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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
7
Phippsburg updates from Sunday include repaired rear axle help from Bath after a Pine Hill trip. Harold Sewall visited Small Point bungalow. Ruth Morrison returned to Cliff Island to teach. Elizabeth York spent the weekend with Sebasco parents. Various residents and visitors are noted with ship, church, and school connections.
Winnegance notes show Mr. and Mrs. George Dennison and daughter Madeline visiting Freeport to see her father George Merritt. Rev. B. P. Brown led a Wednesday prayer meeting, and Mrs. Charles Preble hosted the Evening Workers. Railings are being replaced and road work continues with John D. Rogers smoothing the road with a drag.
West Bath and surrounding area guests include Dr and Mrs Joseph Lombard of Brunswick visiting Rufus Lombard. Ralph Stevens of Medford visiting his uncle Howard Varney. Mrs Dorman Perkins and daughter Doris returning from Concord. Will Browns host Mr and Mrs E J Starrett of Thomaston. Various residents noted for illnesses, job changes, and small travels.
Longstanding church officers reelected as treasurer and secretary. Evening service featured praise, a brief sermon, and plans for next Sunday including baptism and reception of members. Numerous local names attend, with social updates, flag history, and a 130 foot flagpole dating to 1861 noted.
An adjourned Colonial Club meeting reports enthusiasm for the May dance at Music Hall with 75 0 anticipated couples and a added 500 for expenses. President Cahill hosts a luncheon at Colonial Cafe after the session with Cahill lobster stew and coffee.
The service at Riggsville Church drew 386 attendees last Sunday, the highest in a long period. George West likely to lead the Bible class, with Mrs Ferdinand Brilmayer and Henry Reynolds named teachers and librarian amid church officer elections led by Wendell P. Baker.
The Corliss Street Church held its annual parish meeting on Monday evening. Committees reported enthusiastically and current officers were re elected for the coming year. The pastor was elected to his office for life. Treasurer S L Eaton stated about 2000 dollars was spent on current expenses, with all bills paid and a balance of 65 dollars remaining in the treasury.
The parish celebrates increased offerings over last year without fundraisers. A flowers greeting is sent to Gardiner G. Deering. Elections yield Moderator James W. Coombs and a slate including G. G. Deering, James Cressy, C. A. Deering, J. W. Coombs, E. F. Trench. Officers include clerk Mrs. John Hunt and treasurer Sidney L. Eaton. A Deering room is planned for dedication at month’s end.
Dozens of residents and guests travel through Portland and nearby towns with weekend visits to Alna Freedom Bath and Boothbay. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Hodgdon in Alna, Rev. Peter McQueen en route to Boothbay, Charles Trufant anniversary in Harpswell, and Baron and Baroness Rosentwist visiting before summer at their river home. Local businesses note staff changes and visitors such as Lermond of the Texas Co. and Eastern Steamship Corp. auditors.
F L Frances of Portland visited town Monday while Sewall P Strout and Harry A Starbird left for Boston on an extended trip. Alderman Covel bought an Overland from H I Smith. The K Y C was hired for a May 17 private dance. Conductor E O Dow returned to duty after a two week vacation in Boston and New York. Flaver S Pierce sailed for Christobal Panama after a stint in New York. Gediman of Western Union takes a two week Boston vacation. Evelyn Snow covers during absence. Pauline Hatch left for Orono for a junior promenade and Beta Theta Pi weekend at U of M. Oliveres arrive from Natick for two weeks vacation. Oliver as wellsley foreman. State officials attend Knights of Columbus meeting at Waterville. Florence Hale visits Bath schools and reports to State Department. Sidney Ler mond arrives from Quincy in Buick. seven hour Bath trip via excellent roads. Laura Gackenbach returns from Boston for Morse High School graduate and nurse training. Boyntons and Patten return from Five Islands outing. Mrs Gordon Preble recalls Florida winter sleeping in heavy clothing. Rumor of railway strike proves unfounded for winter travelers.
Rockland and nearby towns feature a flurry of visits and engagements. Residents including N F Cobb, Charles V Minott, and Miss Marcia Pratt make business trips or return from visits in Portland, Detroit, Chicago, and New York. Engagement announcements for Esther Rogers and Erlon Freeman are noted, with several locals resuming work in Bangor, Augusta, and Portland after travels.
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