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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1920

Page

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Social Happenings of the Week in Bath

Charles J. Donnell reports famine and pestilence in China and the aid efforts by Americans in cities. The Bath column notes numerous local visits, guest appearances, travel, weddings, and social events among residents, with many names and nearby ties across Bath and surrounding towns.

Charles J. Donnell China International Banking Corporation

Bath residents mark New Year with home hosted party

A Bath group of nine spent New Year at a Mere Point summer home then rode a trolley to Brunswick by hayrack for a self-catered meal and return. Attendees include Mrs Mary Baxter and Miss Lydia Baxter along with several Bath residents and Bowdoin College students.

Mere Point Brunswick Bath Mary Baxter Lydia Baxter Winifred Johnson Janet Aldrich Robert Shaw Duncan McInnes Barrett Nichols Bruce White Lewis Brown Bowdoin College

Legioners Defeat Baxter Bowlers in Pinfall Clash

American Legion candle pin players defeated the Baxters 1409 to 1371 in a second Associate league win. Russell led the Legion with 503, Farrar of the Baxters had 476. The soldiers nearly matched Washington club’s 325 single-string mark with a 322 in string five.

American Legion Victiicus Eys Thur Red Men Russell Legion Farrar Baxters Washington Club Washington American Legion Slocomb Hennessey Russell Wena Baxters Boardman

Bath's Reception to the New Year 1921 in Town

Precisely at midnight the Happy New Year 1921 arrived under clear starlit skies with a crisp 16 degree temperature. Two church bells rang, a caller wished a friend well at Thompson's Corner, dancers left Armory hall, and couples laughed as streets emptied toward home. A tailorshop gramophone played a jig while a girl at a chamber window watched the baby year arrive. A mainline trolley began its first run as youths left the Colonial club, clubs’ windows dark except few offices softly lit, fifteen minutes after twelve the business district quieted.

Thompson’s Corner Armory Hall Colonial Club Suffolk Sagadahock Elks

Chanard and Caron Defeat Hodge and Farrar in Fast Park Match

Nearly 200 fans roared as Chanard and Caron of Westbrook beat Hodge and Farrar by 18 pins in a fiercely close two game series at Park alleys. The long rivalry, fast lanes, and star games marked a second Westbrook win, clinching the series.

Park Chanard and Caron Westbrook Hodge Farrar Frank Pepper Park Alleys Ana Tuck Paper City Bath Chanard Farar

Jolly Sleigh Ride To New Iven House In Bath

A Bath group of young people enjoyed an excellent sleigh ride to the New Iven House last Wednesday evening. They left at seven, had supper, danced the night away, and returned home around midnight. The party included Miss Phyllis Wyman Miss Virginia Paine Miss Mary Flaherty Miss Harriet Jackson Miss Helen Artis Miss Katharine Torrey Miss Helen Drake Miss Freda McAllister all of Bath with Miss Ruth Kitely of Boston and Miss Janet Aldrich of Montclair N J along with several young men from Bath including Robert Shaw Duncan McInnes Roger McInnes Haviland Torrey Cuthbert Wilson Barrett Nichols Joseph Small Frederic Patton Alonzo Harriman and Allan Spear.

Bath New Iven House Phyllis Wyman Virginia Paine Mary Flaherty Harriet Jackson Helen Artis Katharine ‘Torrey Helen Drake Freda McAllister Ruth Kitely Boston Janet Aldrich Montclair N. J Robert Shaw Duncan McInnes Roger MclInnes Haviland Torrey Cuthbert Wilson Barrett Nichols Joseph Small Frederic Patton Alonzo Harriman Allan Spear

Club Activities Stir January Plans at Cosmopolitan and Colonial

Cosmopolitan and Colonial clubs announce busy January social schedule with informal dances, a joint event at the New Bird Cage, a ladies night slated for January or February, a smoker, and an indoor YMCA meet on January 10.

Cosmopolitan Colonial Clubs Cosmopolitan Club Colonial Club Y.M.C

Gardiner hosts wedding of Miss Bertha Matthews and Charles Hale Jr

Mr and Mrs E E Morgan and their daughter Muriel attended the wedding of Bertha Lavinnia Matthews and Charles Emerson Hale Jr at the bride’s parents home in Gardiner on December 28.

Robert Bushey George H. Bushey Park Street Clara Bushey Lewiston Exchange E. Morgan Muriel Bertha Lavinnia Matthews Charles Emerson Hale, Jr Gardiner

Bath Briefs Show Snowy Mix Of Industry And Life

A Daily Bath Chronicle snapshot notes freight work at Kelley Spear Co halted by timber arrival, local barge construction moving forward, and a host of small-town scenes. It reports skiers on North Street church grounds, smelts running large, housing aid costs rising with coal prices, parlor car fares up, and a New Year’s Eve dog joining an orphanage family.

Kelley, Spear Co Benjamin Haggett Newark N. J Amos B. Haggett Pearl Street Grindell Texas Yard North Street Willow Street Woolwich George Roderick Leon Belanger Kingland Belanger Lily Pond Walter S. Russell Augusta Brunswick Rockland Syde Dresden Bath H. L. Spinney Briarwood Libby Templar Knights of Gardiner G. Deering William D. Mussenden Albert Tibbetts Times Business Office Savage Island Carl E. Milliken Alice May’ Douglas Times South Sea Islands Watson, Frye Co Bramwell Southern Mills Boston Oklahoma Georgia Frank Holmes The Independent Albert J. Grassy City Hall Chester Marston Bath and Brunswick Light & Power Co Commercial Street Pinkham Wood and Coal Bath Grain Co Torrey Roller Bushing Works H. W. Pinkham Wood & Coke Co Beit Ham Charles William Smart Martin O’brien Arrowshire C. H. Cahill Nagon Deering Street Mercury Bath Aerie of Eagles King Tavern Hartnett Mulligan Stevedores Mahoney Howard Coal Co Varge Draper Larrabee Yard Springfield Mass Joshua N. Brooks John C. Simpson Maine Central Seth Mullin Jack

First Baptist church reports no debt after year

More than 3100 raised and spent for church expenses with all bills paid. Benevolences exceed 1500. 1100 since May for the Baptist New World movement toward a 100 million campaign. French orphan supported to Jan 1, 1922. Officers elected include Rev. Ernest M. Holman moderator and William H. White treasurer. New committee members named for prudential, music, and flower groups.

First Baptist Church Baptist New World Movement Herbert J. Worry Ernest M. Holman J. Edward Pomeroy Alice KE. Varney Corrie H. Varney William H. White Herbert E. Worrey Prudential Committee Arthur J. Dunton Esther J. White William UC. Richards Paul Steward Norman Tripp

Farewell Party for Miss Gackenbach at Wilson Home

Miss Wilhelmina Gackenbach who left Friday for Philadelphia to reside received a surprise farewell party Wednesday night hosted by Mr and Mrs Alexander Wilson at 36 Union Street. Friends attended playing games like donkey and peanut hunt, with prizes awarded to Dorothy Inghan Carrie Shaw Edith Courser and Bernice Carr. A festive table offered ice cream cake cookies and fruit as guests expressed regret at her departure from Bath.

Wilhelmina Gackenbach Philadelphia Alexander Wilson Union Street Miss Gackenbach Wilson Dorothy Inghan Carrie Shaw Edith Courser Bernice Carr Bath Mrs. Wilson Lillian Lee Beatrice Nichols Dorothy Welch Ellen Newell Dorothy Ingham Rosena Morang Jednette Smith Evelyn Oliver

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