When was it published?

June 10, 1885 in The Somerset Reporter

Domestic News June 10, 1885

The Somerset Reporter

Q: What keywords are associated?

Telephone Line, Bingham, Forks, Skowhegan, Lumbermen, Extension

Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine

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What is this article about?

Telephone line completed from Bingham to the Forks, with instruments placed and connection to Skowhegan via telegraph lines. First conversation from Skowhegan to the Forks occurred last evening, audible despite unfavorable conditions. Line provides convenience, especially for lumbermen. Extension planned to Murphy's, 5 miles further. Wire hung by J. W. Willey of Skowhegan.

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WIRE TO THE FORKS. - The Telephone line has been completed from Bingham to the Forks, the instruments placed, and connection made at Bingham with Skowhegan by using the telegraph lines. The first talk over the line from Skowhegan to the Forks, was made last evening. The atmosphere was not favorable and the old wire from Bingham down, is not in first class condition, yet the voice at the Forks end could be heard distinctly at Skowhegan. This wire will be a great convenience to all along the line, especially to lumbermen.

The company contemplate extending the wire as far as Murphy's, 5 miles above the present terminus. The wire was hung by J. W. Willey of Skowhegan, and is pronounced by those who know, to be a good piece of work.

What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Telephone Line Bingham Forks Skowhegan Lumbermen Extension

What entities or persons were involved?

J. W. Willey

Where did it happen?

Bingham To The Forks

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Bingham To The Forks

Event Date

Last Evening

Key Persons

J. W. Willey

Outcome

line completed and first talk successful despite conditions; great convenience expected, especially for lumbermen; extension planned to murphy's

Event Details

Telephone line completed from Bingham to the Forks with instruments placed and connection to Skowhegan via telegraph. First talk made last evening, voice heard distinctly. Wire hung by J. W. Willey of Skowhegan, pronounced good work. Company plans extension to Murphy's, 5 miles above terminus.