Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-25
NORWAY.

Norway citizens commence to con-
slider the hay crop, and those who did
not dispose of their old hay look
thoughtful.
It Is understood that the two watering
troughs will be located, one at the head
of Water Street on Bridge and the
other at Millett's Corner at the head OF
Paris Street on Main near the Congre-
gatiOnal church.
The North Norway post Office will be
discontinued July first. This change is
brought about by the introduction OF
the rural free delivery system.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Bibber OF
Richmond drove across country and
visited Mrs. Bibber's sister, Mrs. E. +.
Smith, during the week.
Postmaster Stiles has been cleaning
house at the post Office. The office is as
usual very neat and tidy.
A. Schultz was arraigned in the NUM-
cipal court Wednesday morning on
charge of gambling, by using and operat-
ing slot machine known as "The OWL"
He pleaded guilty and was fined IS and
costs, taxed at nearly s14. He paid and'
was discharged. The court ordered the
machine destroyed. When opened the
owl had crop filled with 301 five cent
pieces which became the property of the
respondent by order of court. The ar
rest was made by Sheriff Tucker and
Deputy Bassett at the BeaPs stable.
Wright for Schultz, and Kimball & Son
for state.
The many beautiful cottages on the
shore of Pennesseewassee Lake are fast
filling with summer company. The ex-
cellent service given the public by Capt.
Potter with the steamer Pennesseewassee
is greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Ralph S. Freeman died at her
home Tuesday morning after long
sickness. She has always made her
home with her son, Charles E. Freeman.
She left three children besides the son
with whom she lives: Mrs. Harriet c.
Crosby of Norway, Mrs. S. Alice Merrill
of Manchester, N. H., and Henry FL.
Freeman of Boston. Mrs. Freeman was
born in this town April 9th, 1921. The
funeral was held at her late home Fri
day and attended by Rev. c. E. Angel.
F. @. Elliott and wife have moved to
their North Norway farm for the sum-
mer.
At the last meeting of the school COM
mittee the teachers Of the village schools
were elected, Miss Agnes E. Sanborn as
teacher of the second G. amman being the
only change. Miss Sanborn is graduate
of the Gorham Normal School and has
taught in town. Mr.. Frank Monroe was
elected music instructor for two terms.
Geo. w. Locke was reelected janitor.
It was voted to paint the high school
building.
A town meeting has been called for
Saturday, June Goth, at p. NJ, to see II
the town will vote to instruct its select
men to petition the county commission
ers to locate a new way between the
height of land in the way as used at the
present time near the residence of Samp-
son Scribner and the mouth of the road
leading from the residence of John A.
Roberts to the lake road as now travelled.
There is a special appropriation OF one
thousand dollars to be expended on the
lake road this season.
Bob Whitman was at home from Bos-
ton on Monday to visit his parents,
Judge and Mrs. G. +. Whitman. He has
an excellent position on the B. and NJ.
R. R., as fireman and likes the work
very much.
E. E. Libby is enjoying vacation in
Portland. During his absence Walter
Cullinan drives the bakery cart.
The Ladies' Veranda Club will hold an
ice cream sale on Thursday evening,
June p, at Electra Park, at which time
there will be given away an embroidered
sofa pillow and crib quilt. All are cordi-
ally invited.
DR.. A. N. French and family with MIR.
and Mrs. T. F. Harvey enjoyed life at
the Hayden cottage this week.
Mrs. o. N. Bradbury is visiting her
brother, w. L. Scribner, in Springfield,
for few weeks.
J. A. Walker has commenced work for
w. C. Leavitt. He will take John p.
Judkins' place in the store. Mr.. Jud.
kins has a position on one of the rural
free delivery routes, to commence July l..
Tuesday, July I'd, at o'clock, at the
store of H. j. Bangs will be held the
annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Norway Branch r. X. Business
Election of officers.
w. S. Durham, of Portland, tailor,
will have charge of the custom depart
ment of the F. H. NOyes Co.'s store. Mr..
Durham has had fifteen years ex-
perience. O..
purchase piano-box buggy with bicycle
wheels and pneumatic tires.
Charles Stevens of Lynn, Mass, is
visiting his father, F. F. Stevens, for
time.
Norway tax payers for 1901, paying
$50 or more. Rate, town, $40 per thou
said, corporation $3.50 per thousand.