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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-26

tag Nyack people tell of the follow
ing incident that occurred at a we'd
ding in the village: All went merrily
until the bridegroom was called upon
to produce the wedding ring. In vain
he felt in his trousers for the indispen-
sable article. Nothing could be found
except hole, through which the ring
had evidently fallen into his boot
which he wore. What was he to do?
"Take your boot off," said the parson.
The suspense and silence were pain
full. The organist at the dominie's
bidding struck up "voluntary," the
young man removed his boot, the ring
was found, also hole in his stocking,
and the worthy minister remarked,
evidently with more than the ceremo-
ny in mind, "Young man, it is time
you were married"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-26

How TO Copy ENGRAvINGs.-To
copy engravings, mix 10 grains of BIZ
chromate of potash and 20 grains of
'sulphate of copper in one ounce of
distilled water. Spread this mixture
over common writing paper and let it
dry; then lay the engraving, face
downward on the prepared side of the
paper, cover them with a piece of
plate glass and expose to the sunshine.
In about 30 minutes a faint copy is
produced in yellow. This must be
washed over with solution of nitrate
of silver go grains to one ounce of dis
titled water), and, when washed over
beautiful red picture will make its
appearance. Fix by washing in pure
water. If it is desired to change the
color of the picture, soak it in salt
water until it disappears; then hold it
in the sun for five minutes, and the
same picture will reappear of fine
lilac hue.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-26

HIS ExpLANATIoN.-During the
war old Rastus Was asked by FEEDER
al soldier why he was not out fight
ing for his rights. After pondering for
a moment he replied, "Did yo' ebber
see two dogs a-fghtin' over a bone,
sab ?"
eyes, oh, yes !"
"Did you ebber see de bone fght?'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-26

A VIRTUE Observation-Disclosures
Did you give sister the larger part of
the apple as I told you? Little john
ny-Yes, mamma. "And did you feel
happier for it?" "Yes'm. Her part
was rotten"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08

changes made In the public buildings Of
the county were as q rule attended to
personally by the commissioners, and
very little regarding them can be gather
ed from the records. 1t appears that
the fireproof Office building proved en-
tirely satisfactory but very few years,
for In 1884 II. X. Goodenow and Timothy
j. Carter were appointed committee to
'make such repairs to the court house
as they might think proper, and also t.
tile the floors In the county Offices, and
take such other measures for the more
perfect security OF the county records rs
they might deem expedient"; the CON-
mittee being authorized to draw on the
county treasurer for such sums as might
be necessary.
A few years later q committee were
appointed to put new roof on the
court house.
That the brick office building at some
time became inadequate and an addition
supposed to be fire-proof was put on,
the building itself Is evidence. This adj
dition contains those portions OF the
offices where the records are kept,
known variously during the late dis
agreement as shack offices" and
''vaults," but the date and circumstances
Of its erection seem never to have been
placed on record. According to the best
information obtainable, the contract for
this addition was given to Moses Ham
mond and Alfred Andrews, somewhere
about 1850.
The present jailer's house has been
standing not far from forty years.
There Is nothing to indicate any fur.
Their material change in the buildings
until 1856, when the commissioners in
serted in their estimate an item OF sl20t
for repairs of county buildings and fur
niture. Before the next year, however
they we're evidently affected with econ
omy, for when 1t came to the point OF
making the repairs they appropriated
only sixty dollars for the repair Of thu
Jail and purchase of furniture, and one
hundred and fifty dollars for repairing
and furnishing the court house.
In September, 1863, the commissioners
estimated $500 for furniture and re
pairs. and ut the same term ordered thai
an addition be made to the court house
OF twenty-four feet on the west end, fol
wood shed on the first floor and librar,
and consultation rooms on the second
floor, and for such general repairs IA
might be thought proper. The mex
year they estimated $500 necessary To-
repairs, whether to complete the change
or for additional ones does not appear
The wooden addition on the front end o
the court house had been put on som'
years before.
Some time In the seventies some minor
changes were made in the arrangement
OF the rooms in the court house, an,
some chang, made in the arrangement
and finish Of the court room, which LEI
It substantially as II Is to-day-an un
denisbly comfortable and pleasant room
for its purpose.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
POLITICAL NOTES.

IL is definitely announced that Hon.
Joseph II. Manley viii be candidate
for congress for the Third District, &c
succeed Hon. Seth l.. Milliken. He may
not enter the field next year, but may
wait until '9S before becoming an active
candidate.
In summing up the expense incident
to such luxury as national Demo
cratic administration one should not
overlook some of the facts contained in
Poor's Railroad Manual for 1884. This
shows an annual loss in revenue TO CAPT
tai invested in railroads OF thirty-three
millions without taking into eonsidera-
ton the loss 10 the wage earning employ
es. or the shrinkage in the value Of rail-
road investments, shrinkage that
reached the billion mark. There was q
decrease in gross earnings Of sl43,3l3,-
27j.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
JOHN SPEAKS FoR HIMSELF.
WHAT HE HAS To SAY ARoUT THE
NATTER.

Mr.. Editor, thank you warmly for
your generous defence. While Brother
: ,d!rr'> accusation brought the blood I"
my lace, V, ur kindly words brought The
tears 10 INV eyes. You are entirely cor
rect - 81 he ridicule ~ religious nat
tiers. The miui>i,r is entirely wroag,
But ministers are human, and are ju-t
a. liable 20 ct false impressions a. -"
Smaller ones.
The minister WAS entirely correct whea
he claims that could have h I'd no p"rS"n-
al knowledge Of IA" condition 1T th e
house. | never cllimci 10 have. DIR. De-
Costa told me that the timbers in the be-
FRY were 30 deceived that a kniie6lide
could De run In an inch or more. have
charity enough 10 believe that he did not
intend 20 lie about il, but that he told il
a. twas told IN him. | have never shin
ned up the tower 10 inspect since | came
10 BUckheld.
Goa't know what he means by mo
disturbance AZ conference time about
the BuckfelG appointment" All said
is this: "a squeezed l-mon is a fair
representation OF our little society's con-
ditiOn at conference time" Or, in other
words, the society j. about milk, dry
Of cold cash and the minister goes with
his claim not fully met. do not swear
70 that, but have good reasons for say
ing il.
| think that there can be no question
but that an individual who lives like the
rich and fails 10 pay his honest debts
lays himself open 10 unfavorable criti-
cism. know OF no reason why a society
should not be measured by the same
rule. There are societies all over the
land that build costly edifices, emulaiing
the more wealthy, running deeply into
debt, aud then begging their way out. |
think that would feel a little delicate
about asking the Lord To help me out Of
the scrape. IL he approves of that style
of doing things il is all right.
Beggary is not the best capital on
which TO do business, but there is much
of that kind afiOat. hardly think that
the owner of the earth authorizes His
agent TO do business for Him in that
way as speciality. IF | were hungry
would not ask you." Saith the LO.d.
The earth is mine and the fullness
thereof; the world and they that dwell
therein
And now the question is: Am l fit
subject for expulsion: IL ridicule relig-
ions matters | certainly am. l am per-
fectly willing that the affair be brought
TO the notice of the presiding eide, or
whatsoever has the right TO rub out
names, only be sure of your grounds.
j. n. IRISH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
WORTHY YOUR CONFIDENCE.

The success of Hoods Sarsaparilla in
conQueriug scrofula In whatever way II
may manifest itself is vouched for by
III ,usands who were sorely afflicted by
this prevalent disease, but who now re-
joice over pcrmsnent cure by Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Scrofula may appear as a
humor, or 1t may attack the glands OF
the neck, or break ont in dreadful run
ming sores on the body or limbs. At
TICKING the mucous membrane, It may
develop into catarrh or lodging In the
lungs lead to consumption. Come rs It
may, faithful course Of treatment with
Hoods Sarsaparilla will overcome It,
for working upon the foundation Of all
diseases, impure blood, the system 10
clarified and vitalizedy and yIgor,
strength and health restored to tie
body.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
JOHNS LETTER.


Tht East Hebron Grange helds It's an
nusl fair Saturday, the 18th. IL was a
perf'E day, and perfect success. The
smoking ruins OF Howard Merrilfs
homsl which WAS swept away the night
befo1. with nine cows and horse, cast
a shallc OF sadness over the scene and
awskbned sympathy that manifested
itsrlfin substantial way. There were
someR J0 people present. The hall was
packed with people and produce, and
The wbrks OF art, showing tn delicate
touch OF wom,n's fingers, and the me
chanital skill OF her cosrser mate. Ma
ture llso showed, In ways too numerous
to nahe. " hat she could do when she
settled right down to business. The
table in the dining room WAS weighted.
but not particularly for show. IL was
good Tor what ais us when we are hun
gry. There was quite fine display OF
sweetIlittle babes IN the arms OF sweet
YOUNG mothers. We felt just like TAX
ing THIN In our arms-one Mt time OF
coursl, and Of course mean the babes,
not ,hb mothers. Oh, no, That wouldn't
do at MI. What WAS done after dinner
the following progrlm will show:
Music Orchestra.
PmyerI Rev. w. ID. Brpiccn
Duet, Hester AMI Herman Phillips.
Song. Everett Conant and Ella sampson.
Recitation, Mamie Ram-dell.
Song Thaiieus Leayi {.
(Encorci and responded
Defamation Diman Perry.
Music | Orchestra
Defamation, Mr.. Foster of sumner Grange.
Violin iolo, Matter Harry Record.
(Encored AMI rcsponded.l
Recitation.
Gertrude Bean of est Mlnot Grunge.
Song, East Hebron Glee Club.
(Encorei and rcsponded.)
Defamation, J. y. irish.
(Encored but lIlnt respond
Duet, Harry ant Charles Conant
Remark, Capt. Charles Prince, Buck
Garnet 1oo. Master Charles Conant.
RcmarkI. W ID. Braleen.
Remark, :. NJ. Bean OF Minot Grange.
Music, Orchestra.
JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08

There have been two dealers in antique
furniture In Bath the past few days.
Among the bargains they made was the
purchase Of an ancient solid mahogany
bedstead, richly carved, with high
canopy posts. Que could easily imagine
treasure like this selling for $40 or
sl00. IL was purchased Of its owner, q
lady, for -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
DIED..

In BrowII n-lI, Sept. %. Leland Walker, age,
10 years.
In BrowIfeld, Sept. ~, +. 5. Thorn. aget
about - yehrs
In Sumn,Ir. Sept, Alden Keene. aged - years
In Franklin Plantation, Sept. II, winthrop
Matthews. lged :. years, month and q days.
In woodikock, Sept. 20, Oliver Robbins, aged
75 years.
In Andoter. Sept. .. Charles Z. Marston
aged 80 years.
In Buckdfld, Sept. 90. Aaron Cobb, aged y
years.
In Norw,ly. Sept. 30, Lena C., daughter OF
Arthur w. bnd Fannie +. Frost, aged year
and month.
In Rumfoti, Sept. p, Mrs. Mabel Thompson.
In Newryl sept. q, Joshua Lftlehale.
In OXFORD, Oct }, infant daughter OF James
and Lola DiInbar, aged weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08

The Wsterville Sentinel, owned by
Judge o. G.. Hall of Augusta and edited
by his son, Arthur j. Hall, has been
bought by Samuel Burleigh, son Of the
late Hall C. Burleigh. The Sentinel has
always been Republican paper, and the
change Of ownership will in no way
change the politics Of the paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08

The Corbett- Fitzsimmon fight has
been driven ont Of Texas by special
session Of the legislature. Ii has been
proposed to have the fight In the terri
tory Of the Choctsw Nation, and there is
talk Of assembling the Choctaw council
to prevent it. The sps ctacle Of savages
assembling to stop civilized nen's
tight, would be peculiar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
John Pierce
4 I. 0. o. F. Block,
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.

To the Honorable Court OF County tommls
sioners for the County Of oxford, In the >tas
OF Maine, next 10 be holden In said Count! oi
OXFORD. mt Paris, on the third day OF sei'em
Der. lsa5:
Humbly show the undersigned, resident, ol
sumner, In said County, and vicinity, ihaI d
town way beginning near the gate on the fai
rer's Mills road leading o. Rnmforl fali- ~ 81
the house OF Geo. W. French, 10 aid sumter,
and running westerly across the land 81 sleI'on
Tuell, Geo. w. French and Everett RObbin.; ~.
IN said sumner, 10 the road leading ~ We.
paris. would be OF great public convenience tlss
the seiectmen Of said town after notice an
hearing OF the parties. unreasoDably neglect ana
refuse 10 lay out such way, Therefore your pe',
TONERS considering themselves aggrieyed 10y -u.n
neglect and refusal. pray that your Honor
would, agreeably 20 law In such case maze 81
provided, locate and lay out said town way aD'
direct the same TO be duly recorded.
GEO. W. FRENCH Ct ais
Dated nj Sumner, Sept. End, A. ID. ls'S-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08

A winterport man who cleaned out
his well the other day found the following
choice assortment Of articles at the bot
tom: Six rats, 2 eats, Z buckets and
pals, l pudding stick, hat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
COMING EVENTS

oct S-Supreuc Judicial Court, Paris,
o,t : q-Fair a Riverside PARK, betneh r
oct Il -ONfori District Lodge, 4. - " -
Get IS@Nonmouth Fur Club'- fall hHut' Buck
fcld- ,-,..s Con
ext. rs. lg. I7.-Mainc state sunday >cho"4 N'"
o,t g%Ana~aguntcook sunday school Con
ference, last sumner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
SINGLE COPIES.

single Comics Of the Democrat are four CENT
each. They will be mailed on reeeipto OF pr,s
80 ,,phr-h,rS or for the convenience Of patrons
tnsNe comics OF OF each issue have been placeu %
80 an the following places In the County
Sorsh psrts Sturtevaut's Drug store.
Shartlef-s Drug store.
So-xrav Noyes' Drug Store.
pocsesld Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Srvshn-y Az. Lewis, Insurance Once
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08

THE BETHEL FAIR.
The iir ut Riverside Park, Bethel,
will be held Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week, Oct. and .. A good fair Is
anticipated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD. IS:
Board OF County Commissioners, sept sessio"'
ls96:
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory e,L
dence having been received that the petltlone,'
are responsible. and that inquiry into the me-
Its OF their application Is expedient, 1T Is On On
DERED, that the County Commissioners ness
mt the house Of Geo. W. French In sumner "a
| said County, on the seventh day Of Now, TO,
at nine OF the clock A. ~, and tDen.,'
proceed 70 view the route mentioned In saiI Pe.,
ton; Immediately after which view, heaTlnf " y,
the parties and their witnesses will be hah a.
some convenient place In the vicinity, and rusn
other measures taken In the premises as W.
commissioners shall judge proper. And -
further ORDERED, that notice OF the time, P.s pa.
and purpose Of the commissioner meesns
aforesaid he given TO all persons and corPo's,
tons interested, by causing attested copies y,
said petition and of this orier thereon 10 ~
servesi upon the clerk Of the town OF sumner
In said County OF Oxford, and also posi-
ell up In three public places In said iown'
and published three weeks successfully In the oa
ford Democrat, a newspaper printed at Paris W
said County Of oxford, the first Of said pubnes
lions, and each Of the other notice., 70 be matt
served and posted at least thirty days before said
time Of meeting 10 the end that all persons an,
corporations may then and there appear ana
shew cause. n any they have, why the prayer Vi
said petitioners should not be granted.
ATTEST ;-CHARLES v. WHITMAN, Clerk
A true copy Of said petition and order OF cour'
thereon.
ArTEsr,-cHARLRs r. WHITMAN. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
BORN.

| In Buc3iieli, Sept. -. TO the wife OF Fred ;.
IIealt. a laughter.
In Norway. Sept. L. TO the wife OF Joseph A.
McPhee, } daughter
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
MARRIED..

In Wooiforis, Sept. %. at the home OF the
brides mtther Henry H. Hunt OF Gray and Miss
Blanche smith of Woodforts. (Corrected.)
In Rumtord, Sept. q, by Rev. J. Y. Keith
Herbert shwyer and Josephine Goodwin, both
OF RumfoiH.
In tsmouth. y. IT,. Sept. 81. Ernest wilkins
OF Auburn and Blanche 2. Brooks OF Norway.
In Fryelurg, Sept. 90. by Rev. u. y. stone
Wesley WI johnson and Nellie NJ. Lane. both oil
Fryebnrg.
In Norway. Sept rs. by Rev. Caroline +
Angel, whlter =. Young and Louise Z. Brad
bury. both OF Norway.
In Sorwky, Oct. |. by Charles &. Mason. Esq
Henry q. Holden and Josie Nj. lioyt. ofNorway.
In Hcbrbn, Sept ~, by Rev. s. ID. Richardson,
Mr.. Oscar =. Bradford Of Hebron and Mrs.
Emma Il. Turner OF Minot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

HASTINGS BEAN, REGIsrER.
AxDovER.
David +. Richards to Asa 8. Proctor. sIcow
GREENwOOD.
American Spool 4 Shuttle Co. 70 +. L.
Tebbets ct ala,
Henry whitman 10 Leon whitman, i@m
d. q. Whitman et nj 70 same i5G
J. G. Whitman guardian to same, h""
Freeman H. Smith ct al to Chas. J.. IN
Bartlett. y"
Geo r. Stone to A. n. Andrews, 0W
s. 8. Stearns 20 =. III. Soyes, isu
Oliver shackley ct al 10 Caroline Hall, isis /"
OXFORD.
A p.,ro,o A + r,Ircws et nj. 1000 %
ndrsws 4, D.nI Paine GDO 90
+ "a Crooter 10 Laura A. Croker 100
Jacob Loyejoy TO Chas. w. Lovejoy, lW
PARIS
s. r. Maxim TO A. w. Walker. $500
RUMFoRD.
Rnmfor Power Co. to A. NJ. Fletcher, 90
y. NJ Thurston 70 Rumfori Power Co., %
y. w. Davis TO =. j. Elliot, l0
Same 10 Thos ". Peulcy. 125 %
w. H. Thomas 20 +. e.. Thomas, 5Jo W
SUMNER.
Alden KecBe 10 Lorana keenc, LOO
WATERFORD.
whitney Buck to W. W. McGown. $4,000
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08

rsnxs,-si 80 year paid strictly IN aassnee'
Otherwise ssO0 year. Single copies GEMS
anvxRrfsENySrs An legal advertisements srs
xtyen three consecutive Insertions Tor So ~
inch In length OF column. epeciai ooneIa s.s
made with local, transient anu yea'S
ers.
Ion PRINTING New type, fast presses, sssa
uoxer- experienccd workmen anu oN 49,,
fcrnsine ~ make this department OF our ous+
ness complete ami popular
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-08
SEw ADVERTISEMENTS.
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

OCTOBER TERN, l>@1.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-16

Mr. Patrick McNally died yesterday
morning at St. Joseph's Infirmary after
a short illness. He was a native of Coun-
ty Longford, Ireland, but had been a res
ident of Savannah for forty years. He
was a Veteran member of the Irish Jas
per Greens and was a sergeant Of the
company at the close of the war. The
deceased leaves a wife and four sons
Frank L. McNally, ]. H. McNally and
Thomas +. Mentally of Savan-
nah. and Hugh McNally OF
Cincinnati. The body was re-
moved 10 the home Of his son, Frank
/. MeNally, at the corner OF Houston
and President streets. from which the
funeral viii take place at $3.50 O'Clock this
afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-16
wRENs DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT.
but One of the CorOner's Jury said IL
Was CuIpable.

The funeral Of James Wren. who was
killed by a fall through the elevator shaft
Of the Savannah Grocery Company's
building. took place from his late resi-
denee On West Broad street yesterday
afternoon.
Coroner Goette decided TO hold an in
quest after investigating the facts OF the
case The inquest was held at the house
IN the morning and resulted in a verdict
that the death was due TO accidental
causes. One juror demurred and held
that while the death was caused by an
accident, the accident was due TO care
iessness on the part of the company or
IT'S employees. He substantiated this opin-
ION upon evidence brought out at the In
quest 10 the effect that Wren fell through
an open door of the elevator, which
should have been closed. and that the
lamp on the same floor had gone out
leaving the floor in darkness at the time
of his fall.
The witnesses before the coroner's jury
were NJ. j. Courtenay, ]. J. Cogran and
X W. vincent, employees of the grocery
company, and DIR. NJ. F. Dunn. The testi-
mony did not bring out anything new
beyond what was stated in the account
News.
Mr.. Vincent. the shipping clerk, stated
mat Wren requested 10 be allowed to go
down and close up the lard floor. This
was rather unusual request and one
which he was al a loss to explain. He
was told to go ahead, however, and did
So This was about $50 o'clock, and
was the last seen Of Wren until he was
round at the bottom of the elevator shaft
by Mr.. Vincent and Porter Courtenay,
when they were going through the build
ing, closing up for the night
All three Of the witnesses testify that
one OF the elevator doors was open when
wren was found. but whether due to
an accident or whether the door had been
fastened back for some purpose they
We're unable to say. The natural suppo-
sltion was that Wren had walked through
this open door. The witnesses testified
that the hanging lamp used to light
THIS moor was extinguisned when Wren
was found, having probably gone out
from lack of oil, but they said that IL
was not customary TO have the lamp
nghted at that time or the day. All the
witnesses said that Wren appeared to
be sober when last seen.
The jury was not long in making I'D its
verdict Five of the jury held that the
death was simply accidental, but Juror
Patrick Flanagan held that the acct
dent was due to carelessness on the part
OF the company or its employees in leav-
ING the elevator door open, and brought
IN separate verdict 10 that effect.
A somewhat similar accident to the kill
ing OF Wren occurred in Atlanta Tuesday
afternoon. Edward McLain, the assis-
tant Janitor of the Kuhn, Loeb & Co.
building on Pine street, was found dead
In the elevator pit. His head had caught
IN the check wheel of the elevator and he
was ehoked and crushed to death AS in
the Wren case McLain was alone at the
time and the exact manner In which he
met his death could not be ascertained.