The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
BINGHAM

New Years Bal III kennebec Hall
Monday, Jan. LIST Ienderson's or
chestra. pieces. refreshments will
be served. Remember everybody al
ways has good time in Binghan
at a dance.
Mrs Willis NHing and her two
children who have been visiting rela-
tiyes in this vicinity for about siA
weeks, returned 10 their home in ST
Johns last Monday
POO pair of Indian Tan Moeeasins
at 75c. 95c and SIS. \ full Inc OF
oil tan moccasins and rubbers al
Donigan's.
Mrs. Edith Whitney went 10 Madi-
son last Monday morning to CLERK
thru the Christmas season IN +. L
Clark store.
A party consisting of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Gipson. Charles Colby and
Miss Belle Colby were present at d
very pleasant occasion at Skowhe-
gan last Friday evening. the event
being reception given to a worthy
brother Odd Fellow and his wife. he
having been a member Of The locaI
lodge for 53 years.
We have not advanced the price on
single article in our big stock eN-
cept when We have had TO buy ne"
goods at higher price. Donie1n S
Clothing and Furniture House.
sir. and Mrs. John Hunnewell are
at DR. Browns home. Nh hume
well underwent a surgical operation
last Monday performed by Drs.
Brown and Greene.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Hyde and Fred
Hyde from Stonington, Conn. and
Miss Pennelson from Brooklyn, \. y
friends who have been guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frank epson. returned TO
their respective homes last Wednes-
day.
Mrs. McFee is now in Concord
keeping house for Joe Foss
We have fine variety of Christ
mas goods. including dolls, toys,
games, Nippon hand decorated china
cut glass and exceptional bargains in
glassware Friday Dec. 18th t.
Dec gath our store will be open
every evening On Dec. 25th our
store will close at ~ O'Clock noon
for the remainder of the day. Do
YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
EARLY. W b. Goodrich & Son.
Mrs. Eugene Gallant returned
Wednesday of last week from visit
with her son. Bernard in New HamI-
shire. On her return trip she had
the pleasure of spending a few hours
with Rev. W A. Richmond and fam
lily in Gorham, N II.
Try the Globe Steam Laundry OF
Portland
Extensive plans for a Merry
Christmas are being made II is
understood that our people are again
to enjoy Community Christmas
Tree given under the auspices of the
Board of Hrade. Various commit
tees have been appointed from that
organization to arrange for the light
ing of the tree, carol singing and
other features which will help to
make a merry time.
The usual Christmas concert will
be given at the Congregational
church.
A good line of. boys and mems
overcoats, mackinaws, winter suits,
odd pants, at rock bottom prices at
Dongan's.
The regular meeting of Bingham
Grange No. 237 was held last Satur
day. Two candidates were accepted
to membership. At recess the
brothers popped corn and served it.
The principal business for the after
noon was the election of officers for
the year 1917. The following being
elected in SO minutes: Master.
George Gordon; overseer, Frank
Whitney; lecturer, Stella Ellis; stew
ard, John Savage; assistant steward,
George Nottage; chaplain. Cyrena
Carl; treasurer, Joseph Whitney;
secretary, EuniCe Baker; gatekeeper,
Patrick Murphy; Ceres. Eva Gordon;
Pomona, June Williams; Flora,
Laura Andrews; lady assistant stew
ard, Jessie Nottage. At the next
meeting, Dec 20, there will be degree
work
Evangelist L. l.. Dunn of Belgrade
opened his Gospel Campaign in
Bingham, Tuesday evening in the
Methodist Church. Despite a howl
ing blizzard outside, several came in
to hear the Evangelist at this opening
service, and it is believed that they
felt well paid for coming. Mr..
Dunn is very enthusiastic and
pleasing speaker and it is hoped that
the people of Bingham will not miss
the opportunity of hearing him.
There will be a special prayer ser
vice at the parsonage every evening
at o'clock and preaching service
at the church every evening this
week Gncluding Saturday evening"
at 730 o'clock The preaching ser
vice on the Sabbath will be held at
o'clock and again in the evening at
7.30.