The Somerset reporter., 1898-03-24
Bingham.

B1uSnam
MIR. and Mrs +. :. Moore. formerly of
this place but now of Gardiner, have been
visiting relatives in town. Mr.. Moore
recently hal one hand severely Injured
while at work about planer and will be
una BILE to do his usual work for several
weeks.
The last block factory has shut down
for want of lumber.
Amos Fitz was in town paying of the
last block crew last Tuesday.
Walter Robinson has finished his
lum bering operations at Carrying Place.
F. s. Williams was before the examin-
ing board of surgeons at Skowhegan
Tuesday.
There is a possibility that quite a
quantity of the pulp wood which has
been upon the river bank the past year
may be worked into box boards this
spring.
Avis Fletcher of Solon has been visiting
her friend, Edith Butler.
5. A. DiDsmore of Boston was in town
last week.
Sumner Dinsmore of Madison has been
spending a few days IN town.
George Baker of Richmond spent last
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Baker.
Next Friday afternoon at two O'Clock
there will be roll call at the Congrega-
tional church, all church members are
expected to be present and respond to
their na mes when called upon. The same
afternoon supper will be served in Union
| Hall and all interested In the welfare OF
the church are invited.
Mr.. Marsh of Waterville will deliver
an address or sermon in the Congrega-
tional church Friday evening, March 25th.
Services next Sunday evening will be
under the charge OF the w. G. L. u. in
memory of Miss Frances E. Willard.
The thaw has nearly suspended the
lumber OPP arations, n large amount Ut
lumber must be left In the yards thus
curtailing the lumber cut. AS there will
be an abundance of water, wages on the
drives will be low.
John Pooler and Bert Butler we're at
home for a few days.
W. r. Jordan has been in Skowhegan
several days this week.
The assessors are obliged this year to
obtain the number of hens, ducks, etc.
to report to. the state assessors. No tax
Is levied upon the fowl, but record Is
kept OF them and Of the number of eggs
and chickens sold during the past year.
MIR. and Mrs. David Bean are visiting
friends in Skowhegan.
The first flock of wild geese for the
season passed over this place Monday
evening.
| Augusta Lumber Co.'s teams from
Cold Stream passed through town Mon
day on their way down river.
s. j. Walton of Skowhegan was in
town Monday evening.
viii Moore of Parlin Pond was in town
Tuesday.
Mrs. Robert Wood was at North An
son Wednesday last.
As soon as the frost is out of the
ground new flag pole will be erected in
the school yard.
Rev. +. F. Millett has been in town a
few days this week.
Fred Wilson recently received visit
from his father Of SkowhegaD.
Mrs. Eli4h Hall has recently been the
guest of Mrs. Albert Murray
The birthday Party" given Tuesday
evening was we'll patronized, no prettier
or more graceful entertainment was ever
given in this place, than the Grecian
drill by the following twelve ladies in
white greek costumes: Mrs. Thomas
Whitney, Mrs. Henry Washburn, Miss
Belle Clark, Miss Bertha Bates, Mrs.
George Bray, Mrs. Clyde Whitney, Mrs.
Juliette Goodrich, Miss Ira Clark, Miss
Josie l. dams, Miss Ola Baker, Miss Alice
Owens and Miss Helen Kidder. Music
for the drill by Miss Georgia Colby.
Anon Baker has rendered the ladies'
much service in preparing the drill.
Instrumental music upon viollns by
Misses Curtis and Adams, and Mrs. Mark
Savage, pianist. A very pretty song
was sung by Miss Nora Lander and a
poem read by Miss Lephe Dinsmore. Ice
cream and cake was served to all present,
followed by soclable. Proceeds about
$35 half of this sum coming from friends,
not present, IN response to invitation
cards.