Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
NORWAY.

| NORWAY.
Great display Of Christmas goods Il
all the stores.
A party consisting Of Ira johnson, c
G. knight, J. A. McIutire, B. G.. McIn
tire and Leslie McIntire left the Norway
station this week for Atlanta, Ga. They
will be gone about two weeks.
w. C. Leavitt has all the business hi
can attend to, manufacturing boiler
handles. He Is obliged to work hi
crew day and night to I'll orders.
Transfers who have several horses or
hand are anxiously looking for snow
enough for sleighing and business.
w. +. Jones has gone to Boston where
he will remain for several weeks with
his mother and sister. He will return
to Norway after his visit at his Massa'
chusetts home.
1t Is reported that a party Of Norway
people will improve the ten day excur-
sion rates to Atlanta, December 10th
The dry goods and millinery traders OF
New England are arranging the excur'
sion. The party will leave Boston
December 26th and be gone ten days
All bills paid for SIS. 1t viii be most
pleasant trip.
Major Z. +. Smith, Capt. B. F. Brad.
bury and Lieut.. B. p. Adkins were al
Portland Wednesday and Thursday at
the meeting Of the officers Of the First
Regiment.
The members Of Harry Rust Post,
No. 81, G. A. r., have engaged General
j. p. Cilley Of Rockland to deliver the
Memorial Day address In this place.
They speak In season and always get a
good man. This indicates that the post
IL well walked up.
Gen. A. S. Twitchell Of Gorham,
n. H., WAS in town this week.
Rev. c. +. Angel Is 10 Rhode Island
for short visit.
The scholars Of the Norway High
School cleared the neat little sum of
thirty dollars on their fair. They are
now determined to have new gymna-
stun building.
The circle supper at the Congregation
al church Tuesday evening will be Of
unusual interest. The supper will be
followed by q musical entertainment.
On the evening Of Jan. 9th, '96, the
Odd Fellows will give an entertainment
at the Opera House. We understand
that this will be one Of a series. The
object In view Is the completion Of the
Odd Fellows Block on Main Street.
The entertainment will be first class.
Alonzo j. Neyers has received an In
crease Of pension.
There Is talk that Lewiston parties are
10 open a tea and coffee store In this
place.
James McGlade Of Lawrence, Mass,
was arraigned before Judge Davis Tues
day on the charge OF the larceny OF one
OF John NJ. Cummings teams. He hired
the team to 60 TO Oxford Nov. 18th and
bv some mistake he landed IL In the city
of Portland, where Mr.. Cummings found
1t. McGlade then went TO Lawrence,
Mass, where he was found. After a
full hearing the court found probable
cause to hold the respondent and he was
bound over to the February term Of the
S. J. Court In the sum Of $500. In de-
fault OF bail he was committed 10 jail.
On Monday, Homer ID. Trafton, son Of
the late Newell 4. Trafton, OF Norway,
died at his home In the city Of Portland.
He had been sick for the past two years.
He was young man OF marked ability.
II Is expected that the new organ will
be In place at the Congregational church
by Christmas.
Otto Schnuer has charge Of c. b.
Cummings & Sons new chair manu-
factory over the pancake shop. They
are now making spring and rattan
chairs. Before the fire they did an ex-
tensive business In this line.
Eighty friends visited J. A. Harding,
the popular young Baptist preacher, last
Monday evening. Although Mr.. Hard
ing has been In Norway but short time
he has won the esteem OF many people.
As the reception was held on his birth
day, many expressed their good will by
gifts, both beautiful and useful Among
other acceptable gifts was fine over
coat, Des. Pratt making the presentation
book was donated by Mrs. Cragin, and
another by little Josie Hayes. Gloves
and neckties were also given by Geo.
Kendall, who was master Of ceremonies
and lastly an elegant silver
cup and saucer, the sight OF which caus-
ed the recipient TO turn his back upon
the company, whose moistened eyes
proved his tender emotions contagious.
A pleasing programme was then enacted.
Arthur Norseworthy played a solo in his
own inimitsble style. After refre .hments
4 chorus, led by cornet and Mr.. Hard
ing's rich tenor, sang several new pieces.
On taking leave all wished many happy
returns OF the day.
Rev. Edwin b. Stiles was in town this
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Stiles were for
several years engaged in missionary
work In India. Owing to Mrs. Stiles
poor heslthI they were obliged to return.
Mrs. Stiles Is the daughter Of Benjsmin
Tucker. Mr.. Stiles will sail for India
the 18th inst.
Fred Emery, Of Portland, formerly in
trade In this village, was In town this
week.
The board OF management OF the Nor
way Public Library held meeting at
the assessors office Saturday forenoon.
They are about to purchase large lot
Of books for the library. The public
library has become one OF the most large
ly appreciated institutions Of the town.
G. c. p, Joseph L. Mason of Bidde-
ford, visited wildey Encampment, No.
II, l. O. o. F., on Friday evening. Work.
The supper and promenade at Concert
Music by the orchestra.
town Saturday looking after the county
buildings.
Joseph McPhee was arraigued before
Judge Davis Friday morning on charge
of assault and battery on DeRoy A..
Wheeler. He pleaded guilty and was
sentenced to pay fine Of one dollar
and costs. Total, sl2.35. He paid and
was discharged. The trouble took place
at the shoe factory, Monday, December
9th.
Charles Adams, contractor on the shoe
factory, is rushing work on the building.
A large part of the roof has been put on.
II he has good weather for few days
more the building will be all closed in.
There will be an adjourned meeting OF
the trustees of the Norway Public Libra
~ Saturday, Dec. 2lst, at 10A. NJ.
There was an interesting meeting of
the Changers at Ryerson and Grange
Halls Saturday afternoon. Many OF the
farmers were at the meeting.
A coroner is investigating the death OF
the infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Z.
Partridge Of Freeport. Mr.. Partridge
Is shoemaker, about 30 years of age,
and his wife Is three years younger than
he. Seven years ago Mrs. Partridge had
her hair caught by the shaft Of a wind
mill, aud the scalp was injured to such
that no ha ,,avar f.,1lv rannv.