The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-01-27
BINGHAM

money realized. II was held In
Grange Hall and one feature of the
decoration was an immense spiders
web reaching across the entire front OF
the stage. 1t was made of white
cotton Irvine. as were the numerous
"cob-webs" that hung all around
Dorothy Woodard won the first prize
q five pound box of chocolates. The
second prize, cake, was divided
among five men, Guy Whitney, Ned
Moore. Fremont Steward, Howard
Russell and George Martin. Third
prize went to Mrs. Addie Jones and
fourth TO Mrs. Alton Robinson.
Scott Mclaughlin Of Lexington was
In town last Thursday.
Mrs. Earl Folsom has returned
from Pennington where she has been
caring for her brother who with his
wife and five children have been sick
with the measles.
e. W. Moore returned Friday from
Portland where he attended meeting
of the Rexall druggists.
Mrs Lephe Preble entertains the d 4.
A. RS. of Kennebec Chapter, Thurs
day afternoon OF this week.
New books on forest protection and
conservation in Maine have just been
published under the supervision of
Forrest H. Colby. land agent and
forest commissioner. The book con-
tains nearly two hundred pages, is
entertaining, instructive and beauti-
fully illustrated. A valuable addition
to any library.
Mrs. Ellen Crocker, message bear
xtt;II ha of 70 q
Kings for one week commencing Jan.
goth
Fred w. Preble's Friday and Satur-
day bargain sale-Best quality pink
Salmon 171ac can; Corn and Toma-
toes 12hc can; oysters 8 cans 81;
Sliced Pineapple 45c can; lbs. Will
sons Nut Margarine $3.50; lbs.
Yellow Sugar 47c. 1t makes delicious
syrup. Canada Peppermints zoe lb.
The Congregational church circle
which had very pleasant meeting
last Wednesday with Mrs. Beatrice
WATSON, holds their next regular
meeting with Mrs. Lucinda Moore.
For especial reasons full attendance
II desired.
Rev. C. w. Robinson Is scout mas
ter of the Boy Scouts recently organi-
yed here. Leroy Cooley. leader OF
the Beaver Patrol and Wilder Robin
son of the Eagle Patrol.
Friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald
Hossack will learn with sorrow OF the
death of their little son Richard In
Rutherford, New Jersey. The little
boy was about three years old and his
Illness from pneumonia was very
short. Mrs. s. A. Andrews is with
her daughter Mrs. Hosack In New
Jersey this winter.
Next Sunday morning at the Con-
gregational church the subject of Rev.
G. W. Robinson's sermon will be
"Breaking Through In the evening
Ut the same place a stereoptlcan lee
ture. Everyone is invited and col
lection will be taken.
There was large attendance at
the Century Club meeting at the home
OF Mrs. Myrtle Cummings last Friday.
Teachers Of nearly all the village
schools we're present. Facts OF His
tory were gives in respone to roll
call. A splendid paper on the His
tory and Development of the English
Language" was prepared and deliver
cd by Mrs. May s. Hopkins. Very
interesting remarks by Prof. M. G.
FOss, principal OF Bingham high
school, relating to the junior-senior
school work. There are hopes for
future improvements in all the
schools. With the possible cooper
alton of other towns a course OF do
nestle science and muical instruction
Ore not too much to hope for. The
best ia none too good for the children.
EVERYTHING that can be done to in
csSaea their ability for usefulness or
their capacity for enjoyment Is money
veil spent. The fuller their young
lives are of good things the less time
for wrong The next meeting of the
club Is at the home of Mrs. Nellie
RpbinsOa. Feb. 4th.
The box social for st. Peters
Church has been postponed from Mon
DAY. January 31st, to Tuesday, Febru-
sfy the first. 1t will be held in Hun
uawsil's hall Everybody is welcome
and a first class time Is promised to
al who come.
We have quantity Of shop-worn
sf1verware In Rogers and Community
patterns, not injured in wearing quail
~. only in appearance. This will be
sold at one-half regular price. A
good opportunity to get everyday sill
vsr or to match up needed pieces in
hets. q. w. Moore, Bingham.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
Sunday services 1890 a. m. worship
and sermon by Mrs w. A. Moore; Z p.
N. Peoples service of prayer and
praise with an address. Tuesday,
I.3O D. m. cottage prayer meeting;
Sunday School at the close of the
morning service. 1t Is matter OF
much JOY to all concerned that the at
tendance at the services and Sunday
School has more than doubled since
they had a regular pastor.
S0L0N
A. G. Head returned Tuesday noon
from Boston where he had been on
business.
Some of the grocers and Scion
Creamery Co. have been harvesting
their ice the past week.
The willing Workers will meet next
Monday evening with Miss Geneva
HunneWell