Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-04
NORWAY.

The Norway boys of the N. G. s. ID
are interested In the Wakefield rife con
tests as usual this year. The Norwa''
boys capture several prizes each yea
and it IL expected that the 1911 season
will not be the least as they are In goo'
condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Hills OF Uniol
are the guests of their son and vile
Mr.. and Mrs. V. w. Hills.
Eleanor A. Smith has recovered IRON
the measles and IL again able to be out
Tbe.members of Bridgton Command
ery. K. T., who took in the trip down tn
lake and Songo River the Oath report
most delightful trip.
The cottagers about the lake are nov
arriving, and many have occupied thel
cottages some days. The steamboat
and launches are running on schedule
time. The water 10 not too low q,
present for full enjoyment OF boating
parties. Fishing was never better thar
this summer. Large strings Of bass and
trout are taken from the lake daily.
Norway citizens are to enjoy the ma
tional holiday In a sane and safe manner
this year. A quiet day up tho lake al
the grove and cottages for some while
Others interested in base ball and horse.
trots and the entertainments will hnd
pleasure in visit to the park and fail
grounds.
Work has commenced on the Opera
House, which during the month OF July
will be thoroughly and completely re.
paired, painted and generally improved
for the fall season.
Guy Irving Flint, after long sickness,
died at his mothers on Beal Street Sun
day, June 25. He attended tue gradua.
ton exercises at the Opera House June
IA and witnessed the graduation OF bis
sister, Katherine L. Flint. He suffered
from a spinal trouble and for a year or
more has worn a plaster paris jacket.
He was born in Norway January IL,
1885, the son of Harlan S. and Mary 4.
nee Pingree FLINT. In 1909 he married
Maude K. Wentworth. On account of
poor health he was obliged to give up
farming. He was a member of Oxford
Lodge, No. 81, of North Waterford.
Services at North Norway Chapel, Rev.
r. j. Bruce officiating.
Fred Cole, the jeweler, has issued his
railroad time cards with the new ar
rangement for the summer season.
Charles F. Partridge, president of the
Empire Last Co., of Rochester, N. Y,
visited his mother, Cynthia 81. Partridge,
at Norway Lake, during the week. Mr..
Partridge's firm recently purchased the
Fitz Bros. Co. plant of Auburn with
patents and all rights.
Norway post Office has been made a
postal savings office. The other office in
Oxford County Is Rumford.
1t is reported that an effort is being
made to arrest Walter Scott Truman for
assault upon Bessie Flint, the
fifteen-y ear-old daughter of Mrs. Willis.
Flint. Truman has for some time been
at work for Road Commissioner Roberts.
Truman is an ex.United States cavalry
man, colored and citizen of Norway.
1t is reported that Truman is in hos
pital in Lewiston or Portland and will
be taken into custody as soon as he is
from the institution.
Mrs. George P. Downing, Clara Frances
Tuttle, died at her Crescent Street home
of cancer Sunday, June rs, at about 8
o'clock. She was the daughter of
Joseph and Clara Tuttle, born in Nor
way Feb. 9Th, 1858, always lived in Nor
way where she taught school for some
years. Oct. "a, 1887, she married
George P. Downing by whom and one
son, Harry F. Downing, she is survived.
Services by Rev. NJ. c. Ward Wednesday
at the late residence. Interment in Pine
Grove Cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Longley and
family went to Raymond the last of the
week by auto. Mr.. Longley will return
for his family after the Fourth.
]. P. Cullinan, who has been suffering
with an injured foot for several weeks,
is again able to be out and attend to
business.
The remains Of Mrs. Charles Edgecomb
were brought from Livermore Falls the
first of the week for burial in Rustfield
cemetery. Mrs. Edgecomb was 81 years
of age, and was for years resident Of
Norway.
Earl Thibodeau of Tufts, IL, ia the
guest of his grandfather, O. NJ. Cum
mings, for few days.
Mrs. Chss. E. Johnston Of Portsmouth,
after a very pleasant visit with her
brother, DR.. Fred E. Drake, returned to
her home Wednesday.
Gladys Buck, of the Waverley Training
School for nurses, is spending her vaca-
ton with Norway friends.
The circus posters give Norway very
attractive appearance surely.
Several cases of scarlet fever in town,
Ethel Thomas, Beatrice Drake and Myrtle
Libby.
Maud E. Pike of the New England
Conservatory of Music ia at home for
her summer vacation.
William w. Twombly and wife are en-
joying carriage drive to Fryeburg and
other places. They will visit relatives
and friends for few days.
DR.. II. P. Jones. of the committee of
arrangements, was at the Fabyans this
week in attendance at the convention of
dentists.
A. Z. Morrison and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robley Morrison, Freeland Morrison and
Anna Wardwell are some of the guests at
Cedar Lodge this week.
Miss Lena Schenk and nephew are
with her parents, Carl Schenk and wife,
for the summer. Miss Schenk has been
teaching at Conimicut, r. /.
The Odd Fellows annual memorial
day was observed at their hall Sunday,
July I'd.
Mrs. w. Il. Warren of Cornish is with
her daughter, Mrs. Geo. A. Brooks, for
visit.
Ellsworth Young of Lynn, Mass, was
in town during the week on business
trip.