Charmingly Fixed Grace Church Wedding of Mussenden and Hawley
A graceful ceremony at Grace Episcopal Church united Miss Mary Elizabeth Mussenden and Howard Brown Hawley in a double ring rite conducted by Rev. Charles Myron Tubbs. The bride wore white georgette over crepe with orange blossoms and carried ophelia roses. maid of honor Miss Gladys Olm wore lace and net with pink accents. After the service a reception at the Mussenden home featured palms and Easter lilies, with guests including extended family from Boston, Topsham, New York, and Baltimore. The couple will reside at 119 Brainerd Road after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Mary Elizabeth Mussenden
William B. Mussenden
Howard Brownwell Hawley
James Hawiley
New York City
Lohengrin
Charles Myron Tubbs
Gladys Olm
Jarkspur
William Mussenden, Jr
Warren Hawley, Jr
Warren F. Hawley
W. Dayton Hill
Allan Spear
Dunap Hatch
Deaniel—Williams
Garden Street
Mussenden
James Hawley
Warren ¥. Hawley
Mixsex Apna
Alden Smith
William Freeman
Punch
Margaret Whitney
Topsham
Allston Mass
Brainerd Road
Moree High School
Harrys Stafford
Queens
N. Y
Eleanor Adde
Mattapoisett
Mass
Carrie Sarrell
John W. Williams
Baltimore
Arthur Newall
Norman Watson
Boxton
Douglas Cotton
Continuous Horn Delights Bath West Point Picnic Crowd
A Bath group at West Point heard a car horn blare endlessly when the owner forgot to switch off the device. Believing a fire was nearby, about twenty Summer residents and locals rushed to the scene before realizing the horn was the culprit and the battery unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Bath
Couple Returns From Holiday Trip Through Aroostook County
City Clerk and Mrs. John W. Gilmore returned Monday night from a holiday automobile trip. They left Bath Saturday afternoon and spent the night in Bangor. The tour took them through Houston Presque Isle Caribou and Fort Fairfield covering more than sixty one percent of the miles in the three states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
John W. Gilmore
Aroostook County
Bath
Bangor
Houston
Presque Isle
Caribou
Fort Fairfield
Coolidge Thrift Policy Extends To Bath Office
Postmaster Owen of Bath cites Coolidge economy across Treasury and Post Office, highlighting a government truck in use since 1920 costing 1258.88 in 1921 and 692.09 in the year ending June 30, 1926, with centralized fuel purchasing and bulk supplies cutting costs. He notes broader departmental savings and ongoing efficiency under the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Owen
The
Independent
Treasury Department
Post Office Department
War Department
Bath
Congress
Washington
Tax Collections to Date Better Than Last Year
City treasurer Ralph K. Hall reports September tax take $2,758.36 ahead of last year while uncollected taxes rise about $1,400 from a year ago. Expenditures exceed last year by $31,827.87 mainly due to $30,000 paid on state tax. net increase only $1,827.57. Fire dept work approved up to $300 for heating the battery house. Warrants and licenses issued. Star lunch operators granted victualer license. Absentees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph K. Hall
Hall
Committee On Fire Department
Standard Oil Co
High Street
Zahonias Dracopoulos
Alexandros Pappastergiou
Front Street
J. Uwavil and
Torrey
Board of Common Council
Pres
Stanley M. Brown
Harford, Carr and Sewall
Alderman Cutting
Boathbay Harbor Trip Delight for Local Group
Mr and Mrs C W Cole Mrs W J Diffin and Mr and Mrs E B Tozer enjoyed a pleasant trip to Boothbay Harbor on Friday with many pleasant moments and friendly recollections noted by the group members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cole
W. J. Diffin
E. B. Tozer
Boothbay, Harbor
Col Watkins to Speak in Bath on Friday
Rotary club of Bath hosts Col Evan A. Watkins M D with illustrated Jerusalem capture story at Masonic hall Friday evening audience appeal includes admission price set accessibly. Watkins portrays the siege relief of Jerusalem and abolition of the Turk after 1300 years drawing large crowds from York Harbor to Bar Harbor. Overnight guests at Squaw Mountain Inn included Mr and Mrs Frank Perkins and Mr and Mrs Bernard McCausland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club of
Bath
Evan A. Watkins
Jerusalem
Col. Watkins
Masonic Hall
Rotary Clubs
York Harbor
Bar Harbor
Rotary
Frank Perkins
Bernard McCausland
Squaw Mountain Inn
Greenville
Tarbox Returns to Boston After Weekend With Parents
Lemont Tarbox came back to Boston on Monday following a weekend visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Tarbox of Oak street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemont Tarbox
Boston
Mrs
Alfred Tarbox
Oak Street
Rain Ends Ten Day Maine Fire Battle
Rain finally eased a week long blaze threatening Small Point Ashdale Parker's Head and Sebasco Estates in Maine. Volunteers, Bath and Brunswick militia backed by 3000 feet of hose and backfiring held the line as flames narrowed and homes stayed safe despite charred ground and sleepless nights. By Monday a government truck from Augusta appeared and rain reduced the danger, with no homes lost and the big fire subsiding in the Sebasco area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Day
Phippsburg
Small Point
Ashdale
Parker's Head
Sebaseco
Sebasco Eatates
Sebasco
Bath Department
Merritt’s Lake
A. ©. York
Bath
Brunswick
New Hope
Battery H
Merritt’s
Sebasco Estates
Augusta
Bath Rotary Luncheon Attendee Drop From Vacation Absences
Bath Rotary club members miss lunch as many are away in Canada for the breith and holiday weekend. Vice President Ridgham presided. Secretary Wassmore promoted an illustrated lecture by Col. Watkins at Masonic hall and announced the club fall conclave at Poland Spring the first week in October with Paul Harris as guest. Rotarian Morris Trubek spoke on his Rutherford club and its activities. Musicians Chester Plant and Lena B Ring led the songs, with potential for a future minstrel show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Rotary Club
King Tavern
Canada
Breuth
Ridgham
Wassmore
Col. Watkins
Masonic Hall
Poland
Paul Harris
Chicago
Rotary
Maine
Morris Trubek
Rutherford
N. J
Bath
Mrubek
Trubek
Chester Plant
Lena B. Ring
Lewin Returns to Needham After Visit with Parents
Fuller FE Lewin came back to Needham Massachusetts following a two week visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Lewin of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller FE. Lewin
Needham, Mass
Fred Lewin
Sagadahoc Camp Girls Trip Up Kennebec River
The Independent reports Sagadahoc Camp girls and friends embarked Aug 2 on a overnight trip down the Kennebec under George Smith’s guidance. The voyage included a Bath stop, river views, a lakeside camping site on the Chelsea bank, hospitality from local hosts, and a night under lantern light with meals, games, and weather challenges. Notable attendees listed include Dana Greeley, Dana Greeley, Ellen Mightington, Marjory Mightington, Ann Winneford, Deb orah Webster, and Richard Kimball among others, with Mrs. Hollis Webster and Mrs. Waldo Glidden accompanying. The group faced a rain shower but enjoyed fireless meals, swimming, and a final riverward return evening before continuation on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
Reveille
Sagadahoc
Dana
Roland Greeley
Ellen
Marjory Mightington
Philip
Ann Winneford
Albert
Deborah
Rachel Webster
Richard
Ann Kimball
Rebecca Hooper
Susan Learoyd
Jean Slocombe
Marcia Glidden
Joan Thurber
Jane McGregor
Walter McGregor
Edward Morin
Betty Barber
Hollis Webster
Waldo Glidden
George Smith
Sagadahoc Farm
Deak
Joe Pye
Kennebec
Richee
George
Chelsea
Dana Greeley
Gardiner Bridge
Augusta
Central Maine Power plans new Brunswick office and store
Central Maine Power Co plans an office building and store in Brunswick to replace burned quarters. Architect John Howard Stevens of Portland submitted plans with work hoped to start in September for a Christmas opening. Building about 40 by 35 feet will house main office, cashier, display rooms, two fireplaces and potential for expansion. The design allows rear stock room and future second story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Co
Brunswick
John Howard Stevens
Portland
Brounswick
Ring On Finger Causes Trouble For Garage Man
Byron Higgins of Harvard Street suffered a severe injury to his left hand at Henderson garage while hoisting an engine. A hook snagged in a ring on his finger, mangling and breaking it as he was hoisted off the ground. He freed himself after several agonizing minutes, was rushed to the hospital where amputation was feared but not required, and he is now recovering and able to be around but not yet at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Higgins
Harvard Street
Henderson Garage
Higgins
Mr. Higgins
le Hes Seasessary
Still Fighting Fire in Phippsburg Town
Forest fires in Phippsburg rekindled after rain Tuesday keeping a large force busy. Lieut Hartnett of Battery H reports crews quartered at Bodwell grange hall and to stay on duty for several days. Rain failed to reach roots, fires flare with wind, patrols continue, Parker Head area remains at risk. Battery command by Capt McClure to stay until danger passes. Camden company to assist if needed. Local residents praise state help and conduct, weather will largely determine duration of activity.
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Phippsburg
Lieut
Hartnett
Battery H
Bath
Bodwell Grange
Parker Head
J. Horace McClure
Camden
September days glow at MacMahan summer colony
Members of the MacMahan Summer colony enjoy warm September days with cottages open through the month. Guests include Mrs C W Ray of Washington and Miss Logan, with visits from Jack Gregson of Chicago, former Bowdoin captain, and Bryn Mawr student Margaret Gregson as archery manager. Memorial services at St Catherine's Church were led by Rev George S Pime and Rev F R Reamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacMahan
Seal and Ross
Newton
Mass
and Mies
Eleanor
Bar Harbor
C. W. Ray
Washingt, I C
Philip Little
Miss Logan
C. Roberts
Marguerite Wheeler
Short Hills
N. J
Harry Mddam
Europe
Jack Gregson
Chicago
Im Bath
Gregson
Bowdoin College
MacMinkin
Margaret
Bryn Mawr
E College
St. Cautthbert's
George S. Pime
Providence
R. I
F. BR. Reamer
Paget West
Bermuda
Glimt Allen
Mix
Frances
IF Ta
Allenneck
James MerchRaye
Dartmeuth College
Lichen Lodge
Harold Machaye
New York
Joerph H. Beattie
Dobbs Ferry
Gray Rock Cottage
Wentworth
Hem
Bareld M. Sewall
Harvard
Seal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grace Church
Howard B. Hawley
Arthur Allen
Coolidge Thrift
Bath Office
New England
Treas. Hall
Ganita
Bath Trust Co
Bath National Bank
First National Bank
Masonic Temple
Rotarians
Rotary Club
Mmahan
Yale
Delta Lanterns
Johnson Bros Co
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