davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

NEW ADvKRTIsEMESTs--F No
tice Of Wilson Fl. Lawrence.
Dissolution Of Partnership, signed by S.
A. Pickett and John whitman OF ives,
Paris.
Horace Cole Of Norway offers Watches,
Jewelry and Table Silver at greatly re-
duced prices, for the next thirty days.
Lost-three notes, signed by VIM Fes-
sender, and one signed by VIM. A. Fessen.
den. Of Denmark.
T. Q. Elliott OF Norway has put In his
stock OF fall aud winter goods, and will
sell them at very row rates for the mex.
three months. Mr.. Elliott is 4 very popu-
lar dealer, and his business has increased
greatly during the past year.
Mason Brothers, Norway, offer for sale
fne ranges for els. They have also large
stock Of stoves for all kinds Of heating,
either with wood or coal.
j. +. Huntington & Co, Norway, offer 8
large stock OF clothing, hats, caps, gents
furnishing goods &c. They occupy one OF
the elegant stores in Norway Block.
The Great China Tea Co, Boston, Mass.
offer premiums to getters up of tea clubs.
All the public lands Of Grafton, amount
ing TO $50 acres OF timber will be sold AZ
Auction, October 20.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

FRYKBURG.- and Mrs. John c. Ger
~ have rented Z. C. Farrington's house,
and are housekeeping.
Miss Mary Perry has gone to Portland
TO assist Mrs. Ellen Perry In her school.
Mr.. Chas. Perry has gone back into his
former business In Portland, and the fam
lily will probably spend the winter there.
Mr.. Richardson was taken with chill
Thursday evening, and has barely escaped
q fever, but is now recovering. He has
not been able 10 be in school and was
fortunate enough to secure the SER
vices Of o. X. Cook OF Bridgton, Bow
doin student, as substitute, so the school
goes on without serious interruption. The
term began with some sixty students; ;
Others have come In and more will come
the last half Of the term-the corn shops
interfering with the first half. The Lyce-
um has been organized and viii hold It's
first meeting next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton A. Woodbury.
spent week In town on their way 10 Swe-
den.
Lawn tennis has made It's FIRST appear
ance here on the grounds Of Mr.. s. L..
Post.
One OF our well known young men left
town to go into the sheep business In
Texas, Mr.. Samuel Evans. A few days
h., Loo kn I'd Tam N "a
meeting, and LEFT his name on the pledge
book, showing bis interest In the cause
at home and the stand he will take away.
n. o. McIntire lost q valuable colt, one
day this week, from being hooked by
cattle.
Rev. DR.. J. X. Mason, acting pastor OF
the Congregational Church here, read his
resignation AFTER the close OF his sermon,
Sunday, Sept. 10. This announcement
took every one OF his hearers by surprise.
The cause that lead 10 his resignation was
a general slackness In matters belonging
10 the church, parish, etc, all OF which
matters are being promptly attended too.
His people think that they cannot afford
to lose his valuable services here at pres
ent, and II Is hoped that he can be pre-
vailed upon TO withdraw his resignation.
A meeting was held Ia the vestry, Thurs
day evening, by his parish and people,
where great deal of warmth was ex-
pressed for their pastor, and the following
resolutions were offered by the Superin-
tendent OF the Sabbath-school, Andrew u.
Evans, and were unanimously passed:
Resolred, That We, the members OF the
Congregational Church OF Fryeburg. and
friends OF DIR. J. X. Mason, Pastor OF said
Church, have found In him not only an
able, original and forcible expounder OF
Gospel truth but We also find In him kind
and affectionate pastor, whom TO know Is
To honor and love, a careful and discreet
leader, a friend whose noble and generous
nature makes him sharer OF our joys and
sorrows.
Rssolred, That It Is the earnest desire OF
q large msjority OF the members OF the
Church, and friends OF DR.. Mason, that he
shall still continue his labors among US,
and we do here and now pledge TO him
our sympathy, our support and our prayers.
INo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02
Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists.
Health is Wealth

DIR. Y @. wEsr's NERVE AID RRNN TRENr
ME>r. a gusrsnteed sp-cihc fpr Hy.tsria, ID al
ness, Convulsiofs, Fits, Nervous Neurtlxit
Headache. Nervous Pros tratinn caused hv the
use OF alchohpl or tDbaccD, W.kefilness. VI 'nttl
Depression, Slftening Of the Balm resulting Ia
Insanity AMI Ieiting % ni-@ry, deetv and drath
Premature ~ Age, lmpot ,ner, Weakness IN
either sex, Involuntary Losses and soermatorrh-
GA caused BIZ over eNertiOn OF the BAN. --lf
abuse over Indulgence. Each box cpnttinS
one months treatment 81 . b'x, ~ s'x boxes
for Is; sent BY IN al prepaid on r-csipt % prc
We guarantee boxes % cIre any ct'e. " N
each or Ter rec aiset for6 bONe. acc IN srs al
t5 we will send tha plr,haa@r our written xIr
antee n refund the monsy ~ the treNtnnnt 'n.A
not effect cure J. G WEST SCO POO .i'f'r,
issue guarantee. through 4. A. wHlrTLEsEY
NeH Hayen e. mr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02
RAMBLINGS IN PLEASANT PLACES
NO I.
NORTH FRYERuRG. Sept. 20

| NORTH FRYEBURG, Sept. 20.
To begin with the last, as one unrayels
q stocking, let me date this from the qul-
etest and, 10 me- most delightful nook in
! Old Oxford. After busy summer what
could be more delightful than this big,
breezy farm house, standing in spacious
grounds, with trees and shrubs and vines
kindllng beneath Autumn's magic wand.
Around 1t the level intervales OF the Stco
Valley stretch for miles TO the very foot
OF old Kearsarge looming grandly up be-
hind the solemn pines. Along the sides
OF the lesser hills, the fltming sumach
glows, and the naples fling gold and GRIM
son banners to the spicy winds that come
| from fruit laden orchard trees.
The mufiled thunder OF 4 threshing ma
chine comes from the neighboring barn ;
now and then buggy slowly driven along
the lazy winding road stirs the dust.
North F.yeburg proper, where the post
ONCE Is located, is two miles away. News
comes tempered with age. Gossip dos
not flourish 10 this peaceful air. Every
thing speaks OF repoSe.
The early froStS here, as everywhere,
have damaged the sweet corn crop badly.
Mrs. Henry d. + Hutchins and Mr.. Barnes
lost the entire field. Many others lost the
greater part. II Is predicted that this
failure will lujure the corn packing inter-
est In this section OF the County. Hay,
oats and potatoes average better than us
uil Ii il an ''of year" on apples and we
unfortunate dwellers in town think Tuefu- !
ly OF the inroads tn be made upon our
pockets or baked apples. The farmers are
busy with the harvesting.
"The Reaper whose name Is Death
has been busy. 10 the last week the gates
OF the little burying yard have thrice
swung open to admit q sad procession.
Miss Stevens, Mr.. Tibbetts, an old and IT.
spected citizen, and Mrs. Mitchell, wife of
Rev. John Mitchell aud mother OF Dr. F.
A. Mitchell, q woman esteemed for her
many virtues, have been borne by sorrow
Ing friends to their last long sleep.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02
mr.. E. MARTIN.
In Portsrs Department OF the U. -. Arm-
Dry. Springfield, Mass.-Int.re'inE
Statement Of hts Suffering.

Here are plain facts from most reliable sou c.
Your reporter found M. Marin in Porter B.
partment of the United States Annoy, Spring
field, Mass. After bang introduced, Mr. Msriia
said: al am willing 10 say what | can for the
benefit of those afi ictfd as | have been. F'r
years have been a terrible sufferer from kiduey
aud bladder DIM ;ulties. Mine being Of the al.
culus or sony form. have visited all The miner
al springs whose W tiers nave been recon- nended
10 me by the best medical authDritles. have
tried every known remedy, and hsve snbnrtel
TO several operations. and have tried eyergth NJ
inst money could obtain |, the way 1T rnlth', bat
fad that DR.. kennedy's FAVORirE REMEDY
IL the best meiici Inc Of all mv experience have
received more benefit from IL. IL l. certainly
wonderful mediclns for dis@t-es ut rms kini
have recon- nendei FAVORIrE REMEDY q
Others in t,e city OF Springfield whom k1eE 10
have suffered from Kinney and Liver cpmD A q :.
and assure the public, thst the FANpkiIh
REMEDY has done its work with similar
com .eteness IN every single instance, and trusI
some other sick ami discour aged m 1rtal may hear
OF it aud try the Favorit- Remedy a. dl1.I
Dr.. David KsnneiS's fAVORIrE RbMhDl -
not disguised euemy Of the human race anr,rr
il cannot help. IL does not hum. fANoklIb
REMEDY IL q combination Of vegetable al'efa
lives. IL does not heat or iniame the blood, Du'
cools aud pu ihes IL. In all Eases Of hiforS iOu
BILE Liver complaints, Constipation OF thr bow
I'll O., and the de licste arrangements that am CT W.
men the action ~ FAVOkITE RkMkDf sie-
yond praise. Thousands OF grateful people VO
UNFAIRLY TESTIFY 10 this in letters u DrkenneiFi
and wi n q warmth and fulness a words which
mere business documents and certificates never
possess.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

A Spanish gambling game is 'fy.' A
pool i msde snd each player furnishes
himself with a piece Of loaf sugar, which he
places in front Of him. Lelsurely whiting
their cigarettes, the players keep watch
full eve upon the sugar. and the poSsesSor
Of the piece on which hy hrst alights
takes the pOol-Ef.
Wei, there's more sense in that than
in some other styles OF gambling. At q
recent horse trot, on the fair grounds, two
men made big thing out OF would be
gamblers present. They had wheel pinned
against the side OF a shed On the periph-
ery OF the wheel were numbers, ranging
from one 70 sixty, and between the num-
bers were pegs. A flexible point rested
against the pegs. snd when the wheel was
revolved, the pointer rsttled over the pegs.
and finally settled between two OF them,
resting on certain number. They had
six cards, containing numbers, correspond
ing with those on the wheel. Each gam
bier paid twenty-five cents for his card,
making one dollar and ffty cents In the
pot. The party holding that card which
contained the number indicated by the
pointer, took five quarters, and the owners
OF the machinery took the remaining coin
IS their share Every time they turned
the wheel, they made quarter, one man
made dollar and five men lost twenty-five
cents each. II looked very stupid 10 an
outsider, but one man who lost, remarked
that's square game, and the wheel was
In almost constant motion for an hour be-
fore the trot began. There's no account
ing for tastes even among nies and gam
hlers
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

GILEAD, Sept. 27-The farmers general
ly are well along with their harvesting.
Potatoes are about all In the cellar, and
the yield Is lighter than last year. Early
frost has injured the corn very much,
stopping the growth on late pieces and
the ears are very short. Quite lot OF
sweet corn is left uncanned on account OF
the frost causing It to ripen faster than
they could take care OF 1t The threshers
report the yield OF grain lighter than last
year.
The birch mill owned by J. w. Bennett,
situated about one and one-half miles
above the village, was destroyed by fire.
with all Its contents, on the evening Of
September Z; 1t being so dry, the Ore had
made such Roadway when discovered that
1t was impossible to extingulsh 1t. We do
not know whether Mr.. B. intends to build
up again or not.
The river and streams are very low, and
good soaking rain Is very much needed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

Miss Tot Brigham has returned to her
studies at Westbrook Seminary, and Mr..
Geo. M. Atwood has gone to New York,
where he will enter the Columbia College
Law School.
Miss Abbie, only daughter Of DR.. c. d.
Bradbury, died on the 22nd inst, after .
lingering illness.
II was recently our pleasure TO listen to
the piano performances Of Miss Jennie,
ten-year-old daughter Of Mr.. ]. +. Jewett,
who is quite prodigy in music. The skill
displayed by so young q child is certainly
remarkable.
Quite q serious runaway accident oc-
Cured here, yesterday afternoon. The
large bay truck horse belonging to VIM.
Burt took fright near the depot and ran
down through the villag, breaking the job
wagon to which he was attached, and
overturning and demollshing the carriage
Of Mr.. America Bisbee of Norway, throw
ing Mr.. Bisbee out and bruising him quite
badly. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

WEST SUMNER Every one Is wishing
for rain. The moving fields are looking
very dry, and even the trees on the hill
above the village are dying and shedding
their leaves for want Of rain.
Farmers are harvesting the crops OF corn
and potatoes. Early planted potatoes are
reported good In yield and quality.
The high school seems TO be progress
ing finely, and no doubt 1t will be pros
porous term. The old fashioned round
ball Is the game that the young folks take
to amuse themselves after school, and
even the old ones join 10 the game.
While workmen were repairing the dam
under the old saw mill, they found black
bass that would weigh three lbs, or over.
Probably one Of the number that was put
10 Pleasant Pond, two years ago. The
splendid fish was put back in the pond all
right He must have come out at the out
let
Mr. Chas. Tuell Is improving the dry
time, by digging u well-have to dig very
deep here, but get good water. There Is
one we'll In the village flfty-ive feet deep,
and think the shortest one Is some twenty
feet.
belive there are so sick ones here In
the village now. Glad TO report all well.
The Rev. A. A Smith Is visiting friends
here for 4 short vacation. He was for
merly pastor of the Baptist church. Now
resides In Yarmouth.
State Fair this week, and as the railroad
fares are very cheap. suppose many will
attend. JADE.
L.. q,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

WAIT AND SEK.-The Gospel Banner ar
CUES against the lettering effect OF re-es-
tablishing the death penalty because six
murders have been committed since IL was
re-euscted. The Banner should wait until
q murderer or two has been hanged before
making its point. II will make some diff
ference 10 show that the hanging penalty
means business and is not a mere dead
letter law IN the minds OF sentimental jur-
ies.-LsristOR Gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02
COUNTY FAIR.

The County Fair will be held on the
Grounds between So. Paris and Norway,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday OF this
week. There will be fine display of stock
and farm produce, snd.we trust that all
farmers in this section will attend, and
take their whole families, that the fair
may De made success in every partic-
,-1a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

| BUCKFIELD, Sept. PC We noticed no,
long ago communication 10 your columns
In which the suthor claimed 70 give all
the news from BuckHeld .; but as the
Stresked Mountain District, though wor-
thy OF due mention, Is hardly Buckheld
par excellence, few items from the village
may not be amiss 10 her absent sons and
daughters, so many OF whom have glad
dened our hearts by visit to old friends
and scenes during the past summer.
Our new freight depot is completed, and
with its fresh paint, OF e ,thetic tone, looks
almost too fine for its surroundings. There
are rumors In the air OF new and commo-
dious passenger station next year.
The winslow Packing Co. have put up
325 600 cans OF sweet corn during the sea-
son just closed. The largest number Of
cans packed In one day was $4,000. In
spite OF drouth and frost there has been Q
fair yield OF corn; better than the farmers
dared hope.
A drenching rain, Monday night, laid
the dust and enabl ed US to clear our throats
and enjoy autumn scenes and air, and the
hope is strong within US that the long pc.
Rod Of drouth 10 over.
At the Buckfeld House things have been
lively all summer. Among the guests
there last Sunday, were Nelson Dlngley,
senior; Mr.. F. L. Dlngley of the Lewiston
xvtth
Mr.. and Mrs. X. C. Jewett, and Mr.. ana
Mrs. N. C. Percival and child Of Auburn;
James F. Jewett and daughter OF Maiden,
Mass. and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. T. Cutter
OF Washington, D. c., who have recently
returned from two years sojourn abroad.
The Tiltons are giving their house repu.
tation which draws visitors from far and
near.
Miss 8. Hosmer Of Augusta, Ga, Is WIS.,
iting at Hon. G. II. Princes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kimball N. Prince of New
York, left here Last week, having been for
q short time the guests Of Mr.. Princes
sister.
Mr.. James Cannon Of Esrlville, Ills,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Carleton Gard
ner. Mr.. Cannon is q native of Buck
field.
Mr.. Leonard P. Smith Of Seattles, Wash.
ington Territory, made . flying visit here
this week. Mr.. Smith represented our
District In the Legislature In the winter
of 1859; he soon after removed to CAL
ifornia, and thence to Washington Terri
tory, where he has been twice honored BY
Q seat in the Legislature, and twice elected
Mayor Of Seattles. While Mr.. Smith Is
prosperous and happy In the West, he does
not forget old friend, as journey Of four
thousand miles to see them well evinces,
He came East on the hrst through train on
the Northern Pacific Railroad, and was
present at the imposing ceremonies when
the Golden Spike was driven.
We are glad TO welcome our old friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard D. Waldron of Port.
land, who expect to make Buckneld their
permanent home.
While some are coming, others are go |
ing: Misses Lottie and Annie Forster and
Miss Mary p. Ingraham are attending
school 1t st. GATHERINGS Hall, Augusta.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02
| ()ST

Three notes OF hand. by the subs 'rIbe-, sni 30.
scrIbed - f,lovs: All Of Them date Any lF.
1884. twn OF Them for sl2J.O0 e ch-0ne on IS
m apths time snd the other o. llyears Sfil notes
we're given by william Fessenden. ALSO on"
note for tjs.O0 signed by VIM A Fr-seaden .nt
willism Fe-se-den. All Persors are forbidden
negotiating ssid notes, a. payment ha- been -.op.
pei. HOR ACE W. WENTWORTH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

day. In the new hall. Parties wishing TO
purchase skates can obtain them at the
hall of Manager Walker, Or at Richardson
& Co. g hardware store. Parties desiring
one evenings entertainment can hire the
skates at the nall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

NEwRY, Sept. 25-Rev. A. II. Witham
and wife celebrated the thirtieth anniver-
sary Of their marriage, Sept. "a, at the
parsonage at Newry. Agoodly number OF
friends Of Newry and from other towns
and charges gathered to congratulate them,
and to cheer them on amid life's rugged
duties. Rev. w. p. Merrill and wife OF
West Paris, and Rev. David Garland or
Bethel, Rev. Geo. B. Hannaford and Rev.
VIM. c. Stevens Of Bethel, were among
the happy company present to cheer, by
their presence and the substantials, their
fellow workers. Many substantial tokens
Of friendship and esteem were presented
on the occasion, and some very acceptable
aud valuable presents were received by
mail, as also many congratulations ana
expressions Of regard were very gratefully
received. Among the presents were,
nice pair Of silver napkin rings and nap
kins with them, a nice set OF glass ware,
also other glass dishes, good wall lamp
and reflector, bed-spread, towels, books,
paper, lamp mats, silver and greenbacks,
dress goods for the bride, canned fruit,
groceries, food for the table, etc. At
about five O'Clock, Rev. Mr.. Merrill read
the marriage ceremony, after which very
appropriate remarks were made by Rev.
Bro. Garland, enlivening the occasion ard
cheering the hearts of all present, and
congratulating the pastor and his wife in
the success of the past and Offering words
Of cheer and hope for the time TO come,
closing his remarks with earnest and de-
vout prayer for the continued favor and
blessing OF God to abide on the pastor and
family, and on the kind and warm-hearted
friends. Many words OF cheer and con-
graduation were received from absent
friends, who expressed regret In not being
able to be present. After partaking OF
bountiful supper, the evening was spent
very happily In social chat, singing, re-
marks and prayer; and In addition to the
other epjoyments and blessings received,
the Lord shed on us very blessed rain,
OBTAINING MANY who were intending to re-
turn In the evening. But they didn't
Ego home till morning" The occasion
was altogether an enjoyable one, and will
be remembered, We trust with satisfaction
10 the time to come. Many thanks to all
the kind friends, for their kindly fsvors,
on this occasion; and may We all so live
as to enjoy the continued confidence and
friendship OF each other, and the favor and
fellowship OF God. and after the tolls of
life are all over meet where separation
does not come.
Mr.. AND Mrs. A. II. WITHAM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

WEST PARIS, Sept. T.-Quite party OF
people In the vicinity have been away on
the several excursions to Boston, Portland
and the State Fair.
Mr.. Bryant's little girl. Birdie, Is very
sick.
Mr.. J. F. Young is clerking for Andrews
& Curtis, This enterprising and popular
firm are doing steadily increasing bust
ness. They have one Of the best arranged
stores In the county, and keep full line
OF goods at reasonable prices.
Several additions are being made to
stables and houses In the vicinity.
The new slaughter house and stable Is
now going up as rapidly as possible.
Mr.. +. +. Judkins Is erecting quite an
addition to his stable, an extra building In
fact. EUHoJU.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

HEREsY.-we have no sympathy for
modern heretics who pose as martyrs,
when elected from fellowship in various
UNCONVENTIONAL churches. A church is
composed of persons subscribing to a GER
tain creed or set Of principles, beliefs and
doctrines. This creed is formally pre-
scented to each applicant for admission,
and If he has arrived AZ years OF discretion
he knows well thst his acceptance OF its
articles OF faith are prerequisite 10 fell
lowship. This is no more exacting nor
oppressive than the rules of any other so
cial or benevolent association. All per-
sons who join secret societies are obliged
10 assent 10 certain doctrines and bind
themselves BY certsin forms. Most socie-
ties demand that their members shall ex-
press A belief in the Christian God, IS Ruler
OF he Universe, and many of them use
Scriptural forms and illustrations. An
atheist could not join these organizations,
because he lacked fundamental belief de-
manded by the rules OF the order. Why
then should churches be charged with mar
row mindedness and bigotCy, when they
enforce similar tests? II, in after years, q
communicate, by thought and study, learns
that he has subscribed 10 certain articles
OF faith, which his further learning shows
him TO be false, it is his duty to CONFESS
the error Of his ways" and sever connec-
ton with the organization. He should
not retain his membership, force the soci-
ETY. to expell him, and then claim that be
is the victim Of religious bigotry. This
duty Of renouncing faith is particularly
incumbent upon preachers who have
taught il doctrines for years. They are
fully aware OF the purposes OF church or
ganizatlous. aud they can readily dnd
sectS, whose society regulations are more
in accord with their own views, II they
wish TO change creeds. They have no
right 20 remain a. teachers In church
where certain dogmss are held in rever-
ence. where they are in fact, fundamental
principles upon which the society was
organized, and try 70 overthrow those
very doctrines. When they pursue this
course, they should be expelled according
TO those rules OF the organization 70 which
they have given assent. They are not
martyrs, they are hypocrites, trying TO
hide their true beliefs by covering them
selves with the clerical robe placed upon
their shoulders when they professed TO ac-
cept the doctrines OF particular society.