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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1926

Page

3

Social Happenings of the Week in the Shipping City

Social notes from East Brunswick Bath and nearby towns recount a lively week of visits, dinners, musicales, picnics, and family gatherings. Guests include Hastings, Freemans, Freemans daughter Barbara, Cavanaughs, and many residents from Gardiner Boston and Portland with travel from Winship Street and Small Point. An injury incident at Staite Road is noted along with arrivals at Popham Beach and summer stays at Summer homes.

Arlington Woman and Friend Visit Before Pemaquid Trip

Miss Mary Mitchell of Arlington Massachusetts, formerly of this city, accompanied by Miss Winslow, called on several friends Thursday as they journey toward Pemaquid where they will spend July.

Mary Mitchell Arlington Mass Winslow Pemaquid

Engagements announced at Rye Beach party in New Hampshire

Two engagements were announced at a house party of Miss Wheelock's School graduates in Rye Beach New Hampshire. Miss Adelaide Boynton of Melrose Highlands Massachusetts a Bath school teacher and Alden Sawyer of Bangor Bowdoin College 27 were engaged. The second couple were Miss Bernice Boyink and Eric Letterer both of Columbus Ohio.

Rye Beach N. H

Bath society notes guests and summer plans on Granite street

Mrs. Jennie DeWolfe hosted a bridge evening on Granite street with refreshments. Several visitors join local residents for summer stays including Mrs. Tanner of New York with Rev. and Mrs. E. D. Hardin, the Loring family from Balboa Panama traveling to Bath, and Mrs. Margaret Burns visiting the Hodgkins family for the season.

Jennie DeWolfe Bridge Granite Street

Farewell surprise gifts Mrs Petrie on High Street

Mrs George Petrie of lower High street, who left Tuesday for Massachusetts, received a farewell gift Friday night from friends and neighbors. Attendees included Mrs Arthur Hutchins, Mrs William Filiett, Mrs Edward McCabe, Mrs Melvin Mares, Mrs Harold Dowling, Mrs Walter Potter, Mrs William Smith, Miss Doris Hutchins, and Miss Gladys Pottle. Herbert J Douglas and Gordon Haren recently returned from North Star Camp Easy Waterboro after a ten day Red Cross life saving course. Howard Giles of MacMahon ishind visited Bath Friday. Frances Shaughnessey will spend July at Rangeley Manor Rangeley Lake Summer camp for girls.

George Petrie Lower High Street Massachusetts Arthur Hutchins William Filiett Edward McCabe Melvin Mares Harold Dowling Walter Potter William Smith Doris Hutchins Gladys Pottle Herbert J. Douglas Gordon Hareen North Star Camp Easy Waterboro National Red Cross Society Frances Shaughnessey Rangeley Manor Rangeley Lake

Visit and travel notes from Bath and surrounding towns

Dr and Mrs Warren R Smith of Chicago visiting Hon and Mrs Rupert TH plan to drive to Suttons Bay Michigan for summer camp. H K Haggett of Wiseasset listed among Bath business visitors. Osborn Oliver of Malden Mass, formerly of Bath, was in town Thursday and Friday.

Warren R. Smith Chicago Rupert TH Eago Sutton’s Bay Lake Michigan H. K. Haggett of Wiseasset Bath Osborn Oliver Malden Mass

Bath Bathing and Bathite visitors fill weekend scene

Miss Ida Coffee, Miss Ruth Fields and Miss Lillian Lee attended a meeting of Central Maine Power Company women employees in Lewiston. The Bath Lewiston Augusta branches were represented and residents from Waterbury and Dexter visited Bath. Social events include engagements, travels to Europe, and visits from major cities, with King Tavern preservation and auction bridge connections noted.

Ida Coffee Ruth Fields Lillian Lee Central Maine Power O Lewiston Bath Augusta

Summer visitors and local appointments at Bath notes

Mrs Henry W Cobb and daughter Eleanor of Jackson Mississippi pass the summer at Sabine as guests of Hon and Mrs Allen M Irish. Mr Cobb promoted to vice president and dean at Tongaloo College as new buildings and equipment planned for August. Numerous visits and travels of local residents marked a quiet holiday weekend in Bath and surrounding towns.

Henry W. Cobb Eleanor of General Educational Board Stockefeller Cobb

Weekend visitors and social notes from Bath area

Miss Frostina Marston and nephew Ray G Marston with Mrs Marston of Augusta left Saturday for Popham Beach guests of Mrs Charles I Hathaway. Miss Winifred Johnson goes to Essex Conn for a month with Droo and Mrs Charles Ira Heen. Mrs B A Cuff of Lowell with daughter Louise and son Victor, and Mr and Mrs Haye Ik Janes of Holden were weekend guests of their mother Mrs Hila M Frazee. Frances Sprague leaves Saturday for Christmas Cove for the summer. Arthur Colby arrives to pass weekend with his hosts. Van Zandt Wheeler meets Mrs Wheeler at West Point summer home. famed as popular in the colony. Mrs Edward E Carter of Washington arrived for a visit with her parents. Gardiner Heselton of Bath visits. Jeanette Smith hosts a bridge supper with prizes for Eleanor Moulton and Carrie Shaw. Jarrett Nichols returns from Boston for weekend with the Nichols family. Marriage intentions filed of Silie Cahill and Merle Niles of Rumford. Jean T L Edgecomb arrives from Waltham for weekend with Mrs Frank G Aderton. Millard Kelley of the Coast Guard at Popham Beach leaves for ten days at home in Jonesport.

Frostina Marston Ray G. Marston Marston Augusta Popham Beach Charles I. Hathaway B. A. Cuff Louise Victor Lowell Mass Haye Ik, Janes Holden, Mass Hila M. Frazee Middle Street van Zandt Wheeler New York Silie M. Cahill G. A. Cahill Merle (. Niles Rumford Baltimore, Md Niles JL. L. Niles University of Maine Miss Cahill Bath Trust Co Bath Millard Kelley Coast Guard Jonexport Charles W. Thing Hyde Windlasse Percy FE. Jackson Waltham Warren A. Lowell Bedford Street Edwin R. Andrews Frederick Andrews Fred L. Andrews Kennebec Point Paul R. Palmer Raymond West Roxbury Kennebec Howe Rhode Island Morton Young Mary Barbara Jamaica Wain Mrs. Young Scott. Morse Andrews Road Mr. Young Haskell Maine Clayton FE. Ingearson Providence KR. J Clara Jewett Henry Jewett Morton Goodnow Ingearson Herbert L. Grinnell Nellie Grinnell John Cutts Randolph Ralph Tegard Grinnell Cutta

Mrs Howard Everett visits in Presque Isle

Mrs. Howard Everett returns to her Presque Isle home after visiting daughter Mrs. Horace McClure in Shenandoah. She is accompanied by Mrs. McClure and Mary McClure who will stay two weeks. Philips Kimball of New York comes home to spend the holiday with his mother Mrs. Edward H. Kimball in Lincoln Street. Miss Cure Littlefield and Miss Mary Tall Rhodes of Rockland tour Bath on Friday en route from Portland and meet Attorney William Tall, Rhodes’ uncle, in Bath. Lillian Wilson of Dover and the Worrells of Washington Street are mentioned in local social notices. Elizabeth and Folsom visit with Rev Omar W. Folsom and Elsie Folsom.

Cynthia Ryan Thomas Ryan Brooklyn Bay Ridge High School Forsgiris Ryan Science Chatter Bath New York Maxwell Training School Herbert FE. Cavanaugh Fast ‘Brunswick New Meadows Cavanaugh Everett G. Lemont Upper High Street Scott Golder Virginia Harold F. Freeman Barbara Eva Rines Garnet Carrie Walker Miss Rines Gurnee Walker Miner Anne Kimball Milton Patricia Whitehouse Kittery Ruth Robbins Prank Robbins Pine Street Edward T. Whitehouse Center Street Willins Goldsmith Margaret Picherty Washington Street Samwrday Elizabeth, N. Od Goldsmith Bassett Paper Co Hawthorne Paper Co Kalamazoo Mich Howard Everett Horace Mclure Shenandoah Read Presque Isle McClure Mary Philips Kimball Edward H. Kimball Lincoln Street Cure Littlefield Mary Tall Rhodes Rockland Portland Unon Willian T. Tall Miss Rhodes Leonard’ S). Norsworthy Elizabeth Son Folsom Washington, DD Omar W. Folsom Elsie Folsom

Somerville Area Hosts Bridge Night Prizes

Mrs Gertrude Bachelder and Mrs George Stearns of Manchester NH visited Mrs William Thieckens on High street returning Friday. Thieckens hosted a bridge party with Bachelder winning first prize a pair of silk stockings and Mrs Charles Blair second prize a jardiniere. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Haley of Milltown NB and Mr and Mrs Frederick W Branch and daughters Judith and Barbara of Manchester who stayed through the weekend.

Gertrude Bachelder George Stearns Manchester N. H William Thieckens High Street Thieckens Bachelder Charles Blair Harry Haley Milltown N. B Frederick W. Branch Judith Barbara Mrs. Branch Thieekens

Mrs Jennie Stevens Returns From Visit To Brooklyn

Mrs Jennie Stevens returns Saturday to Brooklyn after a several weeks visit with her sister Mrs Wilbur at Oliver 37 Union Street, detailing a quiet domestic transfer of residence.

Jennie Stevens Brooklyn Mrs. Wilbur Oliver Union Street

Bath Hosts New Arrivals Opened Home for Meals and Guests

Mrs Mary M Parker and daughter Joyce Parker arrived in Bath from Northampton to open Ramesholm at 7 North Street the former home of Emilio de Gogorza and Emma Eames. The public opening was July 1 and meals and overnight guest services are available. Marion Wakefield and Grace Allen left Saturday for Portland and visited Miss Wakefield's aunt Mrs A H Fowlie at 306 Brackett Street.

Mary M Joyce Parker Bath Northampton Ramesholm North Street Emilio de Gogorza Emma Eames Marion Wakefield Grace Allen Portland Miss Wakefield A. H. Fowlie Brackett Street

Summer visitors and family news at Small Point and Bath

Local society notes list guests and travelers visiting from New York and Boston for weekend stays at Small Point and Bath. Included are acknowledgments of births, engagements, weddings, and upcoming family events with names such as Sewall White Perey and Baxter, plus moves to Boston, Newport News, and Lawrence.

Bath News Broadside Highlights Busy Holiday Scene

Bath notes report constable complaints about dogs at night and warnings of arrests for stray canines. Holiday traffic spikes on the State ferry with extra boats and hurried car lines, while fishermen note fine salmon catches near Damariscove and Small Point. Weather comments flag a dry June and a dry spell ahead, and local events include rotary attendance, reunions, and roadwork progress as Bath coppered into summer bustle.

Edwin L. Emmons Emmons

Personal notes from Bath and nearby towns on Fourth of July visits

A string of social notes lists residents and visitors across Bath including Charles W. Thing returning to Hyde Windlasse after a burned wrist, Percy F. E. Jackson in town from Waltham, and numerous weekend guests with families at Kennebec Point, York Street, and North Conway.

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Jold E. Frees East Brunswick Aml Richard Hastings Viramb Som Richard Cherryfield Fred Kittridge Thelma Joseph Thurlow Franklin Wright Gardiner Frank Hagan Iva Hagan Hagan William Kittridge Phyllis Spencer Fr. Freeman Wilbur Hagan Spencer Miss Hagan Mr. Freeman Mrs. Morse Virginia Golder Winship Street Barbara Freeman Clyde Feere Eugene Footer Boston F. W. Carlton Lavwrence Putnam Harvey Hathorne Moosehead Lake Lily Bey West Gardiner Gifferd Madden Davis Hatch Haddonfield N. J Earl Twitchell Mrs. Hatch Needham F. J. Turner Phursdiay E. D. Hardin Earl Collins Bruce Somerville William Collins Norwood Collins Herbert Simpson Harold BE. Freeman Dye Harry F. Morin Mr. Simpson Helena McLellan Sunnyside Mes James BL Lement West Bath Arthur FL Russell Ruth Ellen Medford Raymond Trott Providence, Roob George van Antwerp Salem, Mass Percy Cottage Feltram Crocker Damariscove Arthur Thistle William Thistle Fred Hector Dorothy Pegey Fargo, N. TI Hector Willian J. Sewall John S. Jayne Sewall Small Point Janette Clark Clarence Clark Raymond Parker Drawitucket Parker Trufant Street Effie Noddin Westfield, Mass Arthur C. Hagan Andrews Read Clifton Harrington John A. Swetnam Pittsfield Swetnam First Baptist Church J. R. McKay The Gulf Filling Station North Lincoln Streets Herbert F. Malzard Jack Vport Beryl Mitchell Los Angeles Cal Sabine Fred Wetherbee Melrose Charles E. Robinson Upper Bowen Torrey Torrey Cottage Alonzo G. Fisher Philip Marjorie Ald Naushon Island Cape Cod Belle Wallace Ark Street S. FE. Lemont Senool Street Emma Cox Lexington, Mauther Trufant’s Crossing Jennie Morse Washington, TC Herbert FE. Worrey Roger Lillian Wilson Waterville Harold Adams Doris Dyer William Barer Quebec Hubert TW. McCarty Popham Lothrop H. Loring Eloise Balboa Panama Margaret Burns Philadelphia Mrs. Elwer Hodgkins John S. Boyd John &. Jr Henry A. Magoun Green Street Wilson Arthur Sewall William Anderson Cottage Chester M. Shubert Brooklyn, N. Y Oliver Moses 2Nd Rupert H. Baxter Grant Dpe P. Baxter Edward Tomlinson Mrs. Baxter Mere Point Harry A. Neally Newton MacMahan Island Arthur Porter Wilmington Del Trevett Mather Rachael Farnham Porter Wis Howard Giles MacMahon Ishind Anna Brookings Waterbury, Conn Alfred Bunker James FF Jane Murphy France England J. WP. Barnes Drummond Street Hartland Fred Keyte Dexter Mrs. Blair Washington Lyman Tl. Nelson Major Blair King ‘Tavern William King Daughters of the American Revolution Richard K. Noonan Noonan Supply Co Tath William Sheldon Dorothy Sheldon Columbus Sheldon Alice Rich Miss Sheldon Short Catherine Brown Fillen Nowell Washington, Street Frank Kelley Winchester Philippa Porches Francis Boothbay Harbor Squirrel Island Albert Morrison Sebasco Fistntes Wh. A. Huse Rangeley Lakes White Mountains Charles Laing Braintree Ernest Fulton Front Street Bingham Charles M. Boyd O. B. Guild R. Boyd Brookline Boyd John H. Hyde Mr. Hyde Kimhurst Thomas Spicer Walter Johnson George TL. Marr Leo P. Burke United States Public Health Bureau New York City New Meadow S Inn Raymond V. Tayward Birch Island George Colby New England Tel, & Tel. Co Toothbar Harbor Winifred Johnson Essex Conn Droo Charles Ira- Heen Frances Sprague Christmas Cove Arthur Colby Mrer. Russell Colby Washington, T George W. Johnson George Walter Heselton Jeanette Smith Eleanor Moulton Carrie Shaw Jarrett Nichols Nichols Jean Tl, Edgecomb Waltham, Mass Frank G. Aderton Mareia Street Dover N. T Mrs. I. BE. Worrey John K. Jayne William J. Sewall Leo Thebeau Swain Carpenter & Nay Co Josephine Thebeau Oak Street Edward Waterhouse Oldtown George Cahill Mr. Cahill William (. Perkins Lake Cobbesseecontee Alfred Rowe Leslie White Blanche White Mr. White General Electric Co J Yun Loyall. Sewall Savall Point Harold M. Sewall Robert Linekin Boxton Tle Donald Wishart Newport News Stone & Webster Joseph Mack Mack Ruth Gediman This City I. Gediman Donald Perey Frederick Sh. Perey City Hospital John Winslow Williams Baltimore Edward McMann Fort Preble South Portland Agnes Hunter Dport Glasgow Scothand John Mc- Innes Mc- Innes Hunter Birch Point Frederick E. Drake Pansy Ward Lena Annie Grnudet Southport Arthur Flanders Marion Ralph R. Pitan Reed Pitman Mr. Mills N. IL Daniels Maurice Oliver Auburn Jessie Spaulding Groton Charles Baker Mrs. Baker William Kalin Mr. Kalin Axford Bick Charlotte Buck Day's Ferry George Wilson Scudder George Upson Scudder Murray Grove Mr. Scudder Lawrence Manxs Scudder Westfield Young People’s Christian Union Ms . U Lydia Mel, Baxter Alden Grover Smith Baxter Purpoodock Club Katherine Redfern Webster Browne Gilbert Stancliffe Adorate Kennebunk Neil J. Smith Damariscove Island Cape Newagen Weather Bureau U.S Richmond Nt Vorthind Battery Hi Campo Fort Willaamus South Harpswell Salvation Army Chistmis Cove Bates Basin Inn Phippsburg Bartlett Turn Genesta Sewing Circle Linda Howard Five Islands Howard Flora Hodgdon TD. L. Howard Thomas P. Teal Bath Iron Works, Ltd Crowell & Thurlow Steamship Co Penobscot Cape Charles Kead Muddy Bridge Brunswick Woolwich Ralph Littlefield Morse High School Miller's Inn Harpswell Thompson Corner Peli the Times FE. J. Carlson Parker Head Brewster Augustus O. Thomas Fort Williams James A. Richardson Josephine A. Richardson Mary Letitia Richardson Abram, Oliver Marshal McCuure White Mountain District Charles Waggett Temont J. M. Lemont New Meadowston Cahill Walter Keyes Norway Pines Sebasco
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