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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

EAST BUCEFIELD, Dec. - A Christmas
/ Festival WAS held In the chspel on the beau
tful evening OF the 2jth, where a good
audience listened with delight 10 the fol-
/ lowing programme under the management
81 Russell PrS,t Singing by East choir.
Mrs VIM. + Irish, organist; recitstions
by Misses A. Dty and L Warren; declam-
ations by G. A. Day and Z b. Forbes ;
! singing hy the choir. "Stay on the farm
I boys: remarks and original Christine
poem by WIN. Bicknell, being The ninth
aud the lAstai this place on this occasion ;
recitatiouS by two little girls and Missr~
(. Cannon. VI Wait aud G. Dean; de
CARNATIONS by W. Day. II. Piper, +. L
/ Irish. l.. Briggs The closing remarks OF
| Rev. r. ;. Scott OF East Hebron addrd
much TO the joyful meeting. A light set
/ 10 the window brought in Santa Claus
VIM. +. Irish-who was received with a
/ Christmas greeting. His yisase aud sarh
: bespoke OF the days OF "ye oldru time
/ Nine assisted Santa 20 gather and distrIb-
ute 10 the audience the bouutiful harvest
I from the most beautiful Christmts-trr-
ever seen in this chapel of note. All must
have len with the impression of good
time TO remember. Although Hartford
al seen seventy-nine Christmast days. he
received many tokens OF esteem, among
which was ." The Miksdo's Empire" 10y
W. r Grifii,; aud Mrs. Hartford was
no, forgotten, as | notice she has many
love tokens OF late.
II i seldom We have two drouths so near
tch other a. We have had this year. Las,
December on the 2Sth was rainy and snow
most gone. At tails date many deep wells
are dry, and many brooks are falling. aud
farmers are having extra labor 10 water
their stock. But snow enough for busi-
ness.
We are not uumiudful of the great bene-
q. of having railroad trains on time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

Poor digestion frequently causes trouble
which il all impossible when WHEAT BIT
TIERS are used.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

ANpovER, Dec. 27.-Saturday's storm
added about inches to the depth OF snow
already on the ground.
Mr.. \. E. Small comes to the mont with
months old pig OF $50 lbs, dressed
weight. White Chester.
Anyone visiting our stores cannot fail
to notice the large and varied assortment
or holiday good on their counters. J.'H
wsrdwell At the Z. o. shows as fine lot
OF this class of goods as is often seen out
side OF the cities or larger villages, while
those offered at Eston's Drug store, give
our people ample opportunity to purchase
holiday presents for their friends.
Christmas was celebrated by 4 ball at
Union Hall aud Christmas festival at the
school house In No. 4. The three trees at
this place were heavily loaded with pres
ents, and the literary part of the entertain
mept well carried out There was also
Christmas tree at the Cougl. church. Tues
day evening, on which were numerou,
gifts for the poorer children oil the town
donated by Mrs. j. T. whitney.
winter road has been cut through the
woods, from Birch Guide to the Upper
Dam.
An or belonging to Mr.. Walter Abbott
got loose several nights ago, and ate
enough meal TO cause death a few days
later. As Mr.. Abbott had just commenc-
ell hauling spruce with four oxen, the loss
seems exceptionally heavy. We are in
formed later that his friends have put
their sympathy in the tangible form ola
$50 purse.
Mr.. o. z. Smith and Miss Lucia Smith
or this place We're recently married at
Portland, where Miss Smith has been stop
pidg for few months. When they IT.
turned TO Andover 50 agreeable surprise
awaited them, st the house they had s.
lected for a home In the friends. and pres
ents, some OF which We're very yaluablr)
which were there. r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02
In Great Danger.

The public are again In great danger oi DE-,
ing deceived by u Hood 81 tho Imitation -'
al. r." Atwood hiueTs. The REy. ions PIAL
wrote n follows 81 have been deceived -'f-
rll times by the imitation put up IA the sane
shaped bottles, and sigucl 10y one WOOL
which imitation has always proved mean!
worthless. My wife il subject tO catarrh anu
paralysis, AMI has tried numcruu, medicine
but a constant medicine none have SlNth
her so much relief a 81. 70 ATWoohs hi'-
fERs. She has also iOunI almost immtdN.r
benefit In Constipation and Dysp- p,ln' ~
doses of one tcuspOOnul. For the latter '.H-
plants my daughter has used them Win 10
same result JOHN PlhE.
East ttyoburg, VI,
Rs-The true II. f." Atwood ediciue gives
Relief. and bear the Large Red Patented Trtlt
Mark Il. r." as well as the signature OF ne
r." Atwood.
STATE REFORM SCHOOL.
During my connection with the state Reform
School, as a teacher, a. 80 ''ft ht"'''
were introduced there, and used with W'iN''
success, particularly in Bilious affections,
A. L. HlLLMAN'
This POTENT REMEDY. mild. harmless Ou'
SURE in its operation, purines the Dl0o4' re-
torres the wasted energies, regul1i.s ~
deranged functions, and gives new lii' Ah'
vigor To the whole system.
CAUTION.
Persons aiding the sale of the imitation arc
liable 70 immediate prosecution
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

OXFORD - Christmas Festivals were
held At the Methodist churches in this vii
lage and welchville, last Monday evening.
Everything passed of nicely.
Rev. Mr. Butler, Pastor of the Method
ist church, was kindly remembered by his
people with healthy purse Of Dollars.
R-v. G. L. Tracy, our 4 press NATIVE
elect, goes ~ Augusta next tn. sday.
The good shedding is bringing lots OF
oak aud ash timber 10 our market.
Chspman's Shovel-handle works, and
Clark's Stsve mill are running on full
time
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

So. PARIs.-Mr. John Horn Of Norway,
has leased tie shop lately occupied by G..
NJ. Daley, and has large number OF hands
employed in the manufactsre of heels from
scrap leather, or what Is termed "Pan
Cake"
s. p. Maxim Son have recently put In
an engine and boiler of the most approved
make, will give ample power for their
business. They are now engaged in ILL
ing a contract for eight thousand window
frames, and will soon commence OIL q
large order of step ladders.
The Congregational church held on Wed
evening It's first Annual Meeting for cleo
ton of officers, under the new organize
ton effected during the past year.
The following persons were elected Dea-
cons: S. r. Parsons, II, n. Bolster, Hen
~ Fobes. Standing Committee: S. +.
Briggs, S. T. Beemsn, Mrs. G. A. Wilson.
Clerk; ii. Morse; Treasurer: II. n. Boz
ser. Supt. of S. S H. n. Bolster; Asst
S lpt ii. Morse; Secretary II. c. Ripley;
Treasurer II. y. Bolster; Librarian n. ID.
b lister; Elk. Com. Mrs. Geo. A. Wilson.
Miss NJ. A. Porter, Miss Eta Bolster.
Great qualification Is felt by all that
Dea. II. n. Bolster, after strong and
positive determination TO retire from his
long service a. Superintendent OF the Sab
bath School consents to accept his election
to his place for the eighteenth year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02
THE LEGISLATURE.
INTERESTING STATISTICS RELATIVE TO IFS
MEMBERS

The Biographical sketches OF the mem
hers or the Legislature, which Is the work OF
Mr.. Howard Owen, has biographies OF % of
the 81 members OF the Senate. There are
rs republicans and 3 national greenback-
rrs. The oldest members are Hon. Sew
arh b. Hume OF Washington County. and
Hon Jsmesw Clark ofOxford County, who
are each 90 years OF age. The youngest
member Il Hon. Ernest NJ. Goodall or
York County, who is %. Five are from
80 ~ 40 years OF age, twelve from 40 10 80,
six from 80 To co aud 1--we from 60 To- 30.
Five OF the members, were born out OF the
State nine were born ln the towns where
they now reside Six are graduates OF
colleges, and the remainder were educated
At the peoples college, the common
schools and higher seminaries OF learning.
Twenty-Five have had legislative expert
ence, twenty five are married. Other facts
are given as follows:
PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION.
Merchants Farmers
Manufacturers Lawyers
Master Mariner, Lumbermsn, Painter,
Treasurer In Railroad business, Ice Dealer,
Mill Agent, Farmer aud, Teacher. Station
Agent. Merchant and Farmer, Lumber Mer-
chant, and Manufacturer, Editor and Pub
Usher, each.
RELIGION.
Congregationalist. Is Free Baptist. |
Baptist, Liberal.
Univrr-alist, Friend.
Methodist 2 No religious prefer.
Unitarian, ences,
We learn also from these sketches that
the compiler has succeeded in getting re-
oil hnf ~ ha
drad and ffty-one members Of the lower
branch. The political complexion OF
tn present House is a follows: Republic
cans, 1909 - ationsl greenbacks 10 ;d-mocrats
&c; total, Isl. Ofthe members from whom
complete returns are received, the follow
ing Interesting facts are coliated: The
Oldest member Is Rev. Alfred +. Ives OF
Ca>tine, who Is 80 The youngest mem
hers are Chas II Prescott, esq. or Btdde-
ford, the editor and publisher OF the Bid
deford Journal, and Hiyaid Pierce, esq,
OF Frankfort who are each %. Five MEM
beers are between go and so years OF age,
thirty between 80 AMI 40, sixty-three he
tween 40 and go twentv-nine between 90
and 90 fifteen between 60 and 20 and two
between 20 AMI so All nut II were born
in the Stat; IS are natives of the towns
they now represent; 81 have legislative
experience; 81 received collegiate edu-
cation. and the remainder We're educated
at the common and high schools and at
academies There are 81 single men or
wjdowers In the lower branch. All the
multtu.inous occupations or professions
are embraced, tn. farmers, a. usual, lead
ing the van. Other statistics are given as
follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

HANOVER. Dec. 9-The water at Han
over has not been 50 short for years.
Mr.. BAgnall is running his Wooden Fac
tory on shout half time.
The Grist Mill j. also very short, and
the Saw Mil, and Dowell Factory have
had 10 stop entirely II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

WEST PARIS -CnTlstuhas WAS Oosci'tu
very pleasantly in our village. The citi-
gems all uniting In the festival at the +. Is.
Church. There were Rotations and
singing by the children, also some tine Sc
lectious by The male quartette two large
trees and a table were we'll laden with
Christmas girts.
Our school under the instruction OF
Henry Stearns Is prospecting finely.
The steam mill has started up aud will
ne Ia full operation by the arst of January.
II. G., sc. II. Brown are to make 4 large
amount OF bobbins for parties In Lewiston,
aud will cut out lot Of selected stock
mostly from red beech which j. ii. Bar
rows will manufacture into shaker chairs
giving employment To some thirty-iive or
forty hands. Mr.. Barrows has had crew
At work through the fall preparing stock
for the seats aud backs OF these chairs
which il hammered from brown ash logs
aud finished by hand.
Col Il +. Lurvey who Is aged So years,
aud blind, living with his daughter Mrs
Rice made misstcp while bridging In an
,rmful Of wood aud fell down stairs break
ing several ribs and receiving such internal
INJURIES that il is thought he cannot re-
cover.
Good hay is scarce aud Is bringing ar
teen dollars ton.
Water In wells aud springs IL the lowest
known for many years, and unless We
get a thaw in January, many well" ani
.prings must fail. The Exeter Wool Pulp
Co, have succeeded Ia getting siding
near their mill at Shows, Falls aud ar"
having large lot Of timber carried 10 their
Mill over the G.. 7 X K
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02
Newspaper Decisions.

Any person who takes q paper regularly
ON the ofice-whethsr directed 90 his name or
Anotners, or whether he has subscribed or not
irresponsible for the payment.
=. person orders his paper discontinued,
emust pay AL arrearages, or the publisher may
continue 10 send II until payment 10 made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper lie
taken from the once or not.
s. TheCourts have decided that refrsipg to take
newspapers and periodicals from the post once
or removing and leaving them unoalled for, IL
vrsssa Iacss evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ALBANY, Dec. 2s.-Mrs. Mary J. Cum
mings died the 10th inst, aged Il years,
amer q long and painful sickness. She
was member Of the Congregational
church. She leaves large circle Of rela-
tives to mourn her loss, and several chill
dren who were very ardently attached to
her.
Mr.. Geo. French is very low, and to hu-
man view must soon pass away. His
mind Is clear and he seems to be longing
for the call Of the Master. L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
LgrTERs FROM SENATOR FRYE AND con-
GREssMAN DiNGLEy.

In reply to resolution dated the 9th
inst, Mr.. Frye writes to the Secretary OF
the Deering Civil Service Reform Asso-
citation as follows:
Ny Dear Sir-Yours OF Dec. 18th, enclosing
resolutions by the Deering association, Is re-
ceivcd. The Republican delegation In Con
gress will undoubtedly support the Pendiet0n
bill, whenever II shall be amended so as 10 aIu
solutety prevent political assessme aus upon
officeholders SO lar as am concerned per
sonally. my only objection to the Dill Is tnat J.
does not go far enough IL should estabiish
fixed tenure Of Office, and as TO the offices men.
toned In Il, an absolute divorce between them
and Congressional influence. The bane OF the
public man to-day Is the importantly oi the
Office seekers, and his weakness comes ironi
the distribution OF federal patronage.
Very truly
Secretary Blackstone OF the Civil Ser
vice Reform Association has received the
following letter from Congressman Ding
lev:
Dear Sir-Yours Is at hand. inclosing reso.
lutions Of the Deering Civil Service Reform
Association, and shall be happy to further the
ends you well IA all good citizens nave a"
view. Very truly yours, IN
NELSON DINGLEf, JR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

PERSONS who wish to pay their sub
scrptlous TO the DEMocRAT, in the vic!ni-
~ OF Bethel. can save postage. and receive a
receipt, by calling at the Office OF Foster &
Herrlck, Attorneys At Law, Bethel Hill.
Those in the vicinity OF Buckdeld. can
leave their money with Bislee 4 Jersey,
Lawyers, Buckfeld Village.
Those In the vicinity of Lowell, may call
on f. c. Walker, esq, Lawyer.
All postmasters In the County will re-
crive subscriptions, and forward to this
Office, without expense In sender.
NEW ADvERrIsEuENrs.- Acsd-
envy. Spring Term, January %, 50, j. +.
Moody, A. NJ, Principal
IN Great Danger.
Wheat Bitters.
Art Interchange.
Help Wanted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

ABOUT A HAWK. - Some time ago q
hawk who had found good living on the
poultry Of Simeon Briggs, OF Paris, took
up his residence under Mr.. Briggs's barn,
where he was captured alive by Mr.. Briggs,
who gave him to the children OF j. +.
Stanley, esq, Register OF Deeds. After
he had been Gagged some time, Mr.. Stanley
thought to show off its points, and provid-
Ing himself with a pair of strong skin
gloves, opened the cage bars. He took
the bird In hand, but as his youngest son
began to examine it, 1t struggled and fast
ened It's talons into the little boys hands.
The ugly claws sank deep into his flesh
drawing blood and cries from the little
fellow. After quite q struggle, partici-
pated In by Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley aud the
children, the bird was disposed OF on the
spot, though all the human combatants
suffered from the creatures claws and
beak They say 1t looked at one time "a
II the bird would clean out the whole fam
lily. Mr.. Stanley's gloves show the power
which lodged In the claws and legs which
had disposed OF so much good poultry. j.
C. Mead of Bridgton, who was painting
sleds for Paris Hill MFG Co, stuffed the
skin, and made good mount OF the pug
nacious bird and he now adorns the Reg
istry OF Deeds. Mr.. Mead sold several
good mounts while he was in the village,
one of them being a rare Arctic owl, which
now adorns the rooms OF DR.. A. s. Thayer
In Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02
BROWNS
IRON
BiTTERS

is tie only Iron preparation tia.
does not colorthc teeth. and vii! nj
Cause headache or constipation, as
o:hcr l.1a Preparations will.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02
HELP WANTED,

WANTED good, strong, rel;sefe woman 70
w csre for children, Good v ages 10 INC
right party.
Paris, Me-. Dec. %. 1852
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02
ATTENTION is called to fertilizer man

ATTENTION Is called to a fertilizer man
ufactured by B. c. Briggs, OF Paris, Me.
Farmers are requested TO read the fol-
lowing certificates aud then give II trial.
Price OF a recipe $500;
y. {. Briggs. Esq
| used your fertilizer last season aud
am satisfied that In dry season IL Is pref
cradle to other phosphatcs. Last season,
which was dry one, II gave better results
than any other phosphate.
s. 8. SMITH.
Treasurer OF Maine State Grange.
So. TURNER Oct 81, 1882.
Mr.. r. q Briggs. Paris. Maine:
Dear Sir-I have ased your phosphate
the past summer tn my entire ssti sfaction
and believe II To- be cheap and valuable
fertilizer. RUFUS PRINCE,
President Maine State Agr'l Society.
Minor, Aug. 81, 1882.
This IL 10 certify that | have used Mr.
Briggs phosphate on potatoes and ind u
10 he y good article. In NV judgement equal
IN any other phosphate.
& r BRADFORD.
Master Oxford County Grange
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

SUMNER.-E rly last Thursday after
noon the Pensioners and friends OF Rev
Gilman Rice began u gather at the par
sonsge. bringing with them Of the fruits
Of thu field, AMI causing the heirtS Of Mr..
aud Mrs Rice to rejoice with well-filed
cellar and lar,ier. Nearly all rem 'ined I'M
I'll evening when they were join ID by 9th.
ers, swelling the number to about seventy
The gathering was then transform "a from
a donation" to crystal wedding, it be-
in- the fifteenth anniversary of their MR.
rage. The attention OF the pastor and
his wife was then secured by portion OF
the guests In one OF the rooms (by cousid-
cradle tact, as their genial nature made
them DESTROYS Of speaking to everybody at
once, in all parts of the house, while 9TH
ers put all in order in another. Everything
being in readiness, the ''bride and groom
were escorted to the reception room, where
in A few well chosen words Mr.. II. II.
Stowe in behalf OF the friends pres. nted
them. with such tokens of remembrance as
had been brought, for which Mr.. Rice ex-
pressed his heartfelt thanks. The matter
had been kept as q complies surprise.
Though nominaly q "Crystal Wedding"
the presents were of a varied character,
embracing q large extension table, eas
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

BROWNS
IRON
B/77ERS

Ladies and all sufferers from neu.
ralgia, hyStenl, and kindred COM
plants, will had iswiihout al squaL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

SIMEON DR,KE who for long time has
owned the Norway Adrsrtiser. aud heeL
connected with all the papers published ut
Norway. including the Register, Ne,c Re
GgioR and Air,riiSer. severed his connec-
ton with the establishment, last week.
We have learned no further particulars.
G. W. TYTuERLEIGH Of W. Paris. Is now
running a fish cart. He will be at Paris
Hill, Mondays, at Sumner Wednesdays,
aud At Bryauts Pond aud the vicinity Of
West Paris, Thursdays. He will cary the
best OF fresh fish SC.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

PORTER. - The Argus says Carrie l..
Rounds uf Porter, young Girl about thir-
teen years of age. came very near being
1urn.d To death few days ago. She was
>rauding Ivy 40 air-tight stove, did not
notice that the door was standing open,
and the draft drew her dress In and In an
instant It was all ahlazr. At that moment
her mother stepped into the room, and
with presence OF mind succeeded In smoth-
ring tn, Il lm-s aud thus saved the life OF
her chilli
At ) 80 on the evening OF Dec. 18th
slight earthquake was felt In this place.
Il was like deep rumhling under ground
and lasted several SECONDS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

A man was carrying coon he had
caught, when he met three little boys In
the road All OF them said excitedly,
Mister, give me that cooh, give me that
coon, give me that coon. misterl' Well,
boys. I'll tell you what will do. II you
will tell me the party you belong 10 and
why, I'll give II 20 the boy who gives the
best reason for his faith" I'm a Repub-
licau, because that party saved the Union, -"
said one. "Fm q Greenbacker, because
that party is in favor OF plenty OF money.
When the time OF the third boy came, he
said I'm Democrat, cause 1 want the
COON"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

SUMNER Christmas festivals were held
a, East and West Sumner, also on Sumner
Hill.
There was q donation visit to Rev. Gill
man Rice at the parsonage. on Thursday
afternoon and evening, the 25i.
Bro. Rice and wife observed Wednesday
a. their 18th wedding anniversary.
Rev. A. \. Smith OF West Sumner, who
Is soon 10 close his labors there, opened
his residence Friday evening to receive his
many friends and acqusintanceS. His fare
we'll discourse TO his people at East Sum-
ner will he given next sabbath, the 3ls'.
All in this vicinity irrespective OF creed,
deeply regret that he is 10 leave town. His
popularity here is constantly increasing.
Several fields of labor, learn, are open TO
him. but do not learn which he may ac-
cept. He has occupied the pulpit In Htr-
rington. Washington County, for few
Sabbaths. SLocUM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-02

No RCMrogp, Dec. 20 Christmas
days have been quite pleasant so far.
Mr. G Turner Silver OF this place Is one
of those whose ability 10 do any kind OF
work. has earned him the title Of Jack
1t all trades, hut the good at none" part
OF the saying does not apply 10 Mr.. Silver
A. we can testify. His forte however Is
due wood work, and many pieces OF ln-
srniouSly made furniture and ornament.
attest his skill in this line as well as adoru
his home.
There was a pleasant social party at Mr..
Encs Richardson's wednesday evening.
Miss Hattie Howe OF this place and Mr..
John Blethen from Bath Me, were united
in bonds of mstrimony last Sunday even
ing. This Is the ffth wedding that has
occurred in neighborhood OF less than
two miles extent IN the past few months.
A successful Christmas entertainment
came of ut the school house on the West
side OF the river, last Sat. evening. K.