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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
5
A Bowdoinham social scene unfolds with visits from Portland and Brunswick residents, church gatherings, school progress, and a quiet local election. Highlights include a salmon catch in the bay, farm and family travel, graduations, dances, and community outings across town and nearby summer spots.
D T Percy & Sons called on Ellen Drummond a former resident, in Brunswick Capt Elias Reed another former resident. Mrs Charles Blair visiting Bath with husband. Miss Emma Brown expected to start school Monday rooming at W E Rideout's. Bertha Hackett to Winthrop for school but returns due to infantile paralysis two year old victim. Hazel Cornish visiting Boston guest of Mrs Robert Reed Wollaston. Frank Small with sister Marie Brooks en route to Chelsea Monday. H D Cornish family Gladys Small and E E Wilson spent day at Cobbessee Pond. Hazel Grace guest of Mrs R E Ferguson. James M Pratt claims stomach remedy to market. Friends visiting Mrs Ferguson left noon train Sunday for Brunswick to visit sister Mrs F E Priest. Then to Chicago as guests of Mrs Hoffman Panthers, then Albuquerque NM, then Fort Baker CA where Mr Jordan to be stationed two years. Capt A C Williams family from Boothbay on Nellie G. Miss Georgie Denham invited for short visit. Miss Louise Haggett Bath weekend guest of Mrs R E Ferguson. Carl Hatch led a sail party to Bath Wednesday evening. Names listed including R E Ferguson Florence Sparks Ann Fisher Bertha Hackett Hazel Grace Grace Brown Alma Cheney Ella Cummins Horace Raymond Charles McCarty Milton McEwen. Mrs Hazen Nevers of Gardiner former Miss Margaret Puminton Houston visiting aunt Mrs America Purinton. W S Given a visitor in Portland Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Anson Given and Miss Jane Given auto trip to Boston. Mrs Jake Bishop returned Monday.
West Bath community notes summer’s end with a pie social at the grange hall and visits from Miss Jessie Tarr a Topsham teacher now Brunswick bound. local families, schools, and outings are described including residents from Bath Berry's Mills and King Point along with trolley service riders and a Foster's Point store closing.
In Woolwich and nearby towns residents share visits and travels. Charles Green of Durham arrived with his wife en route to Georgetown and Brunswick. Grange members plan Ladies’ night and honor Evelyn Hodgdon for her service. Community sings directed by Frederic Chapman draw on Bath and Portland music roots.
Day night from a visit at Presque Isle William Given Jr returned Friday from Sebasco where he has been employed during the summer. Miss Lena Baker staying with Mrs C O Purinton has returned to Richmond. Small 10 Small E E Baker and Carlton Lancaster and wife attended the reunion of the 15th Maine Regiment in Portland Wednesday. Mayor Small and Bath family made an auto trip here Sunday and called on his uncle L D Small. It is understood C P Bates has arranged to build a new grain store and will commence work soon. People mention new construction improving the place and boosting work for local labor.
Sunday services featured a pastor’s notice on the tercentenary of the Pilgrims arrival and Congregationalism owed to the country. An evening program led by Miss Mabel Day included a duet, solo, and children chorus. Attendees noted a 7:30 Sunday service at Sagadahoe Ferry schoolhouse with Rev. Milan J. Smith in charge.
A group of 30 from Beacon Street Church Ladies' Aid enjoyed a hayrack ride to Tru fant's Crossing and Foster's Point. They stayed at New Meadows Inn with hosts Mr and Mrs Lincoln Williams, received a quilt from the Dorcas Guild, and a casserole. A separate party by waiter girls at New Meadows Inn featured music dancing and refreshments led by Miss Charlotte Masters.
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