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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-03-13
.$IO4,539,64S

Only 1865, 900 acres of the States
immense area-two hundred by four
hundred miles-is under cultivation:
only fraction of the vast extent of ter
ritory that will support, before many
years have passed away. a population of
over five million prosperous, cOntsnted
and intelligent peOple.-I Champion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-03-13

These i've states produced oyer half
the crop OF the whole Union, which is
set down at / 1851 ,u66, 835 bushels. The
great wheat producing states were more
numerous. The product IN bushels tor
thirteen states aud one territory is thus
given:
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-03-13
KIRwIN

Situated on the solomon, at the mouth
of Deer Creek, near the south east cor
ner of the County, IS the largest town
IN the county. and is The seat OF the
Z. s Land Office for this district. 1t Is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01
ORIITARY

A note from Bethel gives the lutell
sence OF TIE death on Christmas morning
~ MS. fhebe VI. b widow OF the lat
Ut. Almon Twitcheli or that town. She
was The daughter OF the late Capt Jeremi.
IN anu Jane lD1ukwater) Buxton OF North
Yarmouth and was born Dec. 3, lSl8. She
vas married % Dr. T~witchcll In July lsl8
and moved with him to North Paris where
ne nrst went Ito practice. Three wear.
later, they mOvsd 10 Bethel which WAS The
Doctors native town, where he Vas horn
sept "a. 1911, and where they Afterwards
lived. Dr. Twitchell, who i well remem.
hercd In Oxford County a. an able physl.
cian and a public spirited citizen, died o..
tooer 20, 1859, l.avlng a wife, the subject
~ this narrative, aud four Young children
Mrs. Iwltchel both paternally and mater.
ualiy, descended nom GOOD old New Eng.
anu stock. The BuxtOn's were among
The early aud most distinguished families
OF North Yarmouth. and the Driukwatcrs
were In no respect Inferior.
A residence OF nearly four years In The
family % Dc. rwitchVll enables me to
speak with knowledge and with the fullest
confidence concerning the character of
Mrs. INitchell. She was a superior wo-
man In all that goes % maze up true wo-
manhood. She had Cue natural abilities.
a well balanced and cultivated mind, was
familiar with books and authors. and an
entertaining ani Interesting member OF
society. Bat 10 was In the home circle that
her qualities 90 mind and heart shOne out
brightest aud best She wa a model house.
Keeper. and. as a wife snd mother. pleas
ant afcctiouatc and assiduous Ia every
duty. Before The death OF The Doctor, this
was one 90 the most delightful home cir.
clcs that 10 was ever my privilege % enter.
Bat the death 90 her husband. In the prime
OF bis manhood. was a staggering blow.
aud leaving thc care % four young child
rcn upon her bands. aud not much means
Tor their SUPPORT. his loss Wa kCcnly felt.
But she arose and became equal 20 The
emergency Her children have grown up
and have become useful aud respected
members 90 society. Alice. the eldest, Is
Ma,ron OF lie Maine Insane Hospital
George Is successfully practiclng dentistry
ln Fairfield; Mary died in early woman
hooi atd Auna is married and has lived
with her mother. In The death OF Mrs.
Twltchcll. The children have lost a Kind
parent ths Iulycrsallst denomination, Oi
which she wa a lifelong member, one of
is faithful a1hercuts. aud The community
On which she lived. a valuable member.
She was a true. Christian woman. and an
a nearly a quarter or century OF widow
hood. and a long and lingering sickness,
she has gone % join her beloved compan-
lon ln the better land Her funeral took
place Friday. Rev. Mr.. Hamilton of West
Waicryil.c officiating rcggDt O. learn
that the SOD, Dr. Geo. NJ. Twitchell. was
suf ring from an attack OF congestion of
The lungs, AMI Dot able % be present
iNuEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Monday: Speaker Carlisle announced
the standing Committees Of the House o.
Representatives. Maine members are
assigned as follows: Reed ninth on ia.
dietary and last on rules. Dingley ninth
on Banking and Currency. Boutelle last
on Naval Affairs. Milliken last on Pub
lie buildings, and ninth on Education.
Wednesday A. ID Smith. Providence
cotton manufacture ailcdf for 81, zoe, 900.
"A collision between Orangemen and
Catholics az Harbor Grace, y. F., result
ed in four deaths.
Thursday The French Congress has
again prohibited the importation Of AM
erican salt meai.-Col. Henry Rath-
bone. who was in the theatre box with
Prcsiden, Lincoln when the latter was
shot, killed his wife and committed sui.
eide AZ Hanover, Germany.
Friday General A. A. Humphrey,
one Of the most brilliant Of our army Of
fccrs. died at Washington he was
Meade's chief Of staff daring the last
year Of the civil war.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01
OBITUARY

Died in Giicld. Maine. NOV. 29lh, lssj.
Ms, sarah r. Chapman, daughter OF Mr..
Granville g.. and Mrs. EiEt Chapman.
aged a. years. In the death OF this great.
ID loved person. a large circle oi kindred
Ar deprived ofau object o. affection aud
attraction. aud the parents. OF a dear child.
They have The warn sympathy %. neigh
hors aud friends. This Is The siNth they
have huricd OF eight children. When told.
near death. shat she had much % live for,
she answered. in th' spirit of humble sub
mission. "a do not rcp.nc.
ID. GARLAND
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01
nRIrTARY-

Luther EAmes died 10 Bethel. Ne, Dec.
Sch. aged ii, years. N months. lie became
achr.stlan AMI Joined the NJ. l.. Church
many years ago; was an excellent nan, a
Kind aud noble husband ami father. Tie
lived a christian lie. and died -
christian dies. happy In God. aud his mem
ory IL blessed. Tie leaves am aged com
psrion. Just a step behind, a dear and only
SOP. and family. also, % miss a tender aud
loving father. MAY the blessed Lord sus-
tain them .n their bereavement, aud may
thcv an Pee prepared % meet him In heaven.
A. n. WmuAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

FURNTrURE.-The next time you visit
Boston, do not fail 20 spend a few hours
az Palne's ware-rOoms aud Mandatory,
on Canal Street, opposite the Boston and
Maine Depot They DO IN immense busi-
ness Ia all kinds OF Furniture, Draperies,
Curtains and Lambrequins. Doing a strict
cash business, they take no risk, and sell
their goods at prices much under the
market. They own the largest building for
furniture manufacturing In the city, and
employ hrst-class men In all the depart
ments. The salesrooms are 100 by 80 n. ;
lighted by electricity all day, and con.
nected by steam elevators. The manufac-
turing department Is In the same building,
so that customers can see just how they
make and finish their work. Numerous
visitors are coming and going all the time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01
THE MOON AND SUGAR.

A little "boom" has been started In the
Kennebec for ex-Gov. Plaisted as Democrat
lc Presidential candidate by Antonio G..
McCausland OF Gardiner, who writes 10
the Boston Post that II he cannot have Til
den he wants Plaisted. This reminds US
OF the baby who wanted the moon but was
paclned with a lump OF sugar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

Ii looks as Il the present Congress
would give US no relief from silver coin
age. Bland. the father Of our bastard
silver dollar. has been made Chairman
Of the House Committee on Coinage,
Weights and Measures. We believe that
the people Of this county demand a sus-
pension Of the coinage Of light weight
dollars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

~ nr NJ. narlh'r. the 1nsHresol tnc srrrcms
raI.a. t.ur. rrN h Do hnIien mi iaris
60 nr uc Druav 90 oNfri on tae
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toad o. .rs~rfrUuNr Ihfis ard fIrfs thIs lgr
a fD.ut t e .ni.ru.i ih.i 20 lteml
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fr ID Ilau a. Nun.cr st u' tur i
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.roen trr trI DO ssl husband, as of
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

TmE Portland Pres Of Tuesday con-
tanned a four page supplement, filed al
mos, entirely with original articles Of a
high literary character. Nothing supe-
nor TO this has been issued in Maine dur
ing the pas, thirteen years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

FULLER, Of the Rockland Courier
Gaseg,. is one Of the few men who can
successfully write by the inch. lie makes
jus, a column Of H., every week, and !, is
al very good
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

RruroRn-Mrs Hayes, widow Lady,
died vry suddenly az the residence of her
500. Mr. Era,tus Hayes % Mexico, Dec.
.1l. aged r. years. Funeral services were
held 40 Mexico. conducted hy Rev. O.. b.
Uiuuaiori OF Ramford. Mrs II. was Tor
many years = member OF thc CougFcga-
,lonil church Ia Yarmouth. She was a
kind mother. az excellent ue.ghbor aud a
faithful Christian. a. a. u.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

Tie Cheapest Book Store in the
world is 40 pos Middle Street, under
Falmouth Hotel, Poriland-"Old Man
Colbys Funny circulars now ready,
free to all. Send stamp and gc, one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

vIcK's FLORAL GUIDE for 1884 main
tains the old reputation Of this standard
annual for artistic excellence in design
and finish. Il contains 1874 pages, be-
sides the tasty covers. and three colored
plates. Sent by mail for 10 cents.
James Wick, Rochester, y. y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01
A Live Newspaper,

siv.rr rtrrr wesk A EEusloUs snEEr iul a
rsfurron. Crroufaafmeuf ani trlini atd A
-rtgLaH err. containing al enc rcss, t-
Gus upon cumClf events, al ttt'
variety 20 rnnIrr nTllIuE.
IN prco ID 49, q yCar, lCr tQra ale neN
sahscrhrfs Wc give one Dollar commission, Qf \
rouv 8f fnr slRENErs lErrEks an elegantly
Louud volume OF go page. cQuafninE inftA.
- - aufhnr. sample copies q the u~nsEkNhk
wHI h. cent o. auy address Tree. Adircss,
NRW YORK NH-FkAfk IN - ID fAkk ROW.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

w have received a copy Of the Gaia
logue Of Lincoln Academy, New Castle
Maine, printed by Dunbar Brothers,
Damariscotta. Chas. A. Black. A. NJ,
a native Of Paris, is Principal Of thi'
~louri.hing institution. BY the summa'
~ Of students we see that there have
been lss scholars in attendance during
the spring summer and fall terms Of
1888.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01
LOCAL NEWS

and Local history. FOR hny years the OxfoRD
DEMOCRAT has been one OF the leading local pa
pers In Maine.
During the year 1884. the political world sill lie
agitated by Presidential election and elections
In most OF the ststcs. The OXFORD DEMOCRAT
has Always taken adyanccd ground on political
questions. and during The com inz year u viii he
indlsp ensablo 20 thOse who wish % be well In
formed on Nationsl. state and particularly on
County politics. We shall advocate The adoption
OF an amendment 10 our State 60 institution. pro
hibiting the manufacture and sale OF lntox icating
drinks, and the cont inuance OF the Republican
Party In power In both state and National ID
mlnlstrati0n, believing that this 10 Tor the beet
interest OF all citizens. bat We shall a. heretofore,
give our Opponents iull credit for the honesty Of
their convictions, aud endcayor 10 state their
views with eandor, that all may understand on
what qas stions the two great parties diner. and
bid for support.
Subscribers sendlng tl5O before the hrst Of
January will be credited TO January ], lsS. Ibis
will give two months tree 10 all new subscribers
who send In their money 81 once.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

TnE Wilton Record has been sold TO
@. W. Staples. Mr.. T. $. swift, the
late publisher, is now engaged N the
OXToRn Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

-Butlcr's Presidential boom has reached
the Paclac coast. The shOcmakcrs OF san
Francisco. 10 the number or six hundred,
have formed a Butler Democratic Club 20
work for the nomination % Butler Tor
President.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

"Man wants bu, little here below, aud
a bottle Of Jadwin's Tar Syrup is among
those "littlc wants, 10 he would protect
himself from the many ms that arise from
severe coughs and colds. T. u. Holden
sole agent Tor South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

LIVING A NEW LuE-Rheumatism loves
10 riot In a body weighted with years. Until
The discovery OF A~ruLofnOROs there was
but little hopes for the aged who Were
victims OF the disease. But now MI
Wesley lin. Ccdaryille, Ohio, writes
Took AthlOphOros as directed anu nnd 4
am well OF rheumatism. am Cj years old
aud was getting stif In my joints anu
limbs. Now I am A. clear OF rhe umatisu
and s~tiffaess as I ever was In my lie.
Consider AthlophOrOs the greatest and
best medicine I ever heard or"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

TEMPERATURE LAST wEEK At : 4 NJ
Sunday, cps clear; Monday, o, snow
Tuesday, Ice, clear; Wednesday, lO9
clear; Thursday. 26 cloudy Friday. 20
cloudy Saturday, So clear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

Wonders will never cease, j. a truism
that can he said OF Jadwin's Tar Syrup,
FOR those who have used 10 declare 10 - De
a wonderful cure. T.. j. Holden, SO. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01
30 psrty La poiitis.. nsr sny sect o."
religion.
The Greatest and the Best,
The Iarge Double Weekly,
RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR,
New York Observer

Nrrrrcs RI thr county has am'rc exptuenrci
arI abe .rrarf tlltlfs. Or. ~. ire 200 frm
stands a. tIf bead nf lc editorial paternity AM
hsirfrrs an cffluaa Gid tnlch on. Nh-tAt
al. NfHfra nm.rG Ia FIlf1rs have uai inc GaIn
90 ofa quarter rI a crrfurF fnf tnrr wNff
To- larrrsUrrtercs ct tne on-fANtA lf'N
aU ard. auI tfc news, carcfaIy FrerHtd H'1
IHfiffa an frrErawa. Iurn.tllt a fnnpff NV
offre CfrIUou of ne uCrt fa'u Nctk
HE Department n Arrruifurrf
-ur.HF school Teach ns ara hfls hotA ait
rrrlrrfrn br txrfffs. uho write clclrF All 70
Ihf to.rf Ihr UusEHNNn tofs tot nl 20 COZ
rmis ulh Io1g ossar h aut ot tcrm nf, tut
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

All OF the public schools 90 louisiana
are closed because OF the refusal OF The
Bourbon Legislature % make The usual app
proprlations Tor their support.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

UNl.ru --u.rmc talrn C.lrs sflien
Nlr I.rm.a m I-e..
rIffAA. ST. iEE, c'auL f- WILLIAM
h. MINltA
ArHr.uf nn.rarlg tn ono Cont inNf fe t.tl
r.r r.. nr Irhablantof tnn state anl
r.. rr .nart nrrrt or atorrcV tclcn. ani LAT
fr hr rH r. OF tne rsu4.neT q t.l
rr.Us..rrn l rr CoIEr. mat thc saa
.rf n.f|r r.n I.FrIrr nI enc Uful.
f.rr0.| Er Gao. Il an afrstri cops ~ Us
n.r . Ur r. % Court thereof. tn nc
f.... HHHaH ..r.r..H FV In Nur NkHnl NN
.ra. a .lffr rrlarI m f.rs Iu az truntY t.t
a..a. n Hf n.rff dave % rasi t-itfr
r-rrrtI.fnm oI .lIdOHurl OBJ nc n..lcn a. fai.'
..frsaf .u ftf aCCuuI lursitf qi Mn.N ntN
bad lhr snH InrIrf nay then ani
.r. n...ar % slI DUurf and enuu Cause. fi
r. h.rr abs thc rrafcr 10 sai Ncl.ni
....I 90 o. srtuIri
A..r..rU ID slI lfnrl ard Onilr oi Court
hr.s ALBERT AUSTIN. CLERK
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

THE subscriber hereby gives public notieethai
ne has been duly appointed BY the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the County OF Oxford and assumedthe
trust OF Administrator Of the estate OF
MARY j.. sTkTsO>, late OF Paris,
I'm said County deceased by giving bond A. the Law
directs; he therefore requests all personsfndebted
To the estate Of said deceased TO make Immediate
payment, aud those who have any demands there
CHARLES B. BENSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

OXFORD, ssi-At = Court OF Probate held al
Paris within and Tor the County Of Oxford on
Tie third Iuesday 81 Dec, A. ID. l..j.
TYLER ktDDEis, Guardian OF Eugene l.,
kidicr, minor child and heir OF Lesmorc ID Md
der, late Of plxhcli, IN said JCuutT having pre-.
seated sccount OF gusrdiinship OF said ward iof
allowance
ordered, That the said Guardian give NOTES
order 10 be- published three weeks excessively IN
the ONfori Democrat, printed al Paris. that theJ
may appear a. a Probate Court % De- held at Paris
In said County, on the third Tuesday OF Jan
next, NJ nine ~ The clock In the forenoon, and
shcW cause, n any they have, why the same Should
not b. allowed.
x. A. FRYE, Judge.
Atrue cOpy-attsstf nc DAVIS. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

TIE Subscriber HEREBY gives puzzle notice that
she has been duly appointed BY the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for The County OF Oxford, and assumed
the trust OF administrator OF the Estate Of
AARON N. IRISH. late Of woodstock.
in sail County. deceased. BY giving bond A. the
law directs sne therefore requests all persons In
dcbtcd 10 the estate Of said deceased 70 make I'm.
mediate payment; and those who have any de-
mands thereon, 10 exhibit the same TO
HANNAH A. IRISH.
De- Il ISL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

ProverblAl sayings are the outgrowth OF
observation and experience; likewise Is
the remedy known ~ Jadwin's Tar syrup.
n has been used ior thirty years, aud those
who have tried 10 are LOUD .u thclr praise
OF lt. merit. T.. b. Holden, druggist, 50.
paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

TIKI suDscnbers hereby gives poblie notice that
he has been duly appointed By the Hon. Judge
OF Probate for the County OF Oxford and assumed
the trust Of Administrator Of the estate OF
CHARLES WOODBURY., late Of Paris.
In said County deceased by giving bond asthe Law
directs; he therefore request all persons who are
Indebted to the estate OF said deceased 10 maze In
mediate payment and those who have any demands
thereon to cxhibitthe same TO
CHARLES u. BENSON.
n. A.. f..a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

THE subscriber hereby gives puolic notice that
he fas been duly appointed by The Hon. Judge
of Probate Tor The County 0fOAfond, and assumed
the trust Of Admir- Of the estate u
IORENLO ID. MANSION, late Of Hartford,
In said County. decesed, BY giving bond A. the
law dircc'si he therefore requests all persons In
dcbted 90 the estate OF said deceased 10 make I'm
mediate payment, aud those who have any de-
mands thereon 10 exhibit The same TO
ABRAM q. MARSrON.
Nov. 20. lS3.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01
FRESH FISH, OYSTERS, CLANS, tie.
10 thtlfseason

OXFORD, ssi-At sCOart Of Probate held Al
Paris. within aud for the COunty OF Oxford
nu the thiul TUESDAY, OF Dee, a. u. l.N.
BENJAMIN SANBOltN, administration en- the
ostato Of 1sorge T.. sawyer, late Of oxford, IN
sad county. deceased, having presented bis a.
ceased tor q llOwancc.
Oup EEEp. that he sad administrator give noticc
90 an pCrs0ns interested by causing q c0py Of this
order a. be- pabllshcd three weeks succcssigely IN
thc oxford Democrat. printed AZ Paris that they
may appear "a a Probate Count 10 D. holden Al
Paris on the third Tuesday n Jan. next AZ nine
O'Clock ln the FORENOON, and show cause n ans
tney have Why The same should not Dc allowed.
a.. A. FRYE, Judge.
true copy-Attcst;-H 4. DAVIS, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

Tie ONroED DENoCRAr will bee any
wears ola Jan. +. lsst Dr.. VIM. b. Lap
ham Is engaged In writing 4 history OF The
frst my years o. that papers eXisteuce'
which viii appear In the issue of b date.
FIny years old Great Scott aud the
Record i not quite siX months old! We
feel ola sometimes. but when We place our
selves beside this paper, We realize, Ike
David COppordeli, that we are young,
very Young. We can talk, however, and
viii say that the DENocRAr l. a good pa
Der. ami we wish 10 had 5000 circulation.
The ola saving about "childrcn and fools.
etc applies here, but lt should not make
any difference a. long a. you ct the truth
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01
STANLEY & WATKINS,
Real Estate and Loan Agents,
PARIS MAINE

rte sut.rrber. have. tnIs drst dsF ofJsautJ
tssl rstsbisfci a real estate adj l1an sgenfl
- -. HfI far thc purpose q buying sellns
rnf reutug real ssftis, on comm..1.n ~,
all als1 Place oals on rtn t.Ns Pm eA-o
T.rrrr. ruf Inrrsf urds .n real estate sAa pr
snnaI property securities ir tnos' "n' -''
turh Service. ~ to.
"a frrrfv. al RAJ "a tle Co1utJ ncQr1s ~ L-
-,.. 80 raaallr ascsr taiu tht value an con-
anon of Ecai Estats ofcfei t'f sae "a
sr. Gee. H. wsukius. beng pub.setf oi N.
OXYOED uFMoCKAu has eScfNcni i,Atss VI
.iv,rfrsfrr propeu o1cfcI Cor sale OF %
per.Drr hsEi * real estate iuf safe % 70 tt -
-. ~ wIsh % p~ufChsse or Ire, pefs'as
t.vIrv money 10 loan. ana tlosc Nsllns n
80 norev 81 m0rtgaEc, are inYtea . c'ne'
p0ud sin tlc uulcrs snrd. w
n. 4. sIANLkh .,..~. y,
fruosrt. anf invesf ne sane n soo1 rc1Il.'
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~ - recaIvsf on feposit, an1 When = suh-l.n.
sum hss sccunuiaicds t1c sholc 81 q 1fe
as above.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

Our uelghb0r. the OXFORD DEMOCRAT,
has been treating Itself 20 a new cylinder
press Campbell. similar 20 that In use
AZ the Nsrs ONCE; and In our Judgement
the best cylinder press now la use anu
within the reach Of newspapers OF m0der'
a,e circulation. with the opening or the
new year the DENOCRAr celebrates The NJ
tieth anniversary OF is birth, aud will i.
sue an entertaining historical sketch OF
the paper Tor that period, from the pen oil
DR.. Lspham. II also enlargcs 20 an eight
column paper. We congratulate the DIN
ocRAr aud it, publisher upon these graft
fylng evidences OF prosperity. The DEMO
CRAr j. a live newspaper, eminently or
thodox In is utterances upon All poiitical
and moral questions, and Is deserving oil
the cordial support 10 receives ron the
oxford Bears.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-01

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed BY the Hon. Judge ol
Probate for the County OF oxford and assumed the
trust Of Administrator OF the estate OF
JAMES RANKIN. late OF Hiram.
In said County deceased, by giving bond a. the law
directs; he therefore requests All persons who are
Indebted TO the estate OF said deceased 20 make
immediate payment, and those who have any de-
mands thereon 70 exhibit the same 10
EZRA RANKIN.
Dec. 4, lsS.