The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-03
BINGHAM

The Sunshine Society will hold
their January meeting at the home OF
Mrs. Blanch Gordon on Thursday al
ternoon, Jan. 10th,
Mrs Ada Berry is spending a few
weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs
r. NJ. Savage.
Misses Christie and Esther Bick-
ford spent the week end with friends
on Pleasant Ridge.
Ralph Goodrich was business
caller in Skowhegan last Monday
The young ladies attending Farm
ington Normal School returned to
their studies last Monday noon
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Quinn and
daughter Thelma went to Portland
last Friday returning to Lewiston
Friday night and home Saturday
night.
The third entertainment The
Athenian Trio" given under the aus
pieces of the d. A. r. will be present
ed in Kennebec Hall on Wednesday
evening, January 9th.
The village schools will reopen next
Monday after two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Forrest Bean, who has been
hospital for treatment last Monday.
Drs Greene and Brown were called
to the home of Amos Hunnewell last
Friday to see Jordan Hunnewell, who
has since passed away.
The remains of John Pooler arriv-
ed here last Friday and Masonic fu-
neral services were held at the Fra
ternity Building. Saturday forenoon.
Out of town relatives who attend
ed the services were his son and
daughter from Madison and his only
sister, Mrs. Emma Pierce of The
Forks. He is survived by wife and
two children, two brothers, sister
and mother. Many beautiful floral
offerings were given by the friends of
the deceased and family The in
terment was In the family cemetery.
The family have the sympathy of
many friends at this sorrowful time.
The installation of the officers of
the o. e. s. has been postponed until
Wednesday evening, January 20.
Miss Ruby Frost. who has been Ill
during the past week Is improving
rapidly
Mr.. and Mrs Arlie Dinsmore enter
tanned relatives from Waterville last
Saturday and Sunday.
Eugene Lander Is expected home on
a furlough very soon.
A joint installation of Mt. Moxie
lodge |. O. o. F. and Centennial Re-
bekah Lodge will be held in their hall
on next Monday evening.
Mrs. Josie Small recently received
a cfoft hat
Dorothy had safely reached Greeley,
Col Miss Dorothy who is only II
years old made the journey alone with
the exception of friends which she
made on the way. She expects to re-
main with relatives for at least
year.
DR.. A. H. Clark will be at the resi-
dence of A. S. Burke, Bingham, Mon
day, Jan 7th, for days for the prac-
tice of dentistry
On account of the severe cold there
were no services at the Congregation
al Church last Sunday.
The Century Club will observe
guest day at the Fraternity Hall next
Friday afternoon, January 4th. Mr..
Lander's presence Is uncertain but
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are in this war" will be read and no
doubt will be very instructive.
The Kennebec Chapter d. A. r. met
at the home Of Mrs. Marta Savage
last Thursday afternoon. A Christ
mas program was presented which
was much enjoyed by good attend
ance of members and several guests.
During the social hour very delicious
refreshments were daintily served.
The January meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Nellie Robinson. The
society will also observe their annual
guest night on January rs, at the
home of the regent, Mrs Annie E.
Whitney.
The clothing stores of Mark Saw
age & Co. and A. T.. Donigan will be
closed every evening of each week
except Monday and Saturday during
the winter months.
Two candidates were initiated In
the Rebekah degree last Tuesday
evening. Mrs. Cynthia who is In her
91st year took an active part In the
degree work.