The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
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NORWAY.

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Cummings OF the firm of c. d. Cum
mings a. Sons, who for several years have
been the principal manufacturers of this
town, employing large number of men
and horses, thereby adding greatly to
the growth and enterprise of the place.
The business of the firm will continue for
the present under the superintendent of
his three sons. Many cares and overwork
were beyond doubt the indirect cause
of his death.
We think the general health Of the place
has improved OF late, though there are
still few cases of grippe, some quite
serious
Business in the shoe shop has improved
somewhat but seems to lack system.
While some departments are having
rush others are reported slack.
Though times are hard and the poor
laborers are obliged to practice the most
rigid economy, still pensioners and those
living on an income are able, owing TO
chesp prices. not only to live comfortably
tut to indulge in the pleasures and lux
uries of life. especially In musical instru-
ments, Of which large number have
been sold in this place Of late.
Horace Andrews the skilled tuner and
repairer has sold several fine instruments
from the celebrated Milton piano company
Of New York. among which we noted
superb upright to Mrs. Hattie Small, the
popular teacher and dressmaker.
All are hoping for better times with the
opening of spring, as hope springs eternal
In the human breast.
A large amount of numbering Is being
carried on especially birch for spool strips
which seems In good demand, also
spruce pulp wood which Is shipped to
Berlin Falls. The winter thus far has
been one OF the most favorable for team
ing within our knowledge.
Rumor says that the electric railway
Rice Junction, distance of eight miles,
during the coming season.
GLOUCESTER.
Upper Gloucester, Feb 6.-Mr. Joseph
Strout is moving into the Hathaway
house in this village.
We have been having quite cold snap
here Tor a few days and there Is not
much let up to the cold at this writing.
Fred Martin Is numbering for A. Ii.
Jordan. He is having his lumber hauled
to his mill near here.
4. W. Winter has number OF teams at
work logging for him. They are haul
ing the lumber to his mill.
The sleighinR here is very good, but IL
east OF us
A new piano was placed in the Town
hall of this town the first of this week.
The funds have been raisedIby entertain
ments.
II. 4. Blake has been improving the
looks of his house by the addition of
new bay window.
Mr.. l.. l.. Whitman and wife who re-
Gently went to California have been heard
from and they arrived at Los Angeles
after pleasant trip.
There has been q good deal of sickness
in this section Of this town. The grippe
has not ragged in our vicinity as it has in
other parts.
II. W. Berry is still hauling box bolts
and soft wood from his lot which IS not
far from here.
Rev. MIR. Noyes preached a very inter
esting sermon in Centennial Hall last
Sunday afternoon A good number at
tended and listened with marked atten-
ton.
Rev. MIR. Noyes and wife gave re-.
ception to their people on Thursday even
ing OF last week at the parsonage.
GRAY.
West Gray, Feb 3-Mr X. A Allen
has nearly recovered from his late serious
illness and hns resumed his place in the
store.
Mr.. Sewall Frank one of our oldest resi-
dents Is critically Ill and but little hopes
are entertained Of his recovery.
Mrs Martha J. Allen is stopping with
relatives in Auburn.
Mrs. Lucy Knapp who is stopping
with her daughter, Mrs. &. ID. Freeman,
is sick with the grippe.
Miss Lucy Lawrence has returned to
Boston.
MIR Peter NJ. Stuart visited his son
Erad in portland la CT xyeak
HARPSwELL.
West Harpswell, Feb. 6.-Ihe members
of the Northern Light Division S. OF f.,
who took part in the drama The Rough
Riders," went to Orrs Island last Friday
night and presented the play there. A
good attendance and general good time
was reported.
MIR. and Mrs. Geo. l. Randall returned
to Rochester. n. H., Wednesday with
their son, Rev. W. 5. Randall, of that
place.
Philip webber and Clarence Farr re-
turned home from Portland Wednesday
of last week
The Kings Dau ghters of West Harps.
well, met at MIR. Daniel StoveIs last Fri
day.
Schools closed on the Neck Friday the
Sd inst. Successful terms were reported
in No. which the scholars of No. also
attended, the average attendance was
higher than ususal. At the request of
some of tha parents, Mr.. Lowell will keep
q private school of u few weeks in No. 4
schoolhouse.
BUXTON.
West Buxton. February 6.-Mr. Robert
Whitetpuse, who has been at work in
Massachusetts came home last week for a
vacation.
Miss Annie PIummer of Gorham is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Bean.
Rev. MIR. 1horns of Buxton, who has
been sick long time, died at his home
Saturday. He was eighty three years old.
The funeral services win take place at his
late residence, Monday at 9 p. N.
Notwithstanding the storm of Friday a
large number attended the graduating ex-
ercises OF the class of 80 of Il. II. $. The
hall was decorated with the class oolors,
rsi and blue, and "a flag, draped across
he back of hestage. served as back