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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1912
Page
3
Local notes describe fall cleanup and town updates in Phippsburg including sports gatherings, Thanksgiving activities, and drifting ships. Reports mention shooting matches at Sebasco Estates, visitors in Bath and Dresden, road and sidewalk work, and community events at Society Hall.
Winnegance news notes Ray Oliver of Fore River Quincy returns home for the week. Local residents travel home from Parker Head Dresden Dexter and Freeport. Sewing circle meets at Mrs Morse. church activities led by William Hamacher. several families visit relatives. No sidewalk yet across the bridge fill remains a concern.
A Topsham Grange program features readings and songs by Sister Elva Barber and Sister Ed Ripley with Mr. Powers and Worthy Assistant Stewart assisting. The town discusses new crosswise sidewalks and notes local commerce, social events, and a whist party with prizes awarded to Mira Merritt and Becla Quiter.
The Eastern Star Chapter was inspected on November 19 with attendees from Richmond. A Gainty supper was served and many compliments were received. Four members of the lodge discussed aiding the brother Masons on a new hall planned for spring at a purchased site. Mrs. Jessie C. H. Houdlette hosted the club last week. Mrs. Lydia Varney of Auburn visits sister Mrs. B. B. Mayers.
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