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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1914

Page

4

Wedding Bells Ring at Camp Ahwahnee and Grace Church

A Busy notes page covers two weddings. Florence S. McLean and William Rentz wed at Camp Ahwahnee on the New Meadows, with detailed bridal party and guests from Quincy and Bath. Phillip Hubbell Jones and Joan Sinclair Newell wed at Grace Church in Bath, with reception at the Parish House and a White Mountains honeymoon.

Camp Ahwahnee New Meadows Florence McLean William Rentz Quincy Mass R. J. Davis Yarmouth Mary McLean Irene Rosenberg Lisbon Falls James Guthrie Brown Cottage Rentz Cottage Rentz Bath Iron Works New York Bath E. Rentz Katy Mclean Lillian Ridge F. W. Brown William H. White Esther William H. Hennese

Social Roundup of Visitors and Local Guests

The Misses Coombs hosted a luncheon for a dozen young ladies at their Avenue home. Visitors include George F. Dearborn and family from Small Point, Mrs. Hathaway and Mrs. Small from Popham, Rev. Folsom and daughter Elsie in New York, Mrs. Hawthorne from Montclair, and Mrs. Skillings en route to New York. Others visit Bath and Popham Beach, with moves to see relatives in Read ing, Boston, Elkton, and Somerset. A parade of local names attended weddings, trips, and centennial events including Miss Idella Lekamp’s Elkton visit, Maurice Owen of Boston at home, and George Hughes at MacMahan.

Coombs Avenue George 5 Maurice Owen Boston Elizabeth Owen Owen The Hub George E. Thompson Popham Beach Augustus A. Percy New York Carl C. Troop

Bath visitors and social notes from a regional column

Capt. Thomas J. Olys of Boston arrives in Bath for his annual visit to relatives and his prior pledge to help fund a new city hall. A Grace Church sunlight dance features Stevens's orchestra, and local figures like Rev. O W Stearns, Hon. E C Stiness, and others are mentioned with visits, dinners, and theater events.

Thomas J. Olys Boston Bath Capt Olys Tom Grace Church Stevens

Bath man Marries Miss Beebe in Montreal Wedding

Frederic Henry Low treasurer of the Bath Savings Institution marries Clara Wentworth Beebe in Montreal with Rev. Dr. Hart officiating. After a brief honeymoon they return to Bath to reside at 732 High Street. Beebe has lived in Bath for years and has many friends.

Bath Montreal Frederic Henry Low Bath Savings Institution Clara Wentworth Beebe Hart High St Low Miss Beebe California

Mr and Mrs E C Plummer Return From Winnipeg

Mr and Mrs E C Plummer arrived home Saturday night from Winnipeg where they attended the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. Mr Plummer was called to Washington on business on his arrival home in connection with the Nicteieee in borees eran.

E. C. Plummer Winnepeg Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias

Morse Return From Visit With Aunt in New York

B W Morse returns to New York after a brief visit with his aunt Mrs Jennie R Morse of Washington Street He accompanied her who will remain here for a while She was operated on five weeks ago in Newton Hospital for appendicitis and is improving nicely Her daughter Miss Elva is visiting her aunt Mrs Naylor at Eggemoggin

B. W. Morse New York Jennie R. Morse Washington St Morse Newton Hospital Elva

Bath Welcomes New Mrs. MacCormick in Bath Wedding

In Middleboro Massachusetts on Tuesday Edna L Walford wed W A MacCormick church service conducted by Rev C P Christopher. The couple arrived in Bath Wednesday and will reside at 68S Washington. MacCormick is Bowdoin 1912 graduate and longtime YMCA official.

Middleboro Mass W. A. MacCormick Edna L. Walford Frank Walford C. P. Christopher Washington St

Richmond Visitors Plan Steep Falls and Baltimore Trip

Rey and Mrs. S A Evans of the People's church left Richmond for Steep Falls after a visit in Richmond. They will spend two weeks with Mrs Evans's parents, then travel to Baltimore before returning to Bath. Mr and Mrs N B Corthell returned from Cambridge where Mr Corthell attended Harvard summer school in mechanical engineering and then left Monday for an outing in Dresden.

Howard A. Corey Georgia Page Ripley Bath Searsmont G. H. Page N. B.corthell Cambridge

Redfield Aboard Maine Island for Summer Stay

Hon William C Redfield secretary of Commerce arrives at MacMahan Island to join Mrs Redfield and son Humphrey for the summer at the Redfield cottage He will stay until September first Also noted are visits by Jeff and Mrs Southard of Richmond and New Meadows from Providence and Pawtucket to Senator Noble Maxwell in Scituate Mass Maxwell operates a sand digging screening and shipping business by electrical power and is praised as a capable man and former politician now focused on business efforts with ties to Richmond and Sagadahoc

Emma J. Little William C. Duncan Little Middle St Central Church William C. Redfield MacMahan Island Jeff Southard Richmond New Meadows Providence Pawtucket R. I Noble Maxwell Scituate Mass The Times Maine Senator Maxwell Sagadahoc

Pond couple with 10 day Massachusetts trip to Boston and White Mountains

William F. Pond and Mrs. Pond left Saturday for Portsmouth by car then proceeded to Boston on a ten day vacation through Massachusetts. They will return and plan White Mountain drives.

William F. Pond

Clifford Family Returns Home From Popham Beach Summer

Mrs. Charles W. Clifford and her family arrived home Tuesday from Popham Beach where they had been spending the summer.

Charles W. Clifford Popham Beach

New St Mary’s Pastor Welcomed by Large Congregations

Rev. N. J. Horan debuted as St. Mary’s Church pastor with large Sunday services. He was assisted by Rev. J. P. O'Brien who departs this week for Winn. A surprise arrival greeted him when Joseph E. Anderson called on him Friday.

N. J. Horan St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Church J. P. O’brien Winn Mr. Horan Joseph E. Anderson

Major Eaton Illness Improves but Misses G A R Encampment

Major Ray P. Eaton, department commander of the Maine G A R, has been ill at his Brunswick home but is now much improved. He is not expected to attend the National Encampment of the G A R in Detroit in September. Mrs Farida Drummond Temple, formerly of this city, arrived Tuesday and will stay a few days at the Cosmopolitan Club. The Temples have lived in Dresden, Germany for twelve years and returned before the war. Mr Temple has business in Chicago and will be joined by Mrs Temple after her visit. She is receiving a hearty greeting from friends.

John W. Ballou Helen Haraden City Hospital George R. Copeland Quincy E. Randall Leonard Guy C. Crosbs Poland Springs George E., Hughes Mac Mahan Island Hiram T. Stevens Carol Elizabeth Richard Quick Susan Clarabel Edward Sewall Atlantic Edward Hartwell Humphrey Owen Sabine E. C. Stiness Providence Bath Boston Stiness John C. Higgins John 4A. Morse Horace Morse Maurice Potter Southporte Worcester Wynburg Phippsburg Basin Percy W. Means Drake Cottage Pleasant Point John Ss. Hyden Portland Milton H. Douglas William H. Penuglas Lisbon Falls L. S. Adams Busiess Vis George A. Baker C.A.C Columbia Theatre Maine Ray P. Eaton Maine G.A.R Brunswick G.A.R Detroit Farida Drummond Temple Cosmopolitan Club

Georgetown Topics notes and town chatter

Miss Louis Thornton a promising elocutionist may present her program at Union Hall after arrangements in the coming week. Local society notes include visits, health concerns, and travels among Bath, Georgetown Center, Riggsville, Duxbury, Roslindale, and Pittsburg. Traffic worries rise as speeding autos threaten narrow streets. calls grow for warning signs.

Picnic at the Beach and Local Community Happenings

A Georgetown Center area report details a north shore beach picnic with the Thompson family and friends, plus a fishing trip invitation for the following day. It notes a minor injury, local arrivals, a school board meeting, a canceled Westport game, and a seaworthy deep sea expedition led by William Farnsworth including Admiral Ross. It also covers political and social events with Halbert P. Gardner’s speaking tour, a Ladies Aid gathering at Overlook Cottage with readings by Mrs. E D Hooker, Miss Lillian Oliver, and music, plus a memorial bell proposal and hospitality by Mrs. Bartlett continuing a twenty plus year tradition.

Frank Thompson Bessie Jack Thompson Miss Sessions Lou Clarke Harry Brighton Mr. Thompson W. C. Todd Roscoe Mr. Bailey Lauriat Cottage Indian Point Center W. H. Dearborn Louise Thornton Union Hall R. Kaulbeck E. Haynes Pfivetzchner J. Donovan O. K. Marr Georgetown Halbert P. Gardner Georgetown Center Mr. Gardner Charles W. Bartlett Overlook Ladies’ Aid and Working League E. D. Hooker B. L. Rich Firs Baptist Church Mos League Ladies Aid Earl

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