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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1908

Page

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Amateur Bath Preservation of Patience Triumphs at Columbia

The Mendelssohn Club staged Patience in Bath New Year week to standing ovations. Miss Brenda Emery and Miss Alice Humphreys drew praise for their roles with Allan Irish and Herbert Williams also earning acclaim. The production featured a strong chorus and a host of local volunteers who managed costumes, advertising, and staging for a memorable operatic event.

Columbia Tre Mendelssohn Geore Lowelly Boston Fortuna Tracy Grosvenor Allan Irish Duke Herbert E. Williams Williams Arthur B. Stearns Henry W. Owen, Jr F. J. McTeer Dragoon Guards George Klippel John Farrin Mrs. Warren Gray Helen Wandlass Lizzie Cameron Sophia Mikelsky Florence Andrews Alice Bullman Georgia Duncan Nellie Hodgdon May Deering Paul Sperry Herbert Williams Eleanor Leydon Virginia Pingree Sarah Moody Jessie Oliver Ruby Moore Edith McTeer Bessie. Hunt Ethel Oliver

Wiscasset Debates Duplicate Church at Fire Site

A town meeting set for January 15 will decide rebuilding a new Congregational church on the old site after a fire. Efforts include recasting the Paul Revere bell, though most of its molten metal was taken by souvenir hunters. Erastus Foote and Prof. John C. Knight, both Chicago natives with summer ties to Wiscasset, favor duplicating the original structure.

Wiscasset Erastus Foote Chicago John C. Knight

Poor Children Feed at Y M C A Dinner Thanks Thompson Bros

Nearly 150 city children ate turkey at the YMCA gymnasium on a New Year’s tradition funded by George E. and Frank N. Thompson of Thompson Bros. The Whatsoever circle of King’s Daughters organized serving with volunteers. After the meal each child received an orange and candy and a second dinner awaited the organizers and supporters.

George E Frank N. Thompson Thompson Bros Gymasium King's Daughters Frank A. Small Board of Common Council Mary E. White Joseph Torrey Elmer D. Hodgkins Rose Brown Charles C. Low Margaret Burns Emma _ Small Martha Foote Helen Spinney Thompson Brothers

Trolley Wire Down Causes Fright on Street Car

Electric light station scene on Wednesday night as a trolley wire broke and flashed above the car front, frightening passengers. Frequent breaks on the line have long caused unease, with many riders choosing to walk home until repairs completed.

Unclear Parish Plan Readiness Raises Support Questions

Fragmentary text suggests a parish considering a plan and seeking material support to move from idea to practice. The wording indicates uncertainty about feasibility and funding. No dates or named groups are clearly readable.

Delightful Fortnightly Club Japanese Play at Music Hall

Music Hall hosted a guests night by the Fortnightly Club with Japanese decor and a staged Japanese home. Miss Eda L. Nichols of Somerville High School delivered a acclaimed portrayal of O-Ko- Ha-Na-San in Ke-Ha-Na-San, moving the audience with her performance and the story of a young Japanese girl. After the show, rolls coffee and dancing continued until midnight.

Music Hall Ernest A. Allan Eda L. Nichols Somerville High School Japan Suzuki Augustness Nakoro Yamidou Mr. Trouble Miss Nichols O-Ko- Ha-Na-San Ka-Ha- Na-San

Bodwell Grange to Install Officers at Small Point Event

Bodwell grange prepares a major night at Small Point with many visiting members expected. Worthy Master Charles M. White will install officers including Fred A. Curtis as W M and Eva R. Wyman as W L, with a chicken dinner to follow the ceremony.

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Bodwell Grange Charles M. White Sagadahoc Pomona Grange W. M Fred A. Curtis W. O W. W. Hosmer W. L Eva R. Wyman W. C Mark L. Percy W. S George R. Wyman Roland Eaton Treas A. A. Wallace M. J. Moore

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Ily Bers Bath Ner Bevor Brendan Jane Ted Emery Ara L. Pierce Miss Pierce Hugh Jessie Owen Berry Lady Saphir Mrs. Berry Lady R. Low Alice M. Humphreys Miss Hum T. Hodgkins Thorne Mr. Hodgkins Lewiston The Bodwell Gem Jr B. B Johnson Bros Donnell’s W. R. Donnell
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