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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1918

Page

9

West Bath Liberty Loan Flag Raising and Local News

West Bath exceeded its Third Liberty Loan quota with a flag raising at the Grange led by Mrs. Miles Purington. The event featured cornet music by Harry Starbird and prayers by Rev. Evans, followed by a program with readings, tableaus, and songs. Additional notes cover Arbor Day observances, local social visits, shop and school news, and neighbors traveling or hosting guests in West Bath and nearby Bath.

Miles Purington West Bath Liberty Loan Grange Harry Starbird Rev A. Evans People’s Church

Local Notes on Bath Residents and School Class Reunion

Out of state cars increase in Bath Montgomery and St Bernard R A C held the mark master Mason degree last night and will next Thursday. Miss Ilorence Neilly visited from Topsham, a public schools teacher, returning home this morning. Khaki fashions inspire novelties in women’s goods including khaki stationery and sword-like paper knives. Class of 1898 Both High School held a meeting at Mrs Carroll Watson’s home with nine Bath-based members and several out-of-town attendees. Plans for a reunion and a gift to the high school were discussed.

Bath Montgomery and St. Bernard R A. C Ilorence Neilly J. LB. Neilly Trufants Crossing Topsham Carroll Watson Washington Street Nellie W. Smith Brunswick

Junior High Night Of Entertainment At Assembly Hall

Pupils of Morse High School presented their annual program to a full audience. A sequence of musical numbers, drills, and a short play Mrs Tubbs Does Her Bit featured Emma Whitlam and Josephine Freeman with strong orchestra work under Miss Margaret Adams. The performance closed with general dancing and music by Lemoine’s orchestra.

Morse High School Liberty Eleanor Whittam Rachael Webster Merline Thompson Florence Webster Mollie Tubbs Josephine Freeman Serepty Miss Adams Hattie Richardson Eleanor Whitlam Fred Armes Joe Melrose Walter Morse Edward Belanger Elford Stover Donald Small Elsie West Winifred Johnson James ‘Scotland Tubbs Yes Ascaateseel Edward True Simon Rubbels Eet Tok Ieee Aes George Moses Queenie Sheba Tubbs Elsie Lake Scuffles Tubbs Donnell Carr Billy Blossom Tubbs Pelied Louise Peters Punky James Callan Lemoine

Local People News Briefs From Bath and Nearby

Roscoe Shaw of Fort Levett passes the web end in Bath. Miss Frances Bates is employed as clerk at the A G Page Co. Hon Frank S Adams of Bowdoin was a business visitor in Bath. Mrs Nellie McCutcheon visits in Boston. Miss Laura Kennedy clerking temporarily in Percy store. Mrs Charles E Kelley visiting relatives in Watertown Mass. Miss Dorothy Jewett leaves for Boston. Charles D Chetwind of Portland visits Bath. Mr and Mrs Joseph M Roche motor to Washington Park. Mr and Mrs Ray Ham return from New York. Mrs Mary H Bruce returns to Norridgewock after weeks with her daughter. Margaret Adams granted leave of absence from junior high.

Jessie Tarr Topsham Fred Larrabee Janet Lorena Levestue Brunswick Joseph Trembley A. W. White Mr. White T. S White Foster’s Point Henry Hodgdon Sabine J. H. Mayo Robert Small Jean’ Small Todd Freeport Herbert Holbrook Chick Alton Howard Varney Fred Kittridge Humphrey Owen Lemont Cottage George Rogers Sugadahoe County Camp Devens St Bath Ernest E. Rose Fred A. Gerrish Arthur M. Berry Walter H. Larrabee New York Texas Steamship Company Carpenters’ Department Camp Cosy Hennessey Texas Stemship Co Joseph W. Larrabee Emily Marie Fred L. Norton Bath Rosedale Charles B. Attaya New Meadows Landing Roscoe Shaw Fort Levett Frances Bates A. G. Page Co Frank S. Adams Bowdoin Nellie McCutcheon Winter Street Boston Laura Kennedy Percy2y Charles E. Kelley Russell Street Watertown Mass Dorothy Jewett Washington Street Charles D, Chetwind Portland Josehp M. Roche Washington Park Ray Ham Raymond Court Mary H. Bruce Norridgewock Margaret Adams

Whittall Rugs Emphasize Character and Quality

Whittall Rugs stand for character and quality with beauty shaped by materials and durability. The ad urges not to sacrifice quality to save money, noting long service as the best economic test and promising a large assortment of Whittall Rugs.

Special Reduction On Suits And Coats

A local retailer announces a special reduction on suits and coats with promotional pricing. The notice highlights discounts likely aimed at shoppers seeking seasonal wardrobe updates and bargains.

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