Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-02-10

| Director-C. NJ. Brooks.
Violins-D. e. Fisher, S. Simensky.
Cello-H. A. Stilphen.
BASES. A. Guimond.
PIa,seT' y Me Msfi.
Clarinete-H. e. Mills, NJ. Jensen.
Trumpets-F. J. Chapman, Fl. W. Varney.
Horns-L. Wilson, E. Blackwell.
| Trombone-H. L. Eustis.
Drums-F. williams.
| Vivian NJ. Akers was in New York and
Boston all of last week on business. On
his return from New York he spent q
few days with his father-in-lsw, Prof.
Addison E. Verrill of New Haven, Conn. !;
also visited Prof. Sydney I. Smith Of the
same city.
Mrs. Susie Baker Bennett of West Vir.
ginia was a guest of Mrs. W. W. Whit
marsh recently, also of Mrs. N. W.
Sampson.
Mrs. Lizzie Fletcher of Portland was
the guest of her son, John a. Fletcher,
and his family last week.
Harry Stone Post, No. 81, American
Legion, has been organized here with
the following officers:
| Commander-Maj. B. F. Bradbury.
Vice Com-Roland 8. Nevers.
| Adjt-Charles W. Clark.
| Finance Ofhcer-H. Knox Bickford.
Historian-Philip NJ. Smith.
| Ins. Offcer-William w. Gallagher.
Chap.-Maurice Prince.
| EN-. Oficer-Dr. Arthur W. Easton.
The body of Mrs. Mary L. Kimbsll
was brought to Norway Tuesday, from
Brookline, Mass, and buried in Pine
Grove Cemetery. She was the daughter
of Charles and Sarah s. Smith and was
born in Phillips 10 years ago. For q
plumber of years she resided in Roxbury,
but for the past seventeen years she has
lived In Brookline.
| Mrs Esther Sikkenga entertained her
Sunday School class Wednesday evening.
The annual meeting of the Board of
Trade will be held at Beal's Tavern next
Friday evening. Supper will be served
at 7:15 followed by election of officers
and other business.
Mary Gauthier is visiting In Rumford.
Jerry Mattor and his horse took cold
plunge in the outlet near G. B. Cum
mings' mill Tuesday, but were pulled
out without serious damage. There was
little water in the stream, but the horse
got cast, adding difficulties to the situa-
ton.
RE. Clement of Elizabeth, N. j., for.
merly of Norway, is q candidate for Con-
gress in his district. Mr.. Clement was
candidate two years ago.
Frank d. Noyes has arrived in Day
tona, Florida.
Oxford Lodge, No. IS, F. and A. NJ,
will hold ladies' night on February goth.
Leonie Gilbert has gone to her sisters,
Mrs. Joseph Fortier's, in East Otisfleld,
and will pass the winter there.
Fred S. Brown of Portland was in
town Tuesday.
The W. CT. U. will meet with Mrs.
NJ. o. Baltzer Wednesday evening.
Hon. John A. Roberts, commissioner
of the state department of agriculture,
attended the annual conference Of lee
turers of the Maine State Grange, which
was held in the hall of representatives of
the state house in Augusta Wednesday,
and addressed that body on "Co-opera-
ton with the Department of Agricul-
ture." About 1876 lecturers were pres
ent.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Congregational church will give q sup
per and entertainment Wednesday even
ing. The supper will be served at Gas,
after which will be given the two.act
drama, Glove and Tea" The setting of
this play is In the Revolutionary War
period and the costumes worn will be
those of that time. There will be an
orchestra present and other entertain
ment will be provided.
A meeting Of the Republican women
of Norway was held on the 30th In the
Municipal Court Room to make plans
for Q Woman's Republican Club In the
town. Mrs. Edith L. Bartlett was chosen
moderator. Col. Albert j. Stesrns ad-
dressed the meeting, giving valuable
suggestions for the organization; also
Edward E. Witt. A nominating com
mittee was appointed consisting of Mrs.
Emma Jones, Mrs. Emma Buck and Miss
Marjorie Barker to nominate members
of q town committee. The following
were selected: Mrs. Alice R. Dsnfortb,
Miss Ruth Cummings, Mrs. Mary Witt,
Mrs. Edith Knightly, Mrs. Eva N. Jack
son and Mrs. Geneva Partridge.
The annual Clerks Ball-the twenty
eighth this yearbook place on Tuesday
evening with music by Chambers Orches-
ira of Portland. The Opera House was
handsomely decorated. The background
of the stage was of canary crepe border
ed across the top with bands OF canary
alternating with white. From these
bands cords of white reached to the
floor alternating with standards bearing
plumes of pampas grass. Amid the
festoons of drapery In front was an
Illuminated sign reading: 1888. Clerks
1920" From the center chandelier Of
the hall were long two.colored paper
ropes extending to the stage and to the
brass rods of the balcony; and from
these brass rods were suspended wheels
crossed with two colors. The concert
which opened the merry time gave the
following program:
March, "Stars and Stripes Forever .... Sousa
| Overture, civilian Tell" Rossini
Valse Lent. "Excelsior"- Chambers
Medley, hemicks Hits.---.---.-...-------L
At it's close was formed the grand march
led by Floor Manager Charles 8. Akers
and Mrs. Akers, followed by his aids,
Harold NJ. Thomas, Lester V. Ashton,
Edward L. Burnell, Philip w. Bradeen,
Leon G.. Newcomb, Evander B. Whit.
man, Homer r. Luck, Ralph G. Andrews
their partners and the rest OF the merry
dancers. 1t might be mentioned here
that this ball IL the thirteenth Of which
Mr.. Akers has been floor manager. The
orchestra produced the latest music fol
the twenty three dances which followed
While the decorating committee had
been busy with the ball, 1t seems tht
dressmakers had not been idle and the
gowns they turned out a. displayed up
on the persons OF attractive ladies werl
, credit to them and added much 10 th'
, beauty Of tho occasion.
II RECENT DEATHS.
James A. Shedd died ct 10 Watel
Street on Thursday, at the age OF 81
years. he Was born In Otisfleld Jan. %
1889. He leaves . widow and one daugh