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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
2
The article lists a flurry of local names and events in Phippsburg and nearby towns. It notes visits, hosting and departures, boat launches, social gatherings, and farm and road work reports. Names include Henry Hieawld, Mrs William Parrine, Frank Allegrin, Christina Tor fen, and Miss Jones of Islesboro.
Mrs Winfield Morse and daughter Doris visit Richmond while Mrs Morse hosts in Cambridge. Residents travel and host relatives in Bath Freeport Portland and Boston. Local society notes include travel, illness, housing moves, church events and the upcoming Sunday School convention at People's Church with delegates from Bath and Bowdoinham.
Miss Hannah McCormick returned to Pittston after visiting Miss Ina Pease. Mr and Mrs George Pease were business visitors in Bath. S C Campbell planted one bushel of Farmers Favorite potatoes and raised twenty four bushels. Capt Redford Kelley is stopping with brother Drummond Kelley for a few days. Rev and Mrs Horace Fr Holton dined with the Dickinsons at Under-the-lee.
The New Columbia Theater drives a strong week with Polly Landry in Sis Perkin's Girl and Montgomery and Mclain in a lively colored act. Six reels of photo plays, music, and dancing draw crowds as manager Burt earns praise. Morse High reports 25 seniors this year, about half of last year's class.
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