Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-05-04
NORWAY.

: NORWAY.
At the last meeting of Oxford Chal
9 ter, o. E. g., seven candidates were In
tiated, refreshments served and pleaI
ant evening enjoyed. At the next meet
ing, which occurs Thursday, May 18th,
class of candidates from Oxford will b
initiated, It 10 expected there will b
. thirteen or more admitted ct that time
Carpenters are busy, there being man
who are making repairs on their resi-
dences this spring such a. Smuggling
building on windows, piazsas, etc. Geo
E. Walker is having fue piazza bull
on to his residence on Cottage Stree
and will have 1t screened. Il. e. Nike
and Quinn Pratt are at work there.
John McKeen of West Paris spok'
most Interestingly before the Christia,
Endeavor Society OF the Congregations
church Sunday evening, April 25th
His subject was Finland, and his tall
dealt with the country, Its location, gov
eminent and customs of the people. HI
also spoke concerning the work Of thu
Finn colony at West Paris Of which be Il
one. Mr.. McKeen is an especially
bright young man, 10 q graduate Of Paris
High School and had one Of tho honor
parts, and Is now a student at Bates Col
lege.
Harold Bailey has opened q garage on
Bolster Street and will make q speciality
OF repairs on Ford cars.
The firm OF Cooke & Smith, black
smiths, has been dissolved and Mr.
Smith has moved his family back to
Walnut Hill. while Mr.. Cooke continues
the blacksmith business and has Ed Aver
of Bridgton ct work for him.
A large number Of members from Pen,
nesseewassee Lodge, K. of P, and from
Lake Temple, P. s., enjoyed . pleasant
evening as the guests OF Hamlin Lodge
and Temple of South Paris Tuesday.
Norway Lodge, l. o. o. F., conferred
the initiatory degree on four candidates
Tuesday evening. 1t Is expected that
these candidates will receive the first de.
gree Thursday evening Of this week at
South Paris, Mt. Mica Lodge doing the
work in accordance with the exchange
of degree work which exists between
the two lodges.
T. l.. Heai b has had the stone crusher
which has been on lot near his resi-.
dence at Lower Main Street and on
which he has made various repairs as
opportunity offered moved to his stone
quarry on Pike Hill, where he can use IL
| in connec' ion with his stone work. K
K. Morrill, with two yoke of oxen and
two pair of horses did the moving and 1t
was quite pull.
z. A. Greenleaf and wife, accompan-
led by c. r. Ranger and wife, go this
Monday to Sugar Island, Moosehead
Lake, where Mr.. Greenleaf will put his
camps 10 readiness for the coming sea
son.
DR.. Harold Allen has new Ford run.
about.
Harry Laselle has been in Boston for
the past week.
No school in town Friday, and nearly
all the teachers attended the convention
of the Oxford and Androscoggin teach
ers at Lewiston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Young have NOV
ed back to Bethel, Mr.. Young having
employ there.
Percy Parker of Lynn, Mass, is the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sum-
ner Parker, and Is enjoying the fishing
at the lake, having made some good
catches.
Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Abbott, who
have spent the winter with Mrs. Alb
bolts sister, Mrs. c. G. Tibbetts, at
Kennebunkport, have returned to their
home In this village.
Harry Rust Post and Corps have re-
ceived and accepted an invitation to
visit A. A. Dwinal Corps of Mechanic
Falls on Tuesday, May 4th. 1t was
thought best that each one should make
their own arrangements for conveyance
Rev. II. L. Nichols returns to the Nor
way Methodist church for another year,
much to the satisfaction OF tho entire
membership of the parish and those who
attend church there.
Mrs. Lucy Spaulding. who has spent
the winter with Mr.. aud Mrs. Schwartz,
is visiting at Lyndonville, VT, for two
weeks, and Mrs. May Wilton OF Somer-
vile, Mass, Mrs. Schwartz's cousin, Ia
here for visit. The Schwartzss will soon
90 to their cottage at the lake for the
summer.
George Bancroft Of Manchester, N
II D., takes the place of Mr.. Philpot at the
shoe factory.
GUY F. Stevens received every vote
cast at the election of Company D held
at the srmory last Monday evening for
the Office of captain. Such action was
not unex pected as Mr.. Stevens has work.
ed hard for the good OF the company and
ia very popular with all the members.
Guy SWEET was elected 1st lieutenant,
being advanced from I'd lieutenant, and
Charles q. Pike was elected I'd lieuten-
ant. With the members of the company
loyal to the new officers and working
hard for its success, the prospect for the
future welfare of the organization is
bright.
There was large attendance at the
Junior exhibition Of the high school
held at the Opera House Thursday even
ing. The speaking and the entire pro-
gram was first. class, and reflects much
credit on both the students and the In
structors.
O. NJ. Cummings has an Oakland
touring car at bis stable on Danforth
Street, and Is contemplating learning to
operate 1t and take out passengers In
connection with his livery business.
Porter Seavey has commenced work
on bungalow on Pearl Street.
Judge W. F. Jones has returned. from
Bermuda, the trip not being particular.
~ pleasant, as MI. Jones was sick and
under the care Of physicians and nurses
during bis absence. Although improv-
ing, be is still confined to the house.
Oxford Royal Arch Chapter worked
three candidates at the meeting last
Wednesday evening.
The Christian Endeavor Society OF the
Congregational church have started
mem bership contest with Paul Hosmer
and Howard Evirs as captains OF tho OPP
posing sides.
The Parish Club Of the Congregation
al church pleasantly entertained the
membe Of the parish Tuesday even
ing, about one hundred being present.
There was music by the high school or
chestra, solo by Beryl Millett, read
ings by Mrs. d. L. Bartlett and remarks
BY Rev. Mr.. Bruce and Others. Re.
freshments were served and fine social
time enjoyed.
Ben Hosmer lie on an auto trip to
Pottsville, Pa, taking a car that belongs
to Albert Thompson Of Philadelphia. A.
l.. Cook accompanied him on the trip,