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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1917

Page

6

Glee Club Concert Pleases Morse High School Audience

The Morse Hish School Glee Club directed by Miss Leah Farnham presented an annual airing with a varied program. Readings, violin and piano pieces, and a Village Blacksmith set delighted pupils and the public, followed by a dancing finale and a club roster of singers and instrumentalists.

Glee Club Morse Hish School Leah Farnham Miss Bradford Grenadiers R. Schumann Mr. Ramsay Serenade Balet D’arlequin R. Drigo Sturgis “Penrod Booth Tarkington Berceuse Anton Strelezki Frank Lynes Girls of Obligato Kenneth Weeks Remadera We Antec Stewart Henry W. Longfellow Charles F. Noyes Otis Card Pauline Adams Margaret J. Adams Josephine Crosman Mildred Curtis Joseph Bernard Edward Hawley Roger McInnes Perkins Margaret Hanson Madeline Brackley Margaret Whalen Doris Shepherd Bernice McPherson Martha Bates Cynthia Crosman Phyllis Wyman Josephine Frazier Ruth Goodwin

Woolwich Notes on Visitors and Local Happenings

Woolwich records a flurry of visits and daily events as Mrs. Plinette Allen tours Kittery and Yarmouth with Pathfinders, Miss Rena Pattee from Bath stays with relatives, and local families host guests from Lewiston to Bath while schools, farms, and town life continue amid launches, pink eye, and a forthcoming Congregational Conference.

Plinette Allen Kittery Yarmouth Pathfinders Rena Pattee Bath Albert Hawthorne Frank Preble Pittston Charles W. Wright Ethel Marston Lewiston G. W. Marston Ralph Rice A. A. Stott Ernest Hawthorne

Bath Labor Note Indicates Men Can Work Part Time

A brief item states that men can work in Bath for part of the time, outlining flexible labor practices and local scheduling implications. The report highlights employment permissions and shifts in work patterns within Bath's economy.

Bath

Planting on scarce land near Woolwich sought

The Independent invites readers with land to spare to contact those who wish to garden. A request was made weeks ago for parties wanting to plant in Woolwich four miles from the Ferry. If you can help, please have the applicant address.

The Independent Woolwich

Five Islands Fishing Contest Ends In Kennebec Victory

Moore and Joan from the Kennebec led a neck to neck codfish race across Sheepscot Bay last week with a final haul of 5574 pounds to beat local teams by 292 pounds. Spectators anticipate tougher duels as the season progresses. The crowd also noted a Maine steamer launch at the Texas yard and K K Brothers attending a Bath lodge event with others planting crops as spring arrives.

Page Moore Joan Kennebec Bay Seguin Sheepscot Bay Maine Texas Yard Kk. P Bath

Winsome Bath Items Highlight Local Happenings

William Bowker, recently confined to the horse, delivered salve wood to Bath. Fr C Bowker completed a barn renovation. Mrs James Mitchell visited her brother Freeman Bowker. Mrs Joseph Desmarais rode the Virginia on Tuesday. Miss Rose Cary, aiding Mrs Dora Frisbee, returned to Bath. Raymond Desmarais Howard Bowker and Mr and Mrs Robert McIntyre enjoyed a New Meadows picnic. Mrs Elizabeth Johnson returned home for a day to plant flower seeds.

William Bowker Bath Fr. C. Bowker James Mitchell Freeman Clark Bowker Joseph Desmarais Virginia Rose Cary Dora Frisbee Raymond Desmarais Howard Bowker Robert McIintyre New Meadows Elizabeth Johnson

Dromore Grange May 29 Program Details

Dromore Grange lists a Tuesday May 29 program with opening song by the Grange Choir a question on the greatest factor in farming education money energy and reads by Sister Purington Connandrums by Bros. Wieston Goodwin Crosby and others slots by All Members with Bros. Merry and Clark assisting.

Dromore Grange Grange Bros. Wieston Goodwin Crosby Reading Purington Bessie Dickinson Bros. Merry and Clark

All Members Items of Interest Closing Song America

A brief notice highlights the closing song titled America as the final item on the committee agenda. It notes participation by members and invites interest from attendees, signaling a ceremonial close to the meeting.

America All Members

Bath church service to be led by Noble couple

A Bath chapel service at Trufant's Crossing will be conducted by Rev and Mrs George S Noble of Bath with a large congregation expected. A Sunday school is planned to begin after the service at three o'clock. Mr and Mrs Walker True Brown drove to Portland on Saturday.

Centry Newtonville Mars Oak Grove Cemetery Could J. Browns New Church Grace Church Bath Arthur Sewall ‘Hyde Annie Hayden Hyde St. Bartholomew's Church New York City Hzindel Hyde H. D. Bacon Espanoza Ranch Ternoon Trufant's Crossing George S. Noble Walker True Brown Portland

Summer visitors and local notes from South Dresden

Mrs. Harry Perkins and two children Harold and Mary Elizabeth visit the Perkins family in Burlington for the summer. Mrs. Henry Gray visits her sons Frank Robbins and Will Mayers at the Center. The remains of Charles James were moved from the West Dresden tomb to the Pittston family lot. Mrs. Gorham R. Lilly rests at home after a week at Wiscasset. Mrs. Herbert Munsey, post appendicitis, recovers slowly with friends at Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich. Weather with high winds discourages fishermen as the season runs short. Bath business thrives while farmers are greatly needed amid a season like the last two.

Eda Maude Haywood Arrowsic Arteh Hayward Gilbert Gatcom Orphans’ Home Bath Texas Yard Imez Hodgkins Day's Ferry Bridgton Pink Waldo Hawthorne Sagadahoc Ferry George Walker C. H. Reed Lorena Richmond North Woolwich Nequasset ExChief Harry Perkins Harold Mary Elizabeth Burlington Gustavus Perkins Henry Gray Frank Robbins Will Mayers Charles James West Dresden Pittston Gorham Lilly Wiscasset Herbert Munsey Bath City Hospital Glenwood ‘Siegars Woolwich

Community Notes On Life And Loss In Local Scene

The text records a social visit by Joel R. Lilly and his Bath wife to Mrs. Gorham B. Lilly, and notes the shock in the community at the death of Capt. Quennam of Richmond, a well known local figure.

Joel R. Lilly Bath

Canning Demonstration Planned at Morse High School

Harold J. Shaw of Topsham schedules a public canning demonstration at Morse High School on Friday June 1 at 9 30 am. Miss Platts of the University of Maine will conduct the session as part of a Maine Food Production and Conservation effort. Delegates from town safety committees high schools and girls canning clubs will be invited to attend and then share the knowledge locally.

Harold J. Shaw Topsham Agricultural Extension Service Morse High School Miss Platts U. of M Maine Committee On Public Safety

Card of Thanks for Mrs Drummond Cutting Family

The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to kind friends for assistance during illness and during bereavement for our husband and brother and for flowers. Rest assured your kindness will never be forgotten. Mrs Drummond Cutting, Miss Martha Br. Cutting, George L. Cutting.

Drummond Cutting Martha BR. Cutting George L. Cutting

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Madrigale Simonetti Miss Crosman L. Arditi Girls O. Henry PF. H. Kimball Priscilla Kimball F. B. Nichols Kirball Camp Lily Bay Upper High St Winona T. Stinson National League For Woman's Service Mme. Eames New York Stinson League K.Y.C Phi Rho Edwin Lowell Robert P. Shaw Joseph T.small Miss Withee Miss Young Weeks Phi Rlios Rupert H. Baxter Washington St James T. Patgen Margaret Wishart Montreal Canadian Vickers Shipyard Ltd Texas S. S. Co Herbert Doughty Momba Kennebunkport L. M. Shea Alice Hartmett Vietta Gay Frances Mann Beulah Withee Vert Bradford Virginia Shaw J. O. Betterley Windendam Clarence M. Pose Corliss Street Baptist Church Feces C. P. Wethetee Bath Iron Works Wetherbee Harry A. Mazoun New York Shipbuilding Co Northeast Carry Cosmopolitan Club Clubehouse Prof. Woodruff Bowdoin College South End Parent-Teacher Association Assembly Hall James E O. Cutler Davazhier Alice Mr. Cutler Frack H. Percy Washington S New London Conn Cutler Noamk Charles W. Morse Cutlers California WCTI Studiex Mary Tarbox Lewise Darkard Marriet Jackson Jzthkhron Packard Mr. Noble Clarence M. Foez Corliss 3 Ceares Fred Bruce Roy Colby Hazel Woodbury Charles H. Cahill Araburn Emilio de Cogorza Philadelphia Vietor Co Eames de Gogorza Pinal Teachers’ Club James P. King Ella J. Douglas Jennie Silsby Supt Flood Frostena Marston Marcia M. Stinson Hazel Wing Alice Magoun Susan Daley Russell Gorham Normal School South Grammar Winneganee School Supt. Flood Boston Daughters of Maine George W. Young Lucy A. Stockbridge Emma F. Herson Bessie A. Farwell Annie P. Hamlin Frank H. Holden Angus McLeod Bagar Red Cross Hotel Brunswick John B. Hodgkin Boston Navy Arthur B. Duncan Portsmouth H. A. Duncan Charles S. Brown High St James A. Bimseon Owen J. Led Sord Mr. Brown Lake Cobbosseecontee Augusta Bath High School Alumni Association Morse High Assembly Hall C. C. Low Ann M. Robinson Jennie G. Silky X National League For Woman's Service National Madison Ave Mme. Eames de Gogorza W. T. Stinson Representative Guy P. Gannett State St. Augusta Madeline Lord Fred EK. Lord Hallowell Dennis Fred R. Lord Fred S. Deering Quincey John S. Deering John Barry Maldex William S. Barry Louise Melrose Meerings Hockomock Elliott Woodbridge Cottage Murphy’s Corner Frank DeWick Dora Hathorne D. T Pery Crockery Roland Beals Congregational Church G. M Woodwell Bristol Arthur Cuvell Stephens Camden Larkin Soap Club E. A. Blanch Sarah P Hathorne B.I.W Tilden McManus Brighton Sarah Bagley Emma Barnes A. H. Carlton the House of Euppert John J.desmondco Water Streets Winnegance News Hamburg Conley’s Specialty Store West Bath Dresden
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