Double Bowdoinham Wedding Caps Evening
A brilliant two weddings in Bowdoinham linked Hannie Nichols with George Denham and Sarah Brooks with Frank Small. The ceremony featured lavender and white decor, a parade of bridal party members, and a single ring service with platinum diamond rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Cornish
Myrtle Lowell
Florence Seigars
Mabelle Lancaster
Carlton Jenkins
Vannie Nichols
Emily Hideout
Ilattie Jack
Margret Purington
Mintie Wilson
Frank Small
Robert Millay
Hugh
Imatron of Honor
Charles Berry
Marion Brown
Bowdoinham in 1888 glimpses on Main Street
A fragmented local page notes a Joinloof cord wood sighting on Main Street and a rare engraving. It mentions Atthia Starples editor of the Lewiston Journal in town, Mrs. Nanes Cook planning to move to Denver with her daughter, and Fisher with family in Florida. Church events, meetings, and social visits fill the brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atthia Starples
Lewi Ten Journal
Sunn
Nanes
Denver
Col
Ste
Hloward Ryan
Fisher
Werliesdas
Charles Flo
Paretea
Methodist
Elatel i Duinewtelk
Medotare i
Barce
William Fogg
Lizzie Blake
William Te Curtis
Prigg
Mererson
Bruins- Ear Ita Bast Aid
A. UE Cheney
Wilen Carney
Porthend
Cort Staples
Mie Soy
City Holds Short Session Creates Bailey Fund Honor
A 30 minute city council meeting approved a new Charles D. Clarke fund to aid the Bailey School of Industries. The fund is funded by a $200 legacy from the late Charles D. Clarke and added assets from his estate including two $100 Liberty bonds and cash. Mayor Torrey will thank W. B. Kendall of Lisbon for the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles DD. Clarke
Bailey School of Industries
Mr. Clarke
William B. Kendall
Londoinham
John J. Keegan
Keegan
Kendall
Torrey
Erudition School
Col. Dummer Sewall
Erudition
Sagadahoe T Historical Society
Asallow
Park and Cemetery Board
Monthly Meeting of Cosmo Club
The Cosmopolitan club held its monthly meeting with business and social notes. Plans for a Christinas sale were announced, a luncheon with hot chocolate was served, and a program featured Central church quartet performances. Committees for the month were named by President Mrs Mabel Southard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dev
John Shaw
Central Church
Rverard We. Appleton
Ethel Oliver
Ernest Wood
Shaw
Ruth Ledyard
Alice Whales
Mabel Southard
Minnie White
Chiaries W. Fisher
Julia Wilson
Arthour W. Jr. Raa
Louise R. Staples
Margaret C. Stewart
Philanthropie
Month DP. Longfellow
Musseth A. Adams
Mabel A. J. Ingalls
Mitchell School Pupils Stage History Themed Play
Seventh graders at Mitchell School presented a short historical play for younger pupils. The performance reenacted the Plymouth Colony era with characters such as William Bradford and Governor, highlighting the hardships of early settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell School
Gramauap
Cnrither
Plymouth
Lyniouth Colony
Earthy
William Bradford
Hater Governer
Zee
Eber
Edness
Jackoot Dashie Gee
Ae Renach
Nathalie Suith
Percy Lesith
Bic McDougall
Eeliquieth Deering
Resident license plan aims to fund Maine fish and game upkeep
Hon. Willis Parsons proposes amending Chapter 173 to include resident fishermen in the registration law. The $1.15 fee would fund fish propagation and game protection, with minors under 16 exempt. Nonresidents pay higher fees. neighboring states already levy varying fishing and hunting charges to support wildlife programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis RE. Parsons
Inland Fisheries and Home
Parsons
Siates
Maine
Massichusetts
New Hampshire
St. Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Sty
Maryhind
State House
Liense
New Brunswick
Quebec
Gaudreau's Band Dines After Rehearsal Digging Deep
Gaudreau's Concert band members after a Sunday rehearsal attended their annual dinner at the Colonial. 2060 attendees enjoyed turkey with fixings, pie, olives, fruit salad and coffee. Secretary Wy Maechlonabd of the chamber of commerce spoke on leadership and community goals, noting the group will disband to safeguard community unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaudreau
Colonial
Cahill
Reekhond
Addepmien
Patiare Gedlisissioa
Earimivids Wits
Hood's Sarsa parilla touted to boost women's vitality
An advertisement claims Hood's parilla strengthens the blood for women at home and in society. It presents testimonials and asserts the remedy improves vigor, color, and longevity, urging women to use the product for better overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Community notices from Woolwich highlight gatherings and obituaries
Woolwich community items list social events at Miss Sarah Bagley’s home, trips and visits by locals, school purchases, and church matters. A funeral for Mrs Katherine Rice is noted with family survivors Addison Rice and Earl Rice, plus sister Mrs Rhoda Colby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Board
Ladies’ Aid
Sarah Bagley
Artell Thyward
Wortland
Harry Hayward
Shirley Gilman
Harvey Getchell
Arthur Hayward
Lewiston
Prima Barnes
Boston
Annie Corliss
Towdeinham
Trote
Margaret Colby
Brunswick
Kate Rice
Alice Preble
Peatto
North End
Bernard Ayer
Skowhegan
Delia Card
Ayer
Freeman
Mars
Margaret McCulhin
Bondoinhim
Irving Miller
Toston
The
Wintz
Clarence Preble
Chopp
Days Ferry School
Mikelsky
Baths
Stott
Sagadahoe Ferry
Sanduay
M. A Carlton
Steene
Arrowsie
Deane House
Helen Trucs
Bath
Deere
Ataaim
Portmouth
N.Y
Sagadahee Ferry
Teles Orchestra
Wis- Cibaee
Albert Galloupe
Wiscosset
Mir
Maurice Shew
Pearl Wall
Mdge- Sewall
Puneral
Katherine Pice
Center
Puaptist Churcl
Therbert Ferniuld
Ralph Rice
Eben Ernest
Leonard Stilphen
Tal
Jenkel Grove
Katherine Rice
Addison
Rier
Woolwich
Longhmness
Mrs. Ries
Trehind
Mes
William Lundrigan
Estine
John C. Rice
Center Baptist Church
Chourch
Addison Rice
Woelchel
Earl A. Rice
Colhy
Wesley Sale Christmas Auction Tops Local Fund Drive
A Wesley sale held at Wesle vestry on Tuesday afternoon by the Lands and Epworth League raised over 200 dollars, the event described as the most successful in years. Items on display sold well, with many tables emptied early. The decor featured red and green, apron booth overseen by Mops, and workers including John Ti Gage, Mrs. Lida Sampson, Mrs. Ida Pierce, and others. Fancy work was organized by Maw Merton OL Webber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lewis
Sangerville
Rev
J. T. Johnson
Harold Laws
Brunswick
Cathance
Bert Temple
Roland Small
Hannie Denham
Sarah Small
Lila “Femple
Mazel Cornish
U.C
Georgie Berry
Ida Puringtoun
Florence Fogg
Minta Wilson
Mena Wilson
Margaret Purinton
Grange Hall
Richmond Dramtic Club
TL Drie
Bert Pieres
Tin Faith
Mendy
Bath
Gladys Raymond
Milton Trott
Marjorie
Freeman Trott
J. M. Fowle Suuidiy
Lottie Cobb
W.os
Emily Pendleton
Augusta
J. A. Pendleton
So Gage Street
Mmily Pendleton
Si Gage Street
Cr. Randall
W.S. Given
Lewiston
James Goodall
Litchfield
Mondy
Epworth League
Methodist Vestry
C. Purinton
Voraes Marshall
W. I. Gould
Chester Jack
State Grange
Bangor
Charles Crocker
Trunswick
Alelen Gould
W. H. Gould
Roe Jack
Merry Meeting Grange
Chester Jacek
Karl Dlodgett
Helen Hickett
Elga l Ferguson
George T.lackett
Emma Ferguson
Emmi Hleath
Inds
Elizabeth Gauss
Wesle
Landies
Sevoeri
Epworth
John Ti
Gage
Lida Sampson
Ida Pierce
Euody
Evers Aplan
Merton OL Webber
Epworth League Sale Draws Busy Crowd at Vestry Tables
Mrs. Farrar and Mrs. Knight led multiple booths selling dolls, novelties, and crafts at a vestry sale. Christie wreaths, hot meals, and baked goods drew steady customers as Sorority and Ladies' Aid groups managed displays, auctions, and a chicken patties luncheon under officers headed by Mrs. Georgia Ripley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Farrar
Ugene Knight
Fred Beary
Cate
Lara Colburn
Lla Day
Eva Brooks
S Brooks
Bh. Y W. Arines
Frances Gilman
J. 0. Melenn
Oliver Brown
Epworth League
Sile M. Cabill
Charles Sh. Brooks
Alice Corliss
Robert S. Gordon
Otis N. EE
Bina Buckowi
Charlotte Cook
Leland
G. A. Cahill
Willian Davis
Annie Vrufiant
Walter FF. Abbott
Tf. A. Wolters
Os. Bf. Coney
A.C. Johnson
Bertha A. Ward
Conley
Wits
Ladies’ Aid
Georgia Ripley
W. S. Thaker
Mars. Enona
Pierce
Ida M Pierce
Delegates Return Home After Progresive Political Action Conference
Cleveland delegates to the second conference for progressive political action depart to organize state committees for nominating and electing candidates through primaries or independent action. A third party was defeated after a prolonged debate accusing the Republican and Democratic parties of Wall Street ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Associated Press
Wall Street
Expression of thanks for kindness after bereavement
A note from Irving W. Temple and Mrs. Helen J. Lewis Bowdoinhian, Miaine, extends sincere appreciation for sympathy, kindness, and floral tributes from neighbors and friends after a great bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving W
Penile Jean Temple
Helen J. Lewis
Clever Comedy Rollo’s Wild Oat at Bath Drama Association
A review of a December Bath Drama Association presentation of Rollo’s Wild Oat by Clair Kuwamer at Columbia Theatre. The plot follows a young man in New York staging a Shakespearean Hamlet with Ophelia as his love interests. The cast features Miss Miller and Miss Dorothy Sheldon in leading roles, with James Dean and Forest Butler as Bowdoin students and a strong supporting lineup. The play ends in a happy union for the young couples amid light humor and stage mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollo
Clair Kuwamer
Bath Dramatic Association
Columbia Theatre
New York
Lince
Denmark
Ophelia
Simbad
Itella
Hamlet
Miamlet
Hollo
Miss Miller
W. A. Murtaugh
Brenda Hill
Grace Currie
Jason Merrill
Lucy Ward
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Bowdoinham
James TH. Ames
Jessie M. Ames
Vernon H. Lowell
Anusie
Clara Fpogg
Lola Fowl
Hattie Jack
Helen Gould
Glades Tasmond
Mrs. Melkwen
Albert Henderson
Georgia Denham
Ned Sprague
Jessie Ames
Elsie Dickinson
Mary Lilly
Ibunee
Wlw. Brown
Mekwen
Ol, Bisher
W. If. Gould
George Blodgett
W. TL Grould
AL OL. Yemple
Mollie Newley
McKewen
Kid Wilson
Louis
Mallett Road
Topsham
Frank J. Wood
Rf.d
Bowdoinham Advertiser
Bailey Fund
W. B. Kendall
Charles D. Clarke
City Treas
Ralph AK
Bath National Bank
First National Bank
Bath Trust Co
Seaco
Shaw Auto Co
John C. Duprey
Front, Street
Edward Crown
Harry W. Crosman
M. H. Beerwort
John A. Legro
James Lester Morse
Rupert St. Baxter
Besiies Pres. Ll. Vugene Thebeau
Joly N. Wayfor
John L. J. Burke
Just Ward
Owen J. Ledyard
Horace G. Morse
Albert F. Austin Anddward Sewall
John Howe
Walter Smith
George W. Dean
Cosmo Club
Maine Commission
Ww International Conncd
Oof
Waeien
Mission Band
P. K
Senter
Wesley Sale
Kully
Dramatic Club
Columbia
Sischawsi
Normandy
Bolivia
Christams
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