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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1916

Page

2

Phippsburg News Roundup Echoes War Sailors Snow and Local Happenings

Local notes report a Mrs Richardson learning her son Dick sailed on the Columbian sunk off Spain with all crew safe. In town, the lake freezes four days as lumbermen welcome light snow for scoots. The schooner Hall bound for Tas Palmas remains at sea 63 days, while Dr. Josephine Walker’s condition improves after operation. The column invites tips on news items.

S. B. Richardson Richard Richardson Ellsworth Columbian Spain U.S.A Robert Toothaker Josephine Walker Thomaston James HH. W. Hall Jack Haskell Newport News Tas Palmas Canary Islands Morgan John Tawrence Arrowsic George J. Cutting Dromore George TD Weston Frank Allegrin

Robinhood Church to Hold Services and Evening Sermon

Robinhood church schedules Sunday services at 10 30 a m with a sermon on The Greatest Peril of Our Country and an 11 30 Sunday school led by Mrs F Brilmayer in George West's absence. Evening worship at 7 30 p m features The City of God and Men. The Ladies Aid plans a meeting next Wednesday at the president’s home.

F. Brilmayer George West City of God Agnes Jones Kenneth Weeks Mr. Simmons Migigocion Mere Miss Plant Leighton Remmigs E. A. Farrar Pignonsolpe Ore Ecceteia Campbell WeeSole Wits Senlee Weeks Regaine Doris Purington Pinson Oliver Voceipsoiol Ceteris Lester Brackley Reading Farrar

New Meadows Social Round And Visiting News

Esther Stubbs returns to Massachusetts after a three week visit with Grace Purinton. The Merry Club enjoyed Welsh Rarebit and coffee at Sibyl Holbrook's on Friday. The Sewing Circle raised over eleven dollars at Mrs Annie Jordan's supper for the treasury. Alvah Snow improves after blood poisoning. Harpswell mourns Thomas Schofield's funeral as deer hunters head home. Epidemic of colds noted locally.

Esther Stubbs Massachusetts Grace Purinton Sybil Holbrook Miss Holbrook Ellen Totman Annie Jordan Alvah Snow Middle Bay Harry Wheeler Harry Storer Carabassett Thomas Schofield Harpswell

Obituary of Anna Snipe of Woolwich in Hebron

Anna Snipe, 48, wife of Frank H. Snipe and daughter of Gilbert and Sarah Hathorne, died after a long illness. She leaves Harold and Mildred Snipe and her mother Mrs Hathorne. a devoted wife and mother, known for education and church service as a Methodist organist. Funeral at home on Arrowsie Foreside led by Rev. Eisner, flowers displayed in mourning.

Hebron Anna Frank H. Snipe Gilbert Sarah P. E. Hathorne Woolwich Harold Mildred Snipe Methodist Church Arrowsie Edward Trott Bath Whiskeag Arthur Ruth Hayward Ralph Rice Frank Cate Dresden North Woolwich

Mrs Isabelle Raymond Rites Held in Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Isabel le Raymond formerly of this city died suddenly in Rockland. widow of John Henry Raymond City Clerk and Custom House employee died Sept 9 1901 aged 64 6 months. She left two sisters Miss S D Farrow and Mrs Helen Pendleton and brother William Farrow of Rockland. Remains to be brought to this city for interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Rockland Isabelle Raymond William Farrow S. D. Farrow Helen Pendleton Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Har ry D Bryant R I death shocks Lewiston family

Mrs H D Bryant died after a surgical operation Tuesday in Woonsocket R I. Her husband A R Prince of Lewiston recalls Waterville roots and Y M C A work in Lewiston. Survived by Elliott Bryant son MIT and sisters Mrs Horne Manchester NH and Mrs Jones Fairfield Center.

A. R. Prince Lewiston Woonsocket R. I Harry D. Bryant Bryant Waterville Y.M.C.A Bath Elliott Bryant Massachusetts Institute of Technology Albert Horne Manchester Allen Jones Fairfield Center

West Bath Grange Fair Charms Residents With Family Fun

The West Bath Grange held its 14th annual fair at Trufant Crossing hall featuring a lively Baby Show with 17 contestants, prize awards, and aprons for mothers. An evening play My Turn Next drew applause, followed by a dance conducted by the Bath Dance Orchestra. Weather setbacks included a snowstorm closing the fair early, yet crowds arrived via trolleys from Bath and Brunswick.

West Bath Trufant Crossing Hall America Edwin Pinson Armstrong Elmer J. Rich Grace Fourniér Edith G. Small Lester J. Munsey, Jr Leonard Curtis Pearson Bernard FE. Cox Ralph McNeil Lawrence Arthur Edith Small Richard Staples Emma Colby Beatrice A. Thompson Dexter Wright Fred W. Courser, Jr Helen M. Hill James W. Temple Everett Lemont Harry Peterson Fred Wright Laura Lemont Lorraine Wright S. A. Gerow Yarmouthville Rose Rich James Lemont Frank Young Lester Pratt Fred Cook Carrie French Mikelsky Lemont Isaac Coombs Lillian Brown E. W. Haggett Taraxicum Twitters E. J. Rich Lydia Twitters Leighton Reading E. A. Farrar Campbell Mocale Solies Stevie Simmons Reading Doris Purington Miss Plant Pinson Oliver Lester Brackley Reading Farrar Chester Plant

Temperature Rise After Midnight Cold Snap Breaks

Mercury readings at Chase's Corner and Ferry Street showed 14 and 12 above respectively just after midnight, matching Wednesday. Humidity increased the chill, while at 1 a.m. the cold snap eased as temperatures climbed six degrees and continued upward.

Chase's Corner Ferry St

Wedding Pageant in Woolwich Crowds Stage Event

A village event at Montsweag Grange Hall featured a miniature wedding with Jack Spratt Jr and Miss Jill Punkin Eater as principal actors. The ceremony used a double ring service, with a full procession, live music, a real wedding cake, and a crowd that included many local families. Proceeds totaled 24 dollars for the organ fund benefiting Mountain Road School.

Mont- Sweag Grange Hall Organ Fund Mountain Road School Jack Spratt, Jr Jill Punkin Eater Peter Peter Punkin Eater Plinette Allen Katherine Bailey Rodney Bailey Valma Bailey Trene Hatfield Ruth Cora Erskine Frances Jedson Fred Soule Arthur Hatfield Tiny Ella Brookings Alvah Hodgdon Beatrice Mildred Alice Brown Melvin Bailey Jack Spratt Alton Soule Aileen Hodgdon Peter Punkin Eater Milton Bailey Ruth Locke Queen of Hearts Maxine Walker Isabel Lewis Alice Hodgdon Hilton John Soule Betty Brook Helen Erskine Raymond Stevens Ellen Bailey Woolwich Catherine Boyd Tamworth N. H Boyd Frank Carter Allen City Hospital George Ames Tuessie Hall Christian Endeavor Society Winship Lilly David Atherton Woodfords David Reed Boston Norwich Conn Edwin Trott Whiskeag Riverside South Woolwich Nequasset Harrison Wesley John A. Thwing Roscoe Savage Bath Addison Rice Charles Elkins Bert Bailey Wiscasset Thomas I. Reed

Bath Teachers Club welcomes out of town instructors 1920s

Bath Teachers Club hosts a fall reception for visiting instructors with a short business session. Miss Florence Andrews elected secretary treasurer. rotating chairmen named for upcoming months. Music by local artists and multiple performances delight attendees. Nearly 300 people greet the new rector at St Stephen's parish house.

Bath Frostina Marston Florence Andrews Miss Conley Miss Turner James King Miss Blair Miss Stinson Kenneth Weeks Pauline Adams Herbert Douglas Howard Harding Otis Card Josephine Crosman Francis McPherson Aida St. Stephen’s Portland DeMott Frank B. W. Welch Frederick H. Gabbi

Plank Fall Fractures Texas Yard Worker Arm

John Joyce of 623 Middle St. was injured Wednesday in a yard accident in Texas when a heavy plank fell on his left arm. Dr. Mullin, the yard’s regular physician, treated the fracture.

Texas John Joyce Middle St Mullin Texas Yard

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Bath Department Store Maine Center Street Phippsburg Robinhood Miss Jones New Meadows Anna G. Snipe Mrs H. D. Bryant Leighton Brackley Solon Lee Peta Farrar McCainsolo Simmons West Bath Grange Brunswick Elmer Rich Grange Treasury Blind Crossing Mona Wyse Fred Larrabee Fred Brown Euting Harold Haggett J. M. Lemont Charles Groves George Brigham Baker House Lower Middle St Foster’s Point Higgins E. J. Starrett J. Everett Mayo Florence Neiley James B. Lemont Lisbon Falls Bickford Place Dorothy Stilkey Edgar Wright Portand Fred Higgins Frank Leavitt Maine General Hospital Methodist Episcopal Church Jacques Cradle Roll J. M. Frost Co. W. Campbell West Bath Hall Mr. Spratt Miss Jill the Grange Great Reaper Albany Montsweag D. L. Wilson Nequasset Church Piano Traumerer Miss Sturtevant Helen Crosby Carmen Victrola Bradford Miss Adams Center Grammar Center B. Durrell Ferry Me
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