The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-01-06

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| sent prepaid.
Margaret Reynolds went to Dover
N. H. last week where she begins a
course of study and training to be-
come nurse.
Mrs. Almeda Spaulding is quite sick
with the prevailing cold.
Edgar King and Mrs. Olive Hilton
both of this town were united in mar
riage on the evening of December q
by Rev. c. w. Robinson.
The marriage of Nathan E. Camp
bell and Mrs. Eva s. Beauscon was
solemnized by Rev. C. w. Robinson
Dec. 90
Attic Baker goes to the hospital
Wednesday for. surgical treatment.
The Grange Hall was taxed to rath-
er more than its capacity by the large
attendance at the masquerade ball on
New Years evening. Many pretty
and unusual costumes were worn.
The next Sunshine meeting will be
January 18th, at the home Of Mrs
Joseph Bachelor.
Enoch Osgood is confined to his
home by illness.
Mrs. S. j. Whitney has been con-
fined to her home by Illness most of
the time for several weeks.
Grin Hill of the firm Taylor Bros
G. Hill, returned from Portland last
week. He attended meetings held by
the Dry Goods and Clothiers Associa-
ton.
Mona Baker has returned to her
position as teacher in a school In
Windham having spent Christmas va
cation at home.
A very delightful afternoon was
spent at the home of Mrs. Bina Preble
last Thursday by the Daughters of the
American Revolution. After the
business part of the meeting was over
the Lords Prayer was followed by the
salute to the flag; Master Robert
Preble holding the flag in the center
of the circle of ladies'. Response to
roll call was Christmas quotations;
reading, First Christmas in Maine by
Mrs. Marida Savage; Christmas poem
| by Mrs Gertrude Schoppe. The adj
visibility OF getting up an entertain
ment for the purpose OF raising money
was discussed, but no committees
were appointed. During the social
hour which followed coffee, sand
wiches, olives and fancy cakes were
served. Mrs. Sophie Preble will en-
terrain the next meeting, Jan. II.
F. LEGipson goes to Augusta this
week, Wednesday, to attend the Lee
gislature as representative for this
district.
Nearly all the lumbermen In this
section have commenced hauling lum-
Der to the landings.
Beatrice Baker and Laura Baker
having spent the Christmas vacation
at their homes returned to Colby this
week.
James McKenney has been home for
few days from his numbering oper-
ations.
Fred williams who has been book
keeper for the Bingham Lumber Co.,
for several years Is very sick man.
His wife from Waterville is caring
for him since he was first taken sick
some weeks ago.
VIM. Collins, who has been sick
with rheumatism three or four weeks
was able to be out Monday.
SARAH F. FOSS
In the passing of Mrs. Sarah F..
Foss on Dec. Is, 1920, Bingham lost
not only one of her Oldest, but one
OF her most respected citizens. Mrs.
Foss was born in Norridgewock on
Oct. 20, 1884, the daughter OF the late
Judah and Salley Viles Baker. When
a Young woman she moved to Bingham
with her parents. In 1854 she was
married to Gustavus Foss, who died
seventeen years ago. To this union
there were born five children, four OF
whom are now living, namely. Tllson
and Charles of this town; Mrs. d. II.
Sherman Of Randolph and Mrs. F. u.
Webber of Orono, all Of whom were
with her in her last sickness and
death Funeral services conducted
by Rev c. w. Robinson. were held
Dec. 10 at the home of her son TIL
son where she has made her home
since the death of her husband. In
torment was In the village cemetery.
With the arrival of the new pastor
Rev. w. A. Moore, the services have
been resumed. Sunday 1880 preach
ing; 7 D. m. Peoples service; Sunday
School at the close of the morning
service. The services next Sunday
will be in charge Of Mr.. w. A. Moore
of Scion.
Mrs. Edith Dinsmore has been
elected to serve for the rest OF the
winter on the superintendent school
committee of Bingham, because Geo.
Nottage has moved to Scion.
C. w. button has bought what is
known as the Jim Smith farm, includ-
ing stock and farming implements
and Ed Smith, who now resides on
the place will continue to live there
until spring.
NEW PORTLAND
Recent births In the place are a