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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1908

Page

6

Community notes celebrate local achievements and summer prep

Phil Wood passes Massachusetts board of pharmacy after years at W A Bibber’s in Richmond. Green peas in town shine as Fourth approaches. Bridges get red paint while Merrymeeting grange plans July August break. Town roads near completion and fire risk eased by planned work. Fireworks planned at Popham Beach and new sidewalk opens. Many residents visit family, camps, and churches as summer season peaks.

Phil Wood Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy W. A. Bibber Richmond Massachusetts W. OS. Given Given Fortiers Brooklyn Merrymeeting Grange W. W. Browne Boner Pouesday Herbert D. Cornish Lewiston C. L. Mosher Harvard Road Camp Curtis T. W. Fogg Foge Eltridge Nathaniel Curtis Popham Beach John H. Stacey

Rain is Needed and Mica Mine May Be Worked in Woolwich

Local notes report a dry spell with prospects of rain needed for hay and crops. The Boys Brigade camps on Prescott farm with discussion of a mica mine nearby. Community updates include visits, moves, weddings, travel, health, and local business in Woolwich and surrounding towns.

Lincoln school entertains town in Ma sonic hall

Friday evening the Lincoln school held an entertaining program at Ma sonic hall with ice cream and cake for sale afterward. The event drew attendance from across the town and added more than 12 to the League treasury. Miss Maude E. Lane highly praised for her work by officers and parents.

Lincoln School Masonic Hall League Maude E. Lane Effie Gifford Madison Edith Lydston

Cottages Open as Season Begins in Augusta area

Edward Lewis and family open their Augusta cottage for the season. Visitors from Waltham and Boston arrive to occupy several cottages including Elbridge Mains and High Rock. The Derby area hosts guests plus updates on missing fishing schooner Georgianna and cottage caretaking.

Edward Lewis Augusta Mary Powers Lora Sargent Mains Jerome Harrington Waltham Mass Elbridge Mains F. Cole Boston High Rock Channey Emmon Frank Chapin William Rowe Will Plummer Bath S. S. Lightbody Rochester N. H Proctor Hagan Byron Stevens Jacob Stevens Shepherd L. Scott John Hinckley Harbor View House Henry Kingsbury Georgianna

Notable Gardiner Guests Attend Pleasant Evening

The gathering included Mrs. Chas Tibbetts, Mrs. Lillian LaPlaine of Gardiner,Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman, Miss Ruth Merriman and Bert Allard of Richmond,Mr. and Mrs Teeling, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Campbell and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor, all enjoying a warm social evening.

William Allard Mr. Allard Nettle Campbell Chas. Tibbetts Lillian LaPlaine Gardiner Harry Merriman Ruth Merriman Bert Allard Richmond Teeling Eugene Campbell Henry Taylor

Fidelity Trust Company Of Portland Maine Pays Four Percent

The Fidelity Trust Company of Portland Maine announces four percent interest on savings deposits and a graded interest scale on checking accounts. The bank invites correspondence on terms, noting convenient postal service and well regulated mail department for deposit interest even if you do not reside in Portland.

Fidelity Trust Company Portland Maine

Local Notes From Wiscasset Recap Delayed Visits and Returns

Roy Dickinson of Tufts College is home on vacation. Frances Albee returns from Boston where she studied music. Mr and Mrs A G Houdlette and son Carroll of Whitefield visited F B Houdlette. Mrs John Dickinson attended Colby Commencement at Waterville. Annie Albee of Damariscotta visited Mrs F R Houdlette for a day. G P Knight spent the past week at Peaks Island. I F Albee of Alna was in town briefly. Mr and Mrs Frank Call of Dresden were in town. Helen Dickinson a Colby Class of 08 is home. Mr and Mrs Joseph L Houdlette of Dresden were in town. Rev Folsom of Bath preached at the Congregational chapel in exchange with Rev E W Moore.

Vena Tarr Portland S. R. Tarr J. A. Proctor Philadelphia J. G. Farnham Brunswick K. W. Small Capitol Island Masonic Hall T. J. Southard D. C. Derry Randolph Geo. Ames Courtney Melville Somerville Mass Ames Homestead C. B. Day H. E. Hondlette E. W. Small Ferry Noble Maxwell W. E. Wilson New Meadows Inn James F. Ames W. A. Blair Charles Marson Mary Bunker Gladys Ruth Bath R. J. Condon Katherine Helena Mont Berean Queen Esther Stuart Park I. A. Bean Scott Call Boston William Loud Lincoln Street Mr Loud Lizzie Libby Charles Furbish Frances Everett John Kennedy Young Hyde Park Sarah Merrill M. C. Stinson Woolwich Emma Hathorn Gardiner S. B. Hathorne J. A. Gaubert Perry Daniel McPhee Abbie Carrie Libby S. B. Hathorn W. S. Rogers Topsham Betsey Skelton Hattie Look Madison Mary C. Meserve Emma Hathorne Frank Reed Annie Stinson Waltham Chester Yeaton Willie Tarr Richmond Bowdoin College Yeaton Harvard J. P. Preble Charles Card Frank Preble Bowie of Addison Rice Martha Jane Buck Denver Colorado Susan Rice Willard Rice Or. E. Page Laurel Grove Joseph Hilton Olive Reed Alfred Trott McCollum Mr. Colby Augusta Fred Hathorne Myra Card Windsor Ralph Munro Aleck Howard St. Martins N. B William Stewart Ida Long Mr. Stanley Beacon Street Edna Hathorne Melville Haley Moses Kennerson Popham Beach Wilbur Howe Day's Ferry Center Boothbay Jesse Bryer Connecticut Emma Call Sagadahoc Ferry B. D. Farnham Iron Works George Kennison Lida Hawthorne Waltham, Mass Roy Dickinson Tufts College Frances Albee A. G. Houdlette Son Carroll Whitefield F. B. Houdlette John Dickinson Waterville Colby Annie Albee Damariscotta F. R. Houdlette G. P Helen Dickinson Colby College Joseph L. Houdlette Dresden Mr. Folsom E. W. Moore

Litchfield Social Roundup Highlights Visits and School Picnic

Mrs. William Weeks of Gorham visits her brother C E Hodgkins. E T Small of Bowdoinham stays over Sunday. Leonard O Merrill Colby 09 spends weekend with his parents. Everett H Maxcy and friends visit Seven Oaks. Mrs. Emily Friend visits her parents. Town schools closed Friday. Holmes school hosts a basket picnic with parents and teacher Miss Effie Merrill. Wayside Sunday school holds annual picnic at the Hazards. Dr F E Strout attends a ill child of Mr and Mrs W R Baker. child improving.

William Weeks Gorham N. H C. E. Hodgkins E. T. Small Bowdoinham Leonard O. Merrill Colby B. L. Merrill Everett H. Maxcy Friends Seven Oaks Emily Friend J. R. Stevens Holmes School Effie Merrill Wayside

Litchfield Plains Social News Highlights

Mrs. G. M. Rogers and children visited West Bowdoin to stay with Mrs. Charles Allen. Mrs. M. O. Toothaker fell ill Sunday. Mrs. L. E. Shorey is improving. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Briery of Auburn were guests at O. Smith’s Sunday. Hattie Curtis hosted a number of friends.

G. M. Rogers West Bowdoin Charles Allen M. O. Toothaker L. E. Shorey W. C. Briery Auburn O. Smith Hattie Curtis

Birthday gathering for Millie Kendred and friends

A social event noted on June 25 marked by celebrations for Millie Kendred and several friends. Attendees included Mabel True and Tucker sisters, Eva Cannon, Vera Allen, Huntington sisters, and W. B. Howe family. Sandwiches cake and ice cream were served.

Millie Kendred Mabel True Mabel Tucker Mildred Tucker Mary Tucker Julia Tucker Margery Tucker Eva Cannon Vera Allen Lena Huntington Edith Huntington W. 8. Howe

Bowdoin Notes On Residents And Travel

Frank Townsend of New York arrived to vacation with his parents in Bowdoin. Ernest Small moved to Tops ham. Fred Strout moved his family from Lisbon to a farm at South Bowdoin. Mrs. John Coombs of Damariscotta visited the town, with Mr. Coombs also there Saturday. Mrs. Maria Grady and Miss Doris Gray visited Mrs. Mary Fisher. Miss Julia Whitney stayed with her aunt, Mrs. Pearl Roberts, at Lisbon Falls. F. S. Adams and three others attended the Republican State convention in Bangor. Local wells are running low and farmers must water stock at the stable.

Winneganee Bridge Albion K. Mooers Cambridge Mass John G. Morse Winnegance W. E. Lake Winthrop Fred L. Parks KE. H. Morse New York Cutting & Barker Parker Head J. G. Morse and Sons Frank Townsend O. R. Townsend Ernest Small Topsham Fred Strout Lisbon South Bowdoin John Coombs Damariscotta George L. Coombs Coombs Maria Grady Doris Gray Mary Fisher Julia Whitney Pearl Roberts Lisbon Falls F. S.adams Alonzo Purington T. W. Skelton J. O. Roberts Bangor

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