The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-20
BINGHAM

The Ladies Aid or tne M r.. Cnurcn
of Bingham are invited to a picnic
dinner with the Ladies Aid of Scion
at II. G. Glidden's, Tuesday, June 25th.
The War Relief Society will meet
Tuesday afternoon at the Fraternity
Building. There is an urgent call
for every woman who is interested in
the boys, who are fighting for her
safety, to spend a small proportion OF
her time making the garments which
are 50 much needed. Everyone is
invited to attend and help.
Mrs. Forrest Furbush recently re-
turned from a visit with her husband
in Skowhegan,
Mrs. Mark Dinsmore from Water
Vile was in town last Friday to at
tend the graduating exercises. Her
niece Miss Mildred Miller was one of
of the graduates
Mrs. Lila Rowe Morrison and her
little son, Paul Rowe from North Vas
salboro are visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Emma Healey from Pleasant
Ridge was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Perley Bickford last Saturday and
Sunday.
Nearly enough money has been sub
scribed to purchase street sprink-
Ter. The amount donated by the
school children was $692.
Mrs. Roy Haywood from Madison,
recently spent a few days with her
husband, who boards with Mr.. and
Mrs Tom Collins.
Mrs Martha Savage is at her home
this week preparing it for friends,
who will occupy it for the summer
season, which she intends to spend at
Pleasant Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Maxfeld and
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Lord from Canaan
we're callers in town last Saturday on
their way for a few days fishing trip
at Carry Pond. Columbus Baker &C
companied them on the trip.
FOR SALE-A good riding wagon.
Will exchange for small COW or heifer
giving milk B. F. Smith, Goodrich st.
Miss Elizabeth Thompson and Miss
Dorothea Woodland went to Boston
last Tuesday They will visit for a
short time with friends and relatives.
The annual meeting of F. and A. M.
will be held next Saturday. A six
o'clock supper will be served. The
following Sunday the Masonic order
by the Ladies OF the
Eastern Star, will attend church in a
body Exercises appropriate for one
occasion are in preparation,
Mrs. Agnes Weber from Orono re-
Gently visited her mother Mrs. Sarah
Foss also brothers Tilson and Charles
Foss of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Foss and Mrs.
Maria Carney attended the Farming
ton Normal School graduation today.
Their daughters were among the grad
yates. Miss Florence Murray was
also graduated, but on account of ill
ness. her parents were unable to at
tend.
Miss Mary Foss from Colby has re-
turned home.
The C. C. C. will be entertained next
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. George Baker A program will
be furnished by the hostess
Mrs. Horace Craig and her month
old son are now at home.
Allen Rogers, who has been in train
ing at Camp Devens for the past
year has returned home on account
of poor health. His home friends re-
greet very much to learn of his mis-
fortune
Miss Violet Bean, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Gardner Bean, and Harley
Robinson son of Edwin Robinson OF
Bingham, were united in marriage last
Thursday After short wedding
trip they returned to their home in
Concord
AS the result of the annual Sun
shine meeting held at the home OF
Mrs. Lephe Preble, the following Of
ficers for the ensuing year were elect
ed. President, Mrs. Florence M.
Owens; vice president, Mrs. Caroline
G. Savage; secretary, Mrs Addie V.
Dutton; treasurer, Miss Belle Colby.
The July meeting will be entertained
by Mrs. Lucinda Moore.
The Kennebec Chapter D. A. r.
held a special meeting on Flag Day
at the home OF Mrs. Lena Carl. A
very pleasing and appropriate pro-
gram was presented by the Daughters.
The hostess served refreshments dur
ing the social hour and all present
enjoyed the occasion very much.