Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-13
NORWAY.

Lumbermen and those interested in
lumber interests are arranging for the
seasons business.
The Dscamber term of the Norway
Municipal Court was held on the first
Tuesday. Considerable new business
and several old cases adjusted. The
matter of Joseph B. Haskell against
Fred Kilgore was settled BY the court by
giving judgment for the plaintiff for
$40 90
The annual fair, sale, supper and
entertainment at the Congregational
church this week was big success 30
cially and financially. The sales were
larger than expected. The supper and
entertainment were we'll attended and
both first class.
The village schools closed Friday, for
the vacation. The winter term will
commence the first week in January,
1911.
Mrs. Fred Morse has closed her Pike
Hill residence, and gone to reside with
her daughter, Jennie May Morse, in
Boston for the winter. Much OF the
personal property was sold after Mr..
Morse's death.
Business in the shoe factory Is In ex-
cellent condition aud will probably con-
tinue to be good during the winter. Mr..
Bartlett and Mr.. Gale are 10 Norway
much of the time looking after the
factory end of he business.
Mrs. Irving Frost of Lewiston was at
home several days this week.
Wednesday and Thursday the ladies Of
the Universslist Society will hold their
annual fair at Concert Hall. The tables
will be in charge of the following ladies:
Mrs. F. W. Faunc,-Csnned Fruit. etc.
Mrs. NJ. A. Oxnard-Underwear and Children.
Mrs. G. T. Ridon-Fine Art.
Mrs. Mary Gole-Food.
Ruth Cumming5-Chafng Dish.
Maud Mixer-Candy.
Alice northumberland.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. II. Beck-Ice cream.
Mrs. r. Z. Drake-Fancv.
Mrs. j. A. Roberts-Variety.
Mrs. NJ. p. Stiles-Apron.
A chicken pie supper will be served
Thursday evening from $50 to O'Clock,
to be followed by the farce, "rhe Elope-
ment of Ellen" Cast:
Richard Ford, devoted young husband: ;.--;..;.
Molly Ford, his wife --..-.Alice Schnues
Robert Shepard. Mollie's brother; i::;..s:::;:;;
Max Ten Eyci, c6um Of Roberts: -,
Dorothy March, engaged to Max; ..;..u..;-.
June Haverhil, weIie ley 'os, doing special
investigation for Econe mic coqrses during the
John Hume, rector of st Agnes: .;-..-.,..-.,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Walter Chandler
There will be an orchestra in attend
auce each evening of the fair.
On Sunday evening, Mona VIVIAN
Ranger aud Frank Fl. Richardson were
married by Rev. NJ. c. Ward. Mrs.
Richardson is tho only daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. C. R. Ranger, of the NORWAY
bakery. Mr.. Richardson is Norway's
we'll known barber. Mr.. and Mrs
Richardson have taken rooms at George
Aus,iu's house on Main street. They
have the congratulations of their many
friends for long and happy life.
Fred Allen and John Mckay are en-
loving hunting trip in Stoneham aud
Albany.
The post office lighting has been great.
" improved by the introduction OF
several sixty candle power electric
lights. !
The skaters are having great sport at
the Jake. Skating is of the very best
from Crocketts bridge the to upper end
of the lake, and all are enjoying tho
sport. No accidents have been reported
and the ice is considered safe and thick.
Peter Buck, the oldest man in town,
holder of the Posts gold headed cane, !
fell on the ice Thursday, and broke his
hand. Mr. Buck is over 80 years.
Mrs. Virgil E. Dunn was operated up
on by surgeons at her home in Yaggar,
Saturday, and is reported to DO gaining
rapidly.
Lizzie johnson, while at the shop
Saturday, fell ond broke her wrist. !
The ladies. of the Congregations! !
church cleared about two hundred dol |
lars at their recent fair.
Mrs. G. A. Allen has made an assign !
ment of her store and millinery business.
for the benefit of her creditors, to Frank
H. Moves. Mrs. Allen will assist Mr..
Moves in conducting the business.
Mr. aud Mrs. Frank e. Herrick have
broken I'D housekeeping and gone to
Lewiston to work in the shoe factory.
The regular meeting of Norway
Anchor Lodge l. o. G. T. No. 81, was
held on Monday evening at the Golden ;
Eagle Hall in the old Grange building.
Mrs. W. f. Foss submitted to surgi-
cal operation at her home, Lower Main
street in the village, Monday.
Rev. B. c. Wentworth is gaining
rapidly and is expected to be at home
little before Christ mas.
Albert Fogg, for some time employed !
on the construction of the |. 0. O. +.
block as carpenter, was at bis home in
Windham some days the past week.
S. Dexter Andrews has been confined to
his home with severe cold, for week.
Past Master Lee NJ. Smith installed
the officers of Crooked River Lodge No.
1872 F. & A. NJ. The installation was
followed by a good time. Speeches,
songs and readings. The usual excellent
supper was served for which these peo-
pie are 30 famous.