The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
BINGHAM

hOyupH v. bTOW u Opchtd u Ia
office In the room formerly occupied
by A. B. Frost in Eta Hollis build
ing.
Senator F. II. Colby returned to hi
duties at Augusta on Wednesday.
Mrs f. II. Colby is among friends
in Boston.
Names of the officers installed /.
Mount Moxie Lodge, |. o. o. F.. viii
be given when presented by the sec
rotary.
While working at the mill, George
Seward fell and hurt his ankle Sc
badly that he has not been able Il
take step since.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Hight of King
field have leased the ten cent store
and Mrs. Hight will put in stock o
millinery.
Clarence Andrews of Moscow has
purchased the house on Dinsmore st.
formerly owned and occupied b,
Clarrissa Andrews and has rented i
to Mr.. and Mrs. Hight.
Chris Steward, who is working a
Carrying Place was at home, Tuesday
Marcus Berry of Pleasant Ridge, u
years old, died on Jan. Is. Funera
services were held Monday. Mr.
Berry was unmarried and had LIVED
alone for many years.
Laura Williams OF Caratunk was
guest of Mrs. c. Steward last week
Bingham Board of Trade held
meeting in Firemen's hall on the eve
ming of Jan 20 and elected the follow
ing officers: Pres, w. E. Andrews
1st Vice Pres, f. w. Moore; End Vice
Pres, Geo l.. Baker; Secretary, Leor
w. Goodrich 1t was voted to give
the Bingham library the free use ol
the hall; books will be moved there
this week.
The best line of stationery made FOL
the price Is the Rexall. We have II
from 25c to 75c box. Our leaders are
Tulip Linen at 25c and Symphony
Lawn at soc. They are sent prepaid
by parcel post.--E. w Moore. Bling
ham.
Centennial Rebekah installation
held Tuesday evening, Jan. 81. Names
of officers will be given next week.
On Friday, Jan. II the Century
Club held its regular meeting at the
residence of Mrs. Nellie Robinson
Mrs. Robinson was assisted In recelv-
ing by Mrs. Alice Goodrich. After
the usual opening exercises. Mrs. Ma
rita Savage read resolutions of sym
pathy and respect on the death oil
two honorary members, Mrs. Mary
Colby and Mrs. Celia Snow. This was
followed by song, the words OF which
were by Kate Douglas Wiggin, Jes-
sic Hamilton; Quotations from Kate
Douglas Virgins; Life sketch from the
same author, Mrs. Nellie Robinson
After an intermission, the subject CIV
en- out for general study of the Pana-
ma Canal was taken up. Much inter-
est was shown in the subject and many
interesting facts given. The same top
ic is to be given further attention al
the next regular meeting on Feb. Z, al
the home of Mrs. Marta Savage. Two
subjects assigned for this meeting
Musicians and Authors. had not beer
prepared. An article on Club Women
was read by Mrs. Alice Goodrich and
one on Federation of Clubs by Mrs
Florence Owens A special meeting oil
the club is to be held on Jan. 81 In
Grange hall when Mrs. Nellie Chase
of Skowhegan will give the history oi
her visit to Alaska. This meeting will
be In Grange Hall and each club mem
Der has the privilege OF inviting 9
friend. Refreshments will be served
SOLON
Maine Central r. r. are laying side
tracks on Frank Curtis intervale for
loading wood and lumber.
r. A. Colby, graduate from Ban
gor Is to speak in the Congregational
church. Sunday p. m, as MI Colby
comes as a candidate 1t is hoped all
that are interested will make an effort
to get out to hear him.
p. s. Longley spent Saturday and
Sunday with his mother and sister in
Boston, returning home Monday even
ing.
Mrs. l.. l.. Patterson is confined to
the house with a bad cold.
Two new piers are being built In
the river just above the falls.
The Ladies' Home Circle will not
have their regular meeting on account
of the church services. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. l.. l.. Pat
terson, Thursday p NJ, Feb. 6.
The Willing Workers will meet Sat
uTudy dIteTHOOH ~ ''C hoiHo VI '"S''
teacher.
The Woman's Club will meet with
Mrs. A. w. Starbird, Wednesday, Jan.
30
Mrs. Emma Kelley, wife of Edgar
Kelley, passed away Sunday night ar
ter a very painful illness from heart
trouble The funeral was held Tues
day with the interment in the village
cemetery. Mrs. Kelley was as years
old and a native of Skowhegan and
leaves beside her husband, one SON,
Donald Mrs. Kelley was one of those
women who Is not only mourned by
her family but by multitude OF
friends and neighbors.
Dainey McClintock, lad of ii yrs,
son of Geo. McClintock of Skowhegan,
has come to make his home with Evan
der Lawrence and family. Mr.. Law
renee, formerly a resident of Kings
bury and postmaster of that town
bought a farm and settled here about
two years since.
DR.. p. A. Wood will be in Scion,
Thursday, Jan. 80, for the practice
of dentistry.
Revival meetings began in the M. e.
church. Friday evening under the
leadership of the noted evangelist,
Rev. Ralph Gillian. Mr.. Gillian has
gotten mighty hold on his hearers
all ready The evangelist is accom-
panied by Charles English. who leads
the chorus, choir and congregation In
the praise service and sings two So
los sometime during the hour. The
meetings will be held until Jan. So
1 nnInciun afternnnnS at 3 and evenings