Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-03-26
NORWAY.

Merton L. Kimball, Esq ls one Of the
delegates to the Democratic national
convention.
Senator A. j. Stearns went to Augusta
Tuesday to attend the special session Of
the state legislature.
The sewer pipe and street drain on
Bridge Street became filed with sand
| from the street this week and overhowed
By way OF the open crate 10 the street
and caused It's annual difficulty and
trouble.
Several parties In town have purchased
autos and others are making known q
great liking for the sport and will with
out doubt invest in cars before the sea-
son opens.
The organization OF the board OF
management of the Norway Public
Library on Saturday afternoon resulted
a. follows:
President-Eugene F. Smith.
Vice. Presidenf-George W. Holmes
Secretary and Treasurer-Wflliam r. Jones'.
Purchasing Committee-W. r. Jones, ID. L..
Kimball, Frank Kimball.
Executive Committee = william q. Leavitt.
Rev. B. C. wentworth. A. j. Millett.
Miss Pearl Cook entertained her pupils
ip music at her home on Pleasant Street
Tuesday afternoon from two to five
O'Clock. About twenty were present and
a very pleasing musical programme was
in order. After the exercises refresh
ments were served and the little people
returned to their homes after a most
delightful afternoon.
Mrs. Charles P. Kimball, who sub
mitted to surgical operation some two
weeks ago, is slowly gaining. While she
is under the care of trained nurse 1t Is
understood she has materially improved.
The annual meeting of the members of
the Norway Savings Bank Corporation
Monday evening at the Savings Bank
rooms. The report of the treasurer
showed deposits of $3.50, 584 OF, an In
crease in the past year of 81, 1858 "a.
Reserve fund increased during the pres
ent year, 5000. Officers elected as fol-
lows:
President-Alfrei s. Kimball.
Vice. President-Frank II. Noyes.
Secretary and Treasurer-0eo. L. Cnrtis.
Trusiees-F. H. Noyes: Chas. !. HathaWsy,
Chas r. Ridlon, A. s. Kimball, Fred W. San.
born. H. +. Andrews and G. L. Curtis.
Mrs. Hedwig Bartel Schnuer died at
her home on Greenleaf Avenue, Tuesday
the 10th inst, aged So years and 20 days.
She was the wife Of Otto Schnuer. She
was born in Berlin, Germany. By
former husband she leaves a son, Emil
o. Herms. Clara Y. Schnuer. Mrs. Frank
Barker and Mrs. Harlow Adkins, as we'll
as her husband, Otto Schnuer, survive
her. She was Universalist and great
worker for the church. She was loved
by a large circle of friends who will
greatly miss her. Services Friday after
noon, attended by Rev. NJ. c. Ward.
George b. Bennett is on q trip this
week to Boston. BE enjoyed few days
with his brother, Edward Bennett, at
Melrose, Mass.
William W. Twombly, who had q
slight shock some time ago, is much im-
proved. His son, Will, of Boston is with
him for few days. 1t is understood
that Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Twombly of
will come to Norway and take
care of their father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. w. Twombly. Mr.. and Mrs.
John C. moved to Portland last year
where he has very good position.
Mrs. Freeland Howe will 20 to Bangor
to visit her daughter, Mrs. Morrison, for
a short time.
Genevieve Barker, Monday evening,
a party of friends at the
farm. A most bountiful supper was
enjoyed and the company enjoyed one OF
the most pleasant times Of the season.
Mrs. George L. Curtis entertained the
Barton Reading Club at her home on
Danforth Street Thursday afternoon. A
very entertaining programme was in
order.
DR.. E. C. Walker visited his sons In
Boston this week.
Louis ]. Brooks, for long time with
J. N. Tubbs, is at work In the Bangs |
store. The new firm, of which Mr..
Brooks is a member, will take possession
the first of April 1t is understood. Mr..
Bangs will 60 to Portland about the
first of the month but bis family will re- |
side in Norway for some time unless the
real estate should be sold at once.
The express company appeared on the
street with newly painted wagon the
tirst of the week. During the next few
days many wagons and carriages will be
seen upon the village streets.
Charles Porter of Boston made bis
father, Deacon Porter, short visit the
past week. Deacon Porter Is Norway's
oldest citizen and is smart and spry as
man twenty years bis junior. He Is fast
from sickness.