The Somerset reporter., 1903-01-01
Bingham.


ing his Christmas vacation at home.
Fred H. Preble of the firm of Preble
and Robinson is taking trip to Nor
folk, Virginia, by steamer from Boston
returning by way of Washington. He
will probably be gone about two weeks.
The ladies Missionary Union meet
next Wednesday afternoon, with Mrs
Clara Bray-supper will be served from
to o'clock.
New Years Ball in Kennebec hall,
Thursday evening, Kendalps orchestra
furnishes music
David Dunton of Pleasant Ridge died
Dec. %, 1902. He had been falling in
health for some time. Funeral services
were held Dec oath The deceased
leaves a widow and eleven children.
John Sucking of Boston arrived in
Bingham, Friday night, for week or
more of vacation.
Two of the finest discourses ever
listened to In the Congregational church
were given by Rev. W. Berry of The
Maine Wesleyan Seminary last Sunday
forenoon and evening.
Nora Lander returned to her school
work at Coburn Institute last Wednes,
day.
Perley Howes of Embden and Minnie
V. Durgin of The Forks were united in
marriage on Christmas day by Rev. Fred
Mcneil.
There was good attendance at the
public Christmas tree and the entertain
ment furnished by the children of songs
and Rotations were very good but most
families prefer to present their gifts at
home, so there was not large number
of presents on the trees although they
were prettily decorated.
W. r. Jordan and wife were at Show
hogan last Wednesday.
Judging from the Christmas trade a
great many persons received gifts this
year
The installation of officers in Mount
Moxie lodge, l. o. o. f. occurs, Jan. g.
S e. Andrews has been home from
the woods for a short time.
On Wednesday evening, there was a
dance at Grange hall. Bakers orches
ira furnished music.
Flora Baker, who is working in the
hotel at Scion, has been home for a few
days.
Josie Adams is having vacation from
her work in the music store at Water
vile.
hester Lombard secured the pig
guessing on the number of beans at the
last entertainment given, last week.
The conditions of the contest, that the
nearest guesser should catch the pig on
the stage-caused the two ladies having
. ha fn raf1 tn fru
ter had no difficulty in catching the pig
and says he is going to raise it.
Walter Boynton and Bert Huff are at
home for a short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Gates paid visit
to Mrs. has. Fentiman at Scion last
Sunday.
Nearly all the numbering concerns
commenced hauling with wagon sleds
from the yards to the landing.
Will Clark was in town recently max
ing preparations for hauling his timber.
Mrs. Lorenzo Brown of Mayfeld and
little daughter are visiting friends in
Fairfield and Waterville.
Mark Savage, who had just recovered
from an accident, which occurred sever
al weeks ago, met with another on
Tuesday afternoon. He was returning
from a ride and in making quick turn
into his house the horse slipped aud fell
on the ice throwing Mr.. Savage out and
down, as the horse sprang to get up Mr..
Savage was severely hurt about the
chest and one rib was started from the
breast bone. Mrs. Albert Smith wit
messed the accident and was so over
come that severe heart attack came on
as the result OF her fright.
Two candidates received the first two
degrees at last Saturdays Grange meet
ing; installation of officers next Satur.
day.
Moses Thompson is failing rapidly
being able to take very little uOurish-
ment, Chas Abbey is caring for him.