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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1899
Page
6
A local sale lists Serges, India twill and Galatea Cloth with prices from 25c to 2.50 per yard. Discounts of 10 percent apply on new Black Crepon and other goods. Corsets, Ferris Wais ts, and R G Her Majesty lines are also reduced. Lace patterns and Victoria Lawns priced to attract shoppers.
A short verse notes a boating scene where a couple in a rowboat appear intimate yet restrained. Visual details show the stern sinking as the bow rises, then a later sighting of a rosy cheeked pair thanking each other for the outing. Concludes with a coy, nonchalant reflection on the scene.
The column lists society visitors and events from Bath and Brunswick areas. Misa Louise Morse returns from New York and Boston. Miss Edith Rice studies kindergarten in Boston and spends vacation in Bath. A marriage is planned for Miss Mary Florence Merrill and E. Randall Leonard at Mrs. Merrill’s home. Commander Cogswell hosts a dinner. notes on lighthouse service, residents visiting New York, and upcoming dancing assembly at the Armory.
George Howe cut his foot and received several stitches from Dr Buck after last Saturday. Captain R L Leonard and wife left for New York where he assumes command of a ship. Frank Fullerton died Monday after declining health. funeral Wednesday at Waltham. D Frank Atherton of Brunswick and wife were guests of Mrs Emily Thwing. Fishermen report active weirs with shad shipped and smoked alewives in market. J G and D G Reed towed 68 shad and a first salmon from their weir. A masked ball at Tuessic hall by Dresden parties drew a jolly crowd. three horse team led the feast, daybreak near.
James Williams of Lisbon spent Sabbath with brother L. M. Williams. Lonnie Fisher boards at River side farm and attends Bath school, riding a new bike. Mrs. Rachel Scott visits the Point House. Miss Belle Williams begins school term at Harpswell. Mr. Johnson of Lewiston visits A. B. Williams. Mrs. Fannie Fisher plans summer in Colorado with son Theo. Charles Turner stays with uncle E. F. Coombs. Capt Hiram Brown goes to New York for a brief visit. Chas Turner and family visit Thursday. Leamond and son and daughter from Mass arrive for the summer. In settling with F J Parks & Co for cigars, the Independent’s ad bill is subtracted, leaving a balance of 9.62.
Mrs Aaron Hinckley fell down stairs Thursday and received injuries that will keep her laid up for some time. The Sam Pees ship over year in Boston Wednesday with Capt a and family aboard. The new Casino building sills and floor are in place and work progresses rapidly. Nearly 100 men labor on the Park premises. Local scholars were not given a holiday on Dewey day but enjoyed an hour from studies in the afternoon.
Portland guests Elmer Woodbury and Ellie Despeaux visited the town while many residents, including Mrs. M J Cobb and Rev A S Ladd, hosted relatives and friends. Bowdoin faculty members plan summer in Europe as local families undertake trips to Boston Keene and Madison. several relocations and upcoming summer arrangements are noted among residents and clubs.
Town Hall gains a new piano while wheels appear recently. Democrats and Republicans hold caucuses. delegates named for the county convention. Rev J D Graham lectures on Four Days in London with stereopticon views. River side Cemetery Association to meet Tuesday. Bowdoin Paper plans a new building in Topsham near the mill, with oak work. Numerous town residents visit relatives or move in and out of houses.
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