The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
BINGHAM

Baker. Ii is expected that DR.. De-
veaux will speak on the care OF chill
dren with reference to the throat, ear
and eve. Each member is requested
to bring one invited friend, mother
of children If possible.
Mrs. John Hardy who was very Ill
last week is now reported as gaining
under the care OF a trained nurse.
Mrs. Edward Reynolds who has
been seriously Ill at a hospitai IN
Madison is said to be gaining.
w. w. Durgin and daughter Louise
attended the funeral services OF Mrs.
VIM. Hodgdon at Skowhegan, Thurs
day OF last week. Mrs. Durgin was
unable to attend because of illness.
Mrs. Durgin again wishes to thank
the Sunshine Society for the gift OF
fruit during her illness.
Mr.. and Mrs Chester G. Cool are
receiving congratulations on the ar
rival of a baby boy born Jan 30th.
Mrs. John Hunnewell is caring for
Mrs. Cool.
Miss Elizabeth Thompson spent last
Monday at her home in Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Gallant went
to Lewiston this week. Mr. Gallant
was unable to continue his work at
Jackman and hopes to be benefited by
medical treatment in Lewiston.
From q Portland paper we notice
surprise party held at Westbrook on
january 22nd by Miss Ada Kelley IN
honor of Miss Althea Pugh. Games
and refreshments were enjoyed and
large number were present. During
the evening the announcement was
made OF the engagement of Miss Irene
Kelley of Main street to Alfred K
Pugh of Valentine street. The paper
also stated that both Miss Kelley and
Mr.. Pugh had many friends in the city
For the past five years Mr.. Pugh has
been an efficient telegraph operator
for the Maine Central r. r. at Bling
ham. He has many friends here TOO,
who offer congratulations
What was an amusing incident for
the bystanders occurred last week
when Carol Savage who had been
making some repairs on w. W. STOP
dards car, drove with it to one OF the
hardware stores Stopping he went
into the store not closing the door.
Rob Roy, Mr.. Stoddard's dog hap
pened along and took possession, seat
ing himself on the cushions where
he Is accustomed to ride. When Mr..
Savage returned and attempted 10
enter the car, the dog--a big German
Police-nlade objections. Mr.. Saw
age urged, coaxed, scolded and plead
ed In vain. Others, who imagined
they were on more intimate terms,
tried their persuasions with no effect.
Mr.. Stoddarda was sent for. but be-
fore his arrival Harold Coleman, at
whose house the dog frequently
makes his home, succeeded in getting
the dog out of the car and Mr.. Saw
age was able to proceed on his way
A Century Club meeting OF especial
interest was held at the home OF Mrs.
Mary e. Baker on Friday afternoon,
February LIST. The entire wall of one
of the parlors had been made by
means of dark draperies, back
group4t~for an exhibit of exceedingly
fine pictures. These were secured
through the kindness of Mrs. Annie
T.. whitney, who read a short article
regarding the artist, besides explain
ing the subjects. There were twenty
in all, Wood Block Prints by Gustav
Baumann. They are in colors and
a very valuable collection, ranging in
price from SIS to $40 each. mostly
of western views. The lecture, Art
of Original Americans by DR.. f. l..
Hewett of the school Of American Re-
search, Santa Fe, accompanied the
pictures. This was read by Mrs.
Mary l.. Baker. Mrs. Kathleen Doe
presented fine paper on the Child
and the Home" Music, under the
supervision of Miss Belle M. Colby,
consisted OF the singing of The Pines
of Maine, and choice victrola selec-
tions. A vote of thanks was extend
ed to Mrs. Whitney for her generos-
ity in making art Day" so enjoyable
for the club. Arrangements for the
Club banquet at Bingham Hotel, Feb
ruary 18th are pretty we'll completed.
ricketts, are $1.00 per plate. Those
desiring to attend will please give
their name and the number of tickets
desired to Mrs. Beatrice Wasson or
Mrs. Annie Whitney this week II pos
sibIe. There will be an address by
Hon. F. II. HoIley of North Arson and
IL ID nOpeu Shut lain II oiii wa o.
Florence W. Danforth of Skowhegan
besides plenty of music. Banquet
viii be Served promptly at o'clock.
At q special meeting of the Kenne-
bee Chapter d. A. r. held at the home
OF Mrs. Marta Savage arrangements
were made for a Silver Tea to be
held on Feb. 20 with Mrs. Savage and
Mrs. Shoppe. Each member has the
privilege Of inviting one guest, the
hostesses as many as they desire.
Those attending will contribute
piece of silver There will be re-
freshments and music. Inasmuch as
1t is so near Longfellow's birthday,
response to roll call will be poems or
extracts from his writings. Dele
gates chosen at this meeting for the
Continental Congress were Mrs. Bina
Preble with Mrs. Eva Bachelor as
alternate. 70 the state conference
the delegates are Mrs. Bina Preble,
Mrs Florence Owens. Mrs. Gertrude
Shoppe, Mrs Annie Whitney. The
aIternates are Mrs. Eva Bachelor.
Mrs. Josephine Sawyer, Mrs. Alice
Gath md Mrs MALTA Rnhtuann