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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1927
Page
8
Divers note cautious start to the gulf season as Verarretin pensy warns of hidden hazards and cautions for early expeditions.Observers discuss equipment checks and local conditions with emphasis on safety and preparedness.
Fragmented text describes entries for a contest or event with references to places and people. It mentions dates, farm and club activities, and cautions about deadlines and entry fees. Names and precise actions are obscured by garbled OCR.
The Wis casset column lists a Congregational event with speakers Rev Donte N. Biwernd and others, a memorial service, local school and church notes, and residents' updates. It notes Mrs. Doudie Piliekt’s school closure, local condolences, probate court attendees, and personal visits among Wis casset families.
Oliver Ottives wins Morse High School baseball captaincy for his senior year. The multi sport standout, nicknamed Cannonball and Windy, also played guard on the basketball team and starred on the football squad last fall. He is among Morse’s most popular students for his unspoiled demeanor and broad athletic repertoire.
Captain Horatio Hall died March 30 at Dr Richardson’s hospital Brunswick aged SB years. He was born in Brunswick and lived in Huntington New York before moving with his wife to live with his son in law Dr Drown. He was social and active in the community and a Mason. The funeral occurred at his home with Rev G S Powers officiating and bearers named. Interment was in Brunswick cemetery. The notice also recounts local society events, births, visits, and minor community items from Brunswick and surrounding towns.
Richmond column lists names and movements including travel to Augusta Philadelphia Boston and Gardiner. Mentions Miss Shelden Dresden Center Mrs. Moirth Mdgecetub Gardiner visitors Dowie Mawaly and Miss Hassen Dresden. Occasional references to weeks and days indicate a string of social notices and local personal updates.
Community notices list names such as Mrs Blorence Carlton Mrs eno Carlton and Mrs Albert Priestsry dire John Carter and Mr Dhum Phreys. An Advent service for Masons is set for 3 o clock at the church with Rev David L Wilson sermon. Local ads promote pants shirts and suits from Max Katz 18 Elm St and Exeter Academy student wear.
Mr and Mrs Frank Millay held a surprise party for their son Ernest on Saturday night with many young friends enjoying the evening. Jordan and Eva Weston visited Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Freak Heath. Jordan plans to stay for a time as A W Pike called on friends in town Sunday. Mr and Mrs Knowlton of Bath were callers with Mr and Mrs FP Curtis Sunday. Caleb Mitchell and son visited Bath, Elmer Jordan and Frank Heath traveled to Drumswick Monday.
Capt Charles J Hewitt a Rich mond veteran of Kennebec navigation receives congratulations on his seventy fifth birthday at his son Charles E B Hewitt’s home in the Winneganee district Bath. Known for commanding towboats of the Knickerbocker Steam Towage Co he has long guided river traffic along the Kennebec and in Rich mond.
The obituary notes a longtime riverfront property owner who sold parts of the land to the American Ferry Company and held many river houses. He served as deputy sheriff for years and was well liked by court officials and neighbors. Captain and Mrs Trewitt wintered in Distillery and now stay with their son in Bath before returning to Richmond. The captain maintains his vigor and many friends wish him many more active years.
Terbert T. Reed a former Woolwich boy and longtime optometrist of Dover has joined the Metrinance dance orchestra of Somersworth New Hampshire to play bass on Wednesday evening April 13 from station WCSEI Congress Square Hotel Portsmouth The hour is not set but may be announced Reed one of ten members says the group is among eastern New Hampshire’s best and he invites former schoolmates and radio listeners to tune in He will occupy a position that won’t interrupt the other players and he continues his hobby of playing with bands and orchestras also doubling on slide trombone and Wy. 1 bass
The funeral for Mrs. Eugene C widow of Lyman Walker occurred Tuesday afternoon at her Yarmouth home after a six week illness. Born in Bath to Andrew and Mary Tibbetts, she spent her girlhood there and lived in Yarmouth over 25 years. Survived by one grandchild Emily Rogers and previously married to Edwin Rogers.
Funeral held Wednesday afternoon at two for Mrs. Mary Flemming Miller of Cobb road with Rev. David J. Wilson officiating. Bearers included Chester S. Kingsley Capt. Thomas I. Haley James Bimson Dr. Paul Bagdikian John J. Bates and Lloyd J. Hooker. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
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