The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-24
News Of Somerset's Busy Towns

cally nnhurt Another car driven
by man who apparently could hard
ly hold himself to the wheel went
over the bank in attempting to make
the hill to Bingham Heights Officers
Frank Gipson and Morrill, Rowe are
looking after the law-breakers as best
they can and a very short time ago
took two carloads of offenders to
Skowhegan to answer TO various
charges.
METHODIST NOTES
Rev. d. B. Holt, ID. D.. district SUI
perintendent was with us the even
ing of July Is. He spoke upon the
request of Elisha for double por-
ton of the spirit of Elijah. He
gave q fine comparison of the two
prophets. His address was follow
ed by the sacrament OF the Lords
supper The Quarterly Conference
was held the same evening. The
superintendent was pleased with all
reports and congratulated the church
upon its progress. He was especial
ly gratiied with the reduction OF the
church debt, three hundred and fifty
dollars having been paid towards il
ing a balance of one hundred dollars
only The superintendent shared a
part of the union picnic with us
Wednesday, leaving for Scion on the
p. m. train. We were sorry that
a larger number from our school
were not present owing To illness, ad-
versity and pressure OF work
The Junior League will hold an out
door meeting at the home of Mrs.
Arabel Lister next Saturday after
noon at o'clock. After the bust
ness Is transacted. outdoor sports will
he enjoyed.
The Dorothy Perkins ramblers that
decorated the church Friday evening.
the fifteenth, also the pulpit bouquet
OF sweet peas were from Tri-oaks
farm. Hope, Rhode Island, the gift of
Miss Doris Groves who recently spent
few weeks with the pastor. A ris.
ing vote OF thanks was given Miss
Groves by the members in apprecia-
ton of her kind remembrance. She
still continues a lively interest in the
church.
BINGHAM CENTER
Mrs. Elmer Staples of Skowhegan
is spending some time with her
daughter, Myrtle Thompson at George
Browns.
Frank Curtis is cutting the hay on
the Sanford Nottage place here. Al
tired Curtis will cut the hay on the
Isaac Holway place.
Miss Angie Smith of Oakland is Wis
iting her grandparents, Mr., and Mrs.
Zenas Fletcher. She is assisting
them in their "Wayside Store"
Wilmont Doyle and family accom-
panied by his brother, Melvin and
wife motored to Dexter last Sunday
to call on relatives there.
John Savage of Scion village, with
his son, Frank and family. and Mrs.
Flora Curtis took an auto trip to
Eustis last Sunday, going by the way
of Stratton and Flagstaff and return
ing by the Ledge House and over Lex
ngton Flats. The day being ideal
and the scenery wonderful made the
trip one of the best to be had this
summer.
william Taylor of Portland was a
a visitor among relatives here Sat
urday returning home Sunday ac-
companied by his wife and baby who
have been visiting here a couple of
weeks.
Mrs. Merton Taylor spent a few
days last week with her sister, Mrs.
Chester Bunker of Brighton.
SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY
Mrs. Florence Wilson of Providence.
X. I. and two nephews Cleon and Ber
nard Goodrich of iUxMridge. Mass,
are spending several weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James York.
Frank Chase Is living with his
brother Phineas Chase who is in poor
health DR.. Harris of Brighton at
tends him.
Manley Corson has finished haying
on c. b. Gilman's farm.
Harold Gehrke is helping Arthur
Clark during the haying season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry McQuilkin and
daughter Gala of Moscow spent
Sunday with his father, William Nc
Quinin and family.