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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
6
The Bowdoinham community mourns the deaths of Carleton Lancaster at 80 and Mrs. Everett Williams at 66 with funeral services held locally. Lancaster, veteran of the 15th Maine, was active in G A R and local groups. Williams leaves a husband and children and was widely esteemed. The week also notes social events, lectures, school activities, and visits among residents, plus weather and mail delivery disruption from a snowstorm.
Miss Chapman of Topsham visited cousin Miss Helen Gould over the weekend. Mrs. Ida Purington mourns her mother Mrs. Curtis who died at 77 on her birthday leaving two daughters and grandchildren. Mail delivery remains at doors despite cold storms. Myrtle F. Jack returns from Winthrop due to pupil illness. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Purington and baby Ida visit Waterville relatives. Mrs. Frank Millay on the sick list last week.
West Bath reports cancelation of Monday grange due to storm. Aluminum Ware demonstration to follow business session open to public. Several residents ill or recovered. snow disrupted mail and trolley service. local trips noted with visits, theatre party, funerals, and family gatherings. Prices of hay drop from 23 to 14 per ton. various residents travel and host in Bath and Brunswick areas.
The selectmen close the books Monday and town officials settle the year's bills. A Tuessic Hall dance Friday night featured Perkinx Orchestra West Bath. Sagadahoc attendees and community meetings are noted along with school sessions and local visits. Obituary mentions Charles Harpes of Haverhill and Harriet Savage related family ties.
Neckwear priced from 50 cents and up as part of a spring gown sale. The copy argues discounting boosts sales, noting dandy fret lace trim on Georgette Crepe collars.
Funeral held at son W T Hardies home in Bowdoinham Maine on Wednesday February 7 conducted by Rev Dr Mower of Waterville. She rests in Cathance family lot amid many floral tributes. described as a living example of Christian fellowship and dignity after a year of illness.
John F. Coffin, 53, longtime amateur baseball player and Brunswick resident, died Tuesday. Born in Brunswick to Simmeon C. and Dorothy Coffin, he worked in factories and is survived by his wife, son Jesse C. Coffin, and daughter Dorothy Coffin. Funeral services set for Thursday.
C A Mathews near Hosmer's Pond reports 17 RI Red pullets hatched late May 1916 laid 256 eggs in December and 310 eggs in January averaging over 33 eggs per pullet for the two months. Eggs sold averaged above four cents each.
Harry E Mank a chief engineer with Shawmut Steamship Co. leaves his home in Phippsburg to report to Chester Pennsylvania as assistant foreman for the construction of the companys large new fleet.
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