Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-08-13

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U.O.P. Finn Tree Colony, No. 1s9, meets
second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each
U.O.G. C-Norway Commandery, No. PAT,
meets second and fourth Thursday evenings OF
each month
k. G. E.-oxford Castle, No. ., meets in Ryer.
son hall, every Thursday evening, September to
May, first and third Thursday evenings, May to
September.
W. F. Senter of Brunswick has pur-
chased Abbott Block, formerly owned
by W. T. Abbott of Boston. The block
was built soon after the fire of '94 by 81.
| l.. Horne and since its completion has
been leased by the Prince Sisters down
stairs as store. The Office rooms above
have been occupied by E. F. Smith. The
property is considered very valuable on
account of its location.
Thomas W. Bradbury has his build
ings on Marston Street nearly up. He
intends to finish them this fall.
Co. D, 1st Regt., N. G. S. NJ, fifty-two
| men, left for Portland Thursday morn
ing under command of Capt. j. W. Nash.
They will return on Saturday, Aug. II,
on the afternoon train.
The August session of the Norway
Municipal Court was held on Tuesday
for civil business, the usual amount OF
which was transacted.
DR.. A. N. French has greatly improv-
ed. He has called on his friends during
the week ard feels much encouraged.
Charles Lemieux made his appearance
in the municipal court Saturday, and in
default of the payment of fine of s.
and costs was committed TO Paris Jail for
thirty days on account of intOxication.
The Pythian Block proposed has not
vet found it's location. The price, $4,000,
for the property between Stones drug
store and the Opera House, is considered
too high. The two other lots under
consideration are both first-class. One
is on the corner of Bridge and Main and
is known as the Bartlett property. The
other is the Elm House property.
The Epworth League lawn party at
the parsonage Wednesday evening had a
most pleasant beginning, but on account
of the rain the church vestry was called
into use and most pleasant evenings
entertainment was provided for all.
Hazel Bennett and Gladys Frost are at
Poland camp ground for several weeks.
They stop at the Bennett cottage.
Mash of Maine" has arranged with b.
r. Charlton of Montreal, advertising
manager for the Grand Trunk Railroad,
for an exhibit to be given at the Toronto
fair. Capt. Nash will fill up the space
and have charge of the exhibit.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Stearns, Mr.. and
Mrs. James N. Favor and Nellie Hayes
of Oxford are the guests of DR.. and Mrs.
H. P. Jones at their lake cottage this
week.
DR.. E. C. Walker has his house at Ok
ford Park nearly completed. He ex-
poets to soon move from his farm to his
new building. =.
DR.. Fl. L. Bartlett has purchased the
old Rustfield cemetery hearse house and
will move it to the rear of his place on
Danforth Street and convert it into
garage for his auto.
Mrs. Eugene E. Andrews will enter
tain the members of the w. G. T. U.
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Victor Partridge lost his very valuable
horse "Topsy" Wednesday night of
collie. DR.. Charles I. Fogg did all
possible for the horse.
The stockholders of the Norway Opera
House held their annual meeting Mon
day afternoon. C. l.. Hathaway, @. N.
Tubbs, H. B. Foster, G. E. Holt, Capt.
w. w. Whitmarsh, w. F. Jones and F.
W. Sanborn were elected directors.
Mrs. j. w. Nash has charge of the
taxidermist business of her husband dur
ing his absence at the war maneuvers
| from Aug. Sth to 18th inclusive. Mrs.
Nash understands the business as well
as her husband.
Allard &c Moulton will close their bust
ness place for two weeks commencing
Monday, Aug. u. This is their annual
vacation, part of which they will pass at
their Pike Hill home and part in New
Hampshire.
The fire department test at VIM. F.
Jones' place on Pleasant Street Tuesday
evening was not of the most satisfactory
nature. The force was small and water
could not be thrown to the roof OF the
house.
Charles Frost has sold his North Nor
way homestead to Edward Mann. Mr..
Mann has sold his place on the Rumford
road to John Rhodes.
Lodge Deputy G. A. Brooks installed
the officers of the Good Templars' Lodge
Monday evening. The membership now
numbers sixty-three.
The Young Peoples Guild was enter
tanned Monday evening by Mary Bick-
ford. The lawn was beautifully lighted
with Japanese lanterns. The company
passed the evening with games and
socially. There was music and refresh
ments.
George S. Am es of Sherborn, Mass, is
visiting his Norway friends for time.
He was former resident of Norway.
Mrs. Sadie Conner of Lynn, Mass, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. James Smith.
Lewis Lovejoy on Wednesday fell and
cut cash in his face that required the
services of a surgeon. Several stitches
were necessary.
Frank P. Stone and daughter Beatrice
were at the Bath celebration this week.
Mrs. S. G. Foster and daughters have
returned from very pleasant visit at
Auburn.
Cyril Foster, for some time with VIM.
Holt at North Norway, has returned to
his home.
DR.. Fl. l.. Bartlett's residence on Main
Street has been painted.
Robert Millett and his two children
and sister Mercy of Hanover, Mass, are
visiting in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Cummings are at
home from Bemis for few days. Mr..
and Mrs. Cummings are at Bemis nearly
all the time of late with the extensive
business of the Cummings Bros. at that
place.
Hobart Ames, while riding his bicycle
in company with his cousin with whom
he collided, fell and broke his left arm
Sunday.