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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

j. HASTINGS BEAN, REGISTER.
ALBANY.
VIM. Melvin TO Cecilia Melvin, 4 loo
X. j. Virgin 10 4. 5. kilborn. $500
BETHEL.
Trustees NJ. Z. Church TO s. ID. Philbrook, 90
J. NJ. Philbrook TO s. ID. Philbrook, loo
ID. II. Grover admr. to A. j. Grover, 400 %
ID. ii. Grover admr. TO s. w. Grover, 500 90
z. c. Thomas 70 Z. Bryant. 90
s. ID. Phibrook TO j. n. Philbro0k, LOO
CANTON.
Wealthy Chiids ct al to Sidney A. Childs, 500 90
GILEAD.
j. V. Burnham ct ais. 70 Flonlla A. Burnham, 20
HARTFORD.
Geo. W. Brown to A. Z. Newton, 200 90
MEXICO.
c. I. Howard 10 j. B. Redmond, 90
NORWAY.
Arthur Hibbard to Frank Kimbal. $500 90
NEwRY.
" s. Baker TO j. II. Baker, 1000 90
PARIS.
A. II. Minard to W. W. Durham ct ais, 100
Rosilla Purington 70 Fred A. Bolster, 800 %
Fred A. Bolster 70 Dora l. FarIar, 5000
Charlotte 4. Howe 70 Chas Walker, 100
c. d. Stevens TO II. W. Durham. 100 90
J. II. Linscott to A. w. Walker, 5000
PERU.
n. v. Eastman TO Ada L. Cote, 300 90
RUMFoRD.
Maude V. Wheeler 70 Nellie v. Small, 100
r. l.. Bates ct al to John A. Wheeler, loo
Albert Virgin ct al to l.. l.. Niles, ~ IL
WATERFORD.
David H. Lebroke to winslow Bisbee, 100
A. G. McCrellis 70 Geo. N. Stevens, 325 90
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23
oxeoao POMONA GRANGE.

The next session Of Oxford Pomons
Grange IL with Paris Grange on the first
Tuesday of April.
PROGRAM.
An.
Routine work.
Conferrinx fifth degree,
Womsn's half,hour OF the following question
which l. the most benefit TO society. the bachelor
man or the bachelor woman. Opened by Helen
Noyes, Norway.
pfSNEK.
4. N.
Music. ~ S,.o-a
pesnonss ecture q W. q. Perham.
Psei,sflon Ina French, Norway Grange
DscIsm,tjop. y. l.. Starbiri, Paris Grange
Essay, MIS- H. Il. ssuat'. ~, ~ ~. - - -
song. A. T. Morse. Paris Grange
Question Are the Agricultural Colleges OF tne
Country meeting the demands OF the peopse
for Agricultural education? Opened oy u r.
Rseiestion. Miss Lors Chapman. Norway
Music,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23
TO LIGHT The TOWN.

THE SOUTH PARIS LIGHT, HEAT AND
POWER COMPANY ORGANIZED TO
OPERATE An ELECTRIC PLANT FROM
THE JACKSoN'> MILLS POWER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23
ooRN.

In West Peru. 70 the wife Of r. =. Dement'S,
daughter.
IN Faris, TO tho wife Of Chas Gowell son.
In Rumford Fxlls. March IL, 10 the wife Of
In Rumford Ralls, March IS, 70 the wife Of
Albert Tripp, daughter. as lbs.)
In Norway, March. Il, TO tho wife Of g. Icon
Curtis, . daughter. mildred Idell)
In kumfor1 Falls, March 5. TO the wife Of
Fred Kirkland. q daughter.
In Kcsar Falls. Mar. Z. 70 the wife Of Joseph
Crowthcr, Q daughter.
In oxford. March IL. to the wife Of Charles
SteArns son.
In oxford, March IL. 10 the wife Of Willis
Wing . daughter.
rar, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23
TRAMPs AT WEST PARIS

HAVE A REAL NICE TIME IN AN UN'
OCCUPIED HOUSE But MUST PAY Thu
PENALTY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23

up person
point for cent paid for subscription advertising before
classes following will the handsome qustered oak om
nation shown In the illustration.
WHO MAY COMPETE
person. young residing County
competitor person
points placed candidate regardless Of class.
THE CLASSES.
placed having
compete large following which
ives ha give Of the presents.
Glass No. l.
Includes the South Paris Village Corporation
Glass No. O.
South Paris Village Corporation
Glass No. 8.
Includes the Town Of Norway.
Glass No. T.
Includes the Towns of Rumford and Bethel
Glass No. g.
Includes Towns Buckheld Dxdeld and Oxford.
Glass No. 8.
Includes Fryebug Brownhed Hiram Porter Denmark Lowell
Waterford Greenwood and Albany
Glass No. T.
Includes the Towns Hebron Sumner Hartford Peru
Glass No. 8.
Roxbury,
Grafton Sweden and Stow several Plantations
In County
Class No. g.
candidate scoring highest number Of points regardless
Glass No. TO-
defeated candidate scoring highest number of points
less Of class.
THE PREMIUMS
pictured the illustration They
81 inches wide with beautiful
mng
home and well worth the effort required
METHOD OF COUNTING.
Every the Oxford Democrat point
advertising printing
until the actually
points candidate coupon
certifying the number points entities and
added
HOW TO WIN.
Begin friends
Democrat printing advertising
coupons and ask friends to do
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Name In advance, d
Name advance, 500
Names advance, 500
Names In 500
ONames3 mos i ma advance,
at
ATWOOD FORBES, Publishers
South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23
CATARRh


A Great saving for Horse Owners.
Carriages, burgies and harness can be bought
OF the Elkhat Carriage and Harness Mfg. Co.
OF Elkhart, Ind. at one-third less than dealers
prices. Their products are described In q large
catalogue that Is mailed free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23

Ny farm che Nathan Chase fArm) thrcs Mills
from South Paris on the Buckfeld road. Build
ings al connected, and In good repair. Water
In house and barn cellar. VIII sell stock and
farming toos With the farm.
Work horse for sals. 8 years old. weighs about
80 eRORaR II. ELDHR
sosth Paris, Nareh u. m.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23
Children Cry for Pitchers castorIa-
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed administrator of the estate
ofwILL1AM r. SEWELL, late Of Sumner.
In the County of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay
ment Immediately.
Mar. l9th 1887. MARY j. SEWELL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator Of the estate
Of CHARLOTTE KIMBALL, late OF Sweden,
In the County Of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired 70 present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
Mar. 18Th 1871. JOHN II. KIMBALL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23

been given last saturday evening by
>uver'S Concert Company with the
iiaietiscOpe, has been postponed 10
Wednesday evening Of the present week.
The pOstpOnement was on account OF
the sickness of some of the participants.
II F. Dennison tells the Democrat
that there is absolutely no truth in the
report recently published In one Of the
city papers 10 the effect that he and l..
I. Hawkins are 70 operate the Frothing-
ham shoe factory at South Paris. Like
all other good citizens of South Paris,
Mr.. DennisOn is anxious 10 see the
factory start bat stories like the above
have no foundation.
The corn supper at the Methodist
yes,ry Thursday evening was the best
ever served in that vestry. Ii consisted
OF food made Of corn with few cakes
aud pies. IL was enjoyed by large
crowd aud the ladies realized quite a
sum Of money. The vestry was deeorat-
ed with strings OF pop corn and looked
very pretty. The entertainment con-
sisted Of vocal and Instrumental solos,
readings and also qusrtette.
Tnis quotation from the annual town
report of Limington reaches Us. The
academy this year has been under the ln-
struetiOn of Herbert l.. whitman. A. b.,
Colby University. Your superintendent
believes be is entitled TO much credit for
the pains he has taken with the school.
lie has made the school a model OF quiet
aud mannerly department, and studious
and scholarly behavior, aud all their
work has been done in such quiet and
unobtrusive way. that few realize how
etfeetually il has been done. Prof.
Whitman IL assisted by Miss Mary q.
Braekett.-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23

| III ttS y
TIN Eugene r. Smith.
ID. NJ, Charles \. Ridlon.
PC. Of W., Harry y. Jones.
Treasurer. Cyrus 5. Tucker.
Recorder, Howard ID. Smith.
Committee Of Finance. Seward 8. Stearns,
Charles u. Ribbon. George w. Holmes.
A delegation from Oxford Lodge, No.
Is, +. and A. NJ, attended and took
charge Of the funeral Of Ersstus Clark
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Clark was a
member Of Oxford Lodge.
A. c. I. King of South Paris Is work
Ing for DIR. b. F. Bradbury on his house.
iona. Bartlett, Col. Hapgood and
others interested in the new railroad
were 10 town Saturday looking into the
arrangements to commence work on the
Undertaking as soon as possible.
At the meeting Of Norway Grange on
March 18th, there was quite good at
tendance In spite Of the wind. The
question, "Would it be better for two or
more towns to unite in hiring school
superintendent" proved to be very
interesting. Ii led to . discussion OF
school matters in general, which will be
continued at the next meeting, March
27th. The grange IL gaining. One OF
more proposals for membership received
at every meeting.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13
A GREAT SUCCESS
Was the New Venture of the Vaudevilles - Farce Comedy a Go-Mlle Tyrone,
 In Sensational Acrobatic Dances,
 ;. a Winner

The .InternRtsonal sVaudevilIes were greeted at East Lake pavilion las, night by thu largest crowd of the season. As hads'been promised. the bill for last night was an entirely new one, two-ac- mu- s!cal farce comedy, entitled An Easy Plaee," with. spectaHies being presented. Th= company was well up in their parts, and fhe eoneds.. afforded pleasure for all sThe singing, as usual, was up to date, and the jokes new and side-split- ting.
 Miss Westcctt was absent. having closed her eRsagemen. with the company, but, a good attraction, as shz had prov eB, her presence wTss not missed, as Man aSer Huffman offered in her stead Mile. Tyrone, wh0>arIived only yesterday even- ing. Mile. Tyrone is a sensational aero batic daheer of gteat repute, and her warm and fapturous reception lastt night showed that what had been promised was fulfilled in every particular. Grace full and easy of rl1o.ion, her dances were delightfully."- enjoYable and her acrobatie feats' were marvellous. She splang in- stantly into flavor and will prove strong acquisition to the Interna tionals.
 An Easy Place" will be repealed to- ntglft and tomorrow night, Mile. Tyrone appearing a. each performance. Thurs day night new programme is promised.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13

The State of Alabama--Jefferson County.
 Nathan L.. Miller. Clerk and Register of the City Court of Birmingham, vs. Hill's Brothers Company as successor to John Hill and William Hill, formerly doing bus mess sas 1Hilfs Brothers. In the Justice Court of I. H. Benners.
 Whereas, an attachment was lately is- sued from this court in the above named cause, and whereas, said attachment was executed by c. w. Austin, constable, by levying upon certain property of the said defendant, HilPs Brothers Company, as successors to John Hill and William Hill, doing business as Hills Brothers and 1t appearing to the Court by competent proof that Ifill s Brothers Company are non residents of the state of Alabama, it is therefore ordered that notice of said at- taehment be given to the said Hills Broth CTS Company by publication once week for three consecutive weeks in the State Herald, a newspaper published in said county, summonings the said Hills Broth- CTS Company to appear and defend the same before me at my office in the city of Birmingham, Ala. on the 31st day July, 1897, when Judgment will be rendered in the same manner as if they were present, and copy of said newspaper be mailed to defendant at his place of residence.
 Witness my hand this 9th day of july,
 I. H. BENNERS,
 .k s. Justice of the Peace.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13
DR. o. T. DOZIER.
The RENOWNED SOUTHERN SPECIALIST

Principal of the Southern Medical Ds-
 pensargg,I gg,IR%iNaAXM. eSE $e Axe aaf adA asth St. Successfully treats at office or BY NAH. at your own home, all forms of Chronic, Nervous, Blood. Skin and Private Diseases
 CURES GUARANTEED.
 All Chronic Diseases of Lungs, Liver Heart Kidney, Bladder, and all diseases of of practice. Diseases peculiar to women and all yeneral diseases of either sex positively cured by mild and safe remedies. Impedi- ments to marriage, as Structure, Varocele Impotency Emissions and all evil results of self-abuse or excessive indulgence quickly For Men Only" and symptom Blanks for men and women will be sent free in plain sealed fr envelope bsr to all m wao apply Consul All correspondence strictly confidential Dr. Dozier gives his personal attention to. the diagnosis and treatment of every patient. He is regular graduate in every depart ment of medical science has had twenty five years experience, and stands without peer in his special line of practice.
 DORsEMENTS. of like and tients can be. furnished if necessary.
 Atlanta Constitution) Medical Dispensary, of Birmingham, Ala. is specialist of nearly twenty years ex. vous M san and private diseases and his sun uniform % success has given him leading position in the medical pr0feSS10n.
 (Masonic Guide.) e Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat dis eases in the most successful manner, and he is known all over the South.
 (The Southern Odd Fellow.) b, We cannot add anything to the reputation iDr. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we do know him to be brother Odd Fellow that can be relied upon to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Peoples Weekly Trfbune.)
 As specialist. pr. Dozier is unexcelled by any living physician = He is Geor- gian by birth. high-toned, cultured. Christ dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 Oaily News, Birmngham)
 Dr. Dozier is a physician and surgeon of education, skill and experience, a man of culture and high literary attachments and a gentleman respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining to his profession.
 (Alabama Christian Advocate.) His Or. Dozier's) professional reputation is unmpeachable and his character as a gentleman and citizen is above reproach.
 DIR. o. T. DozIER co.
 Lock Box 112. Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13

Under and by virtue of the power of sale given in certain mortgage. executed to the undersigned by Bethea Brothers S. Bethea, John B. Bethea and Miriam Bethea, on the 29th day of August, 1888, which said mort gage is duly recorded in vol. 118, record of deeds, D. S1, in the office of the judge of pro bate of Jefferson county. default having been made in the payment of the. sum se- cured by said mortgage. the undersigned will on Monday. the 2d day of August 1897, at public outcry in front of the court house of Jefferson county, offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, the following de- scribed real estate lying and situate in the county of Jefferson, state of Alabama, to- wit:
 That part of lot No. B. block TAT, of the Elyton Land company survey, beginning at the north line of Lemon avenue, at a point 175 feet from the east point of the intersec- ton of said Lemon avenue and Elm street. thence in a general eastern direction along the line of the north side of Lemon avenue, 53.S feet, thence northward 100 feet in the direction of Orange avenue; thence west ward along line parallel with Lemon avenue, 6S.61 feet to the corner established by the Elyton Land company survey be- tween lots and of the same block thence southward along the line between lots and 5, 1903 feet to the point of begin ning in block TAT, said sale be- ing made to satisfy the balance due on said mortgage. ADLER & co.
 A. Latady, Atty. 7-1-oaw-4t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13
Desk Fans $15.OO. Warrior Machine Works Phone 942.
THINGS, MILITARY.
The Local Infantry Companies Returned From Tuskaleosa-Troop D De-
 parts For Montgomery.

Shortly after noon yesterday the local military boys returned from Camp Fes- tls Fittss at. Tuskaloosa. They reported a good time and successful encamp- ngent -u-4 pe.r,~u
 Camp Pitts existed just seven days and claimed nearly 400 soldier boys within the hres.
 .-~aPseeps D.st stherleeal crack cavalry com rany, left the city yesterday morning at 5s45 o'clock for, the ercampmsnt at Mcnt- gomery.. This is squadron enoa mpme mt and thefour cavalry companies alone Will poaulate the temporary white city.
 Troop D departed forty strong, an ex- ceadingly, good showing. Two carloads of horses preceded them. It is supposed the camp will. be Camp Joseph.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13

man that robs men not only of their money, Q but of their ability to make 1t, and of their health and life. And yet men actually court the advances of this deadly enemy. It's name is consumption. Thousands of bright Iiien and women are passive victims in it's clutch. Its. daily victims are numbered by thousands .-
 sure cure for this dread disease is found in Dr. Pierce's. Golden Medical Discovery It goes diree tly to the seat of the trouble
 It restores vigorous action to the digestive organs, tones up the liver, and makes the appetite good. It makes the assimilation perfect and supplies the blood with the elements that build up healthy tissue. It x acts.upou the lungs driving out all impuri- . ties and disease germs. It soothes the shat tered nerves and they resume their normal function of inparting healthy activity to all ! the organs of the body. All Druggists sell it. Nothing else is 'iust as good
 2 "Dr. Pierce. I am one of your most grateful patients" writes Mrs. Annie M. Norman, of eGoden Medical Discovery. also Favorite Pre- scription and Pellets with wonderful results. Tam, as many of my friends tell me like the dead brought to life. The doctors said had consumption and death was only matter of tiifie. That was six years ago. concluded to ssnip b9ttles oi Discovery and several bottles lof sPell letss =sLg got.wel and have done a great . deal Of hard work since"
 What more need be said of a book after the one statement: 68o, GOO copies sold at $I.5o eachf 'se'fhat book was Dr. Pierces Common Sense Medical Adviser. In that many homes it is known as the best medical book ever published in any language. Sev- eral chapters relate exclusively to diseases peculiar to women. There is now ready an enormous edition that is absolutely FREE. This edition is bound in heavy paper. Send twenty-one one-cent stamps to pay 7 cost of mailing only. If fine French cloth binding is desired, send 10 cents extra (3I cents in alp. Address Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13
Music for dancing at East Lake five nights a week by Montano's Band. 4-a8-tf
GO TO LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN MON
 DAY MORNING, JULY 12, 1897.

GO TO LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN MON-
 DAY MORNING, JULY 12. 1897.
 The Alabama Great Southern railroad will run an excursion on July 12, Birming- ham to Chattanooga at the very low rate of s1.50 round trip. Train will leave Bir- mingham Monday. July 12 at 12:15 noon, returning leaving Chattanooga Tuesday night Il o'clock. This will give every body chance to see beautiful Lookout mountain and Chickamauga Park.
 Birmingham and Chattanooga ball clubs will cross clubs for the champion ship of the south. Ample accommoda- tions for both white and colored people will be provided for on this train, refresh ments can also be had.
 The best coaches in the service of the company will be put on this train, and everything made comfortable for those making the trip. Tickets will be on sale at union ticket office. a-a aAo
 For further information apply to c. M Billheimer. travelling passenger agent, No. North 20th St. Telephone 846.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13
DELIGHTFUL AND -cHnAP. TRIP

To New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Bal
 timore and the East.
 Via Central of Georgia railway to Sa- vannah, thence the elegant steamers of the Ocean Steamship company to New York, Boston and Philadelphia and Mer- chants and Miners line to Baltimore Excursion tickets. including meals and berth, on ship at very low rates during summer months The sea air a great tonic
 : Steamer appointments equal to finest hotels.
 For rates, reservations, sailing dltes. etc, apnlY to any agent of the company or to
 r. sOLoN 1ScoBs, Commercial Agent.
 JACK w. JOHNSON. Union Ticket : Agent, Birmingham, Ala se J. c. HALLE, General Passenger
 Agent. Savannah Ga
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13

The Atheneum is a permanent home institution. The location is all that could be desired. The curriculum is high and thorough. No college has finer or more complete faculty in all the depart ments. we VIII take pleasure Tn mfii- dress Rev. J. B. Cumming, president. =
 7-1-1m trrs
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13
Music for dancing at East Lake five nights a week by Montano's Band. 4.a8-tf
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE $ UNION
 OF AMERICA n

Chattanooga, Tenn, July lJ to iS-Re.
 duced Rates Via Southern Railway
 For the occasion of the seventh annual convention of the Baptist Young Peo- ple's Union of America. Jbattanooea. Tenn. July 15 to IS, 1897. the Southern railway will sell tickets to Chattanooga, Tenn. and return at a rate ot one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold July 13 IA and 15. 1897, good to return until July 21, 1S97
 Limits may be extended to August 15, 1897, if tickets are deposited with agent at Chattanooga before July 19.
 Call on any agent of the Southern rail- way for information. to 7-15
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13
Stockholders Meeting.

meeting of the stockholders of the Bir- called to be held at the office of the said company, at Birmingham, Ala, on the 22nd day of July 1897, at eleven o'clock A. M, for the purpose of considering a proposition to increase the common capital stock of said company from $500 000.00 to $500. .00000: and also to transact any other business of said company which may properly come before said meeting. I JAS. c. CALDWELL, President
 w. W. HITE. Secretary. Y 6-2S-oaw-4w. June 22, 1S97s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-13
Desk Fans $l5. .OO. Warrior Machine Works. Phone 942.
M. WISE & GO. .

Reduced to $300 per gallon, six year old McBrayer or 75 cents for full quarts. For quality and strength these goods have no equal. a5a
 We are also agents for California wines, which we retail for 50 cents and $1 per gallon.
 All mail orders will receive our indi- vidual attention. M. WISE & co. Cor, Morris Ave. and 20th St., opp. Union
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