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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
8
Society notes recount a family Christmas scene with Yugglesomes and a fir tree, plus local engagements from Bath society including property transfers on Washington Street, trips from Gardiner and Portland, Morse High School news, theater and choir events, and several visits and travels of residents.
Charles Morse of Winnegance, Harold Boyd of Bath, and Miss Mildred Snipe are in town for visits and Christmas breaks. F H Snipe and daughter Mildred stopped in Woolwich. James McFarland bought a new horse from Thomas Maine. Mrs Carrie Hodgeman and Mrs John Russell of Bath shopped in Brunswick with Mildred Snipe.
An enthusiastic YMCA meeting organized the Bath Base Ball Club for 1917. Harold Cutting was elected president Edward Kennerson secretary Morris Oliver treasurer and Jack Flaherty manager. Plans include early organization and funding efforts with a special committee to handle advertising to promote a creditable team for the Shipping City.
Mr and Mrs William J Collins of Lewiston report the death of Mrs Collins who passed away Thursday following a brief illness. Friends and relatives are asked to note the services and burial arrangements in Lewiston.
Edward Call is promoted to mate aboard the Oella as James Hutchinson George Person and Joseph Webber serve as seamen with Martin Patterson in the galley in the ships last voyage to the West Indies under Claggett with Henry Pierce Cyrus Alexander Henry Given and Thomas Mooers aboard. Grace Dickinson closes Ham's Hill school with a snowbound ceremony as Willie Watson misses few days. Mrs. Harry Peterson hosts a party for her, gifts arriving as a Christmas surprise for the teacher.
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