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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1926

Page

4

Personal notes on visits and plans of Armes Daley Hagan and Tracey

Mr and Mrs Harold Armes of Topsham were weekend guests of Mrs Armes mother Mrs Everett Davis of High street. Willard E L Daley returned Monday from Boston where he passed the weekend as Thanksgiving day guest of his niece Mrs William Temple Portsmouth NH Arthur Hagan and John Tracey left Wednesday for San Diego California to pass the winter there and Mr Hagan may decide to locate there permanently.

Harold Armes Topsham Armes Everett Davis High Street Willard EL Daley Boston William Temple Portsmouth N. H. Arthur Hagan John Tracey San Diego Calif H. D. Cornish Vassalboro Town Hall F. K. Jack W. J. Graves Carl Adams Brunswick Bert Adams William Vermouth Herbert, Given Auburn Hanson Worcester Mass Earle Brown I. FE. Clark Fisher Road Gardiner R. F F. Pero Bath

Bath Social Notes Highlight Boston Visitors and Local Guests

Fred J. Cooper of Boston formerly of Banger and Bath linked to the U S Navy spends a few days in Bath. Harry Cook Maine agent for Foamite Fires Apparatus Co New York stays over weekend with family at Park street home. Miss Katherine Edgecomb of Boston returns after holiday recess visiting sister Mrs Lulu Marr and mother Mrs Flora Edgecomb in Bath.

Fred J. Cooper Boston Banger and Bath United States Navy Harry Cook Maine Foamite Fires Apparatus Co New York Park Street Katherine Edgecomb Lulu Marr Upper Washington Street Flora Edgecomb

Christmas Club proves popular with record distributions

The Christmas Club will distribute about 498,268,000 to roughly 800,000 U S members in coming weeks, a 27 percent rise from 1925. Average per member is 451.32 with 32 percent higher New York participation. Seven thousand six hundred banks participate as enrollment begins mid December and runs 50 weeks with payments from 25 cents to 20.00 weekly.

United States New York HW. F. Rawls Rawls

Little Cannon to Ring Out Again in Spring

The little cannon at the Palais Royal in Paris, silent since 1914, likely will be reinstalled next spring. Its noon firing once marked hours beside the garden, a rite echoing in Venice near St Mark’s. The gesture recalls clocks’ misalignment in public places and serves as a whimsical nudge to set them right.

Palais Royal Paris Venice St. Mark's Palais Royal Canton Cannes Wris

Commercial Artist Wanted At Major Boston Studio

Nationally known art studio seeks male and female applicants for unusual portrait work. Training provided for serious entrants to become commercial artists. Located at Mountguimery Street in Boston Massachusetts. Dawson is the contact.

Khnown Dawson Mountguimery St Buston Mass Mdime

K of P fair a success at Bowdoinham town hall

The K P lodge held a two night fair at Bowdoinham Town Hall, drawing large audiences. Entertainment included a comedy drama “Twixt Love and Money” and a Thursday show by 18 women performing “Breezy Point.” Sales featured fancy articles, homemade candy, and more. Prizes went to Norihan Stowe for a blanket, Florence Seigars for a bed spread, and John Purington for an electric heater. The event netted a substantial sum for the order.

Norihan Stowe Florence Seigars John Purington L. J. Welch EB. Johnson W. J. Graves Jane Browne Dummer Sewall TD. A. Re George Hackett Frank Hackett Allston Mas Hackett Portland Johnson W. J. Given Roscoe Augusta William, Jr Lewiston Evelyn Sedgley Richmond George Sedgley Dorothy Douglas Coburn Lorenzo Minott Varina Tenia Joh Denhar Ralph Denham South Porthand Hank Brown Litchfield Edward Denham Thomas Ward Maxwell J. J. Card George Brown James Brown Erland Rogers Karl Hateh Clarence Pinckman Waterville Philip Rideout Eva Rideout Mary Taylor Camden Rhaabeth Richard Carey Hallowell Mary Hall Guy Farnham Cotten Flias Reed S. Dodge R. LD. Purinton Boston Purinton Wortland Frank Thorne Belfast Llorace Dodge Damariscotta B.S. Whipple Santa Anna Calif Dorothy Oscar W. Larzolere Catherine Perry Res Charles Percy I. P.temple Ill Temple Cornish Min Ades Flisha Webber Frank Mire T. M. Powle Myra Gardiner Telephone Exehouse Eda Dots Boothbay George Weeks Mro Vernon Lowell Iva Ktood Mroo Albert Henderson Ther Seus James Bernard Massuclisett Lizzie Gass Aueusta Fred Milligan Qarthind Twee Weeks Georgia Denham Helen Kimily Rideout Als. MacDougal Oatotes Baron Newton Bowdoinham California Ellery Avbe Mike Fants Wellesley Mass Ruth McMwen Partington Normal School Charles Melwen Robert Gardiner Porthind Gardiner Frank Seigars Betty MacDougal Pook Jack Dodge Boys Hebron Rosie Mir Aie Murns Ringtone Myritegard Mary Amd Chard Drawn Harry Miro Amd Lewis Suey

Thanksgiving visitors and family gatherings noted

Carleton Jenkins returns to work after a short vacation at home. Eva Weston and Elmer Jordan spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Frank Heath. Mr and Mrs A J Vroom of Freeport and Mr and Mrs Westley Moody of Salisbury Mass were Sunday guests of Mrs Annie Cobb. Mr and Mrs Uimberhind of Augusta visited Mr and Mrs S Curtis. Caleb Mitchell was in Porthaim Thursday. Mr and Mrs Charles Fogg and daughters Nona and Caroline Paine of Richmond were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mrs Annie Cobb. Mr and Mrs A B Temple and family spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs S S A Bickford.

Carleton Jenkins Eva Weston Elmer Jordan Frank Heath A.J. Vroom Freeport Westley Moody Salisbury Mass Annie Cobb Uimberhind Augusta S. Curtis Caleb Mitchell Porthaid Charles Fogg Nona Caroline Paine Richmond Temple A. Bickford

Bath Bridge Directors to Present Plans Thursday

Kennebec bridge directors will meet Bath municipal officers at City Hall Thursday at 11 am to outline the Bath approach to the new bridge. They will describe dead ends on Front Street south of Vine, and Vine Street east of Front, plus the continuation of Commercial Street to Depot Square, and explain what is expected of Bath by the directors.

Kennebec Bath City Hall Front Street Vine Street Commercial Street Depot Square City of Bath

Maine Associates to Meet Next Week at Augusta

A public meeting for those interested in Maine development will be held by the State of Maine Associates and four component organizations in Augusta on December 7 and 8 at the State House, with Governor Ralph O. Brewster possibly presenting. The budget canvassing session occurs December 8 at 2 PM, and December 7 evening will host the budget discussion at the Governor’s office.

Maine State of Maine Associates Augusta State House Ralph O. Brewster Governor’s Office Dre. S Connell State Chamber of Commerce Maine Publicity Bureau The Maine Development Association

Annual Grange Fair at West Bath Delights Patrons

West Bath grange held its annual fair with a baby show, supper, and the Colonial play Love and Tea. Highlights included prizewinners Verald Swain Philip Day and Robert K.Melllian, music by Hida Scott, and extensive decorating and tables.

West Bath West Bath Grange Grace Freeman Marjorie Cavanaugh Lily Donnel Tverald Swain Philip Day Robert EK. MelLellan Fred Cary Hida Scott Florence Irish Ada Perry Mabel Brown Lizzie Haggett Trish Rose Rich Sadie Couillard Elizabeth Pollard Annie Peterson Annie White Marion Vlummer Nettie Teeling Annie Henderson Lillian Rogers Ruth Martin Edna Higgins Ethel Bruce Charlotte Caven Carrie Cary Pearl M. Lemont Je A. Luggett Nettie McKay Doris McKay Edith Rich Ethel Lee Eva Atwood Mary Wilson Joanna Hlodkins Marion Plimmer Antoinette Teeling Hope Ward Elmer Ed. Rich Leigh Reed

Miss Baker Presented At Informal Tea In Wilmington

Miss Margaret C. Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick C Baker of Miraflores Claymont Delaware formerly of Bath was presented at a tea last week in Wilmington given by her cousin Edward IX Bispham Jr and Mrs Bispham at the Hotel de Pont in the du Barry room. The hostesses and guests described the fashionable gowns and floral arrangements with Miss Baker wearing a silver brocade French frock and silver accessories. Mr and Mrs Baker then sailed Saturday for Bermuda for a short stay while the Bisphams hosted a dinner and attended the Bachelors ball.

Margaret Carr Baker Frederick C. Baker Miraflores Claymont Del Bath Wilmington Edward IX. Bispham, Jr Bispham Hotel de Pont du Barry A. Felix Duo Pont Glenn Cook Hfarlan Ts. Scott F. S. Garrett Scott-town Townsend Philip J. Laird Mary Shaw Robert Wetherill Baker

Stacey couples winter trek through several states

Mr and Mrs John H Stacey of Popham Beach left Wednesday on their annual pilgrimage to the South. They visited Portland and Boston, then plan to stay in Asheville North Carolina until late January or later, before heading to St Petersburg Florida for the winter as in prior years.

John H. Stacey Popham Beach Portland Boston Asheville N. C St. Petersburg Fla

Motley's Return Counselor Conductor Joins Street Railway

Rufus H. Motley returned to Portland Tuesday afternoon where he is a conductor in the employ of the street railway company after a brief visit with his mother, Mrs. Lena A. Motley.

Rufus H. Motley Portland The Street Rails Road Company Lena A. Motley

Concord Worsted Mills Yarn Sale Ad

Concord Worst ed Mills offers watertight yarns spun from long combed wool in many shades and heather tones. Direct purchase saves money with four skeins per pound, postage paid, free samples available from Concord, New Hampshire.

Imeuutacucer Concord Worsted Mills Concord Nets

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