The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-04
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BINGHAM
The Memorial services observed here
last Saturday were a credit to our
town. The very able address dellv-
cred BIZ ex-governor Fernald was a
treat much enjoyed by a large audi
enee.
Mrs. George MaXdeld of Canaan is
visiting relatives and friends in town.
George l.. Baker recently received
a check from his cousin Mrs. J. \.
Munroe of Omaha. Neb. for seventy
five dollars to be used for benevolent
purposes Mr. Baker has decided to
divide il equally among the Church
Circle, Sunshine Society and Union Lii
hrary.
DR. and Mrs. Williams. Mr. and Mrs.
II. g. Whipple and children enjoyed a
ride to Caratunk last SUNDAY. Mrs.
Whipple has recently purchased a new
Ford automobile.
Mrs. Grindle from Brookstiile is
visiting her daughter Mrs Roy savage
for a few days.
Mrs. Silas Hunnewel and Miss Lila
Rowe from Pleasant Ridge spent sat
urday and Sunday with Mrs. Manley
Hunnewell.
MISS ISdDtllt l'ulllpiA 10 oPA ANiAH g
vacation with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. George Dunton in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs Ross Bean are house
keeping in rooms rented in Mrs.
Clara Bays house. -
Mrs. H. l. Goss spent Memorial
week at her former home in Bangor.
All interested in forming band in
town are requested TO meet at A. c.
sDlnsmore's store next Monday even
ing. June s.
Mr. and Mrs Wilbur Keene are the
parents of baby girl born June md
Mrs. keene is cared for by Miss Ivy
Keene, a trained nurse from Portland
Mrs. Rose Lander is suffering with
a sprained ankle caused by slipping
on the cellar stairs.
Mrs. Beatrice Warson. Mrs T. b.
HIATT and her mother Mrs. Dodge at
tended the Memorial Day exercises at
North Arson.
Among those who spent the holiday
at Pleasant Pond were ". IS. Good.
rich and wife l.. W Goodrich and
wife. Mrs. Martha Savage, Mrs. Ger
trude Morris and Miss Georgia Work.
Mrs. Chris Steward and daughter
Gladys spent several days up river
last week
A slight mistake was made last
week concerning Mr.. Burkes blue
berry patch He has burned over
one patch this year but has another
which he expects will yield an abun-
dant crop of berries.
The County S. 81 Convention held
here last week was a pleasant and 1t
is hoped a profitable occasion. Meals
were furnished for out-of-town visitors
in Fraternity Hall. Lodging was fur
nished by some of the hospitable la
dies of the parish. Thanks are due
all who so willingly assisted in max
ing the convention successful.
kalph Goodrich and wife are spend
ing few days outing at Lake MoXie,
On Saturday. June 9th, the annual
Masonic supper will be served in Fra
ternity Hall and Sunday will be OBJ
served as st. Johns Day Rev. I. Is.
HIATT will deliver an address to the
members of the Masonic and Eastern
Star orders
Frank Gipson our landlord, is hay
ing a large tank and pump installed
al the south end of the hotel platform.
This tank will hold $50 gallons of gas
oline and will be for the convenience
of many automobiles passing this way.
A large tent to be used for NOV
ing picture show under management
OF Bert Hunnewell has been erected
east of the Russell block on Murray
street.
Mrs. l.. r. Hussey had flock of
about 80 fine chickens which she had
nursed with tenderest care all the
r1,nrpipp 1act UnpE
going to the coop she found Mr.. Wea-
sci had been there and 25 of her best
pullets weighing a pound a piece were
his victims and a sneaking cat had
taken ten of her smaller chickens.
This was a sad end for the poor chicks
and very discouragng for Mrs. Hus-
sey.
The store of Preble & Robinson and
Savage Co is receiving a new coat OF
outside paint which adds much to its
appearance.
DEATH OF HENRY o. CHASE
One of our highly respected citizens
Henry O. Chase, passed from this Ire
last Thursday, May 2Sth. For few
years he has been in failing health but
yet able to work most of the time until
several weeks ago he was taken with
pneumonia which caused his death.
Mr.. Chase was born in Moscow o.
years ago this month but his married
life has been spent in this town He
was a man who was interested in
everything good and the life which he
led is an example that any young man
might do well to follow He was for
years deacon of the Congregational
church and was also a member of f.
& A. NJ Quiet and simple funeral
services conducted by his pastor Rev.
T. B. HIATT were held at the home on
Saturday forenoon. The beautiful
floral offerings showed the respect in
which the deceased was held by a