The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-11
The Interesting News Of
Somerset B1sy Towns
BINGHAM

correctly marked. Mrs. Carrie Whit
ney and Mrs. Alice Goodrich are
serving as ballot clerks for the cleo
lions this year. Through mistake as
to the time of the closing Of the polls.
which was at 6 o'clock, a dozen or
more persons arrived too late TO vote.
The Century Club calendars for the
year have been received also those
for the Kennebec Chapter d. A. r..
Both indicate an interesting year for
their members.
DR.. II. B. Pierson. state entsmolo-
gist and Mr.. Beals, both of Augusta,
were recently guests of Mr>and Mrs.
Raymond Whitney. Mrs. Carrie
Hutehins of Fairfield was also their
week end guest recently.
Miss Flora Phelps of Leominster,
Mass. and Miss Mary Ford of Mars
Hill, both teachers in Bingham high
school are boarding at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Goodrich. Miss
Phelps teaches, bookkeeping. short
hand and typewriting and Miss Ford
teaches Latin, French and Ancient
History. Miss Sedgeley of Phillips
teaches in one of the grades and
boards at Mont Beans.
Live poultry wanted. Write or
call Harry Cohen. y. f. Phone 63-3.
22-3. Skowheaan. 1877
Will be at the Bingham Hotel Mon
day. September 18th, to fit glasses.
X. c. Brown, NJ. ID.
Monroe Pierce, grandson Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Pierce was somewhat hurt
by a collision between his bicycle
and an auto. The boy came oTt
from a side street where the driver
of the automobile was unable to see
him in time to prevent the accident.
Miss Belle Cofby~has some beauti-
full flowers growing in her graden, in
GLIDING varieties of dahlias of unus-
ua1 coloring and Of remarkable size.
FOR SALE-Seven room house on
Murray street. Complete bathroom
and modern plumbing. Electric
lights, city water. Ample room for
garden. r. r. Robinson, Bingham.
tf32
r. II. Caswell has had his build
ings painted.
w. e. Robinson has taken down and
moved away the big barn formerly
owned by A.. p. Murray.
Mrs. Edith Whitney and daughter
Ruth of Portland are guests of friends
in town.
LIE AdllDjit SIII6 iClu a uhliit anu
social in Firemen's Hall last Saturday
night.
A special business meeting of the
local w. c. r. L. will be held tomor-
row evening with Mrs. Elizabeth Jor-
dan. The regular monthly meeting
will be held with Mrs. Olive Hilton
Friday evening, Sept. 10.
Mrs. Jennie Randlett of Pittsfield
rnIfufu prpcidpot pallp1 on Mrg
Sampson. vice president-at-large. Sun
day afternoon for the discussion of
plans.
Mrs. Abbie M. Guild of Pine Bluff,
North Carolina, has presented the lib
rary with about fifty books including
fifteen Of fiction: ~Lippincot's Bio
graphical ~Pronouncing Dictionary,
many poetical works and some yalu-
able books of reference; five volumes
of Quotations from Greek, Latin. Ger
man, French and Spanish and several
volumes of Hawthorne's Works. From
Miss Margaret Guild of New York.
fifteen books for children have been
received. The library association
is very thankful for the gifts and the
good will which prompts the giVers.
"Franlein" q German Police dog,
owned by Mrs. Marion Coleman, has a
family of eight puppies, five males
and three females. they are only a
few days old.
1t is expected that the inside paint
ing at the Congregational church will
be completed this week and that SER
vices next Sunday will be held as
usual.
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. II. Caswell made a
very enjoyable auto trip to New York
a short time since. With exception
of one day the weather was good dur
ing their journey.
Winslow Rollins and daughter OF
Portland are among friends in towns
Mrs. Clara Bray is at Lakewood this
week.
The Saunders Brothers, Harry, Ar
thu and Fred with their families were
on their return from n trip to Quebec
and called upon friends in Bingham.
Mrs. Annie Laurison, widow of the
late John Laurison, formerly of st.
George. died at the residence of her
sons, John and Thomas, Sunday even
ing, August 31st. The deceased liv-
ed a long and useful life and passed
away after "A lingering illness, aged
eighty-fOur years. The funeral, at
her late home. was attended by a
large number of relatives and friends.
The floral tributes were NUMEROUS
and beautiful. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Mary F.
Sampson, pastor Of the M. f. Church,
a friend of the deceased. Duets
waiting and Watching" and "Home,
Beautiful Home" were rendered by
Miss Mabel Burton and Mrs. Sampson.
The interment vas at Moscow.
METHODIST NOTES
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Ara
bel Lister for an all day meeting,
Tuesday, Sept. 2. Reports showed
the society in a good financial con-
dition. Mrs. Lane, a former resident
and member, dropped in for a few
moments visit with the "Aiders" in
the afternoon. Her visit was greatly
enjoyed. Plans for the future were
discussed. The food sales, under the
auspices of this organization in Mrs.
Hollis store each Saturday afternoon,
are we'll p~atronzied. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of Mrs.
Olive Hilton, Wednesday, Sept. II.