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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

Every one who attended the Oxford
County fair pronounced IL grand sue
cess, not a. TO It's races, nor TO its ex-
hibits in any particular department but
as q complete agricultural fair. The
exhibits 10 the various departments re-
yealed the fact that the people Of Ok
ford County are not content with . rec
ord of holding fair which will rank
favorably with those In other counties,
but since there is foremost place to be
occupied By some one they are dctermin-
ed TO occupy IL.
Some Of the best trotting ever seen on
the Oxford track was witnessed; over
200 head Of fine cattle were on exhibi-
ton; the exhibition building was well
filed, every department being represent
ed = balloon ascension took place each
day the Norway band furnished excel
lent music and In fact nothing was want
Ing TO make Il worthy Of the name snc-
cess. Bethel News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

Operations at the Bangor lumber
boom In 1897 will be the largest for
many years, II not the largest on record.
The crews are now rafting out the ninth
drive of the season, and on Monday next
will 90 after the tenth drive. The nine
drives already aggregate about 55,0OO,-
600 feet, and It Is expected that there
will be three more drives. bringing the
total for the season up to a, ,0OO, 900 feet,
which will be much In excess Of the
amount rated in 1896, and probably the
greatest in the history OF the boom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

1t tickles Portland TO think some Of
that big western grain crop must come
through her new elevator. That was
built at just the right time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

Ii is said the old-fashioned rag carpet
is again coming into favor. A South
Waidoboro woman has had TO put In u
new fly shuttle loom to supply the IT.
crease In orders.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
NEW YORK HIGHWAYS.

4 Vast Sum Of Money Needed 10 Improve
Them-stste Aid Recommended.
DR.. Z. J. Merrill, director Of the
New York state museum, has lately
done some work which ought 70 carry
the state forward step or so in the
path Of road improvement He has
caused collection TO be made from
quarries in all parts Of tie state Of stone
which might be used as road material.
Stone from 5000 quarries has thus been
collected by him.
"Tbese different kinds Of stone" he
said, II have cent 10 the Massachusetts,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
AMONG THE FARMERS.


Correspondence on practical Agriculture topics
10 solicited. Address all communications IN.
tended for this department to HExKY ID. HAn.
noSp. Agricultural Editor oxford Democrat
Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
Extremely Nervous
aare,v Abio 20 Crawl Around =
Novs Perfectly Cured and Doing
ner own houseWork.

B0Hoty AOt0 "
Novs Perfectly Cured and Doing
hev Own houseWork.
"I was extremely nervous, barely aoie
IN crawl around, with no strength or am
hilton. / csuld not sleep, would have
verv bad spells with my heart, ana my
stomach was in q terrible CONDITION. !
had dreadful neuralgia pains IN m sice,
and would be dizzy. In the IN ;. OF
II all I had malarial fever. was mis-
ersble for months after; could not SIT mp
over half an hour without being all eA-
h.u.tea. At last one of my neighbour
wanted me to try Hoods sarsapariia.
was persuaded to do 90 and IN Ute
wh,,s could eat and sleep better. TINS
sncouraeed me to continue. ] have now
,.rsD Ave bottles, and am perfectly cnrsd.
Ian doing my housework alone" ME-.
FRED TuRsEa, Barre, Vt. Be sure 70 se'
Hoods ss.:s. sss!!!!!. !!..
Tss ssst-,u fact the One True Blood Purihef.
soss hv All druggists. u; six for y.
HOod's Pills tvs. An druggists sse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
| Miraculous Benefit
RECEIVED FROM
Dr.. Miles, New Heart Core.

-LI p. BABCOCK, of Avoca, N. T.. .
veteran Of the ard N. Y. Artillery and
- for thirty years Of the Babcock Z
Munsel Carriage Co. Of Auburn. says: Il
write TO express my gratitude for the mirsc-
lous benefit received from Dr.. Niles Heart
Cure. I Isuflered for years. - result Of army
Life, from sciatica which affected my heart
IN the worst form, my limbs swelled frum
the ankles up. I Ibloated until ! Wa unshls
70 button my clothing; had sharp pains
about the heart, smotheflng spells ard
shortness Of breath. For three months ]
vas unable to lie down. and all the slesp ]
not vas In IN arm chair. vas trcatsd by
The best doctoss bat gradually grew voese.
About . year ago I commenced taking Dr..
N,a..s Nev Heart Curo and it anyod nav lie
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12


- II by Q miracle"
Dr.. Miles, Remediea
are sold BY AL drug
gists under . positive
guarantee. hrst bottle
benefits or money ~
funded. Book on d.
eases Of the heart ard
nervus free. AddressI
DR., NILES uEDI0A
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
COUNTY FAIR.

BERFECT WEATHER AND THE LARGEST
CROWD EVER SEEN on THE GROUNDS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12
fro BE coNTINuED.l

pace. and. regardless Of obstacles. press.
ed forward in the pursuit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

THt> : BgIpGHhM.
Attorney 81 Law.
BUCKFIXLD. ME-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

U. a. HEE>EY.
Attorney 50 Law,
BUcKFIELD. Ms.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

Ms EURNHAN,
merry, Fancy Goods and Je~eiry'
RETHkL. Nh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

FRANK HAPGpoD. sGoccssor 70 John Hap
good Dealer IN Fzncy Grooeries, Fruit. Con
frrtionery. Cig7lrs aud sporting GOO,is. BETHEL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

A ufF.N. Machinist,
Elcyc,e Repairs of all Kinds.
BuCKFikLD. Me-.
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: A. ENW>ON.
Drugs. Me,iicines.
BUcKFnLD, ME-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

" 70 toNNNT.
Hair Dresser.
BUCKTISLp. Ne
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Nil.> FENLEY.
-ty sheriff and Cruelty Agent,
BETHEL, ME-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

wv HUGT.
Truck and ExpressmAn.
BCCNFikLp. Me-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

Hoods pills sss zSdsasai'ss ass-
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- A SrEvENs,
Civil Engineer and Surveyor.
Loeb Bel HI,
srEyKSs.

N0RVtN, MAINE
S.,.,. ai.ent'on 20 the rcsrzeing Of old lines.
,ss.uates furnished and correspondence solicit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

l. W. w.
Hariwsre. Tinwsre and Groceries.
BUckFIELD. NE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

e. II TUTrLE.
E1o,,. shoes. Hats. Caps, Gents Furnishings
Nat.a., AMI lexelrv. BuCKFIkLp. NE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

GEO % JONES. Druggist Bryznt's Pond. Me
III Jones Headache Powders, Cough syrups
Tooth Liquid and Cream Of Rose and Almonds
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-12

It.... MIR.
Millinery and Fancy Goods.
BucKFIELp. ME |
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
First True Sail of a Flying Machine.

On the 9th of May of last year had journeyed perhaps for the twentieth time to the distant river station and recommended the weary routine of an- other launch, with very moderate ex- pectation indeed, and when on that, to me, memorable afternoon the signal was given and the aerodrome sprang into the air watched it from the shore with hardly hope that the lcng series of &C., cidents had come to a close, and yet it had, and for the first time the aerodrome swept continuously through the air like a living thing, and as second after sec- ond passed on the face of the stop watch, until minute had gone by, and it still flew on, and as I heard the cheering of the few spectators, felt that something had been accomplished at last, for never in any part of the world or in any period had any ma chine of mans construction sustained itself in the air before for even half of this brief time. Still the aerodrome went on in a rising course until, at the end of minute and half (for. which time only 1t was provided with fuel and water), 1t had accomplished lit tie over half a mile, and now it settled rather than fell into the river with a gentle descent. It was immediately taken out and flown again with equal success, nor was there anything to indi- cate that it might not have flown in- definitely except for the limit put upon it.-Professor Langley in. McClure's.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
QUEEN VICTORIA BLIND.
A Royal Physician Asserts That She Is
 Almost SightIess.

Royal Physician Asserts That She Is
 Almost SightIess.
 London, June 16.-The whole aspect of the coming jubilee has been suddenly changed by the painful information that comes from a source that makes it inn possible to doubt its accuracy. It Is an nounced, on the authority of one of the royal physicians attendant upon her majesty that the queen is almost to- tally blind. No details of the sad news the aHIiction is a recent continuation, although it had been for some time threa tened.
 If the cause of her majestys blind ness, Is cataract, which is the common est form of impaired sight in advanc- ed age. 1t of course is possible to cure it. by simple delicate operation. No information is yet vouchsafed on this point. In fact, it was hoped that the pitiful truth that the aged queen would be unable to see the millions of her sub jects who will pay homage to her on next Tuesday would be withheld from their knowledge until after the jubilee. This is the true reason why she will not ride alone in the procession and why she will not leave her carriage at the services to be held at St. Paul's cathedral on Tuesday, and 1t is semioffi- cially announced that she will be una ble to respond to the greetings that will be extended to her along the line of the royal procession.
 It also explains possibly the recent revival of the gossip of a regency under the Prince of Wales in the near future.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
Mrs. McKinleY on Marriage.

At an informal reception at the White House recently the question turned upon the subject of matrimony. Mrs. McKin- ley talked so brightly and enthusiastic ally upon the subject that Miss Gary, daughter of the postmaster general, who is soon to enter the welded state, laughingly remarked that Mrs. McKin- ley might open select school for the instruction of future husbands. Miss Gary's suggestion met with general fa- vor, and the discussion was kept up at lively rate during the remainder of the hour.
 If there is one topic more than an- other upon which Mrs. Mckinley waxes eloquent, it is marriage. Above every thing she extols the devotion of her hus- band as an example to young men. She unhesitatingly asserts that marriage is woman's highest mission when coupled with the mutual respect which begets perfect confidence. In the discharge of her domestic duties she believes that a wife and mother finds her truest happi- ness and reward. d.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
Tennessee Mountaineers d the Fair.

Vanity Fair is the name given at Nashville to that interesting part of the show which might have inherited the meaningless name of Midway.
 All our old friends of Chicago, San Francisco agd Atlanta gre there, from the disciple of Barnum, who tried to induce a group of country clergymen to enter the Cairo theater by telling them that "this is the dance that John the Baptist lost his head over," to the tanner of more or less wild beasts. But over in one corner of Vanity Fair is a show that is genuine and characteristic of the state of Tennesse.
 There Uncle Jack, an old noun taineer in coonskin cap, presides over q moonshine still, and, after explaining carefully to every visitor all the fine points of the magic change of corn through sour mash into mountain dew," whispers solemnly as dead se- cret that he never distilled drop of wildcat whisky in his life-never
 Uncle Jack has an assistant, tre- mendous fellow, who lacks only few inches of feet in his boots q doubt if he was ever measured in his stockings).
 There is good deal of simple human nature in the customs of eastern Ten nessee. The mountains are not so very large, and occasionally one gets too small to hold two of its inhabitants. Then it is that the careless man has to go, and the man who always kept his gun loaded remains. Uncle Jacks big assistant seems always to have been a careful, forehanded, or at least fore armed, citizen.
 Uncle Jack would be a more com fortable man to share a mountain with "a man given rather to contemplation than to action. I stood beside him one day while a gentleman who was dan- gling in the sky on a bicycle seat sus- pended from balloon was supposed to be sailing an "airship."
 Uncle Jack followed him with his eyes until he became a mere speck. Then he said, "I wouldn't car to ever resk my old body so high as that; but, m soul, I don't car how high that goes. "-Harper's Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
OOd
 health. Every nook HH000 and corner of the EszD 6 OO~

system is reached by the blood, and on its quality the condition of every organ de- bends. Good blood means strong nerves, good digestion, robust health. Impure blood means scrofula, dyspepsia, rheuma- tism, catarrh or other diseases. The surest
 way to have good blood is to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. This medicine purifes, vi- talizes, and enriches the blood, and sends the elements of health and strength to every nerve, organ and tissue. It creates good appetite, gives refreshing sleep and cures that tired feeling. Remember,
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
Death of an ex-OficehoIder.

New York, June 16.-Benjamin Fair child, father of former Congressman Benjamin L. F,airchild, died at his home in Pelham. MT. Fairchild was a south erner by birth and an officer in the United States treasury department at Washington under the administrations of Presidents Lincoln and Grant. He was 6s years of age and Is survived by @an-
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
The first sewing silk was patented by an American in 194G.
Jockey and Horses Burned.

Missoula, Mon., June 15.-A fire has destroyed the breeding stables of Hig- gins Bros, the well known horsemen of this city. With the stables five horses were burned, including Brino Tricks, 2:13&, one of the best known pacing horses of the west. Fred Strouster, a jockey, was burned to death in attempt ing to save the stock. The fire was in cendiary and was the tenth that has occurred in this city within a few HNa
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
Militia CompanY Disbanded.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 14.-Gov- ernor Black has ordered the Nineteenth separate company of this city to be disbanded. This is the company which Inspector General McLewee so severely criticised in his report a year ago, and Inspector General Hoffman bore out McLewee in his report this year
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17

SIX. O. SHERWOOD, Receiver poUcHREEPsrE BRIDGE uoUTR. In Effect Friday, ocG Isth, Isse-
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
Jno. [. Benton Corner Main and Railroad Sts.
 Great Harrington, Mass.
TaueLeTs' Guide.
R. R. ROUTE

HoUSAToNIc R. R. ROUTE
 Commencing Sunday, June IS. 1897.
 oofNo SOUTH Leave North Adams 20 am, Pittsneld [ lb Canaan 2e; Arrive New Haven 10 Do, Leave Albany 10 am, State Line 70, Pitts. field s 10, Canaan g 70. Arrive Bridgeport i2 05 p. m. NewHayen i2,t New York l.50. Leaye Albany 10 % .. m., state Line II te, Canaan 2d2. Arrive bridgeport 10. New Haven c &, New York 6.io. Leave Albany 10 70 a. m., State Iine II ah, pittaned 12 4B D. m,, Canaan t7. Arrive Bridgeport 72s. New Haven 500. New York 0 co.
 Leave Albany 2 220 p. m., State Line 60, pittsneld 8 90, Canaan ( 70. Arrive Fridge port 2s. New Haven co, New York go Leave North Adams Go p. m., Pittsneli 10. Canaan Q t9. Arrive Bridgeport zs, New Haven %, New York sso. Sundays onlyl Leaye Pittsneld t5 ?. m, Canaan 25. Arrive Bridgep rt %. New Haven 20, New York 8 70. lsundays onlyl Leave plttsned ib ?. m, Canaan 20. Arrive New York II %.
 aorNo NORTH Leave New York 70 n. m. Bridgeport 0b, New Haven c 10, Cnnaan 70, Arrive Pitts fold II 05, State Line 10 N, Albany i2 A ?. ID. saraioga ib, North Adams i2 0s. Leave New 1nfk NVl Ns m bflnEeP9ft oaf New Haven 95, Canaan l2 10 2. m Arrive pittneld 20, North Adams 35. Albany 2 a, Saratoga q 20.
 Leave New York 02 a. m., Bridgeport 2 bb, Now Haven Q 35, Canaan i2 3s P. m. Arrive Pttisield 2 05 ?. m., State Line W, A- bany A9 Saratoga q 20. Leave New York 904 a. m, Bridgeport il ee, New Haven 10 90. Canaan 6.iu p. m. Arrive rPittsfeld iU.00 p. m.
 Leave New York 30 p. m. Bridgeport 20 , New Haven co. Canaan 30. Arnva Pitts field 2 50, North Adams 8 b5, State Line & co, Albany 040.
 Leave New York 8 90 p. m., Bridgeport 2n, New Haven co, Canaan 0a. Arrive Pitts field 30. State Line %, Albany g %. lsAturdAys only) Leave New York 2 % D. m New Haven 900. Bridgeport 2 ss. Canaan Bl7. Arrive pittsheld 90. Sundays only) t.eave New York 50 a m., Bridgeport 2 0b, Canaan Q to. Arrive Pitts field II 05.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
The Sultan Accents pr. AnpelI.

Washington, June 16.-A cablegrain received at the state department from the United States charge d'affaires at Constantinople says the sultan has issued an trade announcing the acceptance of Dr. Angell as minister from the United States, and MT. Terrell has accordingly started for home.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
The Connecticut and Loan Association
OF HARTFORD, CONN.

of no little interest to many people in Bristol vicinity phenomenal growth of the Connecticut Building Association of Hartford, branch of which organized in about IS months with Dr H. A. Darlington president Sixty thousand dollars worth of stock subscribed for which has increased to S2oo,ooo Bristol remarkable record and speaks vol for the conservative management of the association The safety of the investment comments it to a and the insurance which may be included without additional cost to monthly insaments by all who pass medical eN- animation under 46 of o cents share addition abetween 46 and SC years make it's plan most desirable for the subscriber draws his investment he lives (esimaed years) and it has simply him 800 his SIooo and at the time he has carried protection his life for the entire period of Srooo which would have back his heirs had he died, in addition the book value of his shares, and this would be nearly S2ooo cash if the end of the maturity period No the plan has found favor with the who striving little each year-Bro Press, March 1897
 Further information easily be obtained through George Hadse general agent for the Association
 J. H. RORABACK, Local Agent.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17

Trains stop only on signal, or when conduc- hdditionai train leaves Highland for pough- teepsie at 10 D. m Leave PouHhkcepsle tof highland at 70 D. m ,, Trains leave Poughkcepsie Tor HopeWeh i sO and 2 oo A m, 8 ia and oS D. m.
 Trains leave Bopcwcll for PouRhkee1Nie fbo and 10 <b a m, ( 0s and 600 ?. m .... Trains and 10 carry through coach petWeen Rfnsted and Grand Central station New f9th Western Express, train 1, makes olIeet eon- peotion at Campbell Hall with last sh .. .aA ontario S Western Ky for the West, que 1,nSnso @ s pllowing day Q10 D. m also connects a MaAn aals , R R fast western trsins tpeelAl hIenuon Stven to western travel Rates Of fare sl 70 ts h,say than any other ltnc Write for rates and particulars before puchAsinE tickets ovsr any Aher route. - ....
 w." Hartford, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17

are loud voiced, and the overcoming clouds are all awrithe and agleam with terror You are past the Narrows and almost outside the Hook, and if the At lantic take thee, frail mortal, thou shalt never get to shore again. Put back; row swiftly, swifter, swifterl Jesus from the shore casteth rope. Clasp it quick ly, now or never. Oh, are there not some of you who are freighting all your loves and joys and hopes upon vessel which shall never reach the port of heaven? Thou nearest the breakers, one heave upon the rocks. Oh, what an awful crash was thatl Another lunge may crush thee beneath tie spars or grind thy bones to powder amid the torn timbers. Overheard for your life, overboardl Trust not that loose plank nor attempt the wave, but quickly clasp the feet of Jesus walking on the watery pavement, shouting until he hear thee, "Lord, save me or perish'' Sin beau tiful at the start-oh, how sad, how distressful, at the lastl The ground over which it leads you is hollow. The fruit 1t offers to your taste is poison. The promise it makes to you is lie Over that ungodly banquet the keen sword of Gods judgment hangs, and there are ominous handwritings on the walls.
 Observe also in this subject how re- polling sin is when appended to great attractiveness. Since Eve's death there has been no such perfection of woman hood. You could not suggest an attract iveness to Ae body or suggest any re- finement to the manner. You could add no gracefulness to the gait, no luster to the eye, no sweetness to the voice. A perfect God made her perfect woman, to be the companion of perfect man in perfect home, and her entire na- ture vibrated in accord with the beauty and song of paradise. But she rsbslled
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
Dreyfcs May Be Innocent.

The wife of Captain Dreyfus, the French officer sentenced to banishment on barren island for betraying the se- crets of the French army to foreign power, has never ceased in her efforts to prove the innocence of her husband.
 An exhaustive examination, carried on with the assistance of all European mil itary departments, gives color to the suspicion that Captain Dreyfus' sen- tence was the result of fearful judicial error. A movement for the reopening of the case is going on, and there is some talk of sending the captain to AL giers to await the results of new trial.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-20
Your House Might
Burn Down Tomorrow!
Better See Me Now.
Lawrence S. Davis,
General Insurance,
Y. M. I. BALL LAST NIGHT.
General Insurance,
r. Campbell Avenue s. w

one oil TIE most gorgeous affairs ever
given in Roanoke was the Young Mems
Institute ball at Smiths Hall last might.
1t was estimated that there were fully 400
persons present. The hall was most
beautifully decorated with buntings and
evergreens and the music for the occasion
was furnished by the Roanoke Machine
Works full orchestra. There were over
800 invitations out and each guest was
requested to present. same at the door; in
that way only II select crowd gained ad
mittance ana II more genteel anu orderly
body all bent upon pleasure is seldom
cOngregated. The different dances were
the waltZe, quadrille and lancers. and from
the hearty manner in which all the guests
entered into the misty whrl evidenced
more clearly than words can express
theii hearty enjoyment At ~ o'clock
an elegant repast was served, to which
each guest did ample justice and between
the hours of 1 and 2 n. III. reluctantly
and with many expressions of their APP
probation OF the evening and the high
esteem in which the order is held, one by
one to, k their departure. The evening
was NEST glorious success aud reflected
much credit upon the Young Mems In
stitute.
Mrs. a. Tween, residing at 720 Henry
street, Alton, ILL.,, suffered from scatic
rheumatism for over eight months She
doctored for it nearly the whole of this
time, using various remedies recon-
mended by friends and was treated by
the physicians, but received no relief
She then used one and n half bottles of
Chamterlain's Pain Balm, which effected
complete cure. This is published at
her request, as she wants others similarly
afflicted to know what cured her. The %
and 30 cent sizes for sale by II. c..
Barnes, she puts up prescriptions