The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-12
BINGHAM

benefit of the NJ. E. Church on Satur-
day night, July IA, 1923, from $50
to T.3O D. m. Admission, adults, so
cents, children Is cents.
MIR. and Mrs. w. d. Goodrich have
stay in their cottage.
William Hughes who has been
working in New Hampshire is home
for a visit
ROBBIE Howes is now able TO be
out after his illness.
Many people from here attended the
Fourth of July celebration at Show
hogan and reported a fine time.
Three house lots for sale on Dins-
more street. Also grass on same.
Inquire OF Mark McCollor. 1w28'
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Moore have
returned from their wedding trip.
Ross Henderson and Guy Whitney
have recently purchased Star car
from Carol Savage.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kelliher were
IN town last week.
Miss Martha Cooley has gone to Wa
tsyille for few days before going
to Lewiston where she will attend
Mr.. and Mrs. George Maxfeld and
Mrs. II. f. Croker from Canaan were
in town Sunday.
Mrs. Edith Dinsmore went to Lew
iston the first of the week to attend
the Bates summer school.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Libby have
moved into the bungalow formerly oc-
cupied by NJ. d. Skinner.
Mrs. Ross Henderson, and daugh-
tiers Phyllis and Gladys have return
ed from Pittsneld.
Miss Christine Bickford who has
been nursing in Clifton Springs is
visiting relatives and friends in town.
Mrs. George Jones who is employ
ed in Belgrade was home for over
the Fourth.
The second division of the Kenne-
bee Campfire had tent beside Saw
ages store on the Fourth of July
where they sold candy and lemonade.
The first division Of the Kennebec
Campfire spent very enjoyable even
ing last week at their guardians,
Mrs. Marta Savage.
Miss Louise Miller is visiting Alice
Rowell in Scion.
Mrs. Edith b. Robinson, wife of
Leon C. Robinson passed away on
July 7th at her home after the birth
of a baby daughter. The. funeral
of Mrs. Leon G.. Robinson and daugh-
ter was held Monday, July 9th, at
her home The floral offerings were
many. Rev. Arthur MacDougal and
Rev. George Merriam from Skowhe-
gan officiating.
Miss Velma Rollins is visiting Ruby
Frost.
i. About 2 o'clock on the morning Of
the Fourth, Clyde Walker, Clyde
Trip. Leon Loyejoy from North New
Portland and an unknown companion
from Madison. failed to make the
town ON the Concord end of the bridge
and kept straight on cutting the iron
railing and dropped thirty feet where
the car landed on the boom saving 1t
from going into the deep water. Three
wheels were cut of and the body of
the car was q wreck, but the engine
was in good running condition. Clyde
Walker cracked his hip and Clyde
Tripp cut and bruised his leg. The
other two companions had minor in
jnries. C.. w. Dntton took them back
to North New Portland.
The joint committee of the Cara
tupk, Concord, Mayfleld, Moscow,
Pleasant Ridge, The Forks, West
Forks superintendents union held
its annual meeting In Firemen's hall,
Bingham, Saturday afternoon, June
Both. F. J. Whitney of Moscow
was chosen president and L. G. Nor
ris of Concord. secretary. 1t was
voted not to reduce the superintend-
ent's salary because of his prolonged
III health and consequent mat
ton to school work and to apportion
his salary among the different towns
according to the number of schools
in each. It was also voted to grant
the superintendent leave OF absence
from christmas, 1898, until March Is,
1924, that he may pass the severe part
OF the winter In warmer climate.
This was granted on condition that
he shall hold his Institute for teach
aFs two weeks during the summer
vacation. Mr.. Ball informs US that
the Institute will be held In Mrs. Ken
TO August 10, inclusive, except the
W6ek 6Hu Will Ue opeH ZOE ali WIN
wish to attend regularly.
Bert d. Packard OF Augusta, Dep
uty State Commissioner of Education
and A. w. Gordon, Agent for School,
ing In Unorganized Townships, were
in town Wednesday night and Thurs
day morning. with Supt. Ball, made a
trip to The Forks and Lake Moxie in
the interests Of the children of Moxie
Gore. They returned to Augusta
Thursday afternoon.
Wonld Il not be well to name our
public library In honor OF the late
Mrs. Belle p. Williams, not only for
her generous bequest but also for
her long years of loyal service and
support when faithful were strug-
Cling to maintain It?
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Whereas, the Supreme ruler of the
universe has in His infinite wisdom,
seen At to remove from our midst
our we'll loved and respected sister,
Blanche Gordon, therefore be 1t
Resolved, That in the death of our
sister. the American Legion Auxiliary,