Bath Social Notes Include Music Recital and Anniversary Celebrations
The Bath column reports Miss C Williams inviting guests for a violin and piano recital with Miss Ernestine Spencer of Chicago, refreshments served. It notes various local vacations, anniversaries, and visits, including Mrs. H A Shorey Sr celebrating a double anniversary, and a Harbor Beach anniversary observed by Harvard Summer riders. A May cruise aboard a vessel hosted by John R. Houghton featured guests from New York and California, with plans for a Maine Scotchmen event and a museum tower at Popham near Lincoln County.
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C Williams
Ernestine Spencer
Chicago
Adams
Merritt
Sir George Popham
I Beach
Harvard College
Harry Ver ‘Opham
John R. Houghton
Popham
Boothbay
David Scribner
New York
Frank L Sewall
Redlands
Calif
Fredworth
Joseph
William D. Sewall
J. A. Lellan
Dr. Rice
Fisherman’s Shark Encounter Delights Onlookers
September 2 1908 reports Mr and Mrs M Chandler and Mr and Mrs Ed Chandler taking a deep sea trip when a shark struck their line. The fight lasted until the shark was landed, weighing about two hundred pounds. Judge Dunton of the Municipal Court is mentioned in a brief legal note. Arthur J and W Leydon of Worcester appear in unrelated items, along with theatre notes on a soloist at the Columbia Theatre and news of Madden’s return from Boothbay.
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M Chandler
Ed.Chandler
Lef
Hale
Husband
Diars
WEDDING RECEPTION HONORS MISS MARCIA HUMPHREY ENGLEWOOD VISITORS
In a late afternoon event at the Wines iD. wedell residence, Mr and Mrs Sewall hosted a gathering for Miss Marcia Humphrey of Englewood New Jersey. Music was by Gareau's orchestra and refreshments included salads and various desserts.
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Mrs. Wines
Boy Declares He Feels Fine This Morning
A brief note reports a boy waking in good spirits and claiming to feel well, with no further context or details provided.
Local notices sweep through Woolwich and Bayside communities
Alden Clark returns from two month overseas trip with Miss Louise Clannes to resume science teaching at Mt Holyoke. Myrtle lodge, Queen Esther Rebekah, and Boston Priscilla lodge members host gatherings. Mrs Annie Lord’s camp at Westport hosts launch party. Mr. McCole and son visit naval hospital in La Col. Fox sighting near Woolwich and last Cedar Grove ice shipment end season.
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Louise Clannes
Albany
Mt. Holyoke
Pough- Eetee
N. Y
le High School
England
Germany
Belgium
Holland
Myrtle Lodge of
Odd Ladies
Emma Daley
M. Floretta Park
Ievine
Priscilla Lodge
Boston
Myrtle Lodge
Daley
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Annie Lord
Joseph F. McCole
McCole
Naval Hospital
Navy
Los Angeles
Probate notice for Jessie F estate and final act
A probate notice announces estate of Jessie F of Georgetown deceased and final act presented by Harold indicating John Register as receiver. References to Alice D Lancanter of Bath and court for probate appear in the fragmentary text.
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Jessie F
Georgetown
D. Lancanter
Bath
Harold Iitting
Community notices from Lewiston area events and outings
The page lists social gatherings and local moves including a Lake Cobbesseecontee outing for the Pons family and a coffee party at the Dike-Kimball homestead with Miss Miriam Kimball in costume and several attendees. Firemen from Cushnoc Hose Co. plan to attend a muster in St Stephens NB, while Odd Fellows plan a field day at Popham with a clam bake led by John Martin. St Louis 1872 kindergarten integration noted.
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Elizabeth Houghton
Priscilla Kimball
Pauline Hatch
Pauline Weber
Louise Hill
Sue Soa
Leonice Morsere H. Kimball
W. D. Sewall
Samuel Morse
George P. Adoo
John Burgess
George Brackley
I. W. Chase
Clarence Rollins
Augusta
Cushnoc Hose Co
St. Stephens
N. B
Mr. Chase
Calais
Odd Fellows
Lewiston
Auburn
Lisbon
Falls
Brunswick
Bath
Popham
John Martin
Youngsters Enjoy Extra Beach Outing This Summer
A bus of about 35 children from the State Military and Naval Children's Home, guided by Superintendent Mrs. Helen Webber and others, traveled to Small Point Beach for a Labor Day outing. This summer they have had three beach parties, with the first at Small Point on July 4.
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Children of State
Military and Naval Home
Small Point Beach
Labor Day
State Military and Naval Children’s Home
Helen Webber
Harrison Greenleaf
Charlotte Higgins
Small Point
Divorce Petition in Sagadahoc County Maine
A 1948 Maine divorce filing from Sadie E Hill of Bath against W Hill alleges cruel and abusive treatment and asks for alimony and support. The Libellant seeks a decree of divorce from the Libellee in the Sagadahoc County Court after required service and a pending appearance on October date.
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Maine
Hill
Bath
Pinine & T
W. Hill
Sagadahoc
Tibel
Sadie E Hill
Picnic at Small Point Beach Ends With Happy Crowd
The Labor Day gathering at Small Point Beach featured Captain Patterson and staff hosting a daylong event from nine in the morning to 6 30 in the evening. Swimming dominated activities with two softball games, surf fishing and clam digging also on the program. Children enjoyed ice cream and water sports while the hosts and staff looked on.
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Patterson
Waetthe
Small Point Beach
Beach visitors and a day of seaside amusements
A lively day at the beach featured entertainment by a young performer and multiple outfits reshaped for the event. Mr and Mrs Rex Sampson of Augusta hosted guests including their daughter Alice from Boston and Mr and Mrs John Sampson of High Street as the day progressed from lunch to supper on the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Sampson
Augusta
Alice
Boston
Joh Sampson
High Street
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