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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1929

Page

3

Bath Social Scene Reveals Local Visits and Weddings

A Bath gathering featured guests such as Miss Edna Potter Miss Mary Twomey Miss Phyllis Wright of Bath and Miss Edith Wass of Buffalo while Edward J Lee of John J. Desmond Co. enjoys vacation. News covers weddings visits from Brunswick Portland and New York and a Brunswick August 30 wedding of Miss Eleanor Dunning Randall and Edward James Browne with bridesmaid Miss Shaw.

Edna Potter Mary Twomey Phyllis Wright Bath Edith Wass Buffalo N. Y Edward J. Lee The John J. Desmond Co Eleanor Dunning Randall Brunswick Edward James. Browne Rochester Randall Charles Anderson Randall Eastman School of Music Carrie E. Shaw Miss Shaw

Nantucket Warm Welcome After Bath and Harpswell Visits

Mr and Mrs W D Carpenter return to Nantucket Mass after two weeks with her brother E C Dunning of 25 Washington Street Bath and with another brother Frank C Dunning of Harpswell. Mr and Mrs Robert White of Harpswell were guests of E C Dunning and Mr and Mrs George Phillips of Quincy Mass have returned after visiting Mr and Mrs James T Bonney of Union Street Court.

W. D. Carpenter Nantucket Mass E. C. Dunning Washington Street Bath Frank C. Dunning Harpswell Robert White George Phillips Quincy, Mass James T. Bonney Union Street Court

Wedding of Emily Way and Alfred Brown at Bethel

Bath friends learned of the marriage of Emily Florence Way daughter of Dr and Mrs George Franklin Way Lincoln formerly Bath to Alfred Gardiner Brown at Bethel on Aug 10. Miss Mildred Clark resumed duties at the Bath Department Store Monday after a two weeks vacation.

Emily Florence Way George Franklin Way Lincoln Bath Alfred Gardiner Brown Bethel Mildred Clark Bath Department Store

Foster Family Heads North on Visit From Irvington

Mr and Mrs Charles Foster and their son Harold of Irvington New Jersey departed Monday after visiting Mrs Foster sister Mrs Leland Plummer in Dummer Street They plan a trip to Damariscotta to see Mr and Mrs W H Foster the parents and then tour the northern part of the state returning via Lake Champlain Mrs Poster and Harold have spent the summer with Mrs Plummer and Mr Robbins Clark Townsend of Chicago visiting his aunt Mrs G N Roberts Falls was a local visitor Thursday

Charles Foster Harold Irvington N. J Clark Townsend Chicago

City official Harold W. Child to return next week after illness

City Messenger Harold W. Child remains ill and away from the municipal building for two months but improves steadily and will not report for work for at least another week. Miss Esther Marchant of Gloucester, Mass arrives Saturday to stay a week with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur C. Oliver at 39 Union Street.

Harold W. Child Esther Marchant Gloucester Mass Wilbur C. Oliver Union Street

Varied Local Visits Highlight Springfield Area Socials

Mr and Mrs Richard R Budar and their children returned home to Springfield after spending days with Miss Annie L Palmer. Walter Butler of Malden visits his grandmother Mrs Henry R Rich in West Bath and aunt Miss Rhoda Rich. Peter Flaherty and son John return to Worcester after a stay with Mrs Margaret Flaherty in Washington street. Master John attended Camp Gregory for a month. Miss Mollie Palmer of Boston and Miss Etta Haines of Dorchester visit Mr and Mrs James P Ledyard. John Crosby arrives from Allston to spend two weeks with relatives. Mrs Joseph Terrill visits the lake in Jefferson where a seaplane draws autoists. Paul E Jones and aunt Mrs William E Purington begin two weeks with Edwin M Jones on Corliss street. Mrs I W Smith and son Leon Buck depart for Boston to visit Mr Smith aboard the steamship Herman Winter.

Richard R. Budar Yvonne Henri Dorther Richard Valerie Jean Richard R. Budar Jr Marina Budar Springfield Mass Annie L. Palmer North Street Walter Butler Malden Henry R. Rich West Bath Miss Rhoda Rich Peter Flaherty Son John Worcester Mr. Flaherty Margaret Flaherty Washington Street Master John Camp Gregory Mollie Palmer Boston Etta Haines Dorchester James P. Ledyard Paul E. Jones William E. Purington Mr. Jones Edwin M. Jones Corliss Street

Bridge party honors sister in Quincy hosted by Mrs Freeman

Mrs. Harold Freeman entertained an evening of bridge for her sister Mrs. Jack Pinnell of Quincy. First prize went to Mrs. Harry Peterson and second to Mrs. Weston Bonney. A guest prize was awarded to Mrs. Pinnell. Attendees included Mrs. Lewis Spicer, Mrs. James B. Lemont, Mrs. Fred Cary, Mrs. Herbert Cavanaugh, and Miss Agnes Fields.

Everett Quinlan Brunswick Bath Earl Twitchell Haddonfield N. H Carl Anderson John Crosby Alliston Mass Edwin Andrews Fitzgerald Allan Spear Freeman Trott William Powell Harold Freeman Jack Pinnell Quincy Harry Peterson Weston Bonney Pinnell Lewis Spicer James B. Lemont Fred Cary Herbert Cavanaugh Agnes Fields

Mrs J O McBean Heads Washington Street to Visit Waterville Relatives

Mrs. J O McBean of Washington street left Sey for Waterville where she will visit relatives.

J.O. McBean Washington Street Sey Waterville

James E Knight Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

James E Knight entertained several playmates Friday afternoon from two to five in honor of his eighth birthday. Games were played and ice cream candy and cakes were served. Guests included Alice Young Marjorie Knight John Bourke Everett Comeau Eugene Dauphin Merritt Scott Harry Chellis David Young and Bidney pron The host received many fine wishes. Mrs Milton Kimball has returned to Pratts Island after a few days in Portland.

James E. Knight Jamess. Knight Alice Young Marjorie Knight John Bourke Everett Comeau Eugene Dauphin Merritt Scott Harry Chellis David Young Bidney

Robinson Family Vacation Visit to Washington Street House

Mr and Mrs Ira B Robinson with daughter Doris and son Donald traveled from Irvington New Jersey to Danbury Connecticut then to Yarmouth for a two week stay at the Washington Cummings street dwelling owned by their parents Mr and Mrs Ira W Robinson of St Petersburg Florida.

Ira B. Robinson Doris Donald Irvington N. J Washington and Cummings Streets Ira W. Robinson St. Petersburg Fla Danbury Conn Yarmouth

Christine Higgins Returns Home From Mere Point Stay

Miss Christine Higgins has returned to her Bath home after spending a week at Mere Point.

Christine Higgins Bath

Palmer and Howard Families Travel Between Lake George and Five Islands

Mrs William E Palmer and daughter Addie la are back from a motor trip to Lake George New York with a route via Au Sable Chasm Lake Champlain Port Kent Burlington to Montpelier St Johns bury and home through the White Mountains Mr and Mrs Dora L Howard of Middle Street left Sunday for their cottage at Five Islands for a few days stay

William E. Palmer Addiella Lake George N. Y Au Sable Chasm Lake Champlain Port Kent Burlington Montpelier St. Johnsbury White Mountains Dora L. Howard Middle Street Five Islands

Reverend Haven Resigns to Lead Wolfboro Church

The Rev. William L. Haven resigns as pastor of United Parish Church Orono to accept a call to the Congregational church of Wolfboro New Hampshire, beginning in September. Mrs. Luther Thompson completes duties at H P Bridge Inc store. Le Roy Lord and family of Portland visit relatives in Bath and Portland. Kendall Lord returns to Bath with his parents for the summer. Mrs. Ephrem Soucie and son Richard of Augusta visit Mr. and Mrs. Guy A. Nichols in Bangor Street residence.

William L. Haven United Parish Church Orono Congregational Church of Wolfboro N. H Luther Thompson Andrews Road H. P. Bridge Inc le Roy Lord le Roy, Jr Portland Lord Edwin B. Parris Upper Washington Street Kendall Lord Bath Ephrem Soucie Richard of Augusta Guy A. Nichols Lincoln Street

Leydon Family Visits from Jersey City and Boston

Mr and Mrs Earl Leydon and their relatives from Jersey City and Boston stay at the Leydon homestead on Lower Washington Street. They plan to spend time in the White Mountains after Bath. Also, Mr and Mrs Walter Smith and Mrs Clyde Feero were guests at Bear Pond on Sunday.

Earl Leydon Robert Grimm Robert, Sr Jersey City Mr. Leydon Fannie Hatch Boston Leydon Homestead Lower Washington Street Bath White Mountains Walter Smith Clyde Feero Bear Pond

Summer travels of Cobb and friends

Mrs Henry W Cobb went to Boston to bring back Mr Cobb after his summer school course. They will stay several more weeks at Sabine before returning to Toogaloo. Miss Sergeant and Mrs Harry Butler return from Ridin Light Lodge to Allston Massachusetts after vacation.

Henry W. Cobb Boston Harry Butler Ridin’ Light Lodge Allston Mass

Miss Loie Bucknam Returns From Sprucewold Visit

Miss Loie Bucknam has returned from a weeklong visit at Sprucewold Boothbay Harbor. Her sister Mrs Elmer Clark remained for another week and was joined by her son Elmer Jr who will pass the week with her there.

Loie Bucknam Sprucewold Boothbay Harbor Elmer Clark Elmer, Jr

Ladies To Travel To Boston For Two Week Visit

Miss Marjorie Leavitt Miss Phyllis Bishop and Linwood Billings depart Saturday for Boston to spend two weeks with Miss Leavitt's sister and enjoy the visit.

Marjorie Leavitt Phyllis Bishop Linwood Billings Boston Miss Leavitt

Mrs St Martin Family Returns From Robinhood Visit

Mrs Edward St Martin and her children Carolyn and John return to Washington street after visiting Mrs Ralph Dunton in Portland who has spent time at her cottage with them.

Edward St. Martin Carolyn John Washington Street Robinhood Martin Ralph Dunton Portland

Wakefield and Keyes Attend Ripley Social Thursday

Thursday attendees include Inez M. Wakefield H L Wakefield and Lance La Verne Wakefield of Ripley along with W A Keyes of New York City. Mr and Mrs Clarence Clark and guests visited Mrs Clark's parents the Wilson Wrights at Bonnie Brae. Abbie Savage returned to Boston after visit with the Reeds on Mechanic street.

Rotary Club Inez M. Wakefield Ripley H. L. Wakefield Lance la Verne Wakefield W. A. Keyes New York City Mrs Clarence Clark Mrs. Clark Mrs. Wilson Wright Bonnie Brae

Vincent Beaton Visits Friends in Bath

Vincent Beaton of the Thayer Mc Neil Co. Boston is visiting friends in Bath.

Vincent Beaton The Thayer McNeil Co Boston Bath

Mrs Chauncey Paul Visits Bath From Squantum

Mrs Chauncey Paul and her two children from Squantum Mass are guests of Mrs Pauls parents Mr and Mrs Benjamin Blagdon in Wiscasset. They were Wednesday visitors in Bath. Mrs Paul was formerly Olive Blagdon and worked at the Swastika Exchange for several years prior to marriage.

Chauncey Paul Squantum Mass

Howe and Turner Family Members Die at Jefferson Lake

Mr and Mrs John Howe and their son Franklin along with Mr and Mrs Frank H Turner passed Sunday at the lake in Jefferson.

John Howe Franklin Frank H. Turner Jefferson

Summer visits to Polyan na Lodge attract guests

Mrs Albert Rasmussen and daughter Pauline of West Medford Mass returned after a visit with Mrs Rasmussen's mother Mrs Edward Higgins at Polyan na Lodge Five Islands. Mrs Higgins formerly Miss Zetta Wright of this city. Her lodge draws guests for a second summer. Mrs Bertha Young and grandson Russell visit her daughter Mrs William Catlin of Portland.

Albert Rasmussen Pauline West Medford Mass Bertha Young Russell William Catlin Portland

Weekend Guests Honor Family at South Street Home

Mrs. Harry A. Barker and Mrs. Dana McIntire visited their mother Mrs. Alfred King at 46 South street for the weekend. Nellie and Ruth King accompany them to Everett Mass for a two week stay before the new high school opening where both attend. Mrs. Gertrude Balkan and daughter Lorraine of Springfield Mass stay with Mrs. Frances D. Lane at 32 York street. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Stevens of Lower Washington street visited Westport Junction Sunday with Mrs. Anna Jewett and Miss Flossie Beals who will stay with her aunt Mrs. Jewett. Miss McNeil substitutes for her at Dr Stott's office.

Harry A. Barker Dana McIntire Alfred King South Street Nellie King Ruth King Everett Mass Gertrude Balkan Lorraine Springfield, Mass Frances D. Lane York Street Wendell Stevens Lower, Washington Street Westport Junction Mrs. Steven Anna Jewett Flossie Beals Mrs. Jewett Miss McNeil Dr. Stott

Mrs Maud Lowry Guest of Gannon Family in Milton

Mrs Maud Lowry of Milton Massachusetts visits her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Lewis F Gannon at 87 Milan Street as a guest orientation.

Maud Lowry Milton, Mass Lewis F. Gannon Milan Street

Miss Ruth Noble Returns Home to Melrose

Miss Ruth Noble came back to Melrose Massachusetts on Saturday after weeks with Miss Muriel Spinney on Washington Street. She left to attend her mother whose sudden illness called her home.

Ruth Noble Melrose Mass Muriel Spinney Washington Street

Genevieve King Travels to Massachusetts for Visits

Miss Genevieve King left Friday for Somerville to visit friends, then proceeded to Swampscott to see her aunt Mrs. M E Moore.

Genevieve King Somerville Mass Swampscott M. E. Moore

Gardiner Rogers Hosts Friends at Meadowbrook Cottage

Mrs Rogers entertains guests at Meadowbrook cottage including Mrs Greeves of Plainfield New Jersey Mrs Reed and Rollin Hewett of Stonington Connecticut and Miss Edith Wheeler of Dayton Ohio for a social visit.

Gardiner Rogers Meadowbrook William Greeves Plainfield, N. J Parker M. Reed Rollin Hewett Stonington, Conn Edith Wheeler Dayton Ohio

Worden Visits Grandparents in Springfield Area

William Worden arrived from Boston Saturday to spend the weekend with his children at the home of their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Stetson.

William Worden Boston Harry E. Stetson

Mrs Wright Returns from Richmond Visit

Mrs Amanda Wright of West Medford Massachusetts returns after a stay in Richmond where she spent a week with her sister Mrs Zetta Savage. She has been visiting her son E Mason Wright on Winship Street for several weeks.

Amanda Wright West Medford Mass E. Mason Wright Winship Street Richmond Zetta Savage

Visit of Mrs Hill and Family Reaches Bath

Mrs. Howard P. Hill and her twin sons Donald and David of Saco arrived for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank G Reed of Mechanic Street. Mr Hill accompanied his family to Bath.

Howard P. Hill Donald David Saco

Mrs. Smith Visits Sabine With OliVer Hosts

Mrs Frank M Smith of Foxboro Massachusetts spent the weekend at Sabine as guest of Mr and Mrs Arthur G Oliver. Mr Smith a former Bath Iron Works draughtsman served in the navy and is now retired yet works as general manager for the Lowell Massachusetts airport.

Frank’m. Smith Foxboro Mass Sabine Arthur G. Oliver Smith Bath Iron Works Navy Lowell, Mass

John Flaherty Visit Mentioned in Worcester Family Note

John Flaherty of Worcester Massachusetts is a guest of his mother Mrs Margaret Flaherty of Washington street.

John Flaherty Worcester, Mass Margaret Flaherty Washington Street

Hartwell sisters and relatives plan summer visits

Miss Helen Hartwell of the New England Tel and Tel business office leaves Saturday for a two week vacation. She travels to Long Island Portland Harbor to visit Miss Lucy Hartwell and Miss Anne Hartwell. Her sister Mrs Galen Low of Allston Mass will join in Bath for a few weeks. Francis P Freeman a Portland attorney was a business visitor in Bath Friday.

Helen Hartwell New England Tel. & Tel. Co Long Island Portland Harbor Lucy Anne Hartwell Galen Low Allston Mass Bath

Rotary club rest room visitors listed by city

Visitors at the Rotary club rest room on Fridays included Mrs Herbert Kellaway Newton Centre Massachusetts Mr and Mrs W B Berthoff Morristown New Jersey Mr and Mrs Harold E Armes Topsham Mrs Silas W Bates Beachmont Massachusetts Mrs Walter P Wass Buffalo New York Mary E Kidder Augusta Theodore Pease of Mechanic Street left Monday for Portsmouth New Hampshire for a week visit with his mother Mrs T W Pease

Rotary Club Mary Kidder Arlington Mass John E. Wilcox West Somerville Edith Bixby Somerville C. L. Harts West Roxbury Jees Roy E. French Cambridge Herbert Kellaway Newton Centre W. B. Berthoff Morristown N. J Harold E. Armes Topsham Silas W. Bates Beachmont Walter P. Wass Buffalo N. Y Mary E. Kidder Augusta Theodore Pease Mechanic Street Portsmouth N. H T. W. Pease

Vacationing Boston Elevated Co. worker Charles McKinney visits Washington

Charles McKinney of West Somerville Massachusetts formerly of this city is guest of Judge and Mrs John J Keegan on Washington Street en route to Georgetown to visit his mother who is summering there He has worked fifteen years in the Boston Elevated Co office Miss Katherine Wynn left Tuesday for Gloucester Massachusetts after visiting Miss Alice Hartnett

Charles McKinney West Somerville Mass John J. Keegan Washington Street Georgetown McKinney Boston Elevated Co

Miller Returns Home From City Hospital After Eight Weeks

Norris A. Miller has come back to his home in Wiscasset after eight weeks as a patient at City hospital. He is much improved but will need time before resuming duties as register of deeds at Lincoln county courthouse. Mr and Mrs E A Stover returned from Birch Point where they spent a week at the Stevens cottage.

Clifton Page Eliot Horace Swanton Bath C. E. Page Norris A. Miller Wiscasset City Hospital Lincoln County E. A. Stover Birch Point Stevens Cottage

Bonney Family Outing in Canton at Whitney Pond

Mr and Mrs James T Bonney plus relatives including Barbara James Donald and Germaine Bonney joined Mrs Horace Morse and Ralph Hall parties for a day trip to Whitney Pond in Canton. Charles McKenney of Boston visited Judge John J Keegan and his wife on Washington Street over the weekend.

James T. Bonney Horace Morse Barbara James Ralph K. Hall Donald Albert L. Bonney Germaine Whitney Pond Canton Charles McKenney Boston John J. Keegan Washington Street

Dorion and Murray Family to Vacation at Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs Peter Dorion and Mr and Mrs Henry Murray with Jean and Henry Jr arrived Saturday to visit Mr and Mrs Thomas Reynolds on Washington Street. They will travel to Popham Beach next week for a two week stay.

Peter Dorion Henry Murray Jean Henry Jr South Boston Thomas Reynolds Washington Street Popham Beach

Miss Nelson Enjoys Annual Bath Vacation at Home

Miss Mabel Nelson of Portland is enjoying her annual vacation, passing the time at her Bath residence on lower Washington street.

Mabel Nelson Portland Bath Washington Street

Lawrence couple hosts guests at Foster's Point camp

Mr and Mrs W H Pickett of Lawrence Massachusetts are summering at their Foster's Point camp. Their guests include Mr and Mrs William Shepard Miss Doris Perkins and Davis Hall of Haverhill Massachusetts.

W. H. Pickett Lawrence, Mass Foster’s Point William Shepard Doris Perkins Davis Hall Haverhill, Mass

Providence couple guests of Trotts at Small Point

Mr and Mrs Thomas Pierce of Providence Rhode Island were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Raymond H Trott at Small Point.

Thomas Pierce Providence, R. I Raymond H. Trott Small Point

Family returns from visit in Milton Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs Stanley Cameron and their children Maxine Stanley Jr and Frank visit Mrs Charles I Madden at her Mechanic street home in Milton Massachusetts and return after a few days.

Stanley Cameron Maxine Stanley, Jr Frank Milton, Mass Charles I. Madden Mechanic Street

Pendleton and Woodsum Family Dine at Belgrade Lakes

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pendleton and family of 550 Washington Street and Mrs. Myra Woodsum of 40 Russell Street traveled to Belgrade Lakes on Sunday and returned for supper at the Augusta House.

Clarence Pendleton Washington Street Myra Woodsum Russell Street Belgrade Lakes Augusta House

Mr and Mrs Fulton Visit in Rumford and Bath

Mr and Mrs Robert Fulton of Rumford visit Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton at 100 South Street in Bath. They spent a week at Worthley Pond with Mr and Mrs Clifford O Small before the Bath visit.

Robert Fulton Rumford Mr. Fulton Daniel Fulton South, Street Bath Worthley Pond Clifford O. Small

Maine GAR to Gather in City Draw Mighty Visitor Turnout

The Department of Maine GAR plans a 13 event in the city with at least eight thousand visitors expected. Veterans recall a Portland National Encampment fifty years ago when Gen John A Logart known as the Black Eagle led a long parade. Miss Carrie Luce returns from Five Islands where she visited Mrs Hershel Dickey.

Department of Maine. Gar G. A. R. Haine Bath Portland John A. Logart James G. Blaine Carrie Luce Five Islands Hershel Dickey

Luncheon Bridge Honors Engaged Couple at Farnham Home

Mrs. Leroy F Colby and Mrs. Charles R Farnham hosted a Thursday luncheon bridge at 935 Middle Street for Miss Emily Pease and her fiancé Roger D Skillings. Three table event yielded first prize to Mrs. Seth Mullitt, second to Mrs. Roscoe P McFadden, third to Mrs. Marvin Truss. guests included notable local ladies and Miss Helen V Downing among others. Jennie Danforth returned from a week in Rockport with friends.

Leroy F. Colby Charles R. Farnham Roscoe P. McFadden Marvin Truss William 8. Newell Daniel T. Dougherty Williams Whitney Carolyn Hal R. Clinton McFadden Ralph W. Bagg T. W. Pease Helen V. Downing

Dover Visitor Party Takes Two-Week Vacation Break

Mr and Mrs Herbert Rice and sons Herbert Jr and Richard of Dover New Hampshire visit Mr and Mrs Melville Rice of Dummer Street and Mrs Marguerite Richards of Washington Street while Mr Rice takes his annual two week vacation from duties as manager of an A P store in Dover Mrs Sophie W Shepard of Camden New Jersey visits at the home of Mr and Mrs H B Wyman of Phippsburg

Herbert Rice Herbert Jr Richard Dover, N. H Mr. Rice Melville Rice Dummer Street Mrs. Rice Marguerite Richards Washington Street Dover Sophie W. Shepard Camden, N. J H. B. Wyman Phippsburg

Philadelphia Families Enjoy Bath Day Trip

Prof. and Mrs. Edward Huntington and daughter Elizabeth travelled with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rowbotham and sons from Philadelphia to Bath for a day outing. Prof. Huntington is the son of the late Thomas Huntington who once ran a store on Washington Street near Cedar Street.

Edward Huntington Elizabeth Howard Rowbotham Philadelphia Bath Bowdeinham Huntington Thomas Huntington Washington Street Cedar Street

Mrs Lillian Berry Visits Sister at Five Islands

Mrs Lillian Berry is visiting her sister Mrs A E Holland at Five Islands in a domestic greeting noting family travel and residence.

Lillian Berry A. E. Holland Five Islands

Two Local Girls Sail for New Maine Camp

Miss Arlene Littlefield and Miss Roberta Gordon depart for Watewin camp at Lake Pemaquid. The two week session is run by the Maine Council for Religious Education and aims to offer youth campers a formative experience away from home.

Arlene Littlefield F. L. Littlefield Roberta Gordon Robert S. Gordon Watewin Camp Lake Pemaquid Maine Council For Religious Education

Miss Dorothy Huggard Returns From Old Orchard Visit

Miss Dorothy Huggard returned Thursday after several days at Old Orchard and is now visiting at her home, where friends and neighbors greet her return.

Dorothy Huggard Old Orchard Small Point

Miss Frances Mann Returns to James Bailey Co. Drafting Dept

Miss Frances E. Mann and cousin Miss Eleanor Pratt of Portland stayed two weeks with Miss Mann's parents Mr. and Mrs. William Mann of Washington street and she resumed her drafting duties Monday at the James Bailey Co. Blair Hodge is a patient at Brunswick hospital after a minor operation. Dr. William Currie of Montreal has arrived to join Mrs. Currie and children visiting her parents.

Frances E. Mann Eleanor Pratt Portland Miss Mann William Mann Washington Street The James Bailey Co William Currie Montreal Blair Hodge Marcia Hodge Middle Street Brunswick Hospital

McFaddens and Miss Hall Noted in City Obituary Notice

Mr. and Mrs. R. Clinton McFadden and Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden of this city and Miss Carrie Hall of Boston passed Sunday at Old Orchard Beach. Miss Hall, who has been passing two weeks in Bath, returned to Boston to resume duties in an insurance office. William P. Hatch resumed duties at Hatch's shoe store Monday after his two weeks' vacation.

R. Clinton McFadden Roscoe P. McFadden City Carrie Hall Boston Old Orchard Beach Hall Bath William P. Hatch Hatch

New York Socialites Headed to Quebec and Montreal Trip

Mrs Arthur Dow of New York travels with Miss Lucy Kimball and companions for a motor journey to Quebec and Montreal. They also plan a return via the White Mountains.

Arthur Dow New York Lucy Kimball Miss Kimball Agnes Humphreys L. Houghton Kimball Emma McL Duncan Quebec Montreal White Mountains

Starretts Visit Bath Relatives During Summer Stay

Mr and Mrs John A Starrett of Somerville Massachusetts are spending the summer at Warren and called on relatives in Bath Thursday during their coastal trip.

John A. Starrett Somerville Mass Warren Bath

Tea at Mrs. Whittier’s Brunswick Home

Mrs Franklin N Whittier hosted a Thursday afternoon tea at her Maine Street residence in Brunswick. Attendees from Bath included Mrs Emma McLellan Duncan Mrs Warren E Kershner Mrs Charles C Low Mrs Byron F Barker and Mrs Seth 8 Mullin.

Franklin N. Whittier Brunswick Maine Street Bath Emma McLellan Duncan Warren E. Kershner Charles C. Low Byron F. Barker Seth Mullin

Miss Olive Sewall Leaves Small Point for Marion Visit

Miss Olive Sewall of New York travels from Small Point with Mr and Mrs William D Sewall to Marion Massachusetts to visit Miss Marcia Webb after spending the season with them.

Olive Sewall New York William D. Sewall Small Point Marcia Webb Marion Mass

Gilbert Family Returns From Albany Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Gilbert with daughter Kathleen and sons Fred Jr and Ed ward returned Thursday from a month with Mr Gilbert's sister Mrs Arthur Norton and family on High street in Albany New York.

Fred Gilbert Kathleen Fred Jr Edward Albany N. Y Gilbert Arthur Norton High Street

Ex Mayor Larrabee Hosts Johnson and Eaton at Regatta

Former mayor Edward W. Larrabee entertained George W. Johnson and Thomas H. Eaton during a motor boat regatta event.

Edward W. Larrabee George W. Johnson Thomas H. Eaton

Miss Bessie Hunt Visits Portsmouth Relatives

Miss Bessie Hunt travels to Portsmouth New Hampshire for a visit with relatives accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs Z B Hunt.

Bessie Hunt Portsmouth N. H Z. B. Hunt

Unclear Names Appear in Local Notice Fragment

Fragment lists multiple individuals with scattered locations such as Brooklyn New York Newton Mass Waltham Mass Syracuse N Y Johnstown Ohio and Ashland Ohio plus titles Mrs and Mr and the surname Sears Betts Kilhefner Lefier McKean and Garfield in a damaged social notice.

Brooklyn N Vi Helen LL. Nagel Newton Mass Effie E, Nagel Alfréd C.smart Waltham Mason Pierson Syracuse N.Y Alice V. Eee Johnstown Charles ‘Lefier George Charles Betts Beleas L

Mrs Dunn of Woodfords Visits Ralph Oea Household

Mrs Charles Dunn of Woodfords is visiting Mr and Mrs Ralph Oea the past few days.

Charles Dunn Woodfords Ralph .O. Ea

Armstrongs Return From Motor Trip With Visits

Mr and Mrs William Armstrong and daughter Doris concluded a three day fishing trip visiting Lovell Berry's camp Emiston pond Lakewood Skowhegan fair White mountains and Berlin New Hampshire with cousin Mrs Edward Blodgett They traveled back along the Roosevelt trail and stopped at Mrs E Gibsons cottage Ocean avenue Old Orchard before arriving home Saturday night.

William Armstrong Doris Action Motor Trip Emiston Pond Lovell Berry Lakewood Skowhegan Fair White Mountains Berlin N. H Mr. Armstrong Edward Blodgett Ethel Sidelinger Bath Roosevelt Trail Old Orchard

Luncheon and Bridge Honoring Mrs Earl Twitchell

Mrs Edward Sewall hosted a Tuesday luncheon and bridge party in honor of Mrs Earl Twitchell of Haddonfield New Jersey, with guests and sociable games reflecting a formal social afternoon.

Edward Sewall Earl Twitchell Haddonfield, N. J

Little Miss Martha Torrey Celebrates Fourth Birthday

Little Miss Martha Torrey daughter of ex Alderman J Haviland celebrated her fourth birthday Tuesday at the Torrey cottage Popham Beach entertaining cousins Joseph Spear Elizabeth John and Robert McKay. A birthday cake was presented by great aunt Miss Annie Torrey of Portland and baskets of confections marked each place. A group picture taken by a grownup serves as a cherished souvenir.

Martha ‘Torrey J. Haviland Torrey Torrey Cottage Popham Beach Joseph Spear Elizabeth John Robert McKay Annie Torrey Portland

Mrs Wiggin Arrives for Two Week Visit in West Somerville

Mrs. W. S. Wiggin of West Somerville, Massachusetts arrives to spend two weeks with her brother Charles Jordan at 40 York Street.

W. S. Wiggin West Somerville Mass Charles Jordan York Street

Dublin death shocks visitors from Greenwood Baptist Church

Dr. Francis W. O'Brien and Mrs. O'Brien of Greenwood Baptist Church Brooklyn grieve after receiving a Dublin cable announcing the death of Sir Maurice Dockrell, a prominent retired businessman. Dockrell had hosted the O'Briens abroad at his country home. Miss Avril Reynolds of Newport New Hampshire is visiting her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Lewis Sanborn of Cherry Street.

Francis W. O'Brien Greenwood Baptist Church Brooklyn Avril Reynolds Newport, N. H Mrs. Lewis Sanborn Cherry Street

Engagement announced for Edwin Everett Pinson Jr and Dorris Louise Soule

Announcement states Edwin Everett Pinson Jr and Dorris Louise Soule became engaged. Soule is the daughter of Charles and Mrs Soule of 52 Corliss Street. Pinson, a Colgate alumnus, works for Central Maine Power Co in the Rockland district. Soule graduated Nasson Institute in June.

Edwin Everett Pinson Jr Dorris Louise Soule Charles Soule Corliss Street Pinson Colgate Central Maine Power Co Rockland Soule Nasson Institute

Martinsville Family Buries Members After Tragic Day

Mr and Mrs William Small and their son Raymond died Sunday in Martinsville. The loss was announced alongside the passing of Mr Small's brother Harold Small and his wife Mrs Small.

William Small Raymond Martinsville Mr. Small Harold Small Small

Wylie Named Manager of Oakhurst Dairy in Bath

Roland S. Wylie longtime dairying figure and former Portland Turner Center System manager moves to Bath to head the Oakhurst Dairy Co. His wife and daughter join him in a new home on Andrews Road as local residents Mr and Mrs Reginald Stacy and Mr and Mrs Elford A Stover drive to the White Mountains via Bridgton and North Conway.

Roland S. Wylie Portland Turner Center Bath Oakhurst Dairy Co Wylie Andrews Road Reginald Stacy Elford A. Stover White Mountains Bridgton North Conway

Drake and daughters sail Tigress along the coast

George B. Drake former superintendent of The Texas Steamship Co. and his two daughters traveled by his auxiliary schooner yacht Tigress. They departed Hyannis Saturday and arrived in Boothbay Sunday morning.

George B. Drake The Texas Steamship Co Hyannis Boothbay

Bangor man heads to Nobleboro and Bath to visit kin

Albert E. Cotton of Bangor left Tuesday for Nobleboro where he will visit before returning to Bangor. While in Bath he visited his aunt, Mrs. James E. Lockery, Washington street.

Albert E. Cotton Bangor Nobleboro Bath James E. Lockery Washington Street

Torrey Family Arrives for Two-Week Visit at Pop ham Cottage

Mr. and Mrs. Bowen Torrey of New York arrived Monday to stay two weeks with Mr. Torrey’s father, Hon. Joseph Torrey, at the Torrey cottage in Popham. Mr. Torrey is New York representative of the Torrey Rover Bushing Works of Bath.

Bowen Torrey New York Mr. Torrey Joseph Torrey Torrey Cottage Popham Torrey Rover Bushing Works Bath

Mary McFarland Returns to Duties at H P Bridge Store

Miss Mary McFarland resumed duties Monday at the H. P. Bridge, Inc. Store, marking a return to work after a period away. The article notes her role and the store’s continued operation under the company.

Miss Weeks Heads to Oakham After Stay in Grove Street

Miss Frances Weeks left Wednesday for Oakham Massachusetts after several weeks with her mother Mrs Frances Weeks of Grove street She will visit Oakham until September then go to Boston for the winter Henry Biggins and John Conley spent Sunday at Togus for the Togus Guilford baseball game.

Frances Weeks Oakham Mass Grove Street Boston Henry Biggins John Conley Togus Togus-Guilford

Engagement party for Miss Emily Pease at Sebasco

Miss Ruth Skillings hosted a formal Tuesday afternoon event at her Sebasco summer home for Miss Emily Pease whose engagement to Roger D Skillings was announced. Capt. Frederick J Hinckley and grandson Frederick Rowland returned Sunday from a trip to Prince Edward Island.

Ruth Skillings Sebasco Emily Pease Miss Skillings Roger D. Skillings Frederick J. Hinckley Frederick Rowland Prince Edward Island

Bath Iron Works Employee Goes to Bar Harbor For Week

Robert Meeker formerly employed at Bath Iron Works Corp will spend a week in Bar Harbor before returning to his home in New York.

Robert Meeker Bath Iron Works Corp Bar Harbor New York

Richard Berry Returns From Vacation at Concord NH

Richard Berry of Perkins Greenhouses returns from vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Berry in Concord New Hampshire after visiting his family.

Richard Berry Perkins Greenhouses Harry Berry Concord N. H

Knight and Sons Brevity Notice from Sidney and James E Knight

James 8 Knight and sons Sidney and James E Knight pass Sunday at Brigham's Cove in a succinct family notice.

James Knight and Sons Sidney James E. Knight Brigham’s Cove

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