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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1915
Page
1
Bowdoinham notes show residents visiting relatives in Topsham Brunswick and Bath. Local workers and tradesmen update on farms ice houses and road work amid scarce wood and changing weather. Community events include a surprise party for Mr Kendrick, joint K of P and Pythian installation, and grange contest preparations.
Bath and West Point visitors stop by Bath amid health updates and local doings. Mrs. Gertrude Wilson improves after illness, while Burleigh Pye returns from Portland hospital. many residents attend dances, ice cutting, and community gatherings at Dromore Grange and Society Hall.
The state examination for school teachers, now set for February 27 in Woolwich, replaces the January date. Prospective examinees should notify Mrs. Join Reed as soon as possible. Also noted are fishing reports from Wentsweag, a Manchester obituary for a twin daughter of Nelle Kean, and a new contract at the B.L.W. boiler shop for 14 donkey engines and six water tanks.
About 35 friends gathered Tuesday evening at the home of W. R. Robie to celebrate his birthday. They presented a handsome willow chair, enjoyed peanut games, then a dining room clam chowder and a birthday cake by Mrs. Page Wyman, with Mrs. Georgie eating assisting. Music and games continued late, and guests wished Mr. and Mrs. Bowie well.
The Dro more Grange plan February 2 events with opening chorus by Dromore Choir readings by S C Campbell Nellie Cutting Abbie Minnett and a note that the European War should improve markets for farm products as stated by J F Upton.
The item lists names including S. C. Campbell Humorous Reading and Worthy Master Music, with Bessie and Grace Dickinson noted for Closing Thought, Grace Dickinson. The fragment hints at a local literary and musical program featuring Dickinson sisters and associated readers or performers.
Howard Hunt leaves for Providence to work as others visit Kittery. Local gatherings include Sewing Circle, Evening Workers, and a Fortnightly Club minstrel on February tenth. A school sale funds a Victrola while attractions travel to Bath for Damaged Goods. Fare to Boston rises to $3.65.
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