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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1927

Page

6

Miss Marie Merrills Ninth Birthday Party In Bath

Personal items recount Miss Marie Merrill elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Dase AL Merrill of Grove street hosting a ninth birthday party with guests, decorations, and games. Guests included Beth Brackley and numerous Bath friends. family visits and social gatherings feature through the city’s social calendar.

Marie Merrill Dase AL Merrill Grove Street Piabeth Brackley Verve Peetiv Godess Rath Oliver Coedte Gall Caames Mavie Mimy Itis Thorp Atlas Migaherdh Pirnehies Jeanette Pridden Bahiser Cones Dane Mere Dew Pier Etheg Pyidton Adel Margarie Passelh Tbbeed Oral Basher

William S Wilson Suffers Broken Wrist After Car Creak

William S Wilson of Bailey Street sustained a broken wrist on Sunday when his car began to creak and caused a fall. He received medical attention and is expected to recover.

William S. Wilson Bailey Street

Boys Conference Return From YMCA Trip

Merritt Mitchel and Silas Plant returned early Monday from Augusta where they attended the State YMCA Boy's Conference.

Merritt Mitchel Silas Plant Augusta State Y. M. C. A

Playwright Sidney Troward Coauthors Salvation

Sidney Troward, who summers in Wiscasset, writes the play Salvation with Charles Mc Arthur to be produced later this season. William S. Wilson, employed at Sebasco, spent the weekend at his family's Bailey street home.

Sidney Troward Wiscasset Charles McArthur William S. Wilson Sebasco Bailey Street

Ferdinand Coombs Visited Lisbon Falls And Family Home

Ferdinand Coombs of Lisbon Falls spent the weekend at his mother Mrs. William D. Coombs home on Cor lise Street.

Ferdinand Coombs Lisbon Falls William D. Coombs Corlise Street

Notable Local Deaths Reflect Port hinds Loss

Mrs RR Clinton McFadden Miss Welen Downing and Miss Mabel Ayer are listed among those who passed away Saturday in Porthind. Local obituaries note their families and community ties.

RR. Clinton McFadden Welen Downing Mabel Ayer Porthind

Mrs Lincoln Hosts Afternoon at Colonial Cafe Gathering

Mrs Lincoln entertained guests at the Colonial cafe for a quiet afternoon. At her home on Front street there were tables for an aquation event. Prizes went to Mrs Barker for first prize a grass basket and Mrs Wiggins received a consolation prize.

James Lincoln Colonial Cafe Front Street Frederick II. Kimball Andrews Kinball Albert HL Shaw William 1 Sewall Iward Kimball Albert KK. Slooper Frank Tk. Nichols John Metnnes W. OS. Newell Eben J. Marston Clare Coombs Dimes Brian F. Barker Charles 1. Wiggins

Birthday gathering at Miss McQuarrie’s Win ter street home

Miss Mildred McQuarrie entertained numerous friends Wednesday night at her Win ter street court home in honor of her birthday. Grimes were enjoyed during the evening and ice cream and wake were served. Hon. and Mrs. Rupert O Baster of Washington street and daughter Mrs Alden G Smith left Friday for a brief visit in Boston. Mr and Mrs Bryant M Patten returned to their North street home Sunday after Mr Patten’s week in Boston on business. Mrs Marten was guest of Mr and Mrs Arthur Stimson of Woodfords, formerly of Bath. Miss Muriel Staples spent the weekend in Bath with her mother Mrs Louise R Staples at the Bath Military and Naval Orphans home on High street.

Wesley 1 Mixy Virginia Wamilton Treasury Cody Ok. Abbott In Abbott Dea Delle Tobinson Genevieve Wiley Deris Helbrook Virginia Hamilton Doris Tlolbrook Tar Hon Street Dr. Aod Harry FL Morin Ogosupeper Cheeta Washington Street Jane S. Murphy Mary S. Gibbons Priday Italy Vins Olin McPoness Henry © Wright Frank A. Small Donald Small Boston Small Charles Hathaway Marion Sprague Waterville Bath Richard Sprague Ardenne A. Stott Fr. O. Carlton Henry Carlton Plarry Fitch Florence Carlton Albert Humphrey J. Dexter Lincoln Houdlette Bertram Crocker Waldo Dathorne Golda Kogtish Dow Mixx Kathleen Scott Arthur BB. Scott Green Street Roberta Irwin Jane Wing Life W Roberta Eleanor Irwin Virginia Alin Dorothy Thebeau Rita Cummings Lois Swett Elena Stevens Marjorie Tr Johny A. Morse Summer Street Mildred McQuarrie Winter Street Court Grimes Rupert O, Baster Alden G. Smith Bryant M. Patten North Street Mr. Patten Marten Arthur 2. Stmpson Woodfords Muriel Staples Louise R. Staples High Street Owen TE. Webb Arthur Wallace Annabelle Nancy Greenwood Street Wollaston Mass Mr. Webb

Mrs Morse Hosts Bath Friends at Weekday Tea

Mrs Samuel Morse entertained a Bath area party at Whiskeay on Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Howard Rice Mrs Wilbur Crocker and Miss Marion Bowie from Bath. The gathering featured sewing followed by sandwiches hot chocolate brownies and candies.

Samuel Morse Bath Howard Rice Wilbur Crocker Marion Bowie

Local visitors and travelers spend weekends in New England towns

Mrs O M McKown of Boothbay Harbor arrived Saturday to pass a week with Alderman and Mrs Ralph C Covel of Middle street. Mrs Bryant Patten and daughter Barbara of North street passed the week end in Portland with Mr Patten's parents while Mr Patten is in Boston on business. Miss Edith McPherson who has been passing two weeks with friends in Bath returned to her home in Boston Monday. Miss Sadie Coombs a teacher in the Mitchell school was a visitor in the schools at Lewiston and Auburn Monday.

Malawali Kawia Cuthbert Wilson Willian G. Small Bath David I. Wilson Middle Street Charles Kencher Paulkner Hospital Jimneies Plain Mass Woo. Bruce Tighlind Street Kencher Priday Terrior Joseph Dameraft James W. Danton New York City New York J. A. J. Waddell Kennebec Mr. Danton Morse High School University of Maine Boon Warren Chase W.ol. Black Co Worthind Bath Phupsdas Chase Mary Colby Woodfords Pharell Colby Porth Thallyweed Cub Mars Colby Burl Fred Wright North Bath Aid Mel Tarry OS. Wright Elsveld Snipe West Baden Ind Mrs Elsveld Wather Highland Street Mia Snipe Travedis Yter Dhaeit . S Isabelle Paisley Maine School of Commerce Lewiston Willian J. Paisley Weeks Street Beatrice Goddard Portland C. S. Mulesahy Russell Street Edwin Bates Delmar Bates Snow Park The North Grammar School Mobile O. M. McKown Boothbay Harbor Alderman Ralph C. Covel Bryant Patten Barbara North Street Mr. Patten Boston Edith McPherson Sadie Coombs Mitchell Auburn Catherine Robinson Pemaquid Walter Ri. Sprague Nash Dorothea Quincy Gan Go Club Oa Fruit Shower Muriel Spinney Washington Street Miss Spinney

Grace Church Guild Meets at Oak Street Parish House

Mrs Daniel Willians hosted St Marys Guild of Grace church at the Oak Street parish house Monday night. Boys were packed for a Southern mission trip and coffee doughnuts and cheese were served.

Daniel Willians St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church Oak Street Boyes

Coombs Family Weekend Visit Notes in Portsmouth

John Coombs, based in Portsmouth N BL, spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Clara Coombs on Cherry street. H L Long of Portland, state manager of the Tovestors Syndicate, was in Bath on business Tuesday.

John Coombs Portsmouth N.bl Clara Coombs Cherry Street H. L. Long Portland The Tovestors' Syndicate Bath

Christmas sale planned by Central League women

Mrs. Elmer Avery Mrs. Ralph Smith and Mrs. Reginald Stacy led the weekly Central League meeting at the Parish house on Washington street. Final arrangements for a small Christmas sale on Wednesday Dec 14 were made with Mrs. Laura Appleton as general chairman. Refreshments and supper were served as 128 members attended.

Elmer Avery Ralph Smtll Reginald Stacy Washington Street Laura Appleton

Arrival of a daughter at Holmes home on High Street

Mr and Mrs Howard Holmes welcomed a nine pound daughter named Sarah Elizabeth on Thursday at their High Street home.

Mroo Howard Holmes High Street Sarah Elizabeth

Local church group holds meeting with 18 members

Sterling Bible class on Corliss Street met in the vestry Monday, 18 members attended, Christmas plans and gift exchanges were arranged, and officer elections were set for the next meeting at Mrs. Mitchell's home on Weeks Street. Two guests joined, and outgoing officers hosted.

Bath women host Winter Street church auxiliary

Mrs Frederick HH Kimball and Mrs Albert I Shaw traveled to Boston. The Winter Street church auxiliary met Monday with 17 members, making Christmas sale plans. Dorothy Ryder spoke on opportunity schools supported by Davenport fund. Pauline MacDonald and Adelaide Campbell named among Gorham normal school Dramatic club and ice club selections. Campbell elected secretary.

Frederick Hh, Kimball Albert If. Shaw Tigh Street Boston Hotel Tourains Arthur Crockett Clinton TD. Wilson Winter Street Dorothy Ryder Davenport Fund Gorham Normal School Bath Girls Pauline MacDonald Charles MacDonald High Street Adelaide Campbell Elmer F. Campbell Middle Street Lee Club Helen Rogers Miss Campbell Dramatic Club

Rumor Says Sargent Will Quit as Chief Engineer

Rumor circulating in the State Clouse reports Paul D. Sargent, chief engineer of the State Highway Commission, will resign effective the start of the new year to enter business. Sargent, a Maine native and University of Maine graduate, has held the post since 1918 after earlier service and a 1905 appointment by Gov. William A. Haines.

Paul D. Sargent State Highway Commission Sargent Sargent T William A. Haines Washington Department of Public Roads Federal Department of Agriculture Maine Machias University of Maine

Sagadahoc Cases Before Law Court

Sagadahoc county cases are set for the December term of the law court with docket items listed. Names include James A. Simpson et al versus Richmond Worsted Spinning Co et al, Liza Libby versus Max S Bronstein, Paul Libby versus Max S Bronstein, and petitioners George C Pease et al versus County Commissioners. Trial actions involve motions and exceptions as noted.

Sagadahoc County Law Court James A. Simpson Als Richmond Worsted Spinning Co Harry L. Pond George W. Theselton Fred F. Lawrence J. E. Regan James A. Walsifer Liza Libby Max Bronstein Ralph ©. Dale

Pony Express Carried Lincoln’s Inaugural Message Across Frontier

The California frontier days Pony Express delivered Lincoln's inaugural message over 1950 miles in 185 hours, highlighting the quick overland mail route era and its historic reach.

Pony Express Lincoln

Doves Arrive At Mrs Douglas Yard In City

City residents report an influx of doves feeding at 55 Dummer Street with Mrs Lena Donnell and her sister Mrs Nellie Thompson noting regular visits as a neighborhood “zoo” forms. The city crew praised for snow removal with tractor plows sidewalk scrapers and business district cleanup. Grace church Girls Friendly Society held a well attended card party with prizes to Mrs Carroll Watson Miss Catherine Thompson and Miss Bessie Mikels.

Mixw Anne Kimball Vineola Street Maine Society of New York Hotel Astor Hlon Arthur K. Gould Presque Isle United States Maine Ralph O. Brewster Khenneth C. MM. Sillk Bowdoin College Carroll N. Bee Maine Women's Club of New York Girls’ Friendly Society of the Grace Church Oak Street Edith Gotte Horatio N. Douglas Dummer Street Lena Donnell Mrs. Donnell Nellie Thompson Girls’ Friendly Society Grace Church Parish House Carroll Watson Catherine Thompson Bessie Mikels

Bowdoin Announces 1928 Baseball Schedule

Bowdoin's 1928 slate features 14 games under Coach Ben Houser. The five day May trip includes Harvard, Amherst, Yale, Providence College and Tufts, opening with Bates in Lewiston and closing with Bates in Brunswick.

Bowdoin Ben Houser Harvard Amherst Yale Providence College Tufts Bates Lewiston Brunswick Ssue Colby Maine Soldiers Field New Haven Providence Medford Transwieck Orono Waterville Transwick

Disputes on Fungarian Romanian frontier spark casualties

Dispatches in Budapest report deadly disorders along the Fungarian Romanian border. One man was killed and many injured as tensions rose near Arad in Transylvania. A student named Ten Ssars is noted amid reports of anti Magyar sentiment among Semitic and Inter groups.

Budapest Inter Arad Transylvania

Elihu Root Named Civic Forum Medal of Honor Recipient

A committee selects Elihu Root to receive the Civic Forum medal of honor for distinguished public service. The ceremony will be held in New York on December 17.

Elihu Root Civic Forum New York Dee

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