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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1917

Page

8

Society Gossip: Miss Mildred Clark Weds William Hill in Bath

Miss Mildred L. Clark and William Dayton Hill married at the Clark home on Washington Street with about 75 relatives and friends. The ceremony featured Lohengrin conducted by Rev. Sidney J. Willis and a reception with flowers, confetti, and a swift departure for their new home at 117 Oak Street. The couple, both Bath residents and graduates, will reside in Boston after a brief wedding trip.

Shipping City Mildred L. Clark Dennis D. Clark William Dayton Hill William P. Hill Washington St. Jonquins Dunlap Hatch Mr. Hill Roland F. Hill Bridgeport Mrs. Hill Miss Hawley Portland Boston Oak St Payne Flats

League Women’s Service yarn drive and auctions grow

The National League for Woman’s Service drives yarn distribution under local supervision with Mrs Sewall and Mrs Harold M Sewall coordinating. Lewiston and Bath groups plan auctions and a Waste Paper Day while Mrs Cushman leads Lewiston Auburn efforts and Mrs Kimball begins card party fundraisers to support the campaign.

National League For Woman’s Service Harold M William D. Sewall Chamber of Commerce Lewiston League Bath Charles L. Cushman Auburn

Episcopal church pension fund grows after campaign

Bishop William Lawrence announced at the Episcopalian Club dinner in Copley Plaza Boston that the church pension fund now stands at 7,500,000, with more than 1,000,000 in pledges received since the close of the great campaign on March 1.

Church Pension Fund The Protestant Episcopal Church Copley Plaza Boston William Lawrence Episcopalian Club of Massachusetts

Drill by Company A of NLWS at Elmhurst

The National League for Woman's Service drill unit conducted a long physical drill Monday afternoon on the west side driveway at Elmhurst. Captain Owen of 4th Company CAC directed the exercise. Miss Margaret Foote and Mrs. Hodgkins serve as guardians of the company.

National League For Woman’s Service Elmhurst Owen 4Th Co C.A.C Margaret Foote Hodgkins

Lam bert elected superintendent of schools in Kennebunk area

The towns of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport chose J. L. Lambert as their superintendent of schools for the next year with a higher salary. Lambert is a former Morse High School teacher.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport J. L. Lambert Lambert Morse High

Bath girl snubs sailor in uniform at city dance

A Bath girl snubbed a navy youth in uniform at a local dance, not realizing he is the son of a prominent national figure and prompting remarks on patriotism amid the social scene. Miss Raychel Emerson of Bay Point plans a Portland summer study with coach Gina Caparelli Viatora, noted opera teacher.

Navy Raychel_Emerson Bay Point E. T. Emerson Bangor Portland Gina Ciaparelli-Viatora Emerson

Weekend and area visitors highlight social notes

Mrs D D Clarke spent a weekend in Portland while Miss Ethel Cochran enjoys a visit in Boston area. Miss Alice Smith visits Richmond with Miss Miora Potter as host. W J Cartmill Y M C A director tours Springfield Mass. Mildred Nichols reports by card a month in Boston and will return tonight. Bertha Mullin returns Monday to Vinalhaven after visiting town with Dr Seth Mullin and wife.

D. D. Clarke Portland Ethel Cochran Boston Alice Smith Richmond Miora Potter W. J. Cartmill Springfield Mass Mildred Nichols Bertha Mullin Vinalhaven Seth Mullin

Acadia Lodge Confers Esquire Rank on Two Candidates

Acadia Lodge of Knights of Pythias conferred the Esquire rank on two candidates Thursday evening, marking a formal advancement in the lodge’s ceremonial progress.

Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias

Schooner Emma S Briggs towed for feldspar cargo

The schooner Emma S. Briggs now at the Hyde Windlass works wharf will be towed this week to carry feldspar for the John Cummings Company. Captain Fred Harrington of Damariscotta commands the Briggs. Commander E H Delany has leased the lower flat in the Thwing residence on Middle Street.

Emma S. Briggs Hyde Windlass Works John Cummings Co Fred Harrington Damariscotta Briggs E. H. Delany Thwing Bailey House Middle St

Naval Reserve appoints Dr Hannigen as assistant surgeon

Dr. R C Hannigen began duty Wednesday as assistant surgeon in the local Naval Reserve office, relieving Dr H C Dragoo who was ordered to Charles Town Navy Yard. Hannigen holds the rank of junior lieutenant. Mr and Mrs William P Hatch hosted a dinner party Tuesday night in celebration of the birthdays of Mrs Carroll Deering, Mrs Hatch, and Arthur Pepper. After dinner the evening featured music and social time.

Louise Haggett Isabel Olm Beta Sigma Beta Theta Pi Bowdoin College Copeland Davis Ham Wags McLean Sherbet Burnett Erans Gardner R. C. Hannigen Naval Reserve H. C. Dragoo Charlestown Navy Yard Hannigen William P. Hatch Carroll Deering Hatch Arthur Pepper

Radio operator Lewis A. Burleigh Jr dies at Augusta home

Lewis A. Burleigh Jr, who had been stationed in this city in the radio service for two weeks, died Sunday at his Augusta home. He had left for Cambridge, Massachusetts earlier in the week due to an order affecting district radio operators.

Lewis A. Burleigh, Jr Augusta Cambridge Mass

Portland lecturer argues against women’s suffrage stance

Mrs. Morrill Hamlin of Portland addressed 50 women at the parish house on Wednesday night arguing that a woman’s place is in the home and politics won not improve with equal suffrage. She questioned the vote’s benefits and cited California 1913 as still wet, while praising the current social privileges without voting rights.

Morrill Hamlin Portland California E. S. Crosby New York

Bath Women Champion Gentlemanly Conduct in Uniform

Mrs BE J Marston visited Portland on Thursday. Bath women state that uniform alone does not grant courtesy. any man must be civil to the Bath girls. Dorothy Higgins hosted a dancing party at the parish house Oak Street. Mrs Rupert Baxter was a Wednesday Portland visitor. Mrs E H Toerner visits daughter Mrs Arthur E Russell in Medford Massachusetts.

Lola Walker King Tavern Sagadahoc League Ruth E. Thompson Y.M.C.A Walker Rangeley Livermore Falls Pine St Bath Dorothy Higgins Oak Bt Rupert Baxter Portland E. H Toerner Arthur E. Russell Medford Mase

Public Safety Committee visit and church activity update

Hon. Harold M. Sewall traveled to Augusta on business with the Committee of Public Safety and will stay through the week. Mrs. Harold M. Sewall and Mrs. John H. Hyde depart for New York City. Bath friends note Rev. W. O'Brien has energized church life since his brief tenure, with a men’s Bible class recently formed.

Harold M. Sewall Augusta Committee of Public Safety Harold M Sewall John H. Hyde New York City Bath Terested W. O’brien

Portland youth presents recital with Alice Rich

A Portland young man and Miss Alice Rich stage a promising recital for the public. Mrs. E S Merrill of Quincy arrived to visit her daughter Mrs. E Randall Leonard. The Ladies Aid of the First Baptist Church cleared 18 at Friday rummage sale at 100 Center St to renovate the tower room for use as kindergarten quarters and future programs.

James N. Stetson Anita Andrew Allgood Cooper Church of St. Luke and Epiphany 18Th St Spruce Philadelphia Rome Georgia Portland E. S Merrill Quincy, Mass E. Randall Leonard First Baptist Church Center St

Suffrage Meeting at Lisbon Falls Home

An enthusiastic suffrage gathering was held last week at the home of Mrs. Andrew E. Greene in Lisbon Falls. Mrs. Catherine Millard led remarks and received support from local supporters.

Andrew E. Greene Lisbon Falls Catherine Millard

Milwaukee lawyer Frank N Dennett visits father in city

Frank N Dennett a lawyer from Milwaukee visiting his father in the city.

Frank N. Dennett Milwaukee

Oliver Moses Embarks for New York on Business Trip

Oliver Moses left on Monday for a business trip to New York. Mrs Moses and daughter Frances accompanied him to Boston for a brief visit. Mr and Mrs Kari Von Bamaz, residents of this city, are mentioned in connection with local society notes.

Oliver” Moses New York Moses Frances Boston Kari von Bamaz

Portland and Boston tied notices fill weekly columns

Mrs D D Clark died Friday in Portland. Fred P Shaw died Wednesday in Boston on business. Clarence Morse returned from Boston. Cecil Payne on business to Boston and New York. Miss Eva Carlton visited Bangor Woolwich. Rena Tibbetts and Leigh Wing Portland guests. Bates College Rev Tarbell to Lisbon Falls pastorate. Navy discharge for William Cutting in Charlestown. Local officials Garesy Troop on state house business. Richmond Mrs Sadie Beals Bath visitor. Bycon, Bycon Portland deaths and visits noted.

D. D. Clark Portland Fred Rich Boston Fred P. Shaw E. S. Bycon Clarence W. Morse Cecil Payne New York Sadie Beals Richmond Bath Eva Carlton Bangor Woolwich Loistene Mains Quincy John M. Hill Rena Tibbetts Leigh Wing Rupert Wing Albert J. Garesy Carl C. Troop Augusta State House William S. Cutting Charlestown Navy Yard D&s. Virginia Naval Reserve Arthur Tarbell Bates College Free Baptist Church Lisbon Falls E. T. Pitts Tarbell Corilies St

Farmers urged to plant wheat in Arnot County

The Houston Times urges farmers in Arrost County to plant at least one acre of wheat due to favorable prices and a likely stable to high flour market. A typical crop would yield six to eight barrels of flour, making the risk worthwhile amid conditions and a shorter winter wheat harvest.

Houston Times Aroostook County

Bath housewives debate cookers for beans and dishes

One Bath housewife recalls using $1 worth of wood for Saturday beans. Another says a fireless cooker would help, suggesting a homemade model costing little more than the wood and capable of cooking beans and other suppers with short fires.

Bath

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