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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
2
Bath resident Henry Howard sells remaining Rowe Store stock in Five Islands. Outing by Boy Scouts aboard Shada. Many guests visit in Dresden North Woolwich and Sasanoa area. Weathered by dances, suppers, church events and family travels around Sagadahoc and Bath.
Mrs Frank Post of Westbrook Maine testifies Tanlac eased her tired feeling indigestion and rheumatic hand pains after a long period of illness. She says the medicine helped all her suffering and endorses the product now sold in Bath at Swett's Drug Stores.
Georgetown residents and visitors report active planning for the Coming League Fair with the entertainment committee aided by Mrs. Anna L. Read and Mrs. Woodward at Read's Point. A Red Cross gathering, a strawberry festival at Riggsville church, and a busy social scene fill the week as locals bolster community efforts and welcome guests to West Georgetown and nearby points.
Bath and Georgetown residents are listed in a sweep of social notes. Visitors and travelers include Mrs Bertha Avery, Miss Belle Heath, Mrs Clifton Matthews, Rev Greenwood, and Miss Louise Williams. Local activity covers haying, boating, summer moves, family visits, and a Texaco supply boat call at Robin Hood's Cove. The piece mentions new summer homes opening, training at Plattsburg, and a local whist club gathering.
A Tuesday evening masquerade at the MacMahan Island Casino drew a large audience. Attendees included Miss Marie, Miss Marie Bawn as Mr. Kingston, Miss Odessa Frizzell and Miss Josephine Greenleaf as the Jenkins Twins, Miss Hallie Davis as the Swiss Girl, Miss Mercie Greenleaf and Miss Mary Switzer as Japanese Ladies, and Miss Stella McKenney as a farmer's daughter.
The House received a public building bill detailing Maine allocations including Bath with ten thousand dollars for the Custom House repairs and grounds improvements. David A. Holmes returned guests from Five Islands after a three week vacation in Westport and Massachusetts.
A procession of ghosts moved through the hall during intermission and vanished. Entertainment continued until 11 o'clock, leaving attendees amused by the spectral display.
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