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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
eNs,LAeE VS.. DRY FODDER CORN

ENSlLAGE VS.. DRY FODDER CORN,
In the early test of the silo in this
country its friends made very radical
claims in its behalf. Enthusiasm lifted
the hopes of the ardent friends of en-
silage into the clouds. From nebulous
heights they looked down with pity
upon the limited vision Of those who
still believed that they stood upon terra
firma in the denial that the sil0 was but
little more lthan choice Of conven-
fences.
Disputation was acrimonious and
those who failed TO perceive that water
was nutrition, that burning out fuel
added to the value Of the remaining
parts, and that Just as much corn could
be grown for the air-drying system as
| for the silo were demed old fogies. We
have reviewed with some degree of care
every experiment with ensilage that has
come to our attention, and the most, II
not all, of them have been received, and
conclude that experiments reported
show but very little difference in value
between the air-dried corn fodder and
that placed in the silo. The loss in
yolyed by either system Of drying
averages about the same when properly
cared for and each cut equally fine
They are both well eaten. That on the
whole in the humid regions ability tt
harvest at pleasure, and secure with
some degree Of certainty In palatablt
form fodder corn in amounts without
limit, the silo for those producing meat
products, and probably for those pro-
c that
should be availed of by most farmers
On Wilson farm this belief has attained
practical form, and ensilage will be one
Of the food materials fed freely during
the present winter. Enthusiasts for the
silo there still are, but the great bulk Of
those who own them have come to prac
tically the same conclusion as that above
set forth. We learn that many dairy
men have abandoned the use Of the silo
Mirror and Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10

this school II war, but lie had wonder
ful teachers. 1t was his good fortune
that assigned him 10 the Twenty-third
Ohio. The recruits that composed IL
were in June, 1861, mustered and form
ID into q regiment. It's first colonel was
W liam 5. Rosecrans. afterward major
general commanding the department of
the Cumberland. Second in command
was Stanley Matthews, who was splen-
did soldier. lut won his greatest honors
in civil life by becoming United States
senator and justice OF the United States
supreme court; and Rutherford b.
Hayes, afterward governor Of Ohio and
president Of the United States. These
arr few II the illustrious men who
were borne on the roll of officers Of the
gallant regiment in which marched Pri-
yate William Mckinley, Jr.
He carried the musket for il months
then he was promoted. But he won his
promotion honestly. His comrades Of
the rank and iilc bear testimony to the
fact that he was good soldier; that he
performed every duty devolying upon
him with fidelity and intelligence and
without complaint. They congratulated
him, therefore, when he was made COM
missary sergeant of the regiment. Later,
after Antietam, he was made "a second
lieutenant, and the Mahoning county
boy had risen from the ranks.
He was now TO all intents and pur
poses n trained veteran. He had had his
baptism in blood at Carnifex Ferry. lie
had gone through the West Virginia
campaign and become part of the
magnificent Army Of the Potomac under
Mcclellan. South Mountain and Antie-
tam had been made immortal by the
blood of heroes, and the shoulder straps
were worn with due but not exagger-
ated realization Of the responsibilities
they implied. He became a second lieu
tenant ON Sept. "a, 1862. He was pro-
NOTED 10 first lieutenant Feb. z, 1868.
His commission IS captain bears date
July 90, 1864.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
EXPENSES OF SELLING APPLES.

In previous years many apple growers
have shipped their crop direct TO Liver
pool, consigned to reliable commission
dealer, and have received satisfactory
returns for the fruit but before attempt
ing this the present season IL Is well to
consider the expense attending IL, were
1t possible to secure shipping facilities.
The entire expense TO shippers per
barrel after reaching Boston Is about
sl.l0. This included freight to Liver
pool, primage, dock expenses and auc-
tioueer's commission. The quotations
are now from sl.50 to $3.50 per barrel
for Baldwius. Mr.. James J. II. Gregory
of Marblehesd, Mass, sums up the
expense In reaching Boston as follows:
"To get them to the vessel in Boston
includes the cost Of picking, sorting and
heading, cost Of barrel, getting the same
To car, It's freight TO Boston and trans
portation across the city. Picking In
eastern Massachusetts, costs from II To
90 cents per barrel. Parties will gather
the crop by contract for II cents, but II
the farm hands undertake TO do IL, with
the best OF care, and make thorough
work Of II, the cost may amount to an
average of 90 cents per barrel. Often
times the difference of this eight cents
per barrel may make difference OF 30
cents per barrel to the farmer In ena-
bling him to keep his apples until the
carelessly picked ones have rotted their
way out Of the market.
"With the cost OF picking lG cents,
that of barrels Il cents, sorting, heading
aud getting 10 railroad S cents, trans
portation across the city cents, We then
have total OF &c cents. Add 10 thi
81 10, or the cost after delivering on
shipbosrd, and we have sl.56 AS the
entire cost of barrel OF apples after
It has passed through the hands OF thu
suctioneer at Liverpool. Deduct this
from s2-for In year Of plenty IL will
be wise tn assume the lowest quotation OF
sales at Liverpool to dste-and we have
iG cents left to pay the freight from
where ;he apples grow To the steamer.
and then what remains will be the profit
in the transaction, provided the apples
reach their market In good condition.
and immense shipments do not further
depress the market. IL Is evident thai
at the best the margin for profit IL but n
narrow one. and that under the present
condition of the market the shipments
will be confined to the crop in the near
vicinity of the seacoast.'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10

The Lreyet rank Of major was con
ferred by President Lincoln "for gal
liant and meritorious services at the bat
ties of Opequan, Fishers Greek and
Cedar Hill" be was with Sheridan in
the Shenandoah campaign; was at
Winchester, Cedar Greek, Fishers Hill,
Opequan, Kernstown, Floyd Mountain
and BerTyville, where his horse was
shot from under him, and in all the
battles in which the Twenty-third par
ticipated. He served on the stalls Of
Generals Hayes, Crook, Hancock and
Carroll. He was mustered out with the
regiment July 90. 1865. after more than
four years continuous service.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10

To All persons interested In either Of the estates
hereinafter named
Ata Probate Court. held at Paris, In and for
the County OF oxford, ON the thiri Tuesday OF
Ortober. Ia the wear OF our L0rt one thousand
cight hundrc,i ami ninety -iN. The following
matter having been presenter Tor the acuph
thcreupon hereinafter indicated, II l. hereby
ORDERED
That notice thereof De given u all persons In
trr,ste,i hy causing a copy OF this order 10 pe
pQbN shed three weeks succc--iVeiv IN thr 'N
tort Democrat. a newspaper punished AZ So9'n
Paris In -aid County that they NAV appear AZ
Probate Court u he held AZ said Paris. on the
thirt Tue-,iay Of Nov 4. u. lS., AT nine OF tnc
clock In the forenoon, and Il hearl thereon II
they see cause
LUCY BARNARD, late ot DlNfeld. Diseased;
win and petition for probate thereof presenter
by Delphina l.. Root and Emiiy Z hnigh'' eN'
ecutrices therein named.
PAMELA W. ANDREWS, late OF Paris de
sea-ei Win and petition for probate thereof,
presented by Luoel!a \. Merriam the eAeou-
trtN therein named.
ALONZO y. RECORD. late OF Buckaeid, he
easel First account presented FOR allowance
by Thos :. Bridgham. Administrator
poRCAs l.. FLETCHER, late Of Hartford,
deceased First account presented ior allowance
by C. c. Fletcher, executor
EPHRAIM BRYANT. late OF Buckaeld. de
ceased Final account presented FOR allowance
by Merritt Parsons, Executor.
ALEXANDER EDWARDS. late OF Paris, de
ceased. Final account presented for allowance
by Charles Edwards, Executor.
ALICE ". and WILLIAM Il. CHASE, of
Hebron minors. Account presented Tor alo"
ance by Percival BOnney, Guardian.
CHARLES u. SPEARS. late OF stonehtm.
deceased Final account presented by Geo. w
spears, Executor.
CALVIN HARDEN. late Of sumner, deceased
Ytr-t account presented for allowance by ANa
Nj. Andrews, Administrator with the Will annex
ed.
sARAHJ. COOLING, late Of Peru, deceased.
Final account presented for allowance Oy DADA
". Cooling Administrator.
AMOS L. HARLOW, late Of Peru, deceased.
first account presented for allowance by DANA
W Cooling, Administrator.
HOMER CHILD, late OF Peru, deceased.
Final account presented for allowance by Dana
". Cooling Administrator.
EFFIE VI. WENTWORTH, minor chllu OF
Enoch N. Wentworth and Eva a. wentworth Oh
Norway. Petition for appointment OF guaruiah
presented by Eva \. Wentworth, mother oi
said minor.
GEO. A. WILSON, Judge.
A true copy-Attest =
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
LEADING OBJECT OF THE GRANGE

LEADING OBJECT OF THE GRANGE
When the grange was first established
In New Hampshire in 1873 there existed
very erroneous impression In the mind
OF the people at large in regard 10 tn
real objects and purposes Of this new
farmers organization. The member
OF the grange themselves were In some
degree responsible for this, for in many
instances farmers Joined the organization
simply for the financial benefit 10 be
obtained In the purchase of household
and farm supplies, and neither expecter
nor advertised any other feature 10 thei
friends. This Of course was narrow
object and one upon which no organiza
proved this and after few years th'
order In New Hampshire began To wanc
and became reduced 10 about 5000 mem
bers. In 1853 an effort was made {"
revive the interest and from then till
now the organization has prospc ed
beyond the expectation OF the mos
Jealous members. The leading object.
are along the social and educational
lines and In both there have been great
things accomplished for the farmer and
his family. The diiiident farmers boy
has been brought out so efiectually thai
he can acquit himself with credit on
ordinary public occasions, aud the farm
er's wife and daughter have found sun
shine and happiness in place of tn
former distasteful isolation Of farm life.
Although the grange Is accomplishing
much for It's members In promoting
better methods Of agriculture, more or
less financial benefit from cooperative
buying and in insurance, in securing
just legislation in the interest Of agricul-
ture and In other matters, the leading
object Is the education of its members In
such practical matters a. will help them
in the discharge of duties as citizens OF
the state and members Of society. Ii l.
no wonder that its success has been
great In 80 worthy and necessary an
undertaking, and as long as il Is kept In
legitimate lines il will continue To pros
per and receive the good wishes Of all
well-meaning people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
MEssExGER's NOTICE.
OFFICE oF rHE >HERIFT oF OXFORD CoUN'
STATE or MAINE.


STATE or MAINE.
OXFORD, - ,-Octobcr 2lst, \, u. l>9G.
This T. o. give Notice, that on the 2lst tay OF
oyt. \. II. lS,F. n warrant In Insolvency was
Issued cut 0f the Court % Insolvency for said
County OF NNfOri. against the estate OF
NEWTON &. MOORE, OF Albany,
adjudsgc,l O. be an insolvcnt Debtor, on petition
90 ~ait Debtor. which petition died on the
lith day of oCt \. u. l>,s. - which last named
dAte interest on claims l. 10 be computed that
The payment Of any debts and the delivery and
transfer OF any property belonging 10 said debt
or. to him or for his use. aud the delivery snd
transfer % any property by him are forbidden
by iaw that meeting of the Creditors OF said
debtor. q prove their debts AMI choose one or
more Assignee, " his estate, will be hcd at
Court 90 Insolvency. u be holden at Paris In
said County. on the 18th day Of November \ ID,
u. ls;.. % nine O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under mv hand the date fret above
written
CHANDLER GARLAND, Deputy sheriff,
a. Messenger Of the Court OF Insolvency, Toy
sail County OF oxford
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
M'kiNlEY AS A LAWYER.
He Wanted to Continue His Military Ca
reer, but His Parents Objected.

reer, but His Parents Objected.
When the war closed. Mckinley was
Just %. He was full Of youthful en-
thusiasm and ardor, and he returned TO
his home in Ohio fully expecting TO ac-
cept the fattering offer made him OF a
commission in the regular army.
But to this his parents offered strong
opposition. They pointed out the small
rewards to honor and ambition that
come TO the soldier in time Of peace. At
length he yielded 10 their persuasions
and reluctantly gave up his dreams OF
martial glory and bent his mind upon
the pursuits Of peace The war had
made man of him and ended all
thought of a collegiate career. He cast
about for profession, and naturally,
considering the bent Of his mind, he
chose the law. He became student in
the offices Of Charles +. Glidden and
David Wilson, then leaders Of the Ma
honing county bar. he supplemented
his reading by taking the course at the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
M'KlNLeY's POLITICAL CAREER.
His Work as Congressman. Tariff Special
fst and Governor of Ohio.

His Work ns Congressman. Tariff Special
ist and Governor OF Ohio.
Major Mckinley was but 33 years old
when he was elected by the people Of
his district to represent them in con.
gress. There he soon made his mark.
and was returned at each subsequent
election until that Of 1890, in which
year a gerrymander Of his district de-
fcated him 10y majority Of only 302.
This was the eliminating one II several
efforts on the part Of the Democratic
legislature TO gerrymander Mckinley
out Of congress.
While in congress he served on the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
NoN-REsupENr TAXES.

Unpaid taNe~ on lands 81 non resident vwncrs
situated 10 the town Of Mexico. IN IN, County
% oxford. for the year lss0. The following la,
% taNe- on rcal estate Of non resident owners
IN the town OF Mexico. for the year lssc, CON
miitcd to me for collection for said town, ON the
~th jay Of July. i~sa. remain unpaid, and nOice
&. hereby given that u said taxes. interest and
Charge arr not prey iOusly paid. - much Of the
rcal estate taNci 81 j. sufficient % pay the
amount due therefor, Including Interest and
charge- will Dee sold AZ public auction AZ Town
Han IN said town on the fr-t Monday In he
center, i-,si, az uine O'Clock A. NJ.
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MEsSENGER,s NOTICE.
oFFIcE OBJ rRE sRSRHs or OXFORD COUNT
STATE Dr MAINE

OXFORD, - ;-octoher slst. A. n. lSs.
This i u give nC<lce, that on the alst day OF
ot, a. ID Isl, warrant In Insolvency was
issued out OF the Court OF Insolvency fot
stid County OF oxford. against the estate OF
WENDELL y. WHEELER, OF oxford.
alUudged 30 De 40 lpsolvcnt Debtor. ON petition
OF satt debtor, which petition was fled on the
tth day OF oct, A. u ls,.i u which last namesl
date Interest on claims = To be computed, that
the payment Of any debts and the delivery and
transfer OF any property belonging % said debtor,
% him OF for his use and the delivery and trans
Ter OF any property 10y him are forbidden by law
that meeting Of the Creditors OF said Debtor 10
prove their debts and choose one or more Assign
ccs Of his estate, will DC held AZ Court OF lnsol
vcncy, ~ be holden AZ Paris In said county, on
The 18th day of Nov. A. II. lSs, ai nine
O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date hrst above
written.
CHANDLER GARLAND, Deputy sheriff,
A. Messenger Of the Court OF Insolvency, FOR
sAid County Of oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
STATE OF MAINE.
COLLECTORS NOTICE AND ADVERTISEMENT or
Ssls Of LANDS or RESIDENT AND NON
RESIDENT OWNERS.

Unpaid Taxes ON lands of resident and non.
resident owners situated In the town of Hartford,
In the County of oxford, for the year lsso.
The following list OF taxes on real estate OF
resident and non resident owners, situated In
the town OF Hartford. aforesaid, for the year
tSa, committed to me for collection for said
town on the thirty first day OF May, lsso. remain
unpaid, and notice Is hereby given that II said
taxes with interest and charges are not previ.
ousy paid, 40 much OF the real estate taxed "a l.
sufficient and necessary 20 pay the amount due
therefor. including interest and charges, will
bc sold without further notice, st public auction
At the Town Hall. In said town. ON the first Mon
day of December lSe.S, at nine o'clock A. NJ.
RFSInySr OWNERS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
Becoming Wells.

Wells which are designed TO enhance
the loveliest complexion and improve a
poor one are made Of black Russian net
spotted with chenille and lined with
the thinnest pink tulle These are gath.
cred ready for use and finished with ro-
settes of baby ribbon at the back. White
yelling with brown chenille spots is an.
other fancy of fashion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
Eating and Weight.

One Of the superstitions perpetuated
from age to age among the common
people is that the human body weighs
no more after meal than before. II
there were any foundation Of fact in
this idea, no human being could ever
get fat Philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
NOTICE.

~ .,hssriher hereby gives notice that ,ne a'',
pe 49,. dDIv sppoineed administrator Win INC
,,SIl snnexed OF the estate Of ,u.
WI" shRhH p sANBoRN, late OF Hiram, IRA ,,ven
in the County Of oxford. deceased. oas aa" having
bonds as the law directs, a. IA deceased are
ieman1s - eresen, the same for settlement anu
desired 70 shersto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately. FRED FLYE.
Ocs. 18th, lSS6.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10

There is the highest incentive for
farmers, as well as others, TO cooperate
intellectuslly--exehange Of thoughts,
experiences, facts; and morally, for
their own, and the benefit of their fel-
lows
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10

The great preponderance Of testimony
at the present time Is that pasteuriza-
tion, when properly done, does not
impair the digestibility Of milk or other
wise injure 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
WILLIAM
'KINLEY.
The Searchlight Turned
on His Career.
WHAT ITS RAYS REVEAL
M'KlNlEY, THE SOLDIER.
How He Rose From the Ranks and He
came = Brevet Major.

came = Brevet Major.
Young Mckinley had been keen OBJ
server, So far as his opportunities went,
of the political events that eliminated
in tho firing on Fort Sumter. The call
If the president for troops found quick
response in his breast, rs it did all
through the north. And when the drums
and fifes aroused the echoes of the quiet
streets of Poland, among the first appli-
cants for enlistment was William Nc
Kinley. Jr.
IL was now experience and new
school that the lS-ycar-uld boy entered.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10

The best paying crops are grown, not
BY the farmer with the richest soil, but
BY the one with the longest head.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPKEp THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
10 solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 10 HENRY ID. HAN
MoSD. Agricultural Editor oxford Democrat
Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10

felt that II relief did not come 1 would DO
dead or insane. took DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine and the second night slept two
hours and from that time on my health i'm
proved; slowly at FIRST. but steadily and
surely. took In all 40 bottles. and cannot
express how grateful am. for I am now
perfectly we'll. and have taken no medicine
for over four months" DR.. Miles Nervine
is sold by druggists on guarantee that first
bottle benefits or money refunded.
Book on heart and nerves free. Dr.. Niles
Medical Co., Elkhayt, Ind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10

Animals would better have frost on
their hides than foul air In their lungs.
But why have either?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10

Notice Of Assignee OF his Appointment.
\, pct. In the County Of Oxford and State
~ Maine. the slst day of Oct, A. ID. 1886.
The undersigned hereby gives notice OF his
,nnosntment as Assignee OF the insolvent estate
of UPWARD c. SLATTERY Of Sumner. In the
Sonntv ~ oxford, Insolvent Debtor, who has
Sssn declared insolyent upon his petition by
the Court OF Insolvency for said County OF
oxford. ,rn "a x,rrrrr A.s.r..
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would have throbbings
In my chest that seemed
unerdurable. For three
months / could not sleep
and fer three weeks did
not close my eyes. l
prayed for sleep. and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10
Merchant Tailor.

l. EWELL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10

NILES RESTORATIVE NERVINE
cures nervous prostration. Not MI
raculously. but scientifically. by first
removing the germs OF disease. and then
supplying healthy nerve food. increasing
the appetite. helping digestion and strength
ening the entire system. Desperate cases
require prolonged treatment as shown by
that of Mrs. NJ. B. Reed. Of Delta, Iowa, who
writes: "As the result Of n lightning stroke.
the physicians said had light stroke OF
paralysis, my limbs would all draw up I
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-10

no witne-- ~ an which I have hcrcunto sub
-crihed nv name this ssni dav % october lSs'
J. VI. DOZEN. CollcCt0r of Taxes of the Town
90 Mexico.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-14

ance. who was sleeping in the shop
but with gentle force they placed him
in the vehicle and he was driven away
to the hospital.
For several days Adolph fancied that
he was dreaming, that he would soon
awake and take up again the old pleas
ant, Industrious life. 1t was the nurse
who told him he would never see his
brother again, adding by way of con-
ISOLATION that death had been painless
and instant, that the funeral had been
enc of the grandest that quarter of
Paris had ever seen, naming many
high and important officials who had
attended it. Adolph turred his face TO
the wall and groaned. His frightful
dream was to last him his life
When he trod the streets of Paris a
week later, he was but the shadow of
his former Dortly self He was gaunt
and haggard, his clothes hanging on
him as if they had been made for some
other man, a fortnights stubby beard
on the face which had always hereto
fore been smoothly s41aven He sat
silently at the cafe, and few of his
friends recognized him at first They
heard he had received ample compen-
safion from the government, and now
would have money enough to suffice
him al his life, without the necessity
of working for it; and they looked on
him as fortunate man. But he sat
there iistlessly, receiving their con-
gratulafions or condolences with equal
apathy. Once he walked past the shop.
The front was boarded up, and glass
had been put in the upper windows.
He wandered aimlessly through the
streets Of Paris, some saying he was
insane, and that he was looking for
his brother; others that he was search
ing for the murderer One day he en-
tered the police office where he had
first made his unlucky complaint.
Have you arrested him yet?'' he
asked the officer in charge.
Whonl?" inquired the officer, not
recognizing his visitor.
Picard. l am Adolpll Delore.''
1t was not Picard who committed
The crime. He was in London at the
time, and is there STILL
An. He said he was in the north
OF Paris when he was with me in the