The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-01-06
BINGHAM

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Fairfield spent New Years day Win
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Spotford. They
also called on other old friends IN
this vicinity.
A + Donigan gave very pleasant
whist party to about twenty-five of
his friends last Thursday evening.
Thav we're entertained in his suite OF
rooms. Delicious refreshments were
served and a very enjoyable evening
resulted.
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Eugene and Annie Desrushers from
the Convent at Jackman are spending
their vacation at home.
The audience greatly enjoyed the
reading rendered by Miss Lena CODY
in the church last Wednesday even,
inc The selection was THE Ihlra
Wise Man" by Van Dyke. Othef
numbers much appreciated were
solo Bethlehem's Babe by Miss MIL
dred Miller; Bethlehem's Star by
chorus of girls; Snow Fairies, mo-
lion song by smaller girls ana
reading In Bethlehem by Miss Mary
Carney. z,.o.od
Woodie Sanborn has recovered
rom his recent illness and operation
and intends to return To his WorN
mis- week as scaler for the Newcastle
co. =. -.
Miss Doris Andrews returned to her
study at the New England ConserFa-
tory of Music last Monday aller
spending her vacation with her hloth=
err Mrs. Edith Andrews.
The Sunshine Society viii mee'
next Thursday afternoon with MIS-
Read the ads in Everybodys Column
The ladies have already begun
work on articles for the fair WHICH
they plan to have in the spring
Mrs, Ewings from the Aroostooh
ACCOMPANIED her little daughter Ma
thalie here last Saturday, thal sue
might begin the term OF sehooi oA
last Monday morning s.,
Charlie Baker is recovering from
his recent accident and hopes 10 re-
turn to his work as scaier a' pe"o
River next week.
Miss Nellie Baker and her nephew
Earl Andrews returned to boston Las,
Saturday. They were accompanied
nv Mrs. Evie Baker, who mas gone
to Connecticut to visit her cousin
Mrs. Lena Abbey Jones. Mrs. BAKER
intends to spend the winter II CON
tented. ortod
Mrs Claude Goodrich is reported
as very ILL., Her father Albert oillitn
from New Hampshire spent last "eeA
with her. , oo4.
Very few met for the annual meet
ing of Bingham Union Library lasl
Saturday afternoon. Inc loiio",ns
officers were elected: President, MIS-
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prahle. Sec. and Treas, Mrs. Florence
Owens. A vote was taken 10 cio9e
tho library until more interest should
be manifested. The books were care
fully packed and stored in a vacast
room in the Old Church A small
handful of ladies have striven TO-
keen in existence the library until
now it seems absolutely necessary TO
close it. Old membtrs have failed
tn nav their dues. Only few new
members, consequently no new books
and no suitable place for those which
we have. 1t is deplorable fact
vet true. but it is hoped that this may
not be the condition of affairs for
very long. A library building has
been mentioned. 1t is something to
look forward to and worthy object
for which to work
Next week promises to be a busy
week for society people at least. on
Monday evening the Rebekahs and
Odd Fellows hold joint installation
of officers. A supper will be served
after the meeting. On "Wednesday
evening occurs the installation OF Of
ficers in the o. E. S. and the refresh
ment and enjoyable time. On Thurs
day evening the Masonic Lodge will
entertain and Mrs. Laura Hussey is
to prepare the lnnch for the occasion
Friday evening Mrs. Elizabeth
Powers Merrill of Skowhegan Will
lecture before the ladies of the Cen
tury Club and their guests in Grange
Hall.
The Century CLUB will resume their
meetings next Friday afternoon Jan.
7th at the home of Mrs. Carrie Colby,
The subject for the afternoon is DO
nestle Science"
The Kennebec Chapter D. A r. met
at the home of Mrs. Chester Rollins
on Thursday afternoon. The paper
for the afternoon was christmas in
Foreign Lands" written by Mrs Ellie
Craig. 1t was a very interesting
article and much enjoyed. After
the meeting a social hour was enjoy
ed during which time the hostess
served delicious refreshments. The
January meeting will be with Mrs.
Marta Savage.
The village schools opened Monday
for the winter term. Miss Marion
w. Wellington of Maiden, Mass, Is
first assistant in the High School.
Miss Wellington is a graduate of Rad
cliffe College with cum laude' de-
gree in Romance Languages and has
had experience in Tennessee and Tex
as. She was highly recommended
and was chosen by the committee
from among several candidates rec
commended by the New England
Teachers Agency.
Pearl Dunton and John Bean. who
have been attending school elsewhere,
have resumed their regular work in
Bingham High School
Miss Wellington is an inmate in
the home of Mrs Marta Savage.
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Misses Berle Cram and Esther
French returned 10 their studies at
Colby College Monday.
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