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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1926

Page

3

Memorial Day in Bath sees guests, travels, and reunions

Happenings of the week in Bath recounts a June 2 gathering of the Ladies of the G A R with sewing and lawn photos by Mrs. Maley, a New England boiled dinner, Washington pie, and tea. Numerous residents visit relatives in Fairfield Boston Bath and Philadelphia while many attend reunions and trips.

Mira TK. Haley Cobb Road Maley New England Washington Elizabeth Haggett Sarah Lemont Mora Edgecomb Harry W. Moulton Abner C. Johnson Howard Blake

Supper Party and Auction Night At High Street Home

Friday night at her High Street home a supper party preceded six tables of auction. Mrs Arthur J Dunton won first prize a blue glass vase with a square rigged ship. Mrs William Adams took second prize a brass paper cutter and Miss Marguerite Hennessey won the consolation prize.

High ‘Street Arthur J. Dunton William Adams Marguerite Hennessey

Mrs Chester Shabert Visiting Brooklyn Family

Mrs Chester Shabert and her sons Cheister M Jr and Ana of Brooklyn New York arrived Friday for a three weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Moses of Washington Street.

Chester Shabert Cheister M., Jr Ana Brooklyn, In. Y Fridlay Hon Oliver Moses Yad Washington Street

Maine Florida pilgrims reunion held in Augusta

A reunion of the Maine Florida pilgrims was held in Augusta Saturday with Governor Ralph O. Brewster hosting at the Blaine mansion. Entertainment followed including moving pictures of the Maine pilgrims’ trip to Florida last winter. Attendees from the city included Mrs. W. I. Atkins and Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Clifford.

Augusta Ralph O. Brewster Blaine Mansion Florida W. 1 Atkins Charles W. Clifford

Andrews couple sails to Oregon for parental visit

Mr and Mrs Edwin R Andrews and son Frederick left Friday for Oregon to visit Mrs Andrews parents Mr and Mrs Perley Pallier. Mr Andrews will spend the weekend there while Mrs Andrews plans a longer stay to visit extended family.

Edwin R. Andrews Som Frederick Orewe the Hetter Mrs. Perley Paleier Mr. Andrews Mrs. Andrews

Sea stories and travels feature in Boothbay area visit

Richard Matthews Hallet of Boothbay Harbor spoke in Brunswick on a Bowdoin College class tour. The Saturday Evening Post spotlighted his Mine Horoscope as a leading illustrated tale. Fred Cox and Walter Pendleton return from two months in southern Europe aboard the Samaria after sailing from Liverpool. James A. Gillies and wife of New Haven, presidents of Bath Box Co., visited Bath on business and stayed in Cornish on the return trip.

Richard Matthews Hallet Boothbay Harbor Brunswick Bowdoin College Saturday Evening Post Fred. Cox Walter Pendleton Toston Europe Liverpool James A. Gillies New Haven

Notable Officials Take Moosehead Lake Trip

George A. Churchill and Dr. Walter E. Rowe left Sunday for Moosehead Lake to spend a week as guests of ex mayor Samuel R. Percy at his camp. Ex mayor Allen M. Irish and ex alderman Daniel T. Dougherty joined early in the week.

George A. Churchill Walter E. Rowe Moosehead Lake Samuel R. Percy Allen M. Irish Daniel T. Dougherty

Social season notes from High Street and coastal cottages

Henry Wright hosted a Friday dinner at his High Street home with guests including Mrs J R Andrews Mr and Mrs Harold De Lang and several Sewalls and Magnolias. A Boston motor party stayed with Mr C F White and family at Lemont Street over Memorial Day. Several families visited Boston Rangeley and Popham Beach exchanges. tours to Portland and Skidmore College reunion plans feature among notes of residents and visitors.

Henry (. Wright High Street J. R. Andrews Harold Delang Byron F. Barker William J. Sewall Athur Sewall Carolyn M. Moses

D.A.R. Meeting Hosts State Regent and Augusta Regent

At a Topsham Brunswick DAR gathering held Tuesday of last week at Mrs. Fred F Paagert’s home state regent and Mrs. William H Fisher regent of Roussinoe chapter Augusta were guests in attendance.

Topsham-Brunswick D.A.R Fred F. Paagertin

Poppy Day Honors Awarded to Danforth and Lee

Miss Eleanor Danforth won the top prize for selling the most poppies for the American Legion. Miss Margaret Lee received the second honor for her sales effort.

Eleanor Danforth American Legion Margaret Lee

Weekend social notes from Small Point to Bath and beyond

Local society items report Mrs Helen Mulligan and daughter Alice with brother Bernard Plummer returning from Five Islands. Several families including Sherman, Johnson, Hanson, and Wright visit or return from travels, with updates on editors Mason and other residents.

Helen Plummer Mulligan Alice Bernard Plummer Five Islands William Sherman Donald

Birthday porch party honors Miss Virgin ia Pennell

Kingkley of Cobb entertained schoolmates with a porch party Friday afternoon at the home of teacher Mrs Sylvanus Pennell on High Street for her seventh birthday. Eleven o clock start after recess featured a large table and a birthday cake with seven candles. Guests enjoyed ice cream cake crackers and candies while place cards and decorative baskets adorned each seat. The hostess received many gifts and the event echoed with cheerful applause and thanks.

Nin Kingkley Cat Kingkley Cobb Virginia Lucile Johnson Mary Newall Mary Mai‘ure Truth Pratt Louise Norton John Shaughnessy Ralph Dunton Graham Richard Pennell Misses Bealth Dorothy Morrtin Trufant Street Boston J. C. Herd Scott Golder Winship Street Fred Kittridge Upper High Street Herbert E. Cavanaugh Harold BE. Freeman Everett G. Lemont Fred Kitteridge Nathan J. Coffin Flossie Beals

Birthday Chicken Supper for Roy Lord in East Brunswick

The Jolly Eaters celebrated Roy Lord's birthday with a chicken supper at Mrs. Harold Freeman's home in East Brunswick. Thirteen people attended, bringing a festive mood despite a minor superstition. Mrs. Freeman received compliments on the meal, and guests enjoyed sixty-three tables of sixty-three before returning home. Attendees included LeRoy Lord, Henry J Leeman, Oscar Thornton, Edwin Thornton, Leonard Munsey, Ralph Mank, Nathaniel Stover and others.

Roy Lord Harold Freeman East Brunswick LeRoy Lord Henry T. J. Leeman Oscar Thornton Edwin Thornton Boston Leonard Munsey Ralph Mank Nathaniel Stover

Bath News Highlights Visits and Events Across Town

Mr and Mrs Charles D Wentworth of Augusta visit aunt Mrs Carolyn Madden in Augusta. Mrs Sarah Bucknam and daughter Miss Loie Bucknam of New York arrive for summer on upper Washington Street. Local women head to Portland for G A R encampment. Oscar Thornton returns from Newport News with relatives. visits son Edwin in Boston. Kennebec bridge understructure contract partners from McClintons Marshall & Co. in the city. Families from Rockland and Somerville attend gatherings at Madden and Sturtevants. Princess Bonnie cast includes Harmon Smith at Bath 1299 Washington Street. Farmington normal school commences with two performances of Willard Spencer’s opera June 14 and 15. Crosby family return from West Palm Beach. Lee and Morse visit Quincy. Mikels convention in New York for music merchants. Mikelsky’s Music Store remains a national member.

J. Wardin New York Egypt Riviera Halifax Edwin TD. Thardin Winter Street Chared the Manse Cherbourg Paris B. van Dyck Post Constantinople Poughkeepsie Dorothy Post Vassar Ralph O. Dale Harry G. Deering Winfred M. Hagan Ralph Wright George G.uicksall Philadelphia Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine Horatio A. D. Mikels Mr. Dale Kora Temple Temple Newark N. J Atlantic City Washington Maine Portland Sarah T Bucknam Loie Buckfiam Skiooklyn N. Y Upper Washington Street Harmon Smith Walter W. Smith Washington Street Bath Princess Bonnie

Meeting of Monday Evening Club Postponed

The Monday Evening Club meeting planned with Mrs. William S Hatch has been postponed to next Monday.

William S’. Hatch

College student visits Bath and Boothbay Harbor summer

John Farldon Hayes a Providence College 2S student arrived Saturday to spend the summer in Bath and Boothbay Harbor. He has completed two years at Providence College and will return in the fall after the summer in the coast town. Fred F E Blake of Gorham bought the former home of Mrs. Sarah Rogers of Whiskeay and expects to move his family this summer. He is a painter and paper hanger with three school-age children.

Arthur Bourgette Richard Fall River John Curran Middle Street Bourgette Bath Percival Mann Orange N. J John Farldon Hayes Providence College Toothbay Harbor Soothbay Harbor Fred FE. Blake Gorham Sarah Rogers Whiskeay Blake Tortsmouth Navy Yard Navy Yard Atlantic Corporation Dre

Bath couple's seven month South trip gives Winter joy

Mr and Mrs Herbert Trooking return from a seven month South residence and Florida camping, meeting Bath friends in Punta Gorda and West Palm Beach. They traveled via Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Shenandoah Valley and Gettysburg to avoid big cities, noting travel ease and scenic views. Sumner Hayes, son of Mr and Mrs John Hayes, sails from Porto Rico July 7 to teach English then plans a mid month return home.

Herbert Florida West Palm Beach Bath Peninsula John S. Jackson Punta Gorda Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Shenandoah Valley Gettysburg Sumner Hayes John Hayes Washburn Street Porto Rico Porto

Notable politicians take brief fishing retreat near Caratunk

Hon Rupert H. Baxter and ex Governor Percival P. Taxter departed Tuesday morning for a short fishing trip in the Caratunk area.

Rupert H. Baxter Percival P. Taxter Caratunk

Bath Nostalgia and Local Happenings Highlight Weekend News

Sidelights from Bath cover a bank cashier's youthful portrait becoming a city friendly anecdote. The Independent notes timber dye experiments, bridge work plans, and rising housing inquiries as Sun Set Park fills with homes.

Ringling Brothers Circus to Perform in Portland Next Week

Lieut. Com. Donald B. MacMillan visited the Independent office on Thursday and noted a Baxter brand canned poster hanging on the wall. The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus will show in Portland one week from Saturday.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Portland Donald B. MacMillan Independent Baxter

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Oliver Pearl Poland Old Orchard Harry L. Thompson Merling Edward Lee Lillian Scott Morse Qudmey Francis Lee Edaward Lee Lillian Defvoung Quincey Lillian Lee Percy Lee Quincy Frank French Elizabeth Auburn French Mrs Howard Rice Highland Street Thomas Grindell Bob Morse High School Jane Spinney R. M. Sterling Jack Pinnell Phyllis Jean Quinicy Bernard Donnell Cloverdale William Ayer Emma Ayer William Plummer, Jr Natick, Mass Harry Thurlow Charles R. Donnell Popham Beach Helen Shaughnessy Paul Mason Moses’ Camp Rangeley JD. Thomas Perey Minot Arlington Verey Ruth Goulding Toronto Canada Mrs. Perey Minot Perey Joseph Solovich Everett Quinlan Harry Peterson Stanley Maine Central Albert T. Shaw Frederick T. Kimball Samuel €. Kimball Carl Reuben Mann Lewiston Julian S. Mason New York Heralds Tribune New York Evening Post Cyrus WH. K. Curtis Abner Johnson Alice Johnson Small Point Ole Hanson Portsmouth N. 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Oliver Oman Dodge Forrest Hanna Bay Point Ralph Chaney William Kingsbury Newton Center Falmouth Wellington A. Moore Bath Tax Con Pemaquid Martha Wright Medford, Mass Oscar Wright Park Street Howard Parks Emma Cox Lexington New Meadows William McKay Portsmouth, N. H Mrs. McKay Bath Box Co Frank Montgomery M. 18. Donnell Fred Richardson Wiscasset Warley True Norma Dodge Norway Mrs. True Harry Cook David Alkazin and Sons Charles D. Wentworth Agusta Carolyn Madden Elizabeth Madden City Fanny Thurlow Lillian Wright Talie Marr G.A.R Marr Bath Order Thurlow Johnson Newport News Curtis W. Smith Laconia N. H Jonathan Jones Pittsburgh Charles TH. Morrison Pottstown McClintoex, Marshall & Co Kennebec Bridge Basil Stinson Charles Wentworth Florence Wentworth Dorothy Whitmore Charles I. Madden Mechinic Street A. M. Sturtevant Edward A. Jones Madeline Jones West Somerville Center Street Jones The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Somerville Christine Stacey Elwell S. Crosby Helen C. Olinto Mr. Crosby Ann M. Crosby Fla Edward J. Lee Scott Morse William Shaughnessy Tbath Mr. Lee Mr. Morse National Association of Music Merchants Musical Instrument Department Piano Merchants Mikelsky First National ‘Bank Wiliam Shorey Hiorey Wang Jorey Machins Lumbero Walter FE Chase Sunset Park Fred B. Reed Tacoma Parker Lewis Colonial Club Parker Webster House Owen J. Ledyard Ralph W. Bragg Harry T. Passmore Gardiner Kennebec Valley Ralph R. Littlefield Wiseman Farms Commercial Broad Streets Water Street Torrey Roller Owen Roland H. Smith Post A. I Baxter Hall Bath Veteran Fireman's Association Legion Hall Perley Plant John J. Desmond Co Harris Lightbody Edward J. Murper Iliam Curran Bridge-Merrill, Inc Frank Doyle Eugene Worrey Joseph Hagan Howard Cigar Co Colonial Savings Banks Thomaston Bath Savings Institution Walter A. Danforth Bangor Savings Bank F.L. Davis Harry M. Nelson Savings Banks Association of Maine Bangor Sagadahoe Fruit Co Front Street William J. Rouse New Orleans Piigle Fruit Store Lena Peeti Mike Peec City Hall Harold W. Child Grindell Colonial Club Orchestra Oakland Park Pavilion Rothland Samuel A. Evans Richmond High School Standish High School Islesford Bath and Path Mt. Washington Tuessie Hall Day's Ferry Chester Clement H. J. Safford Gov. King Bradford Kelanger Harry W. Owen Itis Edwin M. Jones Corliss Street Franklin County Merrymeeting Bay Topsham Bowdoinham Salil Ig An Lewis Miller William Rowe Middle Winter Streets Wig Robert Watts State Highway Police William Hancock William F. Roogar MacMillan Bowdoin Roland Th. Smith Co. EB Ninth Infantry A. E. FF Legion Wis Legion Post Cloutier Cook Combination 4 Rachel Flwell
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