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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1927

Page

5

Richmond Alumni Plan 50th Anniversary Banquet

The Richmond High School Alumni Association met at the high school and set the alumni banquet for Thursday evening June 9 the night before graduation. Committees to arrange venue and decorations were named. The 1877 class, the first graduates, will be honored guests as all members are living. A $1,600 scholarship fund was discussed for active fundraising at an upcoming meeting.

Richmond High School Alumni Association R. Hss. Alumni Association Ei High School Richmond High School Frank Alexander Carrie Odiora) Thomas Etta Jack) Beaton Gertrude Dinsmore

Cosmopolitan Club Plans At Home Party and Sale

The Cosmopolitan club discussed an At Home event at the clubhouse in May during its monthly meeting. A pre Easter dance at the Masonic temple Friday night was announced and well attended. A rummage sale at the clubhouse is set for April 25. Mrs. Sylvanus Pennell presided due to the president's illness. refreshments were served by Mrs. Farnham and Mrs. Stevens.

Cosmopolitan Club Masonic Teample Alvin W. Coss Sylvanus Pennell

Central Church Sale a Successful Affair

The Ladies aid of Central church held a sale at the parish house last Wednesday. All items sold early and a large amount was realized for the treasury. Refreshments including fruit salad rolls cake coffee and tea were popular and the event was praised as one of the best in years.

Central Church

Funeral services for Arthur Delano held at First Baptist

Funeral services for Arthur Delano who died Tuesday took place Thursday afternoon at the First Baptist Church. Rev B L Littlefield of Wesley Church Bath officiated. Bearers were Joseph Harford Chester Gerrish W A Todd Ti G Thobald and William Farnsworth. Burial was in Oak Cemetery. Delano survived by wife Indoa Cunningham Delano and children Cor ton begind Arthur Carl and Walter. A sister Mrs Dempsey from Auburn and father William Dehine and sons George and Edward from Lewiston. Delano born in Waterville moved with grandmother to New Brunswick then back to Maine.

Eunice Day Portland Harold Watford Richmond Monument Square George Kimball George Wilson Charles Messenger John Dixon Victor Carey Frank Preble Clarence Pinkham Edward Pinkham Ernest Stewart Warren Peacock Gardiner Carrie M. Maxwell Walter S. Maxwell River Road Bowdeinham Frank and Jancy Sedgley) Leavitt J. J. Clifford Wall Cotton's Cemetery Massachusetts Daniel Ridley John SK. Dunn Kimball Street Buxton John Mary (Gould) Dunn Westbrook 27Th Maine Regiment Richmond Lodge of Odd Fellows J. J. Clifford Methodist Church Evergreen Cemetery Clara Hennings Dunn BE. B. Brewer Neil Brewer Woodfords J. J. Dunn Lace Alice Mansir Walpole Mass Charles Mansir Chestnut Street William F. Whitney Richmond Lodge No Whitney Lichmond Lodge Ernest Morrill Boston Clarence Morrill Main Street J. M. Stafford Starry Vowers Ernest Tarford Gilbert Pond George Bangs Brunswick J. K. Duan Wimball Street Thumphrey Randall Porthand Lawrence Pond Lillian Dunham Marion Arthur Delano First Baptist B. L. Littlefield Wesley Church Bath Joseph Harford Chester Gerrish W. A.todd Ti. G. tHbald William Farnsworth Oak Cemetery Merc Delano Indoa Cunningham Delano Csurton Begind Arthur Carl Walter Flora Campbell Tessie Powers Robinhood Clarke Matthews Mar Clifton Matthews Wis Dr. Grant Charles Oliver Newburyport Leon J. Oliver Leon Mis Roy Newman Darien Conn Edgar Warren Elson Field Walter Till Ennebee Point Toward G. Weald Der Sit Woolwich Tiendings Ther Sen Fullerton Ralph Chanten Porthind Sudges Gilbert Gunnel Waltham Pon, Williams Dia West Georgetown Key W. OW. Cummings Rowork Harold Brown di Vente Maes Phareld J. Crown AS AL Stott Marrtown Geovain Mo RR Walker Bred ‘Lobey Rapheal Rewe Alfred Rowe Mairfield Sadrew Hi F. Hunt Toon Williams Traverse Mars J. E. Woodside Mroo Henry Neves Everettha Ot Jefferson Mr. Noyes Abbie Reynolds George FL Oliver

Mrs Bowen Leads Overlook Camp Plans For 1927 Season

Mrs Martha Bowen returned from Boston and spoke at Wellesley to the Overlook campers. About twenty girls attended with others sending greeting letters. Returning staff includes Miss Telon Barnett as head counselor and Miss Laeia Kendall as swimming and athletic counselor with Miss Sarah Bridge assisting. Jeannette Pearson returns as sub and Dennis instructor. Grounds will add obstacle golf. Season 1927 expected to be best yet.

Martha Bowen Boston Bowen Wellesley Via Overlook Telon Barnett Chigo Normal School Laeia Kendall Jackson College Kendall State Department of Health Sarah Bridge Sree Jeannette Pearson Boston Physical Culture School Dennis

Thanking friends for sympathy during sickness and death

To all who offered kindness and support during my husband Arthur Delue Delang’s illness and passing in Georgetown Maine many thanks from the family of Hy Delang MHS BAA.

Arthur BL Delue

Personal notes report several local returns across New England

Thomas Cummings has returned from a business trip through Pennsylvania. Miss Ghadys Comeau returned Tuesday from Auburn after visiting her friend Miss Emily White. Miss Ida Morgan, former Morse high school teacher, was back in Boston after a visit with friends. Walter Day returned from Bertin after a short stay with his family.

Sherburne Portland William Roberts Biddeford Ora Reed Lyte Fred Nelson Waterville Richmond Percy Baker Center Street Fannie Hassen Damuariscotta Orrin Sidelinger Walter Thomas Augusta George Coughlin Boston O. B. Gray Robert Leggett Cambridge Mass Ridge Road Emma Chapman Delia Trodgdon Somerville James Senenbough Annie Grant Lowdoinham Ray Meserve Startley Kranger W Charles Grondin Dwight L. Moody Vortland Jot Parker Bath Lilly Hildreth Topsham Walter Jones Gardiner George Wilson Winthrop Tarl Preble Uh. L. Tarrix Five Islands Chester Lord Porthimd Skowhegan OS. Coughlin John Coughlin Melrose Lester Niles Frank Beedle River Road Robert Greenais Madison Jesse Tarvin Perkins Ruth Conrad Torthind Lawrences Kimball Flarry Jiames Lynn Harrey White Diagter Muriel Jesse Parr Sarah Cuinningham Damariscotta Orme Sidelinger Main Street Hi. S. Dinsmere J. 2 Carr Phenry Devley Richmomed Mary Sagadahoc Thomas Cummings Pennsylvania Mes Walter Day Bertin Ghadys Comeau Auburn Emily White Ida Morgan Morse High School

Prudential Insurance Company of America Balance Sheet

Newark New Jersey assets total 75 828 447 18 with stocks bonds and real estate. Liabilities show net unpaid losses 11 389 400 59 unearned premiums 5 362 565 85 and surplus over liabilities 63 333 063 55 totaling 157 2185 184 31.

Prudential Insurance Company OF America Newark New Jersey Ashi Am Rete

Bath Tourists Visit Florida Itinerary of Bath Party

A Bath letter from F. B. Nichols describes Oliver Moses and Nichols families touring Florida resorts then continuing through Georgia and the Carolinas. The trip includes stops at Orlando Oscala Valdosta Macon Atlanta Athens and Asheville with visits to Stone Mountain Biltmore Grove Park Inn Roanoke White Sulphur Springs Luray caverns and routes toward Washington Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

F. B. Nichols The Independent Ashville Oliver Moses Nichols Ineeter Florida Orlando Oscala Lhuridas Valdosta Georgia Macon Merle Niles Bath Lile Cahill Bath Trust Co Cyiles WL. Grant Co Hheir Atlanta South Stone Mountain Athens Georgia State College and University Female Normal School Blue Ridge South Carolina North Carolina Mt. Mitchell Greenside South Caroline New England North Roanoke White Sulphur Springs Luray Washington Philadelphia Aulautig Wity Cael

Probate business before Judge Glidden in Sagadahoc County

In Sagadahoc County probate court Judge Glidden presided over a busy second session in April with numerous wills admitted to probate including Martin O Brien Bath. John P Carey din. Margaret J Ulart Bath. George A Hart. Frederick C Woodman Bath. Terrace Ui Woodman. Peter A McDonald Bath. Annie McLowell executrix. and petitions for administration, guardianships, and accountings filed or approved. Many estates listed from Bath Topsham Georgetown Bowdoinham and watermarked by executors, administratrixes, and guardians with inventories fled and licenses to sell real estate granted.

Jackie Gliddear Sagadahoe County Martin O' Brien Iate Bath John P. Carey Margaret J. Ulart Tite George A. Hart Frederick CL Woodman Terace Ui Woodman Peter A. McDonald Annie Mc Lowell Charles N. Bliss Olivia J. Bliss Thomas Leyden Bie Rose B. Leyden Mary Miller John Miller Bridget Wright Fannie Hike Haeceda Reed Hire Topsham Willian Baten Nellie Maton Wilks Margaret Mertin Erien Frederick Womlinan Baths Beth Chira EL Bowdeinham Kevin Wo ‘Vermite Bette Leeting Rattle Georgetown Willa A. ‘Todd Hattie O. Perry Bowdoinhian Charles A. Perry Guy Edward €. Clary Guardian Joseph M. Trott Colin FE Coln Kite Alfred Roynes Starcuin Susan J. Preble Woolwield Lucinda Sprague Evelyn K. Tabor Balis William Jr Mary Jh. Perry Bark George PL Spinney Wilbur AL Freenmens Arrowsie Minnie A. Warren Edwin W. B. Warren Wilbur AL Freeman George P. Spinney Aes Nate Kestate William Pearson Ethel C. Pearson

Five Islands Harbor News Includes Ship Repairs and Local Visits

The Elizabeth Mandi, a four masted schooner owned by Walter B. Reid of Portland, will be towed to Poviland for repairs and a voyage to the southern states. Capt. Everett Cromywell, purser DW. Resco, and passengers including Mrs. Fred Carter and Mrs. Clarice MacMahon traveled aboard the Phe Watchs. The Wartehman returned with freight as local residents engage in summer preparations.

Elizabeth Mandi Walter B. Reid Portland Harmon's Harbor Poviland Peepucntiary Everett Cromywell Resco Beth Fred Carter Mac Mahon Clarold Rowe Chester MacMahan George Delane Duxbury Mass Dekine Arthur Delane Ada McGilvery Worthund John Hinckley Tom Scott Gott. Cave Harold Rowe Tedford Myssx Alen Pagan Bath Hospital Sumner Mero Evrold Beneher Keving Beecher Lisura Sampson Porth William Peneher Otter Chin George Gray Bath J. OM. Stevens Bay Point Five Islands J.T. MacMahan Chester Ellsworth Pinkham Fred Care Lewiston Victor Pinkham Burnham Co New York Hartford Alton Berry Wiscasset Wallice V Pierce Southport George Hanna Charey Robinhood Elisha Field Mona Campbell A. AL Mi Mahi W. Nocton Charles Amiazeen Sesuinland Hotel Thomas Scottlef Weston Scott Littlee Dickie Boucher Melvin Ushford Richmond Dee Greenleaf Alien Marr Thurdis

Revival Week at Bath Opera House Highlights Classic Films

Bath Opera House plans Revival Week featuring a vote chosen lineup of classic films. The slate includes Girl Shy, Abraham Lincoln, Brown of Harvard, The Sea Hawk, Over the Hill to the Poorhouse, and The Three Horsemen. Independent urges patrons to attend screenings of these industry favorites. DeWitt, a longtime patent medicine maker from Sioux City, recently died leaving a fortune of 85 million.

Bath Opera House Bath Abraham Lincoln Brown Harvard Mike Peorhouse Nelling Bident DeWitt Sioux City

Easter Sale By Ladies Society Aided By Kennebec Greenhouses

The First Baptist church Ladies Society held an Easter sale with donations of flowers from Kennebec Greenhouses. A refined display used yellow and orchid festoons and Easter flowers. A supper featuring boiled ham scalloped potatoes salads and cakes was served.

First Baptist Church Kennebec Nferbert Worrey HL. J. Skillin Edgar Murphy L. N. Hooker Nella Stover Fred Lakin Elsie Lake Fred W. Larrabee Joseph M. Lemont Willian Blanchard Everett Wright Rose Rich

Hyde Camp Auxiliary Hosts Notable Charity Party

More than 100 persons attended the Hyde Camp Auxiliary event at G A Retail Brides evening to benefit building funds. A four piece orchestra performed, with songs by Mrs Gertrude Wakefiell and Mrs Elizabeth Hales, plus xylophone and baritone selections, followed by plays "Much Married" and "Wanted, a Wife" that delighted attendees. the committee earned praise for arranging the evening and all helpers received thanks from the camp and auxiliary.

G. A Woodbury Bailey Gertrude Wakefiell Elizabeth Hales

Grass Fire Threatens Several Homes on Floral Street

A grass fire fanned by dry tinder of swampy land on Floral street Saturday morning endangered several houses. Prompt arrival of Engine 4 at eleven o'clock prevented possible loss of homes.

Floral Street

Fire destroys home on Brunswick road reported by Joe Mihalos

Engine 4 stretched 650 feet of hose and used a big tank and two pony tanks of chemicals to fight a Friday night blaze at the John Doyle residence on Brunswick road. Flames started at the chimney and spread through the dwelling, but an hour of chemical efforts limited losses. Nick Mihalos of United Shoe Repairing Co. spotted the fire and alerted crews.

John Doyle Brunswick Road Nick Mihalos United Shoe Repairing Co Mihalos

Cosmpolitan Club Hosts Delightful Dance at Masonic Hall

The Cosmpolitan Club held a successful evening at the Masonic hall with Stevens orchestra playing seven pieces. Easter decorations featured purple and yellow as attendees danced past midnight. Committee members included Miss Berenice Quimby and Mrs Beatrice Noyes. The club plans a May ball and possibly a play or minstrel show.

Masonic Hall Cosmopolitan Club Stevens Berenice Quimby Beatrice Noyes Adelaide Boynton Lillian Miller Dessie Brown Mary Brown Elsie Lake Genevieve Duprey Guy Crosby Willigat Freeman Hazel Hartleb Fred A. Fuller Sylvanus Pennell A. Wl Coss

Dunlap Members Attend Portland Visit For St Albans Inspection

Members of Dunlap commandery K T traveled to Portland Friday evening for the annual inspection of St Albans commandery led by Most Eminent Grand Commander Dana S Williams of Lewiston. The group included Rev David L Wilson, Past Commander Eben J Marston, Past Commander Joseph Terrell, and several Sir Knights such as Ralph B E Wright and J Maurice Haynes.

Dunlap Commandery K.T Vortland St. Albans Dana S. Williams Lewiston David L. Wilson Mr. Williams Eben J. Marston Melvin H. Beerwort Joseph Terrell Ter Trden John O. Moulton Ralph BE. Wright John, Ho Freeman J. Maurice Haynes Harry A. Walters George C. Quicksall W. W. Leir Benjamin D. Murray

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Loyal Leavitt of Walter Maxwell ‘Y Gilpatrick Central Ali Fred Curtis Deu Wl F. de Funeral Home Orville EE North ST Camp Overlook News Glidden F. C. Stone of Edgecomb Walter E. Reid Elizabeth Bandi Harmon’s Harbor Opera House Paramount Pictures Betty Bronson Paramount Buck Jones Flying Horseman Harold Lloyd William Haines Milton Sills Ladies’ Society Hyde Camp Dunlap
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