The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08
BINGHAM.

From to 10 below zero at Bing-
ham Tuesday morning Of this week.
| December IA the Star will hold an
election of officers and full attend
ance Is very much desired.
Mrs. o. F. Knowlton and daughters,
Eva, Irma and Mildred were recently
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Dins-
more.
Mrs Blaine Sherman, who has been
In Portland and Vassalboro the past
two weeks, has now returned to
Bingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fentiman, who
has been away for a short time, re-
turned last week.
Mrs. Elbie Curtis was expected to
arrive at home last week. She has
received much benefit from the treat
ment she has been taking.
Sherman Bean of Caratunk has re-
Gently purchased a very handsome
pair of we'll matched black horses.
weighing about 5000 pounds.
A. A. Dinsmore shot fine buck deer
few days ago in the Austin pond re-
gion.
Inez Miller Is helping in ". B.
Goodrich's store during the holidays.
Sadie Jones from Moxie Pond camps
was in town this week.
Mrs. Thomas Whitney had a very
bad attack of heart trouble Monday
morning. 1t came upon her suddenly
while she was washing dishes. Fortu-
nately Mr.. Whitney was at home and
placed her In a chair A doctor was
summoned but before his arrival Mrs.
Roy Savage, who is a neighbor and a
trained nurse had injected strychnine
which was the right thing to do In
this case.
Mr.. HIATT wishes to acknowledge
with sincere appreciation and to thank
the citizens of Bingham for the splen-
did financial assistance which they
have rendered In behalf of the Boys
Brigade movement He wishes to
say that through their generosity and
kindness of heart he has been enabled
to lath and plaster. and lay first
class hard wood floor in the large up
per room of the new high school
building. This room Is thirty-seven
by forty feet and will furnish splendid
facilities for the social and athletic
needs of the boys. In behalf Of the
boys l again thank you. in the firm
belief that the future will justify the
wisdom of your generosity.
On Tuesday evening musical
comedy" was presented at Kennebec
hall under the auspices OF the Con-
lgregational church circle and under
the direction of Miss Leavitt. Seventy
FIVE local characters participated In
the chorus and specialties and the
whole affair was very enjoyable and
| we'll patronized.
Harold Beedy Ia very Ill with pneu-
monia.
| The dedication program OF the new
High school building was carried out
on Tuesday as per previous notice.
| The day was extremely cold and at
tendance at the afternoon meeting
was small but at the evening meet
ing there was a good attendance and
the speaking was very fine indeed.
| Arrangements are being made for a
series Of illustrated lectures to be
given in the near future on Sunday
evenings. The church has already
been wired to furnish light for this
purpose. Mr.. HIATT has handled this
course of lectures before and has no
hesitancy In recommending them to
Iu0 COublucTdLlOu Va tAO PuOiAS. AS
subjects are drawn from the life of
China. Japan, India, Africa, Mexico.
Spain and scenes in our own country.
The slides being colored, the natural
scenery az we'll a. the various branch
es OF industry. the educational and So
cial features are splendidly illustpat-
ed. 1t Is hoped that these lectures
Will be fully appreciated and patron
lied. Further announcements will
follow.
Herbert Pierce's family are now
settled in Bingham for the winter,
having been at the State Hatchery
camps for several weeks.
Mrs Oscar Clark, who has been at
the sanitorium for the past three
months. has returned to her home in
Caratunk greatly benefited. She will
continue the out-of-door treatment.
| Winnie Vittum Of Briggs landing
has purchased the house owned by
Roy Savage and occupied by C. A
Ball. Mr.. and Mrs. Ball will vacate