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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1916
Page
12
Paul J. Koughan writes from Douglas detailing the New Jersey troops' rough six and a half day journey across the continent. He notes scarce supplies, rain, and discomfort yet praises the climate and scenery while expressing a desire for normal duties and peace.
At a Small Point clubhouse dance Marie Wright Hoff man engagement to Fenna Hoffman was announced by Mr and Mrs Harry Wright Their daughter will attend the University of Pennsylvania this fall Myra Taft of Providence and Anita Focke of Honolulu join hosts Lani and Camilla Sewall Edward Mendes de Leon from Amsterdam visits as guest of Hon Harold M Sewall Other locals including Mrs Cheates formerly Sibyl Wright and Rye couple Mr and Mrs Henry Dearborn are seen in town en route to New York
Congressman Nicholas Longworth of Ohio arrives for a Topsham rally on Saturday evening in Sagadahoc county. He appears with ex-Gov. Bert M. Fernald and is hosted by Hon. Harold M. Sewall. The speaking schedule includes an open date in the city the night before at the Tally at Columbia theatre with Senator Warren Harding scheduled to speak.
A well attended Saturday program in the Georgetown Center grove featured Masters Harford and Trafton and Company with recitations and original songs ending with America. Ten cent admission drew many locals as decorations, costumes, and a smoothly run curtain impressed the crowd.
Mrs H A Dennison of Allston Mass visits Mrs Fred Larrabee in West Bath. E W Haggett drove an auto party Bath to Poland Springs, returning by 8. Other guests include Mrs James Gibson in Bath and Rev C R Chappell in New Meadows. Infantile paralysis delays school openings. many residents travel for visits and hospital work.
An advertisement urges immediate kidney treatment with Dean's Kidney Pills claiming strong kidney support. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. F. M. Purrington of Bath praising the medicine and notes a 60 cent price from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Mrs I B Neiley and Miss Neiley spend the weekend at Long Island at the E G Laughlin cottage. Earl Johnson son of Rev I T Johnson of Long Island visits Berry's Mills with Eugene Brown. Allan Brown has a colonial yellow cottage with white trim. Fred Galvin, summering at Happy Nook, returns to Malden. he is Malden schools superintendent. Mr and Mrs Charles Lee of Sabine and Mrs C P Foote of Boston visit I B Neiley.
The Columbia theatre is expected to be filled as Republicans hold their second state campaign rally with Congressman Patrick H. Kelley of Michigan as the principal speaker. Kelley, a foremost national House member, brings firsthand condition details and clear eye on issues. Bath audiences recall his favorable visit two years ago and expect a large turnout.
Capt W H Davis of the schooner Dorothy Palmer arrived at Rio on August 25 after sailing from Hampton Roads July 2. Priscillas held their first sale Tuesday at Rowe's Hall, selling nearly all items and clearing over 20 dollars. A dance followed with snacks and candy, and red and white decor graced the hall. Capt J M Harford is home with family while his schooner remains elsewhere.
The report notes loading coal at Gardiner before taking a load of lumber at Augusta bound for New York. It mentions Miss Iva Cromwell undergoing adenoid surgery at home with Dr. Horace Cragin, and two MacMahan nurses leaving for Bath.
Malden August 28 1916 editor independent letter from A J Bradley advises using oil of citronella on a handkerchief or skin to repel mosquitoes indoors or outdoors with care to avoid eyes.
Mrs. George Merrill and her grandson Master George returned Saturday to Quincy Massachusetts after spending two weeks in town as guests of Mrs. Merrill’s daughter Mrs. B Randall Lednard on High Street.
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