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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
5
Fire disruptions and holiday routines fill Bowdoinham as residents expect electrification to illuminate rooms tonight. Local families gather for Thanksgiving, while Mrs. Del Nichols recovers from a recent illness spurred by the fire in nearby houses.
In Woolwich the Sunday service featured Rev. Mr. Duncklee leading in Calder's absence. Rev. Wilson of Bath lectured on The Pilgrims and Congregationalism. The event included a concert by Mrs. A B Thwing Reed Miss Mabel Day and Frank Carter. The pastor discussed Billy Sunday's work and quoted his sayings amid a praise of prayer Bible music and cooperation.
Among the town’s notable residents Charles Crooker, age 75, runs a small farm with a fine garden and strong reading habits. Mr. and Mrs. Crooker marked 50 years of marriage on November 17. they have a daughter, Mrs. Walter Purinton, and two grandsons Ernest and Harold Purinton, all in Brunswick. Additional notes cover residents moving in, farm labor details, a sick list, and Mrs. Emily Seigars recovering from a cold.
West Bath Grange featured Fred Wright who described his visit to a major daily show in Springfield Massachusetts. County Deputy Charles Sadler of Brunswick will visit next Monday for degree work and a planned Grange program.
Country residents are told not to delay in visiting town for check cashing. In Bath Office Bowling League action the Texas Office squad overtook Hywinco foremen to seize first place. Dodge and Gaynor split high singles honors with Dodge leading overall. December arrives.
Mrs Kate Trott hosted relatives at Day's Ferry while Miss Novella Trott of Augusta visited her sister Mrs G M Stinson in North Woolwich. Schools reopen December 4 after vacation. Farmers Institute set for December 5 at Grange Hall Woolwich with all day program and free tea and coffee. Thanksgiving visits and local outings fill the week with family gatherings, hunting trips, and a birthday celebration for Charles Hathorne marking his 80th year.
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