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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1909

Page

5

New Meadows Inn Closes for Winter amid Local Happenings

City notes New Meadows Inn closes Sunday for winter while the Boston boat ends its season out of Rain tonight. A new Kennebec tug line is possible next season and local farmers report decent oat yields this year. Bets and Bowdoin clash in Lewiston as Bath industry plans proceed.

New Meadows River Charles H. Cahill New Meadows Inn Boston Kennebec Thomas Brewer Boothbay Bath Portland Shaw Field Fred Bubier West Bath Kennebec Yacht Club Bates Bowdoin Garcelon Lewiston Waterville Colby McClare Crosby King Bornton Park Ward Winter Street Maine

Misses Loach millinery exhibit draws Bath ladies

Bath's fashionable society gathered Wednesday morning as the Misses Loach hosted a fall and winter millinery display. Rain did not dampen interest as attendees admired an extensive collection. The Winter Street chapel hosted a reception for Rev. O W Folsom on Tuesday evening as he returned from a world tour.

Loach Bath Winter Street O. W. Folsom Folsom Seth T. Snipe

Delightful Party Raises Funds for Recr tory

After intermission dancing commenced with Mrs. John Shaw at the piano. About forty dollars were raised for the rector y fund as hall costs were donated by Mrs. J. R. Andrews. Miss Lida Fisher guided the event with decor and plans, aided by a committee including Miss Jane Murphy and Mrs. Charles Brown. Out of town guests included Mrs. Benjamin Plummer and Miss Hazel Woodbury.

John Shaw J. R. Andrews Lida Fisher Miss Fisher Jane Murphy Mollie Gibbons Grace Woodbury Charles Brown Charlotte Manchester Cereno P. Jones William Mohun Donald Young Culbert McGay Cereno J. Jones Ethel Curran Benjamin Plummer Philadelphia Hazel Woodbury Auburn Perle Esselstyn Rhinebeck, N. Y Dr. Brown Brunswick

Food Fair a Success At Local Exhibit

The Crescent Manufacturing Company distributes Mapleine samples while Jell-O showcases their product. Snow-Boy powder booth run by F. H. Lussier and daughter attracts visitors. nearby Stetson’s candy booth and LaFrance laundry tablets display draw attention. Oriental goods led by S. Moultney of Portland. Duchess hair wave puffer and curler shown. Afternoon and evening entertainment includes minstrel acts and a baby show with prizes awarded to Raymond M. Specht, Murray Dalrymple Jr., George E. and Parker J. Adams, Shirley Mank, George Edward Stetson, Everett King, and Charles C. Parks.

Crescent Manufacturing Company F. H. Lussier F. O. Stetson LaFrance S. Moultney Portland Raymond M. Specht Murray Dalrymple, Jr George E Parker J. Adams Shirley Mank George Edward Stetson Everett King Charles C. Parks

Fortnightly Club Opens Season with Schubert Trio

The Fortnightly Club held its opening session at Music Hall despite rain. Mrs Grace D Warren introduced Mrs Harold Marsh Sewall as the new head of Bath's literary group. The Schubert Trio of Brunswick performed with encores while tea followed and the club voted to buy its own dishes to cut expenses.

Music Hall Grace D Warren Harold Marsh Sewall Bath

Reward Offered for Arrest in Bath Burglary Assault

Two young men forced entry into Mrs. Emily Rowell’s Bath Brunswick road home last Sunday night likely aiming at burglary. They assaulted her head and body until she cried out for John and fled. Bath offers 250 dollars for information leading to conviction, with Mayor John S. Hyde adding 100 dollars personally. Mrs. C. L. O. Smith and Miss Julia Watson have left for New York for the winter.

Bath Merchants’ Association Bath Wilbur C. Oliver Emily Rowell Brunswick Road John S. Hyde

Halloween Concert at First Baptist Church Draws Crowd

The First Baptist church choir staged a Halloween night concert with old folks program. Marjorie Chapman sang Grammas Advice sweetly and Isaac Higsinbotham led recitations. Proceeds near seventy dollars will fund church repairs.

First Baptist Church Gramma Marjorie Chapman Isaac Higsinbotham Colby College Glee Club Milton Douglas Herbert Williams Emma Lowell Baptist Church Major Kimball Baptist Society James L. Perkins

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