The Somerset reporter., 1899-10-26
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns,
Bingham.

Mrs. Curran Smith returned Monday
from Skowhegan. where she has been
spending several days among friends
Mrs. I'd Andre VS. of Moscow. is visit
ing her daughter Susie IN N:Spoft
Tuesday forenoon stable was moved
from Leonard Hamiton's place to the
land O, loed by Gardiner Bean Twelve
good horses made short work of the
MOVING.
Mrs. George Bray is now able to ride
out.
Mr. and Mrs. George Burton of Skow
hogan and Mrs. Matte Fish of Arson,
have been visiting at the home of their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Abbey.
A. F. Donigan got fine deer at The
Forks. He is having The head mounted
Two deer came near to the mill yard a
few days ago. fortunately no one had a
rife ready and the pretty creatures went
away in peace.
Caddie Baker is at work for Mrs.
Chester Bates.
DIR. Williams is able to be about again.
Mrs. Mary Colby's birthday was last
Monday. This is nothing remarkable as
she has enjoyed sixty birthdays before.
Every one who has lived in Bingham, if
for only short time, knowns Aunt Mary
for the good she has done. About thirty
eight years ago she married Warren
Colby and came to Bingham where she
has since lived. During that time she
has ever been found ready to help anyone
In sickness or trouble. Her parents we're
Luther and Betsy Bray Dinsmore Of
Arson Monday, whispered plans were
made for surprise party for Aunt Mary
and at eight O'Clock thirty-five friends and
relatives walked. unannouuced, into her
parlor and the surprise was complete in
deed. The first words she found to say
were "who invited you all here" Then
followed lots of handwriting and congrat-
ulations. Twenty-four friends presented
pretty sewing chair; gold band ring
from her children; toothpick holder from
Mrs. H p. Craig lace handkerchief,
Mrs. Albert Weston cup and saucer from
Belle Clark; nice dish by five ladies'
A dress pattern was also among the
presents. The reading ola poem by Mrs.
Hamilton by Belle Clarke was enjoyed
Music on the new piano, also singing,
then ice cream and cake, after which good
night was said and the pleasant party
broke up.
Alfred Chase is shingling his house
Mrs. Alice Goodrich visited her parents
at N. Arson. last week.
John Durgin from The Forks, was in
town last Thursday.
Several six horse teams are toating
lumber supplies into the woods,
Mrs. Sidney Baker and daughter of
Scion, were in town last Thursday.
Quite delegation from Bingham Good
Templars' lodge visited Brighton lodge,
Friday evening of last week, and were
generously entertained.
Sylvester Healey of Concord, was in
town last week.
Ethel Hilton of Scion, was recently in
town.
Lander & Savage have purchased
stumpage in Concord, near the gold mine,
and will get out some one hundred thou
sand last blocks, this winter
E. K. Gregory of Conn. has been the
guest OF his brother, Rev. J c. Gregory
Philander Baker and wife were in town,
Saturday, on their way TO Scion.
Matte Kennedy of West Forks, was in
town last Saturday
Jessie Washburn is visiting her young
friends in town.
Granville Goodrich was al Caratunk,
last Saturday.
VIM. Moore has been quite sick
Willard Goodrich is confined to the
house by severe cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Knapp left town,
Monday morning, and will include Calais
and Bangor in their trip.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Merrill have gone
to Portland. on their wedding journey.
Sanford Abbey recently shot deer at
Dead water.
George Cleveland has rented two up
stairs rooms in Mrs. MilIiken's house, and
will take her meals at Mrs. Byron Smiths.
Edible Chase and family of Skowhegan,
are guests OF their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Chase.
The bell of the Cong Church purchased
about year ago, is cracked and has been
returned to the manufacturers in Cincin-
natl. new one will be sent as this one
was warranted for FIVE years.
Paul Gates and daughter, Mrs Thomas