The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-04-22
BINGHAM

The prevailing epidemic which
seems to be a form of the grippe is
visiting or has visited nearly every
family in our midst. If we should
attempt to mention those afflicted the
list would fill our column. However,
We rejoice with those who have re-
covered and are~very sorry for those
who still have the grippe,
Have you tried the Silver and gold
linen collars. at Donigan's.
w. w. Stoddard is on business
trip to New Jersey during this week.
Miss Mildred Smith who has been
an inmate at Somerset Hospital,
Skowhegan and Mrs. James Mahoney
who has been In the Sisters Hospital
at Lewiston, both returned home last
week with hopes that they will be
much improved in health.
Dan Holt Is doing fine job In
painting on the buildings of A. }. Tup-
per-
No fancy profits at Donigan's. but
high grade goods at reasonable prices
Miss Annie Mckenzie and Miss
Ethel Sears were in Waterville and
Augusta last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Goliath from
Seboomook are guests at Bingham
Hotel.
Full stock of Fisk tires guaranteed
for 1000 miles at lower prices than
last year. Briggs Garage Co, Bingham
1877
Two of our traders George L. Baker
and Ed Caswell are contemplating
autos. We understand that they
have decided upon the REQ.
W. w. Durgin Is building a new
house for rent on Williams Avenue.
Look at the new baby carriages and
get prices at Donigan's before buying.
People who are interested in the
young ladies of our town who are
fitting themselves to teach will be
gratified to learn that those who took
the State examination stood the test
namely: Miss Marion Baker, Miss
Maude Hilton, Miss Beatrice Gallant,
Miss Mary Foss, Miss Lila Rowe and
Agnes Mahoney.
The old oak tree which has stood
for more than 100 years on the farm
formerly owned by Sewell Baker now
by A. p. Murray became so rotten
hearted that Mr.. Murray has been OBJ
liged to cut it down. This beautiful
tree was an old landmark and the old
er residents of our little village felt
the loss of childhood friend.
The boys from our community who
attended the Somerset Convention for
Boys at Skowhegan were accompani-
ed by Hon. F. II. Colby and Rev. r. B.
HIATT. Mr. Colby addressed the audi
ence on "Reminiscences of the Con"
vention" last Sunday evening. The
report which he gave was very in
teresting
Loose hay for sale by A. F. Doni-
4 gan.
Try an ad in Everybody's Column
The Century Club held National
Day" last Friday afternoon at the
home OF MIS-. Florence Owens with
Mrs. Bertha Ball assisting as hostess.
The program for the afternoon was
much enjoyed which consisted of Cur
rent Events at roll call. Two spec
tally interesting articles were present
ed National Revenue and Expenditure
by Mrs. Belle Williams; Our Flags
and Their Significance by Mrs. Edith
Dinsmore. A discussion on Equal
Rights followed the papers. The
music for the afternoon consisted of
singing America by the Club; solo by
Miss Mildred Miller accompanied by
Miss Christine Baker; solo, An Indian
Cradle Song by Esther Owens. Tiny
silk flags were given as souvenirs of
the afternoon. On Friday, May 7th
the annual meeting will be held in
Fraternity Hall which will close the
Century Club year until October.
Inquire of A. F. Donigan about pas
turing.
The annual Firemen's Ball will be
given in Kennebec Hall on Friday
evening, April 80. Music furnished
by Bakers orchestra. pieces Con-
cert before the ball. Refreshments
will be served. The proceeds are for
the benefit of the Fire Department
Frank d. Taylor of Hyde Park,
Mass. has arrived in town to be the
guest OF his father E. d. Taylor for
a week.
Next Sabbath will be observed as
Odd Fellows Sunday. Odd Fellows