY examination shows that the Dr..
has, as usual, large and choice selection
OF all the standard Christmas goods well
displayed and marked at low figures. More
especially noticeable is his fine line of
framed pictures, oil paintings, steel en-
cravings, panel pieces, children's sleds,
albums, toilet cases,-but we will not at
tempt to enumerate; the Dr.'s comprehen-
sive advt In another column may be con-
suited for bill of particulars.
The Congregational Social Circle met
with Mrs. J. NJ. Poole, the popular land
lady of the Andrews House, Tuesday az
ternoou and evening. An excellent supper
was served, the ladies contributing cake
and pie, and Mrs. Poole one of those inim-
liable oyster stews for which the Andrews
House is so justly celebrated under its
present management. There was good
attendance, and 'all report "a splendid
time
Gerry's store is respondent in holiday
attire; is full to OVERLOOKING; has over-
.ao,ced, and found Judgment in the front
Of wheeler's piano rooms. We will at
tempt no portrayal of the many wonders
to be seen here-an ADLER pen has preceded
us, in another column costly goods, cheap
goods, articles OF vertu. elegant brio brac,
dolls, books, puzzles, toys, aud the ten
thousand gimcracks so dear to every child
and to suit every taste, age, sex, and con-
ditiou; but the greatest wonder OF all is
that it takes so little money to make a
purchase large enough to give =" Old Santa
Claus" the back-sche for year to come.
JEAN.
A quantity of items furnished by our
South Paris correspondent arrived too late
for publication. this week-Ep.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18

SWEDEN, Dec l2th-The open winter
has beer. very favorable for paradiug long
timber, cutting into bolts, &c. and now
those intending 10 log are wishing Tor
snow. K. O. Moulton and Dean Andrews
will haul a lot oc large, nice pine; and sew
eral others have small quantities OF peeled
hemlock.
Andrew Woodbury. and Daniel are both
recovering from quite severe sickness.
The Cong. sewing circle met with Mrs.
Lyman Plummer last Thursday afternoon
and evening. Nearly iifty were present.
Rumor says George Bennett is soon to
open store in the place formerly occu-
pied by +. W. Bennett.
Quite a large number OF dwelling houses
are vacated this fall TO remain unoccupied
for the winter. From the north part OF
town, VIII Gray and Mrs. Milton Jewett
have moved to Waterford; and from the
centre Aaron Eastman and family have
gone 10 Massachusetts, and George Hol-
den goes TO North Waterford 70 spend the
winter with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas
Green.
Miss f. B. Hsmlin Las gone TO Califor-
MIA TO engage in school teaching there. In
parting with Miss Namlin aud Julia White
house now Mrs. Nelson McIntire OF Frye
burg our schools sustain great loss.
Roth Uara teachers Of large eyDerience
and very well qualified to govern and in
struct. Both were graduates OF Gorham
Normal School, Miss whitehouse OF Bridg-
ton High School also. As each had taught
school in nearly every district in town,
securing the respect and esteem OF parents
and pupils, they both carry with them to
to their new fields of labor, the best wish
es of a host of friends.
Sweden has recently lost by death two
a ged and respected citizens. Lewis Frost
died the 2d inst. and FRANKLIN Hosmer the
4th. Both these men had been honored by
their fellow citizens with various offices
and places OF trust. Both had represent
ed US In the legislature of the State. The
duties of these positions were discharged
with credit to themselves and SATISFACTORY
" 70 their constituents. Mr.. Hosmer had
reached the ripe age OF nearly So years and
leaves q widow and seven children, all OF
whom were present at the funeral servic-
es. ". NJ. ii.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18

Job Printing of all kinds
neatly and promptly executed,
at this office.
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Continued nom second no,e !,

some tell of stables being raided. During
the excitement, very large rewards were
offered Tor the capture of the thieves, but
Is now reduced to $50 reward made by two
reliable men. No reliable clue as vet
though much is said of suspicious team
passing slowly through the streets about
ten at night Later-Our amateur detect
Ives say they have found the trail and that
It was parties In this town. sincerely
hope this Is not so, and do not know OF
any one in this vicinity who would do so
mean trick.
oNFoRp.-Miss Linnie Rich of Oxford,
who is now at work In Mechanics Falls.
fell to the floor, in the roller skating rink
at the latter place, with such violence as
to fracture her collar bone. She cot up
and walked unslded to her boarding house.
not thinking 1t was anything more than
bad fall. But she grew worse so fast
doctor was called in and the above injury
found
An Englishmsn came over here n short
time ago, to work in the factory. lie had
considerable gold coin which he often dis
played. As he was walking along one of
our principal stieets one evening "a large,
powerful looking man witty a fierce NOUS
tache and big goatee" collared him aud
demanded his gold on pain OF instant
death. The poor, trembling, badly-scared
EngliShman put his hand into his pocket
TO get his money, but through some uuac-
EQUITABLE mistake CD hauled out huge
revolver instead, whereupon the would-be
robber made very sudden and most un-
dignihed exit. Our II newspaper report
ers are highly elsted To think that Oxford
has az last rot real live highway robber.
But II is more probable that it was only
some practical joker, who meant 10 give
the newcomer a scare. IL IL solemn
fact that practical jokers stand & better
chance 70 "die with their boots on" than
any other class.
Winfield Read, who was the first TO fish
through the ice in Moose pond, caught %
nice pickerel Four Of them weighed IS
pounds and IL ounces.
Bryant Newcome. who went olt 10
Aroostook, writes % friend that all a
laboriug man can get there is from SIP TO
$40 a month, and very hard 10 get job
even az that Caribou, so he writes, lis
al full OF men who have rushed out there
mislead by sensational reports In the pa
pers. aud who cant raise money enough
70 Ct back Don't hurry shout leaving
sure Old Oxfori Co, boys. But II you
itlSl 20. De sure 20 take money enough so
you can get hack when YOU dnd on, your
miStskr.
| am glad 10 report an Increase OF inter.
est IN religious matters here. The Sun
day services are well attended. and the
weekly prayer meetings seem To increase
in attendance and interest every week.
The Rev. Mr.. Cummings has delivered
several interesting and instructive lect-
ures, which &; is hoped he will continue.
| have not seen drunken person in the
streets for over nine months. A spirit OF
ueighbOrly kindness and good will ex-
tends through the entire community.
Very seldom do | hear any one SANDER
their neighbors, but DO hear them speak
good words OF each other. thus daily
practicing that greatest OF all moral rules
Do unto Others As We would they should
do unto you. A. WARD, JR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18

So. PARIS. Dec. l7th.-At meeting OF
Paris Grange. No. A, held last Saturday,
Dec. sth. over ninety members being pres
emit. the following Ulcers were chosen for
the ensuing year: Master, Oliver G. Cur
It's (re-elected); 0yerseer, l.. 5. Swan !;
Lecturer. H. E. Chase; Chaplain, j. Wheel
err; Secretary, W. X. Green; Treasurer, S.
r. Parsons Steward, II. Il. Bonney; Asst
Steward, Chandler Swim; Gate Keeper, l..
whitman: Pomona, Mrs. Oliver G. Curtis !;
Flora. Mrs. Hiram T. Cummings; Ceres,
Mrs. w. W. Hardy; Lady Asst Steward,
Mrs. Alexander S. Thayer; Organist, Mrs.
NJ. Robinson; Cho.lster, Mrs. L. Whit
man. The Grange has been very prosper
Gus during the past year. They have made
q ne, gain OF ten in membership, have paid
a debt of $500 on their buildings, and have
made repairs and alterations so that their
buildings, bought for $500, are now esti-
mated at $1,000. The Grange has bought
the larger part of the -four, corn, bran,
cotton seed and fruit trees needed by
i.s members by the carload, and also
taens constantly on hand small stock
Of groceriers; their purchases for the year
,upregating, in round numbers, $500.
They estimate the saving thus effected at
the M inconsiderable sum of 1925; truly
an amount worth looking after. The
Grange consider the above the most sat-
isf.c,orv showing for any year since its
organization, and great credit is due Mr.
Curtis, Master for the past year, TOT the
favorable results attained.
Conspicuous among the many holiday
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18
SECRETARY GILBERT

Spoke for short time on "Stock Feed
ing" Mr.. Gilbert is forcible and Gas he
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AFTER SUPER,

Where again were found the ladies in
waiting, and with an abundance OF food
on the tables, we went back to the hall,
which was again filed with those ready 10
listen to Mr.. Wigsin Of Aroostook. Before
he commenced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18

PARIS MIR DeCoster, an employe In
the sled factory, with three companions,
started for Mlnot, Saturday night, with a
stable team. On the way an axle broke
and the occupants OF the carriage were
thrown out. They We're all considerably
bruised, and it is reported that one OF Mr..
De Coster's legs was broken.
A week ago 4 committee from each viii
lase Sabbath School was appointed 10
make arrangements for Christmas services.
These committees have held several joint
sessions, and have decided 10 hold s festi-
val at the Baptist Church, Monday eve,
Dec. u. at seven O'Clock sharp. There
will be tree and the usual exercises Of
singing. speaking, sc.
Mr.. s. L. Hawkes. has just returned from
Boston with 4 large line Of holiday goods,
including fancy boxes, Christmas cards,
SILK and cotton hsndkerchieis, mugs, vas
es. toilet sets, toilet boxes. &C, &c.
These goods were purchased in the city at
low prices, and are 10 be sold this season
a. satisfactory rates. Mr.. Hawkes. has
the largest stock OF such goods ever
brought into this village. The goods will
al be on his shelves by Wednesday Of this
week. This affords tne opportunity for
those who wish 10 secure presents for the
Christmas tree TO be loaded in this place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18

WEST PARIS, Dec. H., There will be q
Christmas tree with appropriate exercises,
at the Union Church, Christmas night.
Mr.. +. A, Young has recently purchased
a full-blooded Yorkshire boar pig, import
ed stock, to which he would invite the at
tention of farmers.
The Universalist Circle seems an assured
fact and big thing too; there were near
" 100 present at Mr.. BarrowS' on Thurs
day eve. The circle meets at Mr.. Caleb
Fuller's, Dec. eth.
Most OF our traders have n full line OF
goods for the holidays. Among others we
noticed a good display OF goods at c. II.
Lanes; +. f. Jndkins has resrranged his
store and put in full stock OF Christmas
and other goods; Andrews & Cuttis have
their large store well iilled. Is usual, and
other shops make a good display. More
anon. EUHoJU.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18

The hall was filed at the commence.
mencement Of the afternoon meeting, and,
although the programme was not carried
out owing to the failure OF one Of the
speakers to be present; yet the afternoon
session was Of unusual interest through
ami
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18

East OxFoRD.-The school in Dist No.
began Dec. Srd, under the tuition of
Berthe n. Phillips of Hebron Class OF SO.
There are many schools in town of greater
numbers but none more famous for good
attendance and advancement This term
there are classes in Physical Geography,
Higher Arithmetic and Classics, and the
ability manifested show that the pupils are
fully equal to the tasks they have under
taken. Several spelling schools and lyce-
umns are anticipated. The interest which
the citizens of this district take in educa-
ton makes the teachers work pleasure
not a task. We hope to inform the read
ers OF the DEMOCRAT more fully OF the
school as Il progresses. n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-18
messengers Notice.

NACoSChh0Ch - rNOtHNCe
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF OXFORD COUNTY
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, 50 Paris, December 9Th. A. ID. 1883.
HlHIS Is TO give Notice, that on the 9th day OF
i Dec, A. ID. 1888, Warrant In lnsol-
yency was issued out Of the Court Of Insolvency
for said County OF Oxford, against the estate Of
George ii. Seavey OF Bethel in said County OF
Oxford, adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor, on
petition OF said Debtor which petition was filed on
the 4th day OF December, A. d. 1883, n which
last named date interest on claims Ia to be
computed; That the payment OF any debts
and the delivery and transfer Of any property
belonging TO said debtor, % him or for his
use, and the delivery and transfer of any prep
erty by him are forbidden by law; That meeting
of the Creditors OF said Debtor, TO prove their
Debts and choose one or more Assignees Of his
stale will be held at Court OF Insolvency, &c be
olden at Probate Court Room in Paris. IN said
ounty, on the 10Th day Of Dec, A. u. 1883, at
inc O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date Hrst above written.
ALvAN Is. GOODWIN, Deputy Sheriff,
as Messenger Of the Court OF Insolvency for
County Of Oxford
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DIED.

10 Euekacld, Nov. - Mrs, Bsu,ey Churchill.
a.e.i I'D ycArs-
I1 Hebron Dec, ?, Mrs. RebeceA Royal. aged
=. years. p mcnths and n DAYS.