The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-06-08
BINGHAM

A. G. Dinsmore has purchased a
new Ford sedan which he is learning
to drive.
At the entertainment and dance held
In Kennebec Hall June 2nd, the high
school juniors cleared over seventy
dollars, and had a real good time.
Mrs. Verna McCollar of Waterville
has recently been a guest of her mo-
Their, Mrs. Addie Jones.
Mrs. Archie Bachelor entertained
Mrs Hale of Lynn, Mass, few days
last week.
Remember the food sale for the lib
rary next Saturday afternoon at Good
richs store. Mrs. Floyd Foss has
given to the library copy of "The
Money Makers" by Klein and Homb-
low. THE History of the World
in the Nineteenth Century in three
volumes illustrated, was presented to
the Bingham Library by Mrs. Howard
Moore this week.
Mira Taylor of Portsmouth, N. II.
and friend from Newark, n. j.
were visitors at the home Of the Tay-
lor Bros. recently.
Last Thursday an electric light wire
near Will Robinson's house set fire to
a tree and but for prompt attention
the house might have been burned.
No damage was done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Fentiman OF
Waterville were guests OF Walter FEN
timan and family last week.
Tweeds, pin stripes, grays and tans
lead In popularity for spring; you'll
find all the favorite shades in our
Hart Schaffner & Marx spring suits.
MARX Savage Il Co. 1w23
Mr.. and Mrs. George Roundy, were
guests of Mrs. George Jones over Me-
mortal Day. They came by auto and
will visit Mrs. Luretta Roundy in
Clinton on their return trip.
An. unusual number of black flies
and mosquitoes are making life I'M
comfortable for those who are in the
woods either for pleasure or necessi-
ty.
My residence for sale. Price $500.
DR.. n. G. Brown, Pttsfeld ADV.
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Mrs. Atkins OF Lynn, Mass, has
been visiting her son Maurice and
family. Mr.. Atkins took his mo-
Their hdmsg by automobile. They
were accompanied as far as Dover,
N. H. by Mrs. Thomas Reynolds,
who will spend a few days with her
daughter, Margaret who Is In train
ing as q nurse. Mrs. Reynolds will
return this week.
Get the habit Of dropping in often
at Hunnewells for that delicious
home made ice cream, made OF the
purest ingredients, satisfying to the
taste of high food value. Special
orders for any amount cheerfully de-
livered. Telephone No. N. e. H.
12-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Taylor an
nounce the engagement Of Mira Odel
TayIor to Charles Henrze of Newark,
N. J.
Mildred Miller was taken to Port
land last Saturday for treatment for
the lung trouble which has come upon
her. She stood the auto trip very
we'll and will stay at the home OF her
cousin Mrs. Bessie COney Hayes.
Great hopes for her recovery are en-
tertained by Mildred's many friends.
Mont Miller and Wife accompanied
her to Portland returning the follow
ing day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lester and Mr..
and Mrs. Crotto went to Lewiston ny
auto last Tuesday returning Wednes-
day.
At the annual communication OF
Bingham Lodge No. 1919 A. F. 4 A.
M. held on Saturday, June 3rd, the
following officers were elected: Harry
Cummings W. M, Leon w. Good
rich, s. W, Ernest A. Sterling, j.
W, Lee c. Smith, secretary; George
l.. Baker, treasurer; Robert W.
Smith, s.. D., ROBBIE b. Howes, j.
d. AT five o'clock very bountiul
and appeti7ing lsupper served by Ia
dies of the Eastern Star was enjoy
ed by over two hundred in the ban
quet hall. At eight o'clock the M.
M. degree was conferred upon can
didate. The officers elected at this
meeting and those appointed will be
installed at the next regular com
munication to be held on July 8th.
On Sunday large number OF the Ma
sons accompanied by members or the
Eastern Star attended the Congrega-
tional Church and Rev. c. w. Ro-
binson delivered very able address
on the subject Dare we be Masons.
The next regular convocation- OF
Bingham Chapter No. " X. a. M.
will be held in Masonic Hall, Tues
day evening, June 18th. At 500 p.
M. a lobster supper will be served
to the Companions in the banquet
hall Following this the election OF
officers will be held and the r. A.
degree conferred on candidates. 1t
is hoped that every Companion VIII
attend.
BINGHAM CENTER
A very enjoyable day was spent last
Sunday at the pleasant farm home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Gilman OF Emb-
den, where his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Gilman, his brother, Forrest
Gilman and family of Bingham village,
his sister, Mrs. Frank Savage and
family, then Mrs. Gilman's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Murphy and
her sister. Elsie gathered to commem-
crate Ernest's birthday. Delicious
ice cream and assorted cakes besides
tarts and homemade cheese were
served, after which short literary ex-