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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1909
Page
4
A Gloucester style society page notes Rev. O W Folsoms homecoming on his 37th ordination anniversary with large congregations and shipboard tales. It also covers a Halloween chestnut storm, marriage notices, Bath society moves to year round activities, and a lively Hallowe en party at Miss Florence Slocums with costumes and games.
A Bath resident laments the absence of a casino at Popham beach while the Bay Point Association has built one nearby. The piece notes Popham’s charm for cottagers and suggests a summer restaurant with ice cream, a soda fountain, and a bowling alley near the old rink site. The column also covers local social events, visits to Boston, and upcoming weddings and society gatherings in Bath.
A Wednesday mid week tea hosted by Mrs Frank Hewitt Percy and her daughter Miss Anna Percy drew about 200 guests despite heavy rain. The event showcased the Percy home filled with flowers and vintage furnishings with reception and service by local ladies and a fine musical program.
Mrs. Frederick E. Drake hosted a Thursday bridge party and tea at her Freent street residence in Bath. Forty society ladies played bridge, with Miss Lida Fisher winning the highest score and receiving a bronze paper cutter and pen tray. Tea and coffee were served, and floral decorations included chrysanthemums and pinks.
Miss Anna Percy hosted a dancing party at her High street home on Wednesday evening with ten couples. Guests included Miss Florence Timpkins of Hoboken and Miss Tessie O'Brien of Old Town. A buffet lunch followed intermission and the event was praised as a rare Bath home dancing assemblage.
Sunday surprise as Lucy Avery and Edward A. Bohlken wed at the Avery home with Rev. C W Bradlee officiating. The couple, now living with the bride’s parents, plan a wedding journey and reside in Sou Street. Mrs. Bohlen's long-time work with C W Clifford & the groom’s role at Bath Iron Works noted. Community events include a bridge party and charity sale by the Winter Street Congregational church, a chafing supper at Central Church, and a Knights of King Arthur gathering in St James Episcopal Church.
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