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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05
A true oopy.-.ttest H. c. DAVIS, Register.
Messengers Notice.
OFFICE or THE SHERIFF OF OXFORD COUNT
STATE OF MAINE.

OFFICE or THE SHERiFF OF OXFORD COUNTY
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, ss:-Paris, May %, a. ID. lss3.
r1NHIs IL TO give Notice, that on the sd day OF
i May, A. ID. 1855, Warrant in Insol-
vency was issued out OF the Court OF Insolvency
for said County OF Oxford, against the estate OF
Amos Y. spauldIng Of Paris, in the County OF
Oxford, adjudgcd to be an lnsolyent Debtor, on
petition OF said Debtor which petition was iled on
the 18th day OF May, A. d. lse3, TO which
last named date interest on claims IL 10 be
computed; That the payment Of any debts
and the delivery and transfer of any property
belonging 10 said debtor, 10 him or Tor his
use, and the delivery and transfer of any prop.
erty by him arc forbidden by law; That meeting
OF the Creditors OF said Debtor, TO prove their
Debts and choose one or more Assignees OF his
estate VIII be held at Court OF Insolvency, 10 be
holden at Probate Court Room IN Paris, In said
County, on the Goth day OF June, A. u. lsS3, ut
nine O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date frst above writ.
en-. AUSTIN Z. SrEARNs, Deputy sheriff,
as Messenger of the Court Of Insolvency, for said
County of Oxford
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

Gov. Robe made two important ap-
pointments, last week. one was that OF
Hon. D. y. Mortlsnd Of Rockland, as Rail-
road Commissioner; the other was that OF
Capt c. W. Reyes of Pennington, as TruS-
tee Of the Agricultural College. OF the
former, the Lewiston Journal says;
Hon d. y. Mortland, who has been
nominated for Railroad Commissioner by
the Governor, has been member of both
branches of the Legislature. and = a
prominent member Of the Knox County
Bar.
Capt. Keyes IS editor of the Pennington
ChroEicls. was thorough volunteer sol
der, during the war, serving three years.
during which time he was severely wound
ed, and was promoted for valiant conduct.
After the war he served in the regular
army. He is now on the retired list. lie
is an active Republican. and is well quail
fed for the position to which he has been
appointed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05
appointed

Gov. PINSrEp Is ike other senile SOL
diers-he loves to fight over his old bat
ties. In half column reply 70 an item
We recently published, he tries to show
that his appointments while Governor were
nOn-partisan, tin he was threatened by the
Republican newspapers, 10 regard 10 Coun-
" officers. This matter was thoroughly
discussed during the last State canvass,
and the people passed their verdict on his
administration. II Gov. Plaisted was
threatened by Republican newspapers, he
would have ss well maintained his self
respect by doing what he considered
right, as by ''serting his 'thority, in the
manner ne did, simply to rebuke the off,
ciOuS editors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

OXFORD. ss:-At a Court OF Probate held at
Paris, within and for the County Of oxford
on the third Tuesday OF May A. ID. 1883.
On the petition OF George II. Brown. of Bethel.
in said County, pray ing that Samuel Z. Gibson
of Bethel, be appointed Administrator on the
estate of David +. Brown, late Of Bethel In said
County deceased:
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice
10 all persons interested by causing q copy
of this order to be weeks successive
ly inths Oxford Democrat printed ut Paris. that
they may appear at q Probate Court to be held at
Paris In said County on the bird Tuesday Of June
next at nine O'Clock In the forenoon and show cause
II any they have why the same should not be
granted.
RICHARD A. FRYE, Judge.
A true copy, attesl:-H. c. DAVIS, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

Under the direction of the teachers, the
scholars are preparing for an exhibition at
the end of the present term, which closes
July 3rd.
Mr.. w. G. Spring has returned from
Montreal with some very fine horses,
which he has added to his livery, making
it one, If not the best in the County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05
CARD.

The readers of this paper should not
fail to visit the store of Chandler Estes,
opposite Music Hall, Lewiston, and exam
inc their large stock of new Room Papers
and Borders, Window Shades, Fixtures,
etc. They also carry full line of Miscel-
laneous and Blank Books, Photograph, Au-
tograph, and Card Albums, Pictures,
Frames and Statuary, Stereoscopes and
Views, Writing Desks, Ink-stands, Gold
Pens and Pencils, Jewelry, Pocket-knives,
Shears and Scissors, Bill Books, Wallets,
Shopping Bags and Purses, Hand Mirrors,
Brushes and Combs, Croquet, Base Balls
and Bats, etc., etc., all at low prices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

celebrate the 30th anniversary Of his mar
riage with Miss Ruth Marston. The day
was clear, bright and sunny-one Of Junes
perfect days, and the occasion was one Of
great enjoyment. Kindly greetings and
well wishes for this happy day were
scarcely over when we were summoned to
bountiful dinner, which, II fair speci-
men of the good cheer and good cook
which has spread friend Thayer's table
through these twenty-nine years, may
somewhat account for the happiness OF his
married life. The repast over, S. P. Max
i'm made pleasant speech in which he al
luded to the happy relations which had
existed between himself and Mr.. Thayer
from boyhood to middle life. In behalf Of
the guests assembled G. F. Hammond next
made presentation OF the gifts which
were numerous and valuable. j. +. King
then read poem, well timed, and appro-
pirate to the occasion. II. Z. Hammond 4,
J. X. Hammond, N. Mason, S. P. Stearns
and Ziba Thayer made short speeches; all
testifying to the warmest regard aud
friendship for the two who today commem-
crate this anniversary. The exercises
closed with singing OF "Auld Lang Syne,
and "Home Sweet Home" Among the
presents were large easy chair, silver
cake basket, dozen silver knives and
forks, spoons, glass sets, quite sum OF
money, bed-spreads, towels, vases etc.
On departing the unanimous wish was that
all might be present at the Golden We'd
ding.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

THE brightest, prettIest, best Iuys,r.
for little Americans Is "Our LIN, n
and the Nursery" published by the RV,..r
Publishing Co., Boston. It has Ala
London Office.
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Motto. or second Meeting OF Creditors In
insolvency.

FTNO the creditors of David A. Jordan OF Albany.
i IN the County OF oxford, and State OF Maine,
insolvens deotor:-fou are hereby notified, That
with the approval Of the Judge Of the Court
OF Insolvency for said County OF Oxford. the
second MEETING OF the credtors OF said insol-
vent is appointed to be held at the Probate Court
room, In Paris In said County OF Oxford, on
Wednesday, the twentieth day of June, A. d.
1883, at nine O'Clock In the forenoon. You will
govern yourselves accordingly.
Given under my hand and the order of Court
this 10th day OF May. A. d. 1888.
HERRICk T.. DAVIS, Register OF the
Court of Insolvency for said County Of Oxford.
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The following Isttsrs tell their own

"VALDosrA. GEORGIA. July 20, iss2.
81 sold one OF your Patent Dust Proof Cases
about ten months ago, and the other day IL came
back to me with the request to make IL wind
easier. On examination found that the stem
was rusty, and Inquired into the cause OF II.
The gentleman stated To me that he was start.
ing some saw-logs that had lodged In the bend
OF the river, when his chain caught in bush
and threw his watch into about twelve feet OF
water, and he was about two hours finding It..
When he got IL out IL was running and he
thought all right. In about three months he
found that the stem was hard TO turn and sent
it 10 me.
can say that the watch is all that the com.
pany claims for IL and recommend IL 10 all
railroad aud mill men.
H. w. BENTLY."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05
Newspaper Decisions.

l. Any person who takes a paper regularly
from the oftce-whether directed 20 his name or
another,s or whether ne has subscribed or not is
responsible for the payment
2 II person orders his paper discontinued ne
must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
continue 20 send Il until payment IL made, arc
collect TIE whole amount, whether the paper l.
taken from the Office or not.
8 The Courts have decided that re.ds'ug to
take newspapers and periodicals from the oos'
once or removing and leaving them unea'led. LOT
Is priaa facie .eyide nee OF fraud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

TEMPERATURE LAST WEEK Ar7n
Sunday, 5so ., rain; Monday, $40 rl -
Tuesday, 500, cloudy; "Wednesday "a.
clear; Thursday, 40, rain; FRIDAY a.
clear; Saturday, 80 . clear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

BASE BALL.-The first of series of three
games between the Paris Hill and Hebron
Clubs was partly played at Hebron, last
Saturday. At close of seventh inning the
score was II to 10 in favor Of the home
CLUB On the eighth inning the Hebrons
refused to abide by ruling of the umpire,
Frost of Norway and declined to play
longer; which, according to the rules,
gives the game to the visiting Club.
4 Chatlenge.-We hereby challenge the
Hebron b. B. Club 10 play single game
of ball for $500 side, with US, on Sat-
urday p. IN, at o'clock. June %, 1888, at
the Fair Grounds of the Oxford Go. Agrl
Association; the two mines to be composed
of the same members who played at He
bron last Saturday. PARIS HILL B. B. C.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05
Notice OF second Meeting Of Creditors In
Insolvency.

ITO the creditors Of Edwin Thompson Of Cantor
i in the County OF Oxford, and State OF Maine
insolvent debtor You are hereby notified,
That with the approval OF the Judge OF the Court
of Insolvency for said County Of Oxford, the
second meeting OF the creditors Of said insolvcni
Is appointed to be held n the Probate Court room
in Paris, in said County Of Oxford on Wednesday
the 20th day OF June, A. ID. 1885, at 8 O'Clock in
the forenoon. You will govern yourselves accord
ingiy.
Given under my hand and the order Of Court
this 18th day of May, A. u. 1888.
HEBRICK c. DAVIS, Register OF the Court of
Insolvency for said County of Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

WEST PARIs.-The circle met with Mrs.
A. Andrews Wednesday afternoon and
evening Woodstock circle was invited,
and quite largely represented.
Mr.. and Mrs Stearns OF Gorham, have
been visiting friends in this place; also
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker OF Dexter are visiting
relatives here.
Mrs. Mooney leaves to-day to visit
friends in Lewiston.
Mrs. Nathan Andrews has been called to
Harpswell very suddenly on account OF
her daughters illness.
Mr.. Shaw has rented the house belong
ing TO Mr.. Levi Curtis.
Mr.. Leonard Swan has been quite sick
for few days.
Mrs. Bradbury our very tasty and oblig-
ing milliner has recently returned from
Portland with carefully selected stock OF
Spring goods.
Mr.. Geo. Young has hen that recently
laid an egg that measured l-2 by l-2
inches.
Miss Harding of Sumner is teaching the
school at the Corner. Nom De PLUME.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

The Detroit Free Press notes the fact
that there hasn't been one siugle well-de-
fined case OF crankism since Guiteau drop
ped through the scafOld.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05


Observation-Disclosures in Rumford are
well along with their work for the season.
Grass is looking remarkably well, there
being no winter killed places on the mead
ows, and with favorable season there is
promise OF an abundant hay crop.
More than the usual acreage Of sweet
corn will be planted this season for the
factory OF Horace F. Webb, who pays IA
cents for 2S ounces OF corn.
Charles A. Kimball plans TO make exten
sive improvements in his house the CON-
ing season, adding one story, bay windows
and new finish, which will make IL one OF
the best residences in town.
The Mexico and East Rumford Cheese
Factory have closed up their affairs and
sold their building and fixtures to Fred A.
Porter and Cyrus p. Eaton, who are con
templating moving the machinery to some
other locality and manufacture cheese.
Mr.. Porter is one OF the best cheese max
ers in the State, and has had some or 10
years experience in the business, and now
owns a full line Of cheese making machin-
cry of the most approved patterns and any
locality wishing to establish a factory will
be fortunate to secure him. Cheese man.
ufactured by him command the highest
price and are much sought after.
Nal F. Hoyt has been making repairs
and painting his house this spring which
adds much to the good looks of his farm.
There has been quite boom in real es-
tate here this spring. VIM. W. Stevens
has sold his farm to James X. Welch.
Henry A. Small has sold one of his farms,
and most of the property about Rumford
Falls has changed hands within six months.
VIM. Evans has sold the Asa S. Howard
farm to Eugene Barker. RUMFoRD.
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Il. w. BENTLY.r
CLINTON. Iowa. APRIL %. lssl

CLINTON. Iowa. APRIL %, 1881.
/ wish you would send me n spriug for the
VIM. Ellery Watch 80 BY the way this Ellery
Is a watch sold in your Screw Bezel Case To a
farmer last fall. The first OF January he lost
the watch In the woods, and found II this week
in about one foot OF water. /. had lain three
months and over In SHOW and water. with but
slight injury TO the watch-only a hair. spring.
L. S. RAYMOND"
The above were very severe tests, and de-
monstrate beyond doubt, that for any rea.
sonable length OF time during which watch
might be under water IL would receive no in
jury whatever.
We make these cases in both gold and silver.
and as a Perfectly Dust.Proof Stem Wind.
ing Watch Case, Challenge the World to
Produce It's Equal.
For SALE BY ALL FIRsr-CLAss JEWELLERS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

FENEBURG, June l.-Mr. John Themes
who went 10 San Francisco more than a
year ago, with Rev. c. d. Barrows, is at
home for the summer. Mr.. Barrows and
family came East at the same time and are
At Lowell, Mass.
The new bakery, at the corner of Main
and Towle SIS, is open and shows a good
assortment of eatableS.
Temperance meeting at the Vestry, Sun
day p. m. reading by Miss Hattie A. Pike,
song By Miss Yirgie Williams Howe, re-
marks as usual. committee was ap-
pointed 10 make arrangements for read
iug room to be in charge of the Associa-
ton.
Rev. b. y. Stone is 10 be absent for two
weeks IN Massachusetts.
Mr.. EOen Weeks has run out a new
street below the Academy, at right angles
with Main ST.
Nathan p. Osgood has sold his farm to
Frank Themes, AMI will 20 West.
J. E. Webster and family OF Lowell were
in toNl last week.
The Green Hill Water is being INTRO
duced in various places this spring. Sew
eral stores have taken it.
F. A. Wiley has a motor for grinding
coffee. People realized the convenience of
the water more fully this week, when ow-
ing 10 some changes and repairs the water
was shut off for few hours.
The New York Circus is to exhibit here,
June u.
The Guy Family gave concert at Con-
cert Hall, Monday eve.
The Young Pioneers had strawberry
festival at the Vestry, June lst.
The scholars of the Academy have a
prosperous Lyceum meeting every fort
night.
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she has been duly appointed by the Hon.Judge OF
Probate for the County OF Oxford, and assumed
the trust OF Exccutrix Of the estate OF
In said County, dsoeaeed, BIZ giving bond - the
law directs she therefore requests all persons In
debted to the estate Of said deceased 70 MAKE
s.rSSS g sahD he %
SARAH y. BENNETT.
OXFORD, sat- q Court OF Probate held at
Paris, within and for the County Of Oxford, on
the third Tuesday Of May A. d. 1888.
on the petition Of Baker Phillips, Guardian OF
Harry II. Phillips, minor heir OF Leonard "A.
Phillips, late Of Hebron, In said County, deceas.
ed, praying for license 70 sell and convey CERTAIN
real estate described In his petition on ne In the
Probate Office. 70 William Record, at IN advan'
tageous offer Of four hundred dollars.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice
TO all persons Interested BY causing an absunct
Of his petition with this order thereon. to be PUG,
lished three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Oxforu
Democrat, printed ct Paris, that they may appear
at a Probate Court to be held Ut Paris In said
County on the third TUESDAY, Of June next ~ '
O'Clock in the forenoon and show cause II any they
have, why the same should not be granted.
X. A. FRYE, Judge.
A true copy attest. H. c. DAVIS, Register.
OXFORD, IS AT n Court of Probate, held q
Paris. within and for the County Of Oxfor q
ON the third Tuesday OF May A. d. 1888.
On the petition OF May "A. Ellie, cuaruihh ".
Geo. G.. Henry H., Esbert G., Thomas L.. and
Mary Z. Ellis, minors Of Oxford Aforesaid. 10
said County, praying for license TO sell ana
convey at public or private sale certain real
estate situated ct Fort Fairfield in Aroostook 20
and fully described In her petition on nle in the
Probate Once
Ordered, that the said petitioner give notice
to all persons interested by causing IN abstract
OF herr petition with this order thereon, 10
be published three weeks successlvely In
the Oxford Democrat printed at Paris that they
may appear at Probate Court TO be held ut Paris
In said county on the third Tuesday OF June next
ut O'Clock In the forenoon and show cause If any
they have, why the same should not be granted.
X. A. FRYE, Judge
A true COPY. -sttest II. G. DAVIS, Register.
OXFORD, ss.-At q Court OF Probate held Al
Paris, within and for the County OF Oxford
on the third Tuesday OF May, A. ID. 1888.
GEORGE Z. WING, Admin isuator on the es'
tate O Charles l.. Bicknell, late OF Buckleld, In
said county. deceased. having presented his ac-
count of administration OF the estate OF said de.
ceased for allowance:
ORDERED, that the said Administrator give notice
10 all persons interested by causing copy OF this
order 20 be published three weeks successiyely IN
the Oxford Democrat, printed at Paris that they
may appear ut n Probate Court TO DO holden nj
Paris on the third Tuesday of June mex; ut nine
O'Clock In the forenoon, and show cause II any
they have why the same should not be allowed.
X. A FRYE. Judge.
A true conv-A ttcat:-H T.. DAVIS, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

So. PARIs.-Mr. John Whitman has re-
Gently sold his farm, and purchased the c.
NJ. Daley stand in this village.
s. P. Maxim is erecting his two story
dwelling on the Highlands" he has also
contracted TO build the new school house.
Mr.. J. C. Rice, of Lowell was in town
the past week, taking views to be used in
illustrating the town history. Many OF
the citizens took advantage of the oppor-
tunity and had negatives taken of their
residences.
Mr.. Herbert +. Hall OF Kansas City, Mo.
is in town visiting his relatives and
friends.
S. p. Maxim & Son have nearly finished
a contract for 5000 Patent Dish Draincrs.
They are for the Dover Stamping Co. Bos-
ton.
A. +. Shurtlef Is we'll under way on his
new house, it is TO be like the one that
was burned two years ago.
The cheese factory will begin opera
tons this week. y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

HEBRoN.-Rev. N. Lincoln, Of N. Bridg-
ton, preached at the Baptist church, Sun
day, the 9th inst in exchange with Rev.
S. d. Richardson.
The village school commenced on Mon
day, May 2sth, under the charge OF Miss
Celia II. Wing OF No. Livermore, mem
Der of the Glass of 80 at the Academy.
The Base Ball Club won game from
the Oxfords, at Oxford Village, on Satur'
day. the 26th.
Chambers Orchestra, Of Portland, has
been engaged by the Glass OF 's3 to furn'
ish music at their graduation on Friday,
June 29th. The organization of the Glass
is as follows: George NJ. Atwood, Presi'
dent; Henry X. Stearns, Vice President
Walter +. Morton, Secretary; ID. ?. Foye,
Treasurer; Parke G. Dingley, Henry 7.
Tirrell, Helen Howe and Lizzie T.. Mar.
shall, Executive Committee.
OXFORD, May 26th.-The Police Ne,cs
says trout fishing at the Rangeley Lakes
is entirely played out. Can't the Andover
correspondent give US little light on this
subject? Probably our Andover cores
pondent does not read the Police Ne'oS.-
Ed.
VIM. Cummings, who sold out his bar
Der shop few days ago, will go to South
Wlndhsm, where he will open BARRIERS
shop and candy store, and If his head Is
level put in billiard table. He is good
barber and has the knack of keeping on
the right side of the boys, so he is pretty
sure of success.
David Dunn, esq, the jovial Poland
lawyer is quite sick. But he says he amt
going to die vet "rm going to live TO
shake hands with good Democratic Pres
| ident"
Merrill Bracket recently found some
apples which had lain ont of doors on the
grounds all winter, but were perfectly
fresh and sound.
John Grover has laid the foundation
| for his new house and stable. on Railroad
street, anu Will CoHliltHCc w uuhu cVpu
after planting. Just think, Brother "a,
Ward, Jr."-Oxford village won't be any
where to Bethel HILL"
Our soul is filed with sorrow, TO behold
orr talented Brother c., co-laborer in
the vineyard Of the OXFORD DEMOCRAT,
giving utterance TO such rash and reckless
boast. As as an offset TO the above, the
Uniyersalists have dug the cellar and laid
broad and deep the foundation of new
and elegant church.
J. Hamilton. President OF the F. & o, r
r., recently stopped at the Lake House
He had l5-pound land-locked salmon
which he caught in Sebago; this, says the
Transcript, is the largest land-locked sal
mon caught in this State for number OF
years.
Fred Cary has purchased fine boat.
John Robinson recently purchased the
Dean colt, q fine animal. Parties who are
looking for an extra colt will do well to
oiva NJ y coll
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-06-05

BErHEL.-A correspondent writes that
Memorial Day was observed generally in
the town by speaking and singing at the
Cemetery. In the evening, a crowded
house listened 20 an interesting address by
Hon. Enoch Foster. After the address the
audience voted 20 request Mr.. Foster TO
send the address 10 the OXFORD DEMOCRAT
for publication. A. this writing, the copy
has not been received, so il will be neces-
sary 20 defer its publication for one week.
Abiel Chandler, jr., one OF our most
prompt and euterpriSing correspondents,
has rented his farm for three years, and
moved into the village, where he will de-
vote his time TO the sale of Agricultural
Implements. He has also purchased sew
euteen tacres of land situated between
Broad Street and Chapman Street, where
he will build a residence this summer.
Next summer he intends 10 erect several
dnely-huished cottages to let TO city people
through the summer season; families 10
live in the cottages, and take their meals
NJ the hotels Mr. Chandler Is writing a
history of the Fourth Maine Battery in the
battle OF Cedar Mountain, Aug. ., 1862.
We hope, if it is not TO be published in
book form, 10 secure it for publication in
the DEMOCRAT.