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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1931

Page

3

Wiscasset Album of Local Talent and Court Notices

The Wiscasset Lions staged a vaudeville and dance at Red Men's hall to benefit the Washington trip fund for the senior class of Wiscasset Academy. Acts included six performances led by Jim Coleman with local groups the Kazoo Band, Melody Boys, Songsters, and Ragtime Trio plus professional pair Lewis and Norton. The Sheepscot Valley Grange held a meeting with degrees conferred and a clam chowder supper. May term of Lincoln County Superior Court opens May 5 with Justice Mansur presiding, and jurors drawn from multiple towns.

Lions Club Red Men’s Hall Washington Trip Fund Wiscasset Academy Jim” Coleman Waiscasse Lewis and Norton RKO Wiscasset Academy Melody Boys Pearson, Farnham Lewis Frances Fossett Hazel Mayo Sherman Potter Stanton Sherman Alberta Potter John Blagdon Walter Adams H. R. Pease Gus Lewis Sheepscot Valley Grange Lincoln County Superior Court Harry Mansur Auburn Clarence A. Richards Weston M. Hilton Arthur R. Greenleaf Fred Is Richards Pearl R. Bailey Jefferson Samuel L. Bartlett Somerville Arthur S. Berner Nebleboro George Blanchard Bristol Frederick Dodge Bosthbey Warner Willie E Farnham Newcu Newcastle Charles M. French Waldoboro LaForest Cgioould Dresden Earl W. Haley South Chirton Hartung Boothbay Harbor Lizzi

Used Cars In Stock From 1924 to 1930

Low Cost Universal Credit Company promotes time payment plans for a catalog of used cars. The listing includes models from 1924 to 1930 such as Tudor Sedans, sport coupes, roadsters, pickups, business coupes, touring cars, and closed cab trucks.

Detroit Ford Ford Finance Universal Credit Company

Congregational Bible School party and local notices

A Friday evening 7 to 9 o clock children’s party for the Congregational Bible School pupils is announced. Sermon topic Sunday at the Congregational church is The Power of the Church. Miss Helen Hodgdon won first prize $50 in gold for an essay The Golden Age of Homespun. Numerous local residents and guests are listed with recent travels, visits, and health notes.

Helen Haggett Cora Bean Congregational Bible School Congregational Church E. G. Spinney Helen Hodgdon Hodgdon New York State Agricultural College Cobbeskill Wiscasset Academy WGY Eva Rowe Iverston Bangor Miss Rowe Capt. Rowe Lucinda Allen Ernest G. Spinney New York Lennox Southard Mary Charles Quincy Mass Freeman D. Southard Hooper Street Cornwall Rogers Murphy's Corner Natalie Mayo Brookline Ralph Preble Clifton Monro Bath City Hospital Fred Bean Bath John Haydock West Lynn Wiscasset Inn Florida Damariscotta A. H. Dodge Boston Providence Arlene Hill H. H. Hill Bridgton Wiscasset

News from the town in April 1892

From the Sheepscot Echo April 9 1892 W A Tucker returns from Boston Edward N Lewis visited Portland W H Jones goes to West Somerville for a position Captain F I Shea funeral held Rev C F Burrows officiated Large attendance and floral tributes Mrs W I Kimball guest of B Rines Samuel White formerly with F E B Johnson to Westboro Mass John A Neal home for a few days then Tufts college Died in Wiscasset April 4 Thomas F Shea aged 55 years 9 months 17 days

Sheepscos Echo W. A. Tucker Boston Edward N. Lewis Portland W.H. Jones West Somerville D. S. Hawes North Carolina H. W. Hawes North Wassalbera F. IF. Shea C. F. Burrows W. I. Kimball B. Rines Samuel White F. E B. Johnson Westboro Mass John A. Neal Tufts College Keys W. A Wiscasset Thomas F. Shea

Wiscasset Echo 1906 personals and local notes

Benj. Cr. man confined with tonsillitis. Fannie Plumstead home from Bates College Lewiston. Abner Blair home from Winslow. W doury Moore opens store on Water Street. A. Smith returns from Farmington Mt. Vernon. Mrs E H Boynton visits Echo home after Camden to Portland trip. Rena B Albee returns from Augusta. Richard Rines employed as a Maine Central brakeman. Gorham and Cutten drawn as court jurors for term beginning April 24. Hon A M Spear presiding judge. Etta Turner home from Massachusetts. two weeks with Rev J T Crosby in Auburn. Frank W Jackson delegates Bates convention Williamstown Mass. returns next Tuesday. Academy baseball elects Victory Gorham captain.

Benj. Cr Fannie Plumstead Bates College Lewiston Abner Blair Winslow W. Doury Moore Water Street A. 2. Smith Farmington Mt. Vernon Camden Portland E. H. Boynton Echo Rena B. Albee Augusta Hichard Rines Maine Central W. E. Gorham T. H. Cutten A. M. Spear Etta Turner Massachusetts J. T. Crosby Auburn Frank W. Jackson Bates Coln Williamstown Mass Academy Victory Gorham W. F

West Bath Red Cross to Hold All Day Session at Miss Trufant’s Home

West Bath Red Cross members plan an all day meeting next Wednesday at Miss Annie Trufant’s home with a lunch committee of Mrs. Annie Williams Della Adams and Mrs. Lillian Mayo. The Maine Central laid a side track at the New Meadows Inn bridge for a future bridge project.

West Fred W. Larrabee Joseph W. Larrabee Brunswick Ernest E. Williams Stanley Campbell's Pond Winneganee Harold Cutting Bath Brigham’s Cove Ralph Dunton Portland Woman’s Farm Bureau Annie Trufant Maine Central New Meadows Inn Bridge

Avery Named Manager Amid Maine Schedule Talent Pool

Avery was chosen manager as the Maine schedule features several fast teams. The article notes strong competition for various positions and expects a good team to emerge from the efforts of those trying for roles.

Avery Maine

Woolwich Saves $2180 By Prompt Action

Woolwich avoids $2180 town share of $21,800 cost to convert a grade crossing to overhead after a winter tragedy. Selectmen Eben Dana H P Bailey and Carlton Reed acted with attorney Edward W. Bridgham and Senator Ellis L. Aldrich to gain legislative approval saving Woolwich from payment.

Public Utilities Commission Woolwich State Maine Central Railroad Board of Selectmen Eben Dana H. P. Bailey Carlton Reed Edward W. Bridgham Wooolwich Ellis L. Aldrich Bridgham Aldrich

Obituaries and Local Gossip From Augusta Area

Leland Siegars and son Joe Harold Wall and Richmond Sargent died Saturday in Augusta. George Tibbetts of Richmond died Sunday with his father A J Tibbetts. Arthur Siegars is sawing wood in the town south end. Mrs Leland Siegars and Mrs Irving Lilly visited Mrs Harold Wall last week. George Kennerson visiting relatives in Bath. A cash register story from Searsport notes a theft by gypsies who fled with 49 dollars after distracting the storekeeper. No trace found.

Everett Jackson Bath City Leon Francis Federal Street Fred Coffin Philip Lambert Water Street Lawrence Soule Commercial Department Wiscasset Academy Augusta Frederick H. Theakston New York E. E. Whiting Allan West Upton Mass Georgia C. Quinnam Lincoln Street Elwell Stimpson Skowhegan California C. H. Vaughan J. H. Davis Skewhegan Clinton Shea Carlene Bath Will Anderson Portland S. S. Quinnam Barbara Saco Harry Quinnam St. Philip's Oak Troop Girl Scouts Clover Patrol Josephine Manson Bluebird Patrol Marion Rines Shamrock Patrol Geraldine McPhee William Lienan Metcalf Ruth Sewall Paul Curtis Camaryjn Richmond White Massachussetts Leland Siegars Joe Harold Wall Richmond Sargent George Tibbetts Richmond A. J. Tibbetts Arthur Siegars Irving Lilly George Kennerson Searsport

Easter events and community notes in Woolwich and Nequasset

Woolwich residents share visits with family in Arrowsic and Boston while several attend church events in Nequasset. An Easter concert and a birthday party for Grandma Bailey highlight the community, plus plans for a summer sale and tea at Day's Ferry. Six baptized and seven welcomed at First Congregational, with others transferring or receiving by letter.

Colene Barnes Arrowsic Ernest Stilphen Nelson Rice Boston L. C. Welch Providence R. I Welch Daisey Bailey Sarah Bailey Farmingdale Myra Thwing Earl Kennerson Jasper Mains Sheldon Woodfords Delia Card Emma Barnes A. E. Dolloff Alice Dodge Christine Hathorne Wiscasset Men's Forum Ladies’ Auxiliary of Nequasset Sumner Bailey Ladies’ Auxiliary Bailey Grandma” Bailey Sam Ward Gilbert Hathorne Merle Jamison Day’s Ferry First Congregational Church Union Sunday School Congregational Union Church

Manfired Revolver in City Limits Allegedly to Scare Dog

Gustave Frederickson of Bath Iron Works was arraigned for firing a revolver within city limits to frighten a German police dog. Complainant Carlton Greenman said two shots were fired at the dog as the couple walked near the Chandler farm. Judge Keegan found Frederickson not guilty after hearing both sides.

Gustave Frederickson Bath Iron Works Corp Carlton J. Greenman North Bath Frederickson Keegan Roellerikeoss Chandler Farm Bath Road Greenman

Ricker Charged With Excessive Load On Bath Brunswick Road

Frank W. Ricker of South Portland arraigned in municipal court on a charge of driving a motor truck with an excessive load on the Bath Brunswick highway. He pleaded nolo contendere and was fined 10 dollars plus 6.95 dollars costs, suspended on payment. He claimed he believed the road was not posted and thought the surface permanent.

Frank W. Ricker South Portland Bath-Brunswick Highway Harry L. Thompson Ricker Portland Bath-Brunswick Nolo Contendre Thompson Merrymeeting Park

Woolwich Woman Visits Tia Juana

A travel diary describes a tour through deserts and mountains filled with blooming flowers and lush farms. The writer notes dairy cows in green alfalfa fields near Browley, orange and citrus groves, date palm gardens, hot springs at Eden Springs and Banning’s cabins, with plans to leave on March 30 for Denver and then Maine.

Jersey Guernsey Holstein Browley Palm Springs New York City Jimmy Walker Palm City California Eden Springs Banning Denver Maine

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Tucker Cherok Neal Creamer Charles T. Do Cheshire Conn Lincoln Academy Washington Lawrence Haggett Leon Flood Woman's Club Ute Club Anna Ssule Irma L. Chase Feoenden M. Chase Ralph W. Brewer John P. Brewer Wakefield, Mare Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Georgia Lilly Foster Mary Hobson Bible School Dorcas Maurice Lint Clayton Bailey Carroll Lewis Mildred Main Shirley Nichols Grace Bean Jeanette Haggett Jesus Bernard Merry Laura Nichols Joanna Dorothy Greenwood Evans Virginia Pease Phylis Lewis Barbara Greenwood Organ Society Ogbo Haggett’s Garage Company West Bath Senator Aldrich Mutual Insurance America Benjamin Franklin First Mutual Owen B. Augspurger New England Department Oliver St Woolwich Union For Christian Service Benjamin Shaw Beltran Crocker J. H. Carter F. W. Lerman Paul Rodney Sornee Leper Ricstirch Wilson Man Before Court Tia Juana High Street Arthur F. Mayo Fred H. Thompson
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