Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
NORWAY.

The n. F. Webb Co. will nearly II moi
J quite finish the pack Of sweet corn with.
in the first three or four days In October
In 1908 the Norway factory put up
700, 900 cans; the present season will
amount to about 600, 900 cans.
The late rain came as q blessing to
many who depend upon wells and springs
for their water supply. Many wells and
springs were dry with little water In
brooks and lakes in this section Of the
county.
George b. Cullinan has his house on
Orchard Street well under way. It
promises to be one of the most attractive
in town.
c. B. Cummings & Sons have used
their saw mill at the upper mill as long
as there is water and are now shipping
the plant to New Gloucester where the
firms INTEREST," in timber land is ex-
tensive. The plant will be used there In
saving the pine, hemlock and spruce,
and at some later date will probably re-
turn to Norway for the completion of
work in this section. The plant is one
of the most modern in this section of the
state.
The teachers reception given by the
members of the w. g. T. U. at the l. o.
o. F. Hall Wednesday evening was very
largely attended by parents who have
scholars in the various village schools
and are interested. The hall was beauti-
fully decorated and the evenings enter
tainment was pleasing to all. The ex-
cellent condition of Norway's schools
will evidently be maintained by the new
uperntendent of schools. Teachers
receptions bring all interested in the
public schools together. This is of great
Importance, surely.
The doctors attended the Oxford
County Medical Association meeting
held at Cobb's Hotel, Mechanic Falls.
They report very interesting session.
Mary Foster, wife of S. G. Foster,
after long sickness, died at her Pixies
Hill home on Friday, Sept. "a, of con-
sumption. Funeral Sunday afternoon.
Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Foster was born in Orono, Maine,
Aug. 23, 1859. She was married to- Mr..
Foster Feb. IS, 1889, by whom she is
survived, as we'll as by their four chill
dren, Hazel, of Norway High School, '0S,
Pearl, Cyril and Doris, who are attend
ing school in town. Rev. j. Wallace
Chesbro officiated at the funeral. The
flowers were beautiful and abundant.
A series of union meetings from Oct.
3 to II, inclusive, will be held by Rev.
w. r. Stewart, C. D., of Detroit, Mich,
at the Opera House, at the Congrega-
tional church and at the Methodist
church. The singing will be conducted
by Rev. j. A. Betcher of Livermore
Falls.
The Radcliffe base ball team has dis
banded for the season. 1t is understood
that Frank Lanen will coach the high
school football team during the fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Boutwell, have
moved to their old home at Whitefield,
N. II. For some years Mr.. Boutwell, has
been employed by the Novelty Turning
Company.
Mrs. Fred Sibley of Sanbornville, N.
H., after very pleasant visit with her
brother, L. NJ. Longley, has returned to
her home.
Arthur Hebbard was taken to the
hospital at Lewiston Monday afternoon
where he was operated upon for appendi- !
citis. He was taken suddenly sick in !
the afternoon of Monday and the case |
proved to be a very serious one indeed.
A. j. Hill has gone to Bemis to work
for C. B. Cummings & Sons.
John B. Hazen is putting in the
foundation for new building on Pleas
ant Street opposite his residence. The
building will be 3Ox37 feet, bungalow
style of house.
Harry Downing of U. of NJ, has &C
cepted a position with Hyde Windlass
Co. of Bath as craftsman in the en-
gineering department. He will resume
his studies again in the spring.
Frank A. Eastman is employed at
Beal's Hotel.
Sara Danforth has entered the Normal
School at Gorham.
Mr.. Weston Frost and wife we're the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gam
mon the past week.