The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-01-01
BINt.H AN

BINGHAM
Really our first snow storm was
abou. ten inches Of heavy damp snow
the day before Christmas; several in
ches have fallen since that time max
ing a plenty for business of all kinds.
Schools which have been closed for
a Christmas vacation re-opened tues
day morning.
Allen Rogers who has been out of
town few weeks is now in Bingham
Allen Lander was in town over
Christmas.
Alvah Witham has Just purchased a
new piano for his little girls.
Work at the Yards of the Bingham
Lumber Co., is increasing. several
more mon commenced work there
within a week.
George Gilman and Henry Cooley
are hauling wood to their customers
in Bingham.
The Century Club meeting will be
with Mrs. Augusta Goss. Friday after
noon of this week at go.
Mrs and Mrs. A. y. Clark are eN-
pected home tomorrow or next day
from a visit with friends and relatives
in Fairfield and Wateryille.
We are well equipped with thawing
apparatus. If your water pipes
freeze call The J. J. Lander Co. on
the phone. Skilled labor reduces
the cost
Fur coats and overcoats of the finest
quality at a great reduction and nearly
as low priced as cheap damaged goods.
Call at Donigan's and get prices be
fore buying clothing.
DR.. J. II. Wood. whose death occur
red at the home of his son. DR.. r. A
Wood. Dec %. was sixty-eight years
of age. He had been in fairly good
health up to the time of the paralyuc
shock, two months ago. which he sus-
tanned at his home in Skowhegan.
Since that time he has been tenderly
cared for at his sons home in this
village. Besides a widow he leaves
two sons. DR.. p. A. Wood of this vii
lage and DR.. II. A. Wood of Portland.
Mrs. Wood returned to Portland with
her son to remain for time in that
city.
Mr.. Woodland of Jonesport has been
the guest of Rev. and Mrs. T. B. HIATT
the past we1k. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Savage were also their guests during
Christmas week.
Mrs. f. G. Williams can get about 4
little on clutches. has been able 10
sit up an houI each day for the pas
few days. Mrs Alma Goodrich Is to-
ing the homework.
At the parsonage. Dec &c. Ralph U.
Spearin and Miss Lucinda Miller both
I'D tn nr.ri 10 90
Drop head Sewing Machines from
$1450 to $45 at Donigans.
Mrs. Joseph Perry of Oakland
spent Christmas with her parents MT
and Mrs. Roderick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark and two child
rem of Scion spent Christmas with
Mrs Clark's parents Mr.. and Mrs
James Reynolds in Moscow.
A lady claiming to be soliciting
funds for children cared for in tenn
porary home in Gardiner. Me-. was IN
town last week The home is under
the patronage Of the w. c. T. U.
Lewis Baker does not seem to be
gaining. Mrs. Baker has also been
sick but is little better. Mrs. Jul
iette Webster sister of Mr.. Baker Is
helping them at present.
The Congregational Church Circle
will meet Wednesday. Jan. Z, with
Mrs. Joseph Bachelor Each mem
Der should begin the new year by at
tending every meeting
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the neighbors and
friends who so kindly assisted us dur
ing the illness and death of our hus-
band and father.
Mrs. J. H. Wood
Harold A. Wood
Philip A. Wood.
Bingham. Me-. Dec. 30. 1913.
CARD OF THANKS
To all our neighbors who rendered
such prompt assistance on the morn
ing of the fire, and to the many friends
who have since helped us with their
generous gifts and kindly words of
sympathy, we extend our heartfelt
thanks.
May Gods richest blessings crown
the New Year for you all.
Elbie D. Curtis and family.
Bingham, Me-, Dec 30, 1913.
SOLON
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Smith of
Monmouth spent Christmas ana the
remainder of the week with Mr..
Smiths parents Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy
Smith.
The A. c. w. Chapter of the D. A. r.
will meet with Mrs. +. A. Vittum Fri
day afternoon.
Miss Sarah Young returned to her
WORK in Norwood. Mass. Saturday af-
ter spending Christmas with her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. Manley Young.
Olin Taylor and Archie Danforth of