The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-18
BINGHAM

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Washington county
nov Thos p HIATT was called to
North Arson Wednesday 10 dllehu tno
funeral of Benz. Collins.
Mrs. Maria Carney arrived III to"n
last Monday. She is al the NOME Vi
Chas Millett Mrs. Millett recently
underwent surgical operation at the
Central Maine Hospital but Is reco'-
ering as rapidly as can be expected.
Mrs Fannie Smith is with her SIS
fer Mrs. Morris OF Pittsfield.
Mrs Marjory Donovan has returned
tn Skowhegan after short visit with
her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gates.
Mrs Lorena Hunnewell is slowly re-
covering from her recent illness
Mrs Chris Steward has returned TO
her home in Bingham after a winter
spent In Waterville.
Justin Russell spent last week with
her aunt Mrs. Lue Hilton In Scion.
Mrs MAYNARD Skinner recently re-
ceiyed word OF the serious illness oi
her sister in Vermont she ana her
two daughters left town Wednesday
morning for that place
r. b. Whipple was business cdli-
or in Norridgewock last Tuesday.
Mrs. Blna Preble and her son ROD
ert spent last Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. J. o. Piper OF Scion.
Mrs. Eugene Lander Is packing her
household furniture and plans 10
snend much of her time among rela-
tives In Wateryille. During her snort
stay In Bingham she has made many
friends who very much regret that II
has become necessary for her to make
this change. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard
whitney will occupy Mrs. Landers
rent after the first Of May.
Mrs p. o. Hopkins left town last
Wednesday to join her husband who
is in North Carolina
Mr. and Mrs. John Cahill, Jr, Will
occupy the Hopkins home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Cahill recently
spent a few days In town.
During house cleaning don't forget
to wipe your furniture with Rehecto
Polish It puts on piano hnlsn.
We sell 1t for 25c a bottle r.. w.
Moore, Bingham.
Mrs. Manley Hunnewell was called
to Pleasant Ridge last Thursday by the
serious illness of her mother.
Mrs. Marion Baker Eames and her
baby who have spent the winter III
town accompanied Mr.. Eames to their
home In Embden last week where they
intend to spend the summer. He mas
opened law office in Scion.
Mrs. Lucy Bagley recently spent
few DAYS with her sister Mrs James
Mahoney.
Samuel Andrews returned last Mon
day night from a visit with his wife
and daughter, who are in New Jersey,
The Sunshine Society spent very
pleasant afternoon at the home or Mrs.
Charles Colby last Thursday. A large
number were present and plans were
made for the annual Sunshine Sale
to be held the first of June. me
Nav meeting will be in the Fraternity
Building and a comforter will be
tackled.
Mr.. and Mrs Dwight Boylngton who
have lived in town for about year
laft very suddenly last week. Mr..
Boyington went to Portland to enlist
Monday and was accepted and ordered
to report at Norfolk, Virginia, the fol-
lowing Saturday Mrs. Boylngton
will be among relatives for the present
VIM. Baker who Is at the home of
his sister Mrs. Abel Moore, Is In fall
ing health. He suffered quite a Sc
we're shock last Saturday night and Is
very low
Kenneth Woodland. the little son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Woodland has been
very Ill with pneumonia for several
weeks. He Is still In very critical
condition
Mr.. and Mrs Skldmore were called
to Mayfeld last Thursday by the sud
den death of her son Kleber Camp
bell
The discourse given at the Congre-
gatlonal church last Sunday morning
by Rev j. ]. Hull OF Portland was
we'll patronized and very much en-
joyed by the audience.
The Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges
will attend church in a body Sunday.
April 49, Rev. T. B. HIATT will de-
liver the anniversary sermon.
1t Is understood that Rev. Charles
Berry, our Methodist pastor. who has
been here two years, has been called
to another field. Mr.. Berry and his
family have made many friends in
town who regret very much to have
them leave
Nina BrlRRS FltIum paSSeu away at
her home on Baker street, last Sunday
morning after about four weeks of
serious illness. Her former home
was at Briggs landing but for a de-
cade of years she has lived In this
village, where she leaves many friends
who will miss her She is survived |
by husband, Winnie Vittum and
baby daughter, two sisters, Mrs. Iva b.
Frost of Monmouth and Mrs. Stella
HID Of Moscow and one brother John
Briggs of Bingham Funeral ser
vices were held at the late home on
Tuesday afternoon attended by many
friends and relatives Rev. T. B.
HIATT was the officiating clergyman.
PLANT A VICTORY GARDEN AND
HELP THE FIGHTERS FIGHT
We have just received the balance
of our garden seeds. II you have
not bought your seeds, would advise
placing orders early while our stock
Is complete at Whitney's.
MOOSE RIVER
Beatrice Holden passed to a higher
life Saturday after an illness of two
weeks at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Sylvanus Holden. She was
of a lovable and friendly disposition
and will long be remembered by her
life long community of friends and