Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
NORWAY.

A farewell reception was given at the
vestry OF the Methodist church Tuesday
evening to Rev. and Mrs. q. L. Nichols
Mr.. Nichols has been pastor of the Nor.
way church five years, and the period
has been one of prosperity for the church
In all ways. A program of music and
readings was given. and there were re-
marks by Rev. C. G.. Miller OF the Uni
versalist church, Rev. G.. n. Newton oil
the Baptist church, Rev. N. o. Bsltzel
OF the congregational church, e. N
SWEET, and DR.. @. L. Buck of South Paris
All expressed their regret that change
Ia necessary at this time. A social houl
and refreshments followed. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nichols left Friday for Skowhegsu
to which place he Is assigned for the
coming year. Their daughter, MisI
Marietta Nichols, will remain for few
weeks, and the son Thomas will finish
the school year before leaving.
Mrs. Ida Hill Douglass of Bethel has
been guest Of Mrs. Percy q. Nevers fol
few days.
The fourth grade won over the fifth
grade In. game of ball at the fair
grounds Wednesday afternoon, % to IA.
William Wilkinson, who was until
within few weeks organist and sexton
at st. GATHERINGS church and q member
OF the household of Rev. FIR. Cassidy,
died recently at Sanford at the home OF
his aunt. he was afflicted with partial
blindness when he left here, the effect of
Bright's disease, which was finally the
cause of death.
Stephen o. Jefferson has been spend.
ing the past few days In Boston.
A grass fire near Otto Schnuer's resi-
Deuce on Greenleaf Avenue Wednesday
afternoon made little excitement by
spreading rapidly toward the buildings,
but no harm was done.
Mrs. Iva Russell Rowell Is having q
two weeks vacation from her duties as
chief operator at the telephone exchange.
BusinessI is rushing at the Carroll,
Jefferson shoe factory, and there 10 every
indication of good summers run.
Harry V. Cole is again working with
the Maine Telephone Co. crew.
Harry Lasselle was at home from
Tufts Dental College to spend the Easter
vacation with his mother, Mrs. Frank D.
Briggs.
Mrs. Frank Kimball has returned home
from DR.. Cobb's hospital In Auburn,
where she has been receiving treatment
for her throat for some weeks.
The Gladys Klark Company is ct the
Opera House the first three evenings OF
this week, with good repertoire of
plays.
Mrs. Marshall Pitts Of Harrison has
been the guest of her aunt, Miss Lizzie
L. Foss. Mr.. Pitts was here over the
weekend.
A surprise shower was recently given
Miss Addie NJ. Witham at the home of
her brother, Frank j. Witham, on lower
Main Street, in honor of her approach
ing marriage to Sergt. Philip NJ. Smith
Of Co. D, 10Sd Infantry, formerly Of
Bethel.
Mrs. Ella Allard and Miss Nellie N.
Allard, who spent the winter with Allard
and Moulton, have returned to Freedom,
n. a., their former home.
+. Wilson Walker is making extensive
repairs and improvements on the second
aoor of bis house on Main Street.
Mrs. Minnie Wiley has returned home
after spending several weeks in Haver-
hill, Mass.
Miss Marjorie Boswell, who has had a
position in hospital at Putnam, Ct,
during the past winter, is at home on a
vacation.
Mrs. Eben Shackley has returned to
Norway, after spending number of
weeks in Westport and Bath.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. @. Elliott are about
starting home from Florida. They have
spent the most of the winter at Orlando,
with few days at jacksonville.
Volunteer workers appropriately spent
Patriots Day in putting in the founda-
ion for the monument In Ward Eight.
Rents are scarce In town, and 1t Is said
hat number of families are waiting to
move into town as soon as they can find
accommodations.
The large pile of wood for the shoe
factory, which has nearly filled Witherell
Park during the winter, is being re-
moved before the grass starts.
The last meeting for the season of the
Reading Club was held last
Monday evening with Mrs. Alice Dan
'orth. A comparison of the lives, ideals
Ind writings Of George Eliot and Char
otte Bronte was given by Mrs. Danforth
q very able manner. Readings from
Charlotte Bronte's works were given by
Miss Charlotte Lovejoy.
Eugene E. Andrews is building six
Dom cottage on the shore Of the lake,
,ear the cottage Of Col. E. F. Smith,
The Alexander" 1t lie nearly ready
or occupancy.
John c. Shepard of Auburn, formerly
II Norway, Ia quarantined with small
,ox at bis home In Auburn. he 10 not
III, and no other member OF
he family has contracted the disease.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer D. Packard, after
pending the winter In Auburn, have
to Norway, and Mr.. Packard 10
employed at the factory Of the Norway
Shoe Co.
Rev. R. j. Bruce of Portland was the
,uest of friends in town Monday.
John W. Griffin of Somerville, Mass,
md Mrs. Eliza L. Butler of Norway were |
married at the Baptist church on Easter |
sunday, following the regular service Of
he church. A wedding supper was
erved at the home of the brides sister,
nro. cEhuk -. 0SofUiIu, WuoEo ouo uoo
esided the past winter. A large number
II relatives and friends were present Is
quests. Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin will reside |
n Somerville.
Isaac Abbott has closed bis house at
Steep Falls, and with his daughter, Miss
Lulu Abbott, has gone to Otisfleld Gore
or the summer, with Mr.. and Mrs..
Nathaniel Green. Mr.. Abbott lie SO years
If age, and has been in feeble health for
Iome years.
The George q. Dunn farm on Pike
Hill has been sold to w. b. Walker of
stow. The farming tools are included
o the sale. The farm contains 155 acres.
Mr.. Walker will engage in dairying and
general farming.
Mrs. Scion II. Downing was In Boston
asst week as the guest of her sister,
Cordelia Downing, and her son, Corp.
Wilbur s. Downing OF Co. D, 103d Regi-
nent.
Carrigan & Gray of Lewiston, who re-
Gently purchased the Savoy Theatre at
South Paris, have purchased the Rex
Theatre here, the transfer having been
completed Thursday. Possession 10 to