Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-15
NorwaU Items.

At the town meeting held on the 9th
inst, il was voted 10 sell the town bonds
now in the hands of the Committee. and
also about 81, 700 worth OF Maine State
bonds. These sales would amount, ut
par. to nearly $1,000. The shoe-iactory
building is to be paid for out OF this and
surplus funds turned over 10 the town
Treasurer. The vote was passed with
very little opposition--some oil the pcti-
toners for injunclions joining therein
1t stood 2OG yeas, to II nays
Tho building for the shoe factory is
nearly completed, and will be ready Tor
occupancy by May LIST. The materials
Tor the engine-house are nearly al on
the ground, and work will he commenced
at once. The building is to be al brick
with iron roof, and will be placed about
fifteen feet from the main Building
1t was voted TO pass over tie article
in the warrant to rescind the former vote
Tor the appropriation OF money To sup
port Il high school.
Il was also voted that the Selectmen
repair the bridge near Horns Tannery,
and to accept the two new roads as laid
ont 10y the Selcctncn.
The Norway Advertiser says; Mrs.
K. a. Crockett is having her store new
Is plasterod and improved.
Shackley & Carpenter are treating the
inside OF their store to a new coat OF
paint.
Annual meeting OF the Norway Mutu-
al Fire Insurance Co., on the first Tues
day oi next month.
Rev. Mr. Pope will renew his labors
with the First Congregations Church in
Norway, commencing the last Sabbath
in May.
We learn that Mr.. Gorham Holt of
this town, started for Nebraska, last
Monday morning. lie intends to return
for his family next tall.
Walter 5. Abbot. leader OF the Band,
has purchased the new store between A.
o. Noyes. and Higgins II Clooker. and
will put in stock OF confectionery. &c,
at once.
We learn from Mr.. Daniel Cummings,
who has kept record OF the weather,
Tor the last fifty years. that we have had
the past winter fl snow storms. The
most he ever knew before was 81. and
the least Is.
The ladies OF the First Congregations
al Society, ut the centre Of the town
held their Circle, Wednesday of last
week, at The house of Merrill Rowe. A
goodly number was in attendance, and
u general good time experienced 10y ali
present.
The Annual Meeting OF the Village
will be held at the Engine
House Hall. Saturday evening. April y,
at O'Clock, for the election OF officers.
al to transact any other business that
may come before The meeting.
Mr.. Ebcn j Potte of this town has -
hens that produced. from Dec. 10th 10
April lst, l,l6i eggs. or 81 doz. These
fowl are part Leghoun, and one OF tho
number has Matched aud brought up
seven chickens in the mean time. Even
the Norway biddics appear To be wakin.
up, like = great majority ri our citizens,
TO see the importance OF more business.
Mr.. o. NJ. Cummings presented Us
with crop OF young grasshoppcls,
Thursday morning. which were discoy-
cred by his wife working their way TO
the top OF the soil round her mouse plants.
We are informed by Mr. c. that the dut
WAS put in the cellar last fail for the
purpose Of renewing the soii this spring,
aud used tor that purpose about three
weeks ago. They appear to be in 81
healthy condition and well satisfied with
their quarters.