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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
5
Maisie Hall hosted a Thursday night reception and dance for the Morse High girls basketball team. A gold lined silver cup was presented by Maurice Jewett, engraved with the team name, captain Eleanor Whittam, players Bradford Maninger Cimmmings and coach Frances Hall, with all players named on the back.
Cheers for Selanger and George Moses filled the room as the boy's team received praise. Dewett's orchestra provided music for the dancing that lasted until midnight.
Mrs Edward A Garcelon hosted an owhist party at 88 Middle Street on Thursday night to raise funds for Bath commandery Golden Cross. Seven tables played. Mrs Joseph Oliver won the first ladies prize a box of talcum powder. Mrs Cara Freeman took booby. Eugene Bridges won the first men’s prize a box of linen handkerchiefs. Harold Groves claimed booby a small box of cigars. Punch crackers and sandwiches were served.
The YMCA Boy Scout troop met Thursday night with 26 members present. Scout master Emile I. Burlet taught semaphore and signalling with two flags. The troop had two hikes last week with 260 boys on Monday and Tuesday. The second hike included a woodcraft lesson and camp building. The season plans a hike every other Saturday.
Vilda F. Carter wife of Chester Ry Carter of Lila Vinestreet died suddenly at City hospital after an operation. Aged 27 years 6 months, born at Swan stand and resident of Daath for five years. She belonged to People's Baptist church and taught in its Sunday school. Survived by husband, mother Mrs. Ella Stockbridge, and brother Wendell Stockbridge, Rockland. Funeral Saturday at People's Church with large attendance. Floral offerings from her Sunday school class church and congregation. Service conducted by Rev. L W West. Bearers C D Curtis Eugene Colman Raymond Cummings and Frank Baker Jr. Burial at Oak Grove cemetery.
Mrs Mary E Burke 77 wife of John L P Burke died Friday after long illness. Born Tracy New Brunswick May 15 1861 she was a daughter of Joseph and Mary McLeary and a member of St Marys Catholic Church. Survived by husband two sons Leo P Burke of Washington and John M Burke of Bath one daughter Charlotte Ruth Burke of Bath one sister Mrs T J Olys of Baltimore. Funeral was Monday at St Marys Church conducted by Rever Nicholas Woran with pallbearers James Mulligan Daniel Dougherty John Tracey James Burns burial Calvary.
Miss Jennie Clary of Tenn Street received word of the death of her brother Fred F. Clary aged 60 years 11 months. He died March 26 1900? and was buried two days later from locomotor ataxia. Born in Bath son of the late Osgood J and Philena Clary, he lived in Athol Mass and West during his career, worked as a cooper, and belonged to the Redmen. He leaves a widow in Stratton and Miss Clary. she is the last of her family.
News arrives from Portland of the death on Friday in Bath of Capt Henry J Thompson longtime federal steamboat inspector. He was 50 and well known for inspecting local craft and had a wide circle of friends. A naval veteran of the Spanish War and World War I he served as naval lieutenant commander on the Westerdyke and earned a naval cross for distinguished service. A widow survives.
Funeral services for Mrs Martha J Webster were held Thursday at Grace Church with Rev Culbert McGay officiating. A fine floral display reflected the esteem held for the deceased. Bearers were Harry I Collins William H Miher Cecil Fulerton and Walter Savage. Burial followed at Witch Spring Cemetery West Dath.
Bowdoinham notes list Valedictory Edna Graves Salutatory William McCarty class history Florence Fogg class prophecy Florence Bickford class will Chester Carr presentation of gifts Madelyn Star bind oration Dorothy Skelton essay Edna Trufant. Several burglaries reported at C I Bates grain store and R A Dickinson general store. windows broken and side doors pried. Florence Small and Elizabeth Vachon noted as visitors. school year resumes after two week break. Community activities include grange fair profits and a strong turnout. local theater coach H Price Webber guided the Parmerette performance. Various residents mentioned in visits and social events. April fool party hosted by Miss Jesse Ames. road conditions improving. several residents traveling or returning home.
The Bowdoinham column lists Third Class with pupils such as G. H. Trafton and Cora Staples and Fourth and Mixed Classes with scores and names. includes a critique of Augusta lawmakers and their bounty on crows. It reports Capt. Benjamin Adams shipping a cargo from San Francisco to New York and Bates College graduate C. A. Scott to lead the High School. Also notes staff changes and a dress goods promotion with a shopping satchel giveaway by Willard F. Blake.
Executors report extensive assets for the late Dearborn including shares valued at 5 000 the Colonia yacht at 55 000 and household effects 30 444 90 with total personal estate 8 658 597 72. Real estate in New York and Rye assessed at 125 000 market 165 000 equity 138 35 50 plus northern Rye property valued at 20 000 market 27 500 equity 25 . Total real estate 145 000 assessed market 192 000 equity 162 091 45. Counsel fees 100 000 commissions 76 933 78. Net personal estate 2 888 551 8. Real estate after encumbrances 162 915 leaving 8 000 442 3 2 transferred to wife Bessie D Dearborn. Affidavit filed in surrogate court Westchester County N Y March 1 1921 and Sagadahoc County court notes complete inventory. Also mentions three quarters interest in Summer estate at Small Point 7 000 assessed value and market value same. Inheritance tax due Sagadahoc County treasury 69 77.
Mrs. James B. Mayberry died Sunday morning at her Pleasant Street home in Brunswick where she had lived 25 years. She had been an invalid for two years. She is survived by her husband Ernest Ta. Mays berry of Los Angeles a son and three grandchildren, Mason Lawrence and Muriel Mayberry, plus two brothers and two nieces.
A brief local note from Greene highlights Howard strawberry, raspberry and black cherry blueberry varieties grown in Maine. The item lists Furbush, Greene, Me dated 3-31-9wp as part of a small community horticulture snippet.
An old advertisement seeks agents for Bliss Native Herbs touted for constipation indigestion biliousness rheumatism and kidney troubles. It promises agents double their money and offers free almanacs cookbooks and health books from Alonzo O Bliss Medical Co Washington DC. Published date 2-17-6m9.
Robert Shaw son of Mr and Mrs Fred I Shaw of Oak Street was elected vice president of the MIT class of 1922 at the annual class elections held Tuesday. Shaw had served as class president the first year he entered Tech. John A Mase, Bath born Maine Central railroad conductor, and Miss Stella Mason of Portland became engaged with congratulations from many friends. Mrs Fred Nichols Randall Nichols Beatrice Nichols Helen Childs and Arthur Nichols traveled to Portland for the day. Mrs William G Small and daughter Marion returned from a week in Boston and suburbs. Mrs Wellington Moore visits Boston area friends and relatives with sister Miss Miriam Adams who passed in action at Mrs Moore's Washington Street home. Before returning she will visit Mrs John Thorburn of Reading, Massachusetts. Fred Nichols recently left Bath for Philadelphia and began duties in the New York Shipbuilding Co assistant treasurer's office Monday. Mrs Nichols and son Randall will soon leave Bath to join Mr Nichols. Marshall A Haraden, longtime superintendent of the Bath and Boothbay division of Eastern Steamship Lines Inc, has been promoted to travelling freight and passenger agent of the state. Marjorie Blagdon returned from Wiscasset where she spent the weekend with her parents.
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