Guests of the Old Folks Tome Praise Institution
Guests of the Old Folks Tome continue to express appreciation for the institution and its management, highlighting ongoing satisfaction with services and care.
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
2
Guests of the Old Folks Tome continue to express appreciation for the institution and its management, highlighting ongoing satisfaction with services and care.
The Adams family held its 20th annual reunion at Clover cottage North Edgecomb on August 20 with a welcome from Mrs Antoinette Curtis. Officers retained included President Mrs Byron Giles Vice President James Holton and Secretary Treasurer Anna B Clifford. Resolutions in Memoriam honored Olivia Hennewell and pledged to emulate her virtues while extending condolences to her family.
A group of Graves family members and three married daughters gathered at the Graves home one evening with Edna present. Miss Helen Gould visited Gardiner friends for a week. Guy Lovell received a license to operate a transport auto. The crowd enjoyed singing led by Mrs. David Bridge with duets from Richmond guests. Ice cream was served. Hardy Tarr from Massachusetts vacationing at Mrs. H. B Varney's. Frank P. Curtis and wife visited Augusta as guests of daughter Hannie.
A Bath Chamber of Commerce retail merchants association meeting is set for Thursday at Music Hall at 7 30 PM to secure unanimous support for a Wednesday half holiday. Guests over the holiday include Mr and Mrs Chauncey Lewis and son George of Park Street visiting Westport. Elsie O Eastman of Portland accompanied Miss Greenleaf against Willard O Eastman of Bath. A divorce case alleges cruel and abusive treatment with custody and alimony sought for a minor child.
Residents along the Phippsburg shore saw electric service extended into their area with lines run and power turned on Friday night. The move marks the first time the company has extended its lines to Phippsburg, and plans to extend further toward George Ingalls place may follow as homes in Pitch Pine hill district seek connection. Local residents and visitors are noted throughout Labor Day, with several engagements and social visits recorded, including Knight and Dennison families, Tibbetts and Small households, and various other locals in Winneganee and nearby towns.
A week at Five Islands featured a David Horton led historical pageant for children in Columbus and Washington scenes, with Mrs Horton's costumed volunteers and Horton as a chief. A Georgetown service-reception celebrated returning servicemen, with 300 attendees, music, readings, and ice cream. Multiple local families and visitors enjoyed gatherings, church suppers, and seasonal departures, marking a busy community stretch.
A collection of social notes from Bath describes Harry Knowlton and the Rowe family hosting visitors at Five Islands, Henry Howard as a guest, and Mrs. M. E. Bailey doing hotel repairs. Cottages at Five Islands draw summer guests including Roy Boucher of Boston and Medford visitors. Several families plan longer stays or travel to Auburn and Salem as autumn approaches.
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