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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
5
Society gossip covers a Bath calendar of arts and philanthropy. Readers learn of Miss Morgana’s opera tour appeal, holiday card parties, hospital donations, a winter street club banquet, and Washington’s Birthday plans for the D A R. Also listed are engagements, births, theater music, and local club achievements.
Bath readers welcome the famed writer Mary Antin who lectured in the city next Friday. Her talk titled The Responsibility of American Citizenship will address civic duties and has drawn anticipation from many locals.
Don, a three year old society boy living on High Street, ran to Nettie after her fall, wrapping her in a hug. Nettie, three winters old, did not push him away and said she liked it.
The engagement of Miss Clare Morrison of Brunswick and John L. Purington of this city was announced this week. The bride-elect is a graduate of the Nurses' School of the Bath City Hospital. Mr. Purington is a member of the dry goods firm J. F. Will & Co. of Brunswick. Miss Morrison was given a tin shower by the Episcopal Guild Monday evening in Brunswick. They will reside in the college town.
Miss Hazel Lorena Barker and Casper Hartleb wed in the first Corliss Street Church ceremony. The event featured Duchess satin attire, Bach played, and a four o clock departure for parts unknown. The couple will reside at the bride’s parents home after June first in Bath.
Mrs Charles C Low and her mother Mrs Ridley plan a Boston visit. Miss Mabel Coombs visits Brunswick guest of Mrs Henry Upton who recovers well from surgery. Mr and Mrs John S Hyde plan a California trip this spring. Cosmpolitan club hosts a delightful Alpha Beta Club musical with Miss Helen Robinson and Misses Dorothy Nichols Louise Oli Anna Morse and Louise Hill. Monthly entertainment with a costume party next Wednesday night. Hon H M Sewall spent Tuesday in Augusta. Mr and Mrs L B Swett attend the Governors reception in Augusta. Rep M A Haraden returns from Boston and heads to Augusta. Mme Eames de Gogorza returns from New York. her husband concerts in Chicago. Gen Knox Chapter D A R in Thomaston plans an entertainment with Miss Jennie Harvey demonstrating latest dances.
James P. King of Peabody Massachusetts has been hired as sub master at Morse High School succeeding resigned submaster Parks. King comes highly recommended.
Mrs. Wilbur C. Oliver visits relatives in Boston and Gloucester Miss Bessie Chase daughter of Fessenden N. Chase plays guard for Washington DC High School girls team. J J Reddington chief carpenter USN arrives for duty at Bath Iron Works succeeding Harold F. McCarthy.
The Bath Driving Club plans to hold races on Lily Pond this afternoon, aiming to showcase local carriage speed and agility. Organizers expect spectators to gather as crowds anticipate a lively event with multiple heats.
Alvin Thompson of Round Pond visits Almon Wallace this week. Roland Smith returns to Portland after visiting Mrs. Abram York. Elizabeth York home from Bath visiting her mother Mrs. Nellie York. Scott Harley and family return from Georgetown after funeral of Mrs. Susan Oliver. Ada York of Candy's Harbor calls on Sebasco relatives. Ida Beals of Bath visits daughter Mrs. William Wilson who is ill. E P Bartlett visits Bath. Ethel Pennell returns to Brunswick. William Alexander and son Warren back to East Harpswell after two weeks at Sebasco. Friends glad Annie Richardson is improving. Louisa McKinney on sick list. Mattie Dunning improving after grip illness.
A group of fifteen unemployed men from New York rode the afternoon train to Wiscasset to take work with a leading lumber operator. They will receive transportation and expect steady meals and lodging. The plan may include future land allotments as they complete improvements. Additional delegations are anticipated in the spring.
The first Bowdoin College tea took place in the Alumni Room Hub bard Hall on Friday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30 p m. Graduates and friends from Bath and nearby areas were invited and the city was well represented.
Mr and Mrs Charles Henry Butler of Washington DC returned home Monday after a week at Moatsweag Farm. Butler plans to return next month to add many apple trees to his orchard. County Attorney and Mrs J B Perkins of Boothbay Harbor visited Rep and Mrs H D Maxwell in Augusta for a few days attending the Governor's reception and the ball Tuesday.
R. W. Minott from Freeport will visit Solar Lodge next Monday evening. The E A degree will be conferred and a banquet will follow the ceremony.
Republicans ward caucuses last evening. A Bath Italian establishes a fresh fish route. Frank Hagan buys three milch cows. Portland High School six to play Morse High six in basketball here next afternoon. Williard H. Sampson leaves for East Providence Dry Dock Co. whist for Popham Library aid. Hall couple attend wedding of Mildred Fides and Sherbern Miller. New front at Sanford building brightens corner. Fungus on spruce in Phippsburg forest shipped to Boston. Master Frank Reed, twelve, proves capable as a teamster. Colonial Club to face Ariels Lewiston next Wednesday. Electric car planned for Bath players. Flora M. schooner sighted with spruce lumber. Rev Maurice J. Duncklee to conclude series on Heroes of the Christian Faith. Coral clusters in Hinckley brokers office praised. Hartleys bid farewell on honeymoon amid rice and confetti. A small boy at High Street School learns to swear. reform noted after stern warning. E S Marr reappointed postmaster at Popham Beach. Civil War veteran famed as Uncle Eph. Bath friends pleased he remains with the government.
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