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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21
WEST POINT CADET FOR SECOND
DISTRICT.

us hlCI.
Congressman Dingley has designated
board Of three gentlemen to examine
all applicants for appointment to cadet
ship nc West Point from the Second
Congressional District of this state An.
droscOggin, Franklin, Oxford, Sagsda-
hoe, Lincoln and Knox Countless The
board will meet on Tuesday, June 18th,
at 0 o'clock, A. NJ, at the office of the
superintendent Of schools In City Build
ing, Lewiston, at which time all appli-
cants are notified to be present. Appli-
cants must be bona fide residents Of the
Second District, and not younger than
l6 nor older than 81 years Of age at the
time of examination. The examination
will be In the studies usually pursued in
advanced grades Of the public schools.
The physical examination Is such as to
require perfect health and well-devel-
oped body. The applicant who is re-
ported BY the examining board as the
best fitted for cadetship will be nomi-
mated to the place by Congressman Ding
ley, and II he passes further examina-
ton by West Point officers will be ad-
mitted to the Military Academy In July,
ls96-the regulations requiring a nOmi-
nation to be made one year In advance.
Persons desiring to become applicants
for examination are requested to inform
Congressman Dingley Of their intention,
giving him their full name and residence
and date of their birth, and these appli-
cations will be presented to the board Of
examiners.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21
DOES IT PAY!

Editor Democrat:
On the street, on the line of my lot,
stands a row Of naples. The roots run
far into my field, absorbing the moist
ure. and whatever Of fertilizers / may
apply. The leaves cover the ground in
the fall, killing the grasses, giving the
land a sere and barren appearance. Do
| intend TO fell them: No. My neigh
bors would consider it almost saeri-
lege.
But the question is, does il pay: Does
il pay TO plant forest trees beside ones
land 10 impoverish future generations:
Look at the beautiful elm, its towering
height and bending branches. Beneath
its shade we love 70 swing the hammock,
and watch the robin and oriole build
their nests and care for their young;
but those fibrous roots impoverish the
soil for rods around, penetrate the cellar
and well, and with the greed OF animate
creation are always reaching out for
more.
What is more beautiful than the APP
pie and the pear well trained? Laden
with blossoms of pink and white, what
can more please the eye? Aud the fruit,
beauty with profit, without
one-half the exhaustion of the soil.
Then, to compare the woodbine with
the grape. The grape, its leaf and hue
excel the other. And then the fruit.
Yes, why not seek for profit while OBJ
tanning an equal amount Of the beauti-
full? Does IL pay:
G.. TILTON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21
NEw ADVERTISEMENTS

smiley shoe store.
Petition for Ferry al Gilbertyille.
Petition for Ferry az Canton Point.
Petition for Increase OF Rates ~ hsu"i'"Fe
entire Ferry.
A Chance e. Earn Money.
Epilepsy Cured.
PennyrOyal Pills.
Parker's Hair Balsam.
Are You Consumptive:
Hintlercorns.
Get Glass
Notice OF Foreclosure.
Miss Eleanore =. Hayden.
County COMMISSIONER Bills
Removal
WAnted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

OXFORD, s. AT q Court OF Probate held at
Paris within and for the County Of Oxford,
on the third Tuesday OF April, A. ID. 1895.
William r Peabody, Executor on the estate OF
ASA PEABODY, late of Gilead, In said county,
istration Of the estate Of said deceased for 81.
lowance:
ORDERED, That the said Executor give notice
to AL pcrsons interested therein, by
publishing . copy Of this order three weeks suc-
cessively In the oxford Democrat, . newspaper
printed at Paris, In said County, that they may
appear It Z Probate Court 70 be holden q
Fairs, IN said County, on the third Tuesday Of
Nay next, at nine O'Clock In the forenoon, and
show cause, II any thsy have. Why the same
shouh not be allowed.
Atxus copy-etteees-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

The Democrats OF Tennessee have sue
ceeded in defeating the vote OF the peo-
pie, and seating as governor man who
was defeated AT the polls. Here i what
the Nashville Banner, Democratic
paper published AT the capital of the
state, says of IL:
"The wrong that was perPetrated last night by
the juint assembly IN the name Of Democracy
was done In the face Of earnest protest Of the
Oyerw hemng majority o. Democrats In Iennes
see. IL i 3 fact beyond all question that the
mass of the Democracy and the best and pre-
vailing sentiment OF the party In this state l.
emphaticaly opposed 10 the partisan action TAX
en- by a misguided majority Of the Democratic
members Of the general assembly In this contest
and the Indignation expressed In this city this
morning over the indefensible action which over
turns the peoples election l. bgt an earnest OF
the general condemnation throughout the state
The Democracy OF the state condemn this action
and they will In due time and In a proper man
ner manifest that condemnation by rehuking
those who have misrepresented the people OF ths
party"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

A family in Prospect owns clock
which is 100 years old, old enough to
know better than to brighten whole
family out of their wits at dead OF night.
The old clock has been out Of running
order for dozen years and for many
years had never licked or struck.
About midnight last week Il started up
ticking aud striking Justify as In Its
youth. Such Is the story about "Grand-
fathers clock" But perhaps the old
man-lied.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21
HERE AND THERE.

docs it pays" is the question asked
by correspondent, who suggests
rather than advises that fruit trees
should be used instead Of forest trees
for shade. Does it pay: That question
is capable OF considerable extension
Does il pay 10 keep the walls of your
rooms whitewashed and papered or fres-
coed, when rough plsstering or unplan-
ed boards would do Just as well: Does
il pay to wear good clothes when old
ones will keep you warm: Does IL pay,
10 have in your garden roses and
lilacs and psnsies, which are OF no prae-
teal utility, and which sap the
ground Etc, etc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21
SINGLE COPIES.

single Copies OF the Democrat are four cents
each They will be mailed on receipt OF price oy
the publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
single copies % Of each issue have been placed on
sale az the following places In The county
south Paris, Sturtevant's Drug Store.
Shurtlef-s Drug Store.
Norway, Moves Drug Store.
Buckleld, Alfred Cole, postmaster.
yryebQrg. II. Lewis. Insurance once
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

Whereas, Franll W Gould, Charles ID. Gould
and Mildred K. Gpuld. by their mortgage deed
dated the twenty kecond day OF August, A. ID.
1892, and recori,h In the Oxford Registry Of
Deeds, Western district, book 70, page 296, con.
veyed 70 me, the undersigned, certain parcel OF
real estate with tie buildings thereon, situated
In Hiram, In the tIounty Of Oxford, and bound.
ed a. follows: commencing on easterly side OF
Upper Clemens Pbnd on Hue Of land formerly
owned by A. NJ. Liemons; thence easterly by
said Clemons' laid to land OF Lillian Redlon +;
thence southerly And eAsterly by said Redlon's
land 20 road 70 element Gilpatrick's farm, so
called; thence soukherly and westerly by said
road and land foriherly owned by G. A. 8 and
Mary j. Fowler col land Of Chester Merrifeld !;
thence northeriy aAd westerly by said Merri6eld
land to notch r0a1i; thence n0rtheriy by said
road 70 northeast Sbrncr OF land occupied by W..
q. Norton; thenci westerly by said land to
Upper Clemens Pend; thence portherly by said
Pond 70 nrss mentepned point, and whereas the
conditions Of said mortgage have been broken,
now therefore by treason Of the breach Of the
condition thereof claim foreclosure Of said
mortgage.
Nay Is ise&
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

wrote home to his father to ssGo there,
for almighty small men got elected to
ofIice,s will lead to no further corre-
spondence Of the kind. either East or
West. JOHN j. PERRY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21
ISLE souIhERN HOSPITALITY.

The Maine veterans are To experience
true kentucky hospitality during their
STAY at the encampment at Louisville.
Moreover, their host is Confederate
veteran who saw four years service and
who knows how 10 esteem the boys who
fought on the other side. His name Is
Harry weissinger. President OF the Hsr-
nv weissinger Tobacco Company.
When he learned that exorbitsnt hotel
rates would deter many Maine veterans
from attending, he wrote Adjt. General
SAWYER at Portland, and the following
extract from his letter may be OF inter-
est I'VE have large three story build
ing, 90 by l25. with windows all around
il. aud water and all necessary accom-
modations on each floor. The building
is located in good part OF the town, se-
eessible by two street car lines. Ii l.
situated in a large yard surrounded by
grass, trees and flowers. We will put
this building in perfect condition so far
as cleanliness is concerned, have cots
placed on each floor, with servants 10
give attention. towels, two bath tubs,
aud arrangements for the checking and
proper protection of all garments.
Meals OF course we cannot serve. Oh
course comrades will have 10 bring their
blankets. You however will not have
much need of blankets here in Septem-
Der. aud sheets with one thin blanket are
all that will be necessary. We viii have
screens put up az the windows as a pro-
lection against flies and mosquitoes, and
we are satisfied you will be much more
than il you were crowded
into a hotel. We think We can accom-
modate two hundred, which We presume
would be as many as would come from
Maine. We would want, however, the
names of all comrades, so that beds
could be reserved for them and properly
assigned and by timely notice OF your
arrival YOU would be met at the depot
and escorted TO your place. We would
also have a wagon at the depot 70 con-
yey whatever luggage you might bring
with YOU. These accommodations will
cost you nothing, and We offer them 10
you freely, provided you are willing TO
accept the hospitalities of AN old Con-
federate soldier, the writer having serv-
ed four years in the Confederate army,
but he begs TO assure YOU his greeting
will be as hearty as il he had fought
with you instead Of against you"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

A little girl in Abbot, who has attend
ed school ll3 weeks without being tardy
or absent, naturally wants to know II
any other little girl In the state has done
better.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

BORN.
MARRIED..
DIED.

In Bethel. May II. Hiram II. Holt, aged
nearly 77years.
In f,ethEi, May II. David NJ. Grover. aged 6
years.
In GileLd, May 5. Mrs. Scion Coffin.
In Wes( Paris, May Is, Arctus Caldwell, aged
% years.
In LocAe's Mills. May 10. Joel Goodwin, aged
IS year,.
In Newly. May 9, Mrs. Eliza Williamson. aged
30 years.
In Mas.In, May 10, Mrs Sarah Mason, aged u
years and q days.
In Denibark, May 10, Mrs. Eva Davis.
In Dickbale, May s, Mrs. Lillian j. Bishop.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21
DAVID MILTON GROVER.

David Milton Grover, eldest son Of
Silas and Susan Blanchard Grover. was
born in Bethel December, 1929, and died
by stroke of apoplexy May 18th,
1895. Mr.. Growers father died In 1855,
and he, with his sister Amelia, lived
with and tenderly cared for their mother
on the old homestead until her death in
1892. In the spring of 1898 the build
ipgs on the old homestead were burned,
since which time Mr.. Grover has gradual
ly failed in health. He erected a barn
on the old farm and bought house and
stable in the village Of Bethel Hill.
He was educated In the common
schools and Gould's Academy, and was
successful farmer and business man, a
leading member of the Congregationalist
church aud of the lodge of Free and Ac-
cepted Masons. He was universally
respected and esteemed by his fellow
citizens, and a large circle of friends
who made his acquaintance as summer
visitor.
He was never married, but leaves one
brother, Darius Hannibal, and several
sisters to mourn his loss, besides large
circle Of relatives and friends. The
funeral was in the Congregationalist
church under the auspices Of the
+. A. NJ, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Israel
Jordan, the pastor, conducting religious
services. Z. w. WOODBURY..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

The Republican Delaware legislature
has adjourned without electiDg United
States senator. Several hundred ballots
were taken, but as ii was "Addicks or
nobody" il has proved 10 be nobody.
The Republican victory in Delaware
seems 10 have been rather barren one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21
OBITUARY..
HIRAM III. HOLT.

Hiram II. Holt, son of VIM. and Mary
Stearns Holt, was born in Bethel May
21th, 1918, and died May Nth, 1895.
August 18th, 1916, he married Sarah
Weber Kimball, who died about one
year ago, leaving one daughter, the wife
of Vim. w. Chase. Since the death Of
his wife he has lived with his daughter.
He was harness maker by trade, an in
dustrious, upright man, and greatly re-
spected. He was buried from the house
OF his daughter, Rev. Israel Jordan
conducting religious services. A large
number of his neighbors testified their
esteem and respect by attending his
funeral. His daughter is in feeble
health, and has the heartfelt sympathy
Of the entire community.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

Some men must breathe easier now
that the body of Henry Britton of Ray
mOnd has been found, though there was
no evidence of foul play that was of any
value.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

80 astute politician as Judge Savage
made bad slip when he admitted IN
court that he was so far from being lone
of the people as not TO know the mean
ing OF the word "bannock."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

Another man has been caught by the
Observation-Disclosures trick. This one
lives in Lewiston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21
coMuIsaroxERs, NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned, having been appolntesa, rt ~
Of Oxford. on the third Tuesday OF April, A. ,h he
1885. commissioners 10 receive and EXAMINE EXAMINE. l.
claims OF creditors against the estate OF lsS s.d
French. late Of Porter. In said County, de s ,hst
represented insolyent. hereby give nceo s,,sre
allowed 70 said creditors In which 20 Pressp ses
prove their claims and that they will DC IN ~ mr.
sion y the following place and times iof u"s T.
pose OF receiving the same, viz. the once " the
Z. Gentleman, Kexar Falls. on wednesaSt A.
y. and on Saturday, the nfsh day OF oc'''''
next. at ten O'Clock 4. n.
Dated this 2oth day Of April, A. y. ESQ.
EDGARF. GENTLEHAN, Com% GUILT
JORDAN STACY, ""'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

The Milwaukee plan" is one devised
BY the mayor OF Milwaukee for the bene-
III OF the unemployed. He started po-
tato plantation. and furnished each man
with the land and seed, 20 enable him
10 raise potatoes. Now il is said the
scheme is failure, only six men hav-
ing applied for aid. The most Of the
unemployed are the doh't-wsnt-to-be-
employed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

TERMS Ell 50 year II paid strictly In advance
Otherwise e2.0o year. Single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS An legal advertisements are
given three consecutive Insertions for ti5o per
Inch In length of column Special CONTRACTS
ers-
jon PRINTING New type. fast presses, steam
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine 20 make this department of our oasi
mesa complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

The best fishing for years ID reported
from Rangeiey.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

The newspapers are all noting that
Mayor Baxter of Portland has ordered
all unlicensed CANNES killed. Yes, that's
just what the legislature thought about
Il
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-05-21

appointed second comptroller In the led
eral treasury department, which Office
he held until lS50-when he returned ia
Portland and was one year mayor OF
that city.
Governor Paris was an astute poll.
ticiaD, as his remarkable career as an
office holder would indicate. He seldom
made mistakes, and II he did he had a
happy faculty Of getting over them. AS
comptroller in the treasury department
he held Office under different administra-
tons, and his popularity as trusty,
faithful officer, prevented him from be-
coming victim of the "spoils system
somewhat rife in those days. He died
February IL, 1857, aged 60 years.
After Governor Lincoln's death, Hon.
Nathan Cutler of Pennington became
acting governor by virtue OF his office as
president Of the senate.
The gubernatorisl contest Of 1929 in
augurated new political era. 1t was
one Of the hottest fights we ever had in
Maine. Political parties began to divide
in the state. Gen. Jackson was presi-
dent, and of course he had his party
friends, who rallied under the name Of
Republicans, who at state convention
held at Augusta, June 10, 1929, nom
mated Samuel Z. Smith, Judge of the
old court of ''common pleas" for gov
ernor. The other party, made up OF
men who rallied under the banner Of
John Quincy Adams for president and
against jackson, nominated Jonathan
G.. Hunton Of Readfield for governor.
Hunton-whose original family name
was spelled "HuntOon"-was compare
lively an obscure man. The canvass
was both personal and bitter. The
charges made against Hunton drove his
friends almost to madness. One Mrs.
Della Dodge, q sister Of HuntOn's first
wife, at the request Of some one, gave
her deposition In proof of some Of these
Hunton men that they gave their votes
for her. In Portland the votes for
county treasurer were only % for Will
liam Lord, the regular candidate, and
80 for Della Dodge.
The vote OF the people for governor
was very close, and 1t was late In the
session Of the legislature Of 1890 before
4 decision was reached, In which Hun
ton was declared elected.
Governor HuntOn was an honest man
Of moderate ability and Intellectually
away down in the scale, when compared
with VIM. King, A. X. Paris and Enoch
his predecessors. The people
SAW this, and many Of them voted
against him on that account. 1t made
precedent for small men to aspire to the
governorship, and has had an influence
Ia more than one instance, In promoting
men to the chief magistrates chair Of
Maine, who had very few qualifications
Tor the plsce. Il b to be hoped that the
ettsr Of the boy who went out West and
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-06-29

The whole Of Mad r n county is n
vlte1 to Virginia for the Fourth and
what is more is most cordially well
come. The freedom of the city is ten
dered visitors. Come and enjoy Vir-
ginla's biggest day and allow the in
nate patriotism which should slumber
IN the breast Of every true American
to assert itself. The entertainment is
as free as the water Which trickles
down your native hills. No entrance
fee is charged in any Instance: the
purses are offered too all without any
provision or strings whatever and to
cap the whole every reader of this ar
ticle has a complimentary ticket to the
biggest dance that has occurred in Vir-
ginia for many a year.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-06-29
Fourth of July Notices.

The chairmen of the various commit
tees are urgently requested to meet at
Jake .Albright's establishment Mon
day evening to perfect final arrange
ments. y full attendance is desired.
James How requests those who pro-
pose participating in the fantastic par
AIDE to call at Jake Nelson's. where
masks will be furnished free of charge.
The parade committee has decided to
offer 800 for the best and most orig
inal costume. 81. 50.for the second prize
ana 81 for the third.
The committee on finance will make
collections at once. probably Monday.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-06-29

"Hi, hi!" yelled Willie Winkelbaum and laugh
ed with fiendish glee
As the tiny spark crept softly up, a grewsome
sight to see.
It sizzled here, it sputtered there, and then to
run was seen
Its devastating course into the powder maya
zine.
And the sun shone bright,
And the wind soughed low,
And the world was fair to see,
And Johnnie unsuspecting trudged-a simple
lad was he.
And now upon the happy world there falls a
bitter blight,
And even Willie Winkelbaum is saddened with
the sight,
For now that spark has disappeared-an in
stant-anda flash!
And little Johnnie Jimplecute's converted into
hash.
And the wind soughed low,
And the sun shone bright,
And a white robed boy is he,
For Johnnie and his firecracker are but q
memOree.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-06-29

Q. HO! said Johnnie Jimple-
cute and laughed in childish
"The glorious Fourth is bound
to be a bully day for me,
For Uncle John has given me
this, and e'er the sun goes
III have the biggest cracker in the whole Of
Gotham town."
And the wind soughed low,
And the sun shone bright
A rare brave sight to see,
But a Drawer sight was the daring boy as he
laughed in childish glee.
"Ha. hal" said Johnnie Jimplecute as home he
proudly bore
The very biggest cracker he had ever seen be-
fore.
That cracker was a monster, the wonder Of its
kind
And warranted to make a fash would strike
an army blind.
And the sun shone bright,
And the wind soughed low,
And John sang merrily
AS home he trudged in the glad sunshine and
laughed in childish glee.
HE, he!" said Willie winkelbaum and slyly
wagged his head
AS he and several other boys crept up with
stealthy tread
And lit the white g~unpowdered fuse that fiut-
tered in the air,
Then stood aloof and watched it burn without
a thought or care.
And the wind soughed low,
And the sun shOne bright,
And the fuse burned steadily.
While OH and on marched sturdy John and
laughed in childish plee.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-06-29
surf Bathing.

Excursion to Salt Lake.! July 18th.
Union Pacific will sell excursion tick
cts from Butte, Anaconda, Deer Lodge,
Garrison, Divide. Melrose and Dillon.
at rate of SO for the round trip. Tick
cts good returning to and including
July 23rd.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-06-29

Suits cleaned in first class OF
money refunded. Jake Fewman.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-06-29
NMPLECuTE AND WINKELBAUM.

mia for many a year.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-06-29
In VIRGINIA TOWN
BRIEF BITS OF OCA IN
e
DOings OF Virginians and M~adisOnians
-SOcia! and Personal E;Ossip-The
Unofficial Gossip Record of the Past
Sever Days.
seven Days.

Hon. sam Word was in town Satu.-