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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31


Charles Meryou-born In i6al-was
l,rought up 10 the navy, going frst In
1887 to the Naval school at Brest Az .
youth be sailed round the world. He
touched at Athens; touched at tho then
savage coasts Of New Zealand; made
sketches, . few II which, in days when
bis greater work was most Of Il done, he
used a. material for some OF his etch-
inRs. Art even then occupied him. and
deeply interested as he soon got to be in
It hs seems to have had notion that il
was less digDified than the profession Of
the navy, aud after awhile he chose de.
liberately tho less dignifed-because IL
was the less dignified. He would have rs
believe 30 at any rate. He wished his
father 70 believe 70 And in ls45, hav-
ing served oreditably and become
lieutenant, he resigned his commission.
A painter he could not be. This gods,
who had given him even In his youth
poetic vision and . frmness Of hand.
had denied him the true sight Of color,
and / remember seeing hanging up in
the salon Of NJ. Burty. who knew him,
O large impressive pastel OF ship cleav-
ing her way through wide, deep waters,
and the sea was red aud the sunset sky
was green; for Meryon was color blind.
He would have to be- an engrayer. He
entered tho workroom Of one NJ. Blery,
to whom in after times, as bis wont
was, he engraved some verses of his
writing-appreciative verses, sincere
and unfnished-''a tot. Biery, mon
maitre." The etchings Of Zeeman. the
Dutchman, gave him the desire to etch.
He copied with freedom and interest
several Of Zeeman's neat little plates
and addressed him with praises, on an
other little copper. like the one TO
Blery-"to Zeeman. peintre des mate.
lots. Pail Mall Gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31


A II. wlthan h conapesl to ths hoas<s
The whist parties VIII b. resumed ne i,
week, Tuesday evening.
J.. =. Rowland has been at his fsrn,,
Mountain View, for few days.
D.. c. J.. Buck win extract teeth fire..
on Saturdays during the month OF Feb
ruary.
The chorus rehearsal viii be held viii,
Mrs. /. :. Barnes this Monday even
Ing at 7 30 sharp.
The High School Lyceum win hold
its next meeting Friday night, Feb. 3,
at the High School building.
Miss Nora Whitney Was called home
suddenly Saturday on account Of the
serious illness Of her mother.
Geo. =. Penley OF this place, who has
been attending Shaw's Business College
at Portland, the past few months, II
now 4 teacher In that Institution.
Sparks from burning chimney In
Davis Block Sunday afternoon caught
on the roof and started blaze. Ii was
promptly put out without calling on,
the department, and no serious damage.
Hobart kenney found sum Of money
on the evening II the h. Of p. installa-
ton which the owner can have by CALI
ing at the StuTtevant pharmacy and
proving property. Don't all speak st
once, please.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons Interested in either Of the est

To oil persons lnteresscd In either Of the estate
hereinafter named:
Al q Probate Court, held 81 Paris. In AM
for tho County Of Oxford. on the THRU Tuesday o
Jan'y. In the year OF our Lord one thousan'
eight hundred and ninety nine. The following
matter having been presented for the actor
thcrrupon hereinafter indicated. In hereby
OEpHRED:
That notice thereof he given 70 al persons in
tcrestcd by causing copy Of this order 10 b
published three weeks successfully IN tho Ok
ford Democrat, newspaper pubtshed u soutl
Paris, In aid County that they may appear nj ,
Probate Court 20 be held at said Paris. on thu
third Tuesday Of Feb, A. ID. fs99, at nine OF thu
clock In the forenoon. and be heard thereon !
they sec cause:
THOMAS J. WHITEHEAD. late Of Paris
deceased. win and petition for probate Thereof
presented by Caroline u. Whitehead. the execu
trix therein named
ALvARADo HAYfoRD. late Of Canton. de
ceased. WIN and petition for probate thereof
presented by Z. II. Gilbert. the executor therein
named.
SAMUEL ". BRETT OF Oxford, ward. Pirs,
account presented for allowance by George W
Richards, guardian.
SARAH N. BEAN, late Of Canton, deceased
Petition for the appointment Of John y. swascy
NJ administrator, presented by A. is. Conant
brother Of deceased.
SEWARD 8. srEARNs, Judge Of said Court.
A true copy-Atsest -
Albert n. PARK. Rsgisscr.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

Thomas Smiley is holding special
sale of cotton underwear, which will
interest many ladies.
There is nothing equal to success.
The Kelley Institute, l5l Congress ST.,
Portland, Is daily asserting its Inn
portance and value In meeting the de-
mauds made upon 1t by those who de-
sire to become cured of rum, opium, and
tobacco diseases, as well as OF nervous
ness and nervous prostration.. Core
spondence solicited.
LA GRIPPE SUCCESSFULLY TREATED
81 have just recovered from the sec
ond attack of the grippe this year." says
Mr.. Jas. A. Jones, publisher Of the
Leader, Mexis, Texas. SIN the latter
case used Chamberlain's Cough Rene.
DIV, and I think with considerable sue
cess, only being In bed little over two
days against ten days for the former
attack. The second attack am salts.
fed would have been equally ~ bad u
the first but for the use OF this remedy
as bad to 90 to bed 10 about elk hours
after being struck with Il, while In tht
first case was able to attend 70 business
about two days before getting down -
For sale by F. A. Shurtle6, South Paris
Grin Stevens, n. D., Oxford.
HOW TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA.
You are perhaps aware that pneu'
monia always results from cold OF
from an attack Of the grippe. During
the epidemic Of the grippe few year
ago when 90 many cases resulted Y
pneumonia, Il was observed that the %
tack was never followed by that diseast
when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy VA
used. Il counteracts any tendency Of I
cold or the grippe to result In thst dan
Rerous disease. Il b the best remedy II
the world for bad colds and grippe
Every bottle warranted. For sAlo By =
A. 66urtleG South Paris; Grin 6tsvens
IL d 0xtord.
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born Nov. 81. 1909; died Jan. IL, 1859.
The subject Of this notice Was one 81
the oldest and most respected citiRsns Of
Fryeburg. He was born In 100 and
spent almost his entire life In his native
town. By ancestry he was connected
with the history Of this country. HE
father, DIR. Moses Chandler, who IN later
yesrs had . medical practice In Frye
burg and vicinity, enlisted In the Revo-
Ilutionary war ct the age Of fourteen and
his name ID enrolled among those who
fought ct the battle Of Bunker Hill In
the regiment Of Gen. Reed. His grand
father, Paul LAngdon, one Of the found
ers and the hrst precept0r OF Fryeburg
Academy, was also sol,lier In the Rev
olution. His great grandfather, Rev.
Samuel Langdon, = personal friend OF
Gen. Washington, was president Of
Harvard University during our struggle
for independence and offered . prayer
Of Thanksgiving standing on the steps Of
the College, when the British evacuated
Boston.
Mr.. Chandler was q man OF genial
manners, great hospitality and IN ardent
defender Of what he supposed to be
right. He cast his Arst presidential vote
for Andrew Jackson and WAS devoted tn
Democratic principles. He was an
earnest advocate Of temperance and hy
precept and example did much to help
the cause In Maine. In religious faith
he was . Universalist. Notwithstanding
his advanced age, having entered his
ninetieth year, his physical and mental
faculties remained. TO . great degree,
active and alert. He managed his busi-
ness affairs with excellent judgment and
was q correspondent for local papers
during the last year Of his life. He
married for his wife. Judith Walker Of
Fryeburg, by whom he had one son,
Frank Langdon, who died many years
ago. His second wife, who survives
him, was Maria l.. Ames OF Denmark,
Maine. His twin brother, Joseph, who
hsd occupied with him undivided pos
session of farm, barn and forests all the
years Of their lives, moved to Pembroke,
Mass, where he still resides, the last
but one of eleven children. with mind
and body vigorous and well preserved.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31

The selectmen desire TO have all bat'
sgsinst the town, except the snow bills
Of this winter and the school bills OF the
present terms of school. handed In to
them before Saturday. February 4th,
next, so that they may appear 10 the
town report, aud so that the true financial
stSnding Of the town may be obtsined
Paris, Jan. 2lsr, 1893.
H. ". BOLSTER, Selectmer
A. ID ANDREWS, OF
FRANK BENNETT, Paris.
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HERE AND THERE.

The casualties of the Spauish-Ameri
can war have been footed up officially
and reported to the House Committee or
Invalid Pensions. They are ss follows
Killed, officers, 20, enlisted men 251
total killed, 2S3. Wounded, officers
ll3, enlisted men, 1867; total wounded
1890. Died from disease from May t.
December 81, officers Ill, enlisted men,
1854, total OF 1855. Up TO the close Of
the year 1888 the aggregate OF caussltie.
wss 6545-2S3 killed. 1880 wounded and
1865 deaths from disease.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31
HOW TO LOOK GOOD.

Good looks are really more than skir
deep, depending entirely on q healthy
condition of all the vital organs. II the
liver ia inactive, you have bilious look
IL your stomach Is disordered, you have
dyspeptic look; II your kidneys are
affected, you have pinched look. Sc
cure good health, and you will surely
have good looks. Electric Bitters" Il
a good Alternative and Tonic. Acts d.
reetly on the stomach, liver and kidneys
purifles the blood, cures pimples, blotch
es and boils, and gives good complex
ion. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold al
r. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s Drug Store. 81
cents per bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31

The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
s Chase Of Woodfords Was burned to
death. Thursday. The boys mother
went to neighbours on an errsnd and
left him In high chair In the kitchen,
with his sister, three years OF age
When she returned, che found the house
full Of smoke, the small child burned al
most to crisp aud the other seriously
affected. The only fire was 10 pile of
rags near the stove, and II is not known
how it caught.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31

Room In which Napol~oa Was Born
His greatness still consecra.es tn
place. Push back the jealousies and lei
In the light upon the mean beginnings
Of 40 stupendous destiny. Here Is iii.
sedan chair. battered and faded. but a
relic, and so sacred still. This is til,
bed on which he was born-hardly big
ger than o couch. Here Is madame
escritoire, where she must have done
those household accounts yearly more
difficult to balance) with little old
frail child at her side sometimes, pluck.
ing at her dress and looking up NV
tshe Is the one person In all the wo.,i
Of whom he is afraid) into her face
Hers il her spinet, with it, yellow
notes. which she played perhaps while
those little kings aud queens TO h.
danced TO her music. and the one born
great tthe others only have greatney
thrust upon them) stood apart unobiI'i-
like and solitary. The very chairs aud
tables are the same. There is the mar.
row strip Of bedroom which was his.
II should have been the bappiest man
in the world" no rays to Montholon,
six and forty years later, with IN in
come OF 81, 500 q year, living as the IA.
Their Of family. with my wife ana
son. in our old home at Ajaocio. -
Pail Mail Gazette.
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"ONlY SANE METHOD"
FN-CoUNTY COMMISSIONER srEARNS
THINKS WE MAY WIN WITH UNITED
EFFORT.

Editor Democrat:
| think your suggestion in regard TO
Oxford County's duty Ia the Congress
sionsl canvass Is the only sane method
Of procedure.
would suggest that the Convention
90 decide upon the man 70 be supported
by Oxford County be called by the Coun-
~ Committee quite early In the spring,
so that the successful candidate may
make his canvass in the other counties.
There viii be q difference Of opinion 10
regard to who Is the best man for the
place, but we should be willing to allow
the majority TO rule and so 60 into the
Congressional Convention united on
some one man. II we do so | think We
can win
j. +. STEARNs.
Lowell. Jan. p. 1899.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31
FLIES

"A youth to fortune and TO fame un
known" when but child, Was heard 6,
exclaim, Il wish had somebody to kee,
the flies from me-" and the phrase hal
never been allowed To lapse. Yes, "fiies'
Of various forms aud hues have pursued
all the way along.
Tue writer never took as kindly q:
some TO travelling entertainments snC
shows. Would you know the reason
Flies. To enjoy play, II must be up Il
nv ideal, with = good house. II q goo,
thing. worthy OF patronage, bat q slim
house, With dubious show OF psyins
expenses, we are possessed OF fellow
feeling which detraets from our pleasure
More flies IL . slim affair. then fliel
viii annoy, and sometimes we hsv,
quietly Withdrawn rather than TO endur,
70 the end.
Again, how annoying while waiting
for the curtain 10 rise, for hocdluu
element to stamp and howl TO hasten the
performers, greStly disturbing both
audience and artists. These are csrrior
dies. Young gents and sdies(O vii
often whisper and giggle to the great
annoyance Of the audience, as well as tht
artists, presumably 10 attract attention
TO their smartness or good looks, and
further, how many times we have been
compelled 10 play 'yeek-s-boo" from
side 10 side Of some womsn's head, sur
mounted with mammoth array OF
feathers, In order to catch q glimpse OF
the stage and It's surroundings. "Gad
dies"
Not long since while caring for 6
neighbours shop In his absence, having
spare time, commenced TO jot down .
few locals, when boy came In dis
tributing bills for the last Of series OF
entertainment. As the family had at
tended the previous evenings, and re-
ported fsvorsblv in all respects except
Ing small audience, kindly feeling
came over me and jotted down the fol.
lowing: The Leoua Leslie Stock Co
appeared three nights NJ NeziDsco; Hall,
commencing Dec. -. Report has !,
that their performances were well
chosen, refioed and entertaining; well
worthy Of better houses than were &C
corded them"
Calling the manager Ia ss he was pass
ing, pointing TO the above. | ask how Is
that: Perusiug Il carefully, he says,
THAT Is good, irstrate, SIN greatly
obliged 10 you" Not at ALL" quoth |,
We both smiled patronizin9ly, and he
withdrew. Is there such thing as dis
interested benevolence; Some say nav.
Nov nv wife Is not so susceptible 10
annoyance from flies" AS myself, con-
sequently enjoys more on these occa-
sions, hence IL he had said, ''Here Is q
ticket for you and your wife" | should
have said, Thank you" Thanks re-
served.
IL il said there was a good attendance
the last night; One-third OF the proceeds
going TO the Odd Fellows stimulated
somewhat.
But this Il becoming poor old town
for the travelling show without a well
earned reputation.
a. r.
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youR NERVES Will klLL you

II you neglect them. The moment your
nervous system becomes impaired, your
vital organs fall TO perform their func-
lions properly, and dangerous diseases
follow. Cleveland's Celery Compound
Tea Is an immediate and permanent cure
for Nervous Prostitution, Nervous Elk
hsustion, Constipation, Indigestion,
Headache, and all diseases Of the Blood,
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys. 4. A.
Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; William
son & Kimball, Norway, will give you a
trial package free. Large packages, %
Cents.
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MARRIED.

In Norway, Jan. q, by Rev. W. n. Bldridgc.
Mr.. Arthur z. knight and Miss Mary A. Stone,
both Of Oxford.
In Norway, Dec. %, by Rev. @. y. Angel. Mr..
Charles Leonard Scaycr of Cambridgcport,
Mass, and Mias velma Edith Pulsifcr OF Nor.
way.
pasorsi' NJ josenh y iefebyHs and MIS-. ida
May Howard, both Of Rumfori Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31
BuCKleN'S ARNlcA SALvs.

The Best Salvr In the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and sill skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
CURED. II Is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by r.
A. Shurtleff.
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BORN.

In Norway. Jan. II. 70 the wife Of Daniel A,
Watson, con.
In Norway, Jan. q, 70 the wife Of the late
Capt. Frank T. Bartlsts, daughter.
In Norway, Jan y. 20 the wife OF Charles
Locke, . son-f5sh child.
In East Hiram, Jan. IS. to the wife Of Asa h.
Kimbail, . daughter.
In North BSckneld. Jan. -. 70 the wife Of
Norman Besscy, Q son.
In Dickvsle. Jan. 10. 70 the wife OF Thomas
Wymsn, daughter.
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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish 10 express our heartfelt
thanks to all neighbors and friends VIII
showed ns so much kindness In many
ways during our recent time OF sorrow
and bereavement.
Mr.. AND MRs II. A. STEVENS.
south Paris, Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31

The Seoul Independent says that a
recent census Of Korea shows populs.
ton Of 5,l9s, 24S, Of whom 1859, 787
are males and 2. 32S, 4Sl females.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

We are authorized to guarantee every
bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and II not satisfactory to refund the
money to the purchaser. There is no
better medicine made for the grippe,
colds and whoopiag cough. Price, q
aud 80 cents per bottle. Try 1t. For
sale by r. A. Shurtleff, South Paris
Grin Stevens, N. D., Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31
Le9isla,tve Notice.

The Committee on judiciary will give public
hearing In its room NJ the state House IN
Augusta, Tuesday. February 1883. a. 80
J. Wheeler and others for corporation 10 be
known N the South Paris Water Company. for
domestic and other purposes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31
nxcnan pQMONA,

IL ia expected that State Master Gard
ner and State Lecturer Cook OF tne
Maine State Grange viii be present at
the next session Of Oxford Pomons
Grange. at Bryspt's Pond, Tuesday,
Feb. 7th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31
A Sensible Nam

would use Kemp's Balsam for TIE Throas and
Lungs. II u curing moro cssss Of Coughs, Code
Lunr Troubles, than any oshar medicine. Thu
proprietor has authorized any druRRist 10 give
you eampDe Bottle Prss 10 couvinos you Of the
merit Of this great remedy. Price &c. and Soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31

!, a. A. ~, S, :s = !: - 2. S:s.:e:
g isjssx 8. Vel = O. sdsl. Ab " ~ 9,
and ~ MOI dence1s stomach rocslvrs 3 w1ehouf
diasrcss. ~ ~ pr1ce Of ooGoe. lee- and . cte.
por pochsso. Do,d b. al noooRo.
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PENSION MATTERS.

Eden B. McAllister Of Norway has
been granted reissue Of pension OF sio
per month.
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PERSONAL.

Governor Powers has renouinated
Hon. Henry O. Stanley commisetenef o.
inland nah6Rioo ana GGUo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31

Mother 6r,ys Sweet Powders Tor Children,
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse In the
Chihren's Home In New York, Cure Fevcrish
ness, Bad stomach, Teethipg Disorders, move
and regulate the Boweia and Destroy Worms
Over 1000 testimonials. They meter Edn. Al
all druggists, sc. Sample mailed FREE. Ad
dress, Allen 8. Olmstef, lie Roy, n. Y.
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ltKeeps the Feet Warm and Dry.
Corns, Brnions, Chilblains. Swollen, Sweating.
Damp feet At all druggists and shoe stores.
sc. Sample FREE. Address, Allen 8. Ohm
sted, Le Roy. n. Y.
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ON AMI af,er Oct. 2. lsss. trains leave South
Paris: Going down: sis A. NJ, Sundays IN.
clr,lessl, gSSA N. Ills Y. NJ, Going up 80
An, Ssor.s-. Is p N Sundays inciadedl-
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$40 right. though his blanket WAS dan
Cling; but near the Congregational
church he put his fore feet in the blanket
ard went in heap, and was easily
secured. Two shafts and dssher gone,
but co damage TO anything but the
sleigh.
Paris Lodge, r aud A. NJ, st its Az
rgll meeting last Tuesday evening,
chose tue following officers:
WM-w p Morton
W.-Alhert D. Park
i W-Frei n Evans
Treas-w. q. FrOthingham.
Sec.-H0ratiO Woodbury..
:. prank l.. DOble.
D-a n Nates.
Com o. Finance-A. c. r. kirg, c. n. George,
A W Walker.
Trustees o. Charity Fand-G. c. Pratt. W. 5.
>tarblrd, J.. :. Billings
An itinerant scissors grinder, who bad
departed from another town without
paving his board bill. was thought 10
have been located az South Paris week
or tao since. and the sheriff looked
srOucd for him bur didn't find him. he
was here. but was shut up in the house
most Of the time with = bad cold. when
h left South Paris, he sgsin forgot
about his bOarAhill, but his lsndisdy here
had better luck locating him. he was
found in Buekfield, brought back here,
and settled on percentage, turning IN
what money he had and bis watch TO
make the percentages.
Mrs Erastus King, native OF this
town. died in Minneapolis, Mimi, jan
10, sged - yesrs. Mr.. King was once 8
well known contractor srd builder 10
this town. They went West, msny
years sgc, and Mr.. King has been deac
long time. Mrs. King WIS next TO tns
youngest OF the eleven children OK ths
laFe Elias and Polly (Bsrnard) Stowei
Of Paris. All but Que Of them lived tf
a good old age, and Mrs King wss ths
ssst &C. pSss away She was sister o.
shs late Hon. David p Ssoweli. MIS-
King was liked by all Who knew ner
and many Of our people VIII b painef
70 hear Of her death.
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TOWN BILLS.

Lowell, Jan. %, 1893.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-31

At the annual meeting Of Oxford
Lodge, No. I, Ark Mariners, held at
Masonic Hall, Wednesday evening, the
following officers were elected for the
coming year: