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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1935

Page

3

Richmond Obituary and Local Social Notes Hung Around

Funeral services for Franklin P. Anderson were held at his Main Street home with Rev. Gilbert Bagett officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen cemetery receiving tomb. Several dozen visitors and locals are listed visiting friends and relatives across Richmond and nearby towns during the holiday period.

Franklin P. Anderson Main Street Gilbert. Bagett Methodist Evergreen Cemetery Ernest Thompson Bar Harbor H. I. Cole Winterport Carroll Young Portland Young Maine General Hospital William Skelton New Hampshire Normal Schools Keene Plymouth Henry Skelton Clarence Watson Mechanic Falls Seth Watt Charles Gron Harry Jordan East Boston Thaddeus Card Charles Blair Annie Mc Don Cate Charles Hackett Bowdeinham Richmond Bowdoinham Clifton Cate Marilyn Robert Cate Linwood Castner Zoe Rogers Frank Lancaster Alice Brady Harvey Dover-Foxcroft John Wallace William Berlin N. H Leon Dunklee Raymond Blair White River Junction Willis Blair Jean Edgecomb Boston E. E.'Bomb Richmobhdnt Dorothy Ann Sargent Kennebec Valley Mass Baptist Italy Hatch Baptist Ladies Aid Stanley Card Ida Watson Esther Parker Rebecca Rogers Ralph Patten Brunswick Frank Beedle

Social notes from Gardiner and surrounding towns

Harold Lancaster visited Gardiner on Friday. Numerous locals and visitors are listed with travel between Gardiner, Lewiston, Richmond, Richmond Corner, Boothbay Harbor, Bowdoin, and Augusta. A double wedding occurred in Richmond with Harry Hatch and Clara Buzzell and Harold Budge and Edna Hatch. Firefighters were summoned for two chimney fires on Center and High streets.

Harold Lancaster Gardiner O’brien, Jr Lee Academy Malcolm O’brien Brunswick Road Carl Bolton Dolly Bolton Dorothea Temple Lewiston H.A. Tarr Litchfield E. O. Tarr Richmond Corner Robert Chase Oscar Douglas Bowdoin V. S. Cobb Brunswick Otis Douglas John Reed Clara Barton U. V C. W Augusta Amy Bradley Richmond Marie Patterson Sever Virginia Paul Stilphen Boston Annie Grant William Carr Bridge Street Lillian Brown Ervin Worthing Ernest Theresa MacCarthy Weston Mass G. B. M. Soule North Fronttreet Cosy Corner Club Frank Reed Sidney M. Hopkins Susan V. Babb United i’ Marriage Leroy Victor Cleveland R. E. Harriman Everett E. Sidelinger Hopkins Maine Central Railroad Baptist Church Pauline Nute Carl Small South Gardiner Martin Storms Burnham Charles Helsley Auburn Young People Winter Street Baptist Church Hallowell Bath Bowdeinham Chelsea Harry Andrew Hatch Dresden Clara L. Buzzell Harold Budge Pittston Edna Hatch Minnie Waldron Martha Totman Lamb Farmingdale Franklin Harris James Larabee Wilbur Cooper Philip Randall Hot Springs Arkansas U. S. Government Forestry Department William Miller St. Ambrose Parish Gilbert Edgett Methodist Church Norman Call Center Street L. H. Loon High Street Charles Smith

Protecting Coast Streets Sliders Spur Public Funds Drive

After near collisions at unguarded intersections on Gouth Winter and Beacon streets, Thomas R Huston proposes a five dollar contribution to a special fund for traffic guards. City Treasurer Young notes the city lacks funds for officers, while Huston offers support and funding to deter slider activity in the area. Mrs. John McInnes visits Boston and Stroudwater while John McInnes Jr and family return from Maine General Hospital.

Thomas R. Huston Treas John McIinness Boston Duncan McInnes Falmouth Ernest A. Randall Stroudwater John McInnes, Jr John McInnes,Jr John McInnes Maine General Hospital

In Vita Herb and Iron Tonic Ad Prompts Druggist Request

An old ad fragment touts In Vita Herb and Iron Tonic with claims of appetite regulation and health benefits. It mentions Freedman Medicine Co. in Stonington and urges asking your druggist for the product.

Ae Ee Neyd -Reliabl Freedman Medicine ‘Co Stonington

Community Notes From Georgetown Area

General town social life in West Georgetown Bath and Topsham is described. Residents and visitors named include Ralph Scott Amy Hovey Dorothy Oliver Maud Thayer and Ruth Hinckley among others. Holiday visits, church activities, school reopenings and a snow impact on clam digging are noted along with local acknowledgments and civic events.

Ralph Scott Boothbay West Georgetown Amy Hovey Bath William Cummings Irving F. Hunt Dorchester Mass Elizabeth Hunt H. Heald Brunswick Lay Roy M. Newman Dorothy W. Oliver Kingston Hoh. W. C. Todd Oliver W. V. Cummings John R. Blackie Topsham Joseph F. Higgins William A. Todd Ralph Reynolds Woolwich Abbie Reynolds A. S. Cunningham T. M. Hagan Maud Thayer Westbrook Seminary Center Addie Moulton H. F. Hunt Alex Cunningham Gilbert Lewis Clara Hinckley Portland Christian Endeavor Society Alice Hovey Carrie Heald F. W. Hovey Five Islands Christian Endeavor Society of the First Baptist Church Belle Heald Frank Hovey Harry Heald Marion Hunt Ruth Hinckley Evelyn Hagan Hovey Dorothy Hagan Agnes S. Powers H. G. Heald Lookout Earle Hagan F. R. Woodside Thomas Hagan, Jr Colby College Frank W. Hovey Roscoe P. Todd Warren Melrose Highlands

Sun Sets Bit Later Than On Shortest Days

An old adage about days lengthening proves true as daylight changes. Since Dec 6 the days gained four minutes, with sunset moving from 4:00 pm to 4:10 pm and sunrise shifting from 7:15 am toward Jan 9 when it rises one minute earlier. The shortest day lasted eight hours 51 minutes, now eight hours 54 minutes, with morning gains lagging afternoon gains until mid January.

Wonderful Values Compare Them at Local Outfit

Bargain clothing sale listing coats pants sweaters and gloves with prices ranging from 19 cents for knickers to 4.95 for heavy items. The ad promotes a full line of wool and leather goods for men women and boys including rubbers and shoes, urging customers to visit the store.

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Health Seals Campaign Urges More Purchases in Maine

The 1933 Sagadahoc county Christmas Seal sale appeals for increased buying to fund tuberculosis prevention. Funds may support case finding clinics in Bath and surrounding areas, financed by Health Seals and Bonds. Local residents and organizations, including schools, lodges, and clubs, are urged to buy seals and bonds.

Maine Maine Public Health Association Sagadahoc County Bath Arrowsie and Woolwich John C. Gilmore West Bath Phiprcburg Frank B. Nichols Clinton D. Wilson Kittie Preble Anna N. Mullin Everett Harrington Celia Small Bowdoin Eva Nichols Clara Woods Georgetown Ruth Powers Lena McMahan Islands Bowdoinham Cecia McEwen Emily Rideout A. 8. McDougal Topsham Mildred Edwards Marguerite O. Leavitt Richmond Arthur Terrill Nettie M. Leavitt E. F. Pratt

Open Time for Primary Papers and Signature Rules

Candidates may circulate nomination papers for the June primaries. Papers must be filed by April 16 with the Secretary of State. Signatures required range from 1 to 2 percent of the gubernatorial vote, varying by office and district with specific minimums and maximums for each area listed.

Arthur K. Purington Republican State Committee Sagadahoc County Secretary of State Bath Sagadahoc Bowdoin Bowdeinham Richmond Georgetown Arrowsie West Bath Topsham Woolwich Phippsburg

Hit and Run Driver Spills Ice Cream Injures Pedestrian

Ralph D. Millett of Western Avenue barely escaped serious injury when a brown coupe struck his right side near Burnham's station at North and Lincoln streets. Millett, walking on the snow, was knocked several feet but suffered only minor hip and arm injuries as ice cream spilled from a container he carried. The driver fled the scene after the collision.

Ralph D. Millett Western Avenue Burnham Lincoln Millett

Annual Pound Party at Old Ladies Home Returns

The Old Ladies Home hosted its annual pound party and silver tea on New Year’s afternoon from three to five. Mrs. William D. Sewall Miss Anna Trott and Miss Phillis Bowie led arrangements with tea poured by Mrs. Fred R. E. Dean and Mrs. Charles H. Cahill as board members served. Many visitors met residents and it was a memorable event.

Old Ladies Home William D. Sewall Anna Trott Phillis Bowie Fred R. E. Dean Charles H. Cahill

Five Islands Community News Roundup

The Five Islands area reports the sudden death of Mrs. Clara Hinckley of Portland. Obituary notes her Harmon's Harbor birth, long residence here, and survivors including sister Ada MacGillivary and brothers J P Lewis, Gilbert Lewis, and Charles Lewis. Local items mention guests, school, Grange activities, mail delays due to ice, rare severe cold, puzzles gifted to the Grange, and various travel visits and illnesses among residents.

Clara Hinckley John Hinckley Portland Hinckley Harmon’s Harbor Ada MacGillivary J. P. Lewis Watertown Mass Gilbert Lewis Georgetown Charles Lewis Five Islands Carrie Isabel Stevens Katharine Pendergast J. G. Stevens Grange Circle West Georgetown Bath Percy MacGillivary Grange Library B. F. Perry The Grange Belanger William Belanger H. E. Barrowes Boothbay Thelma Davis Harold Pinkham Paul Stevens Groton George Floyd Marjorie Berry Arthur Berry Peabody Roy Clark Princeton N. J

Tenth Anniversary Party Observed by Bath Couple

Mr and Mrs David S Cogan of 677 High Street celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a New Year Eve party attended by a list of local guests including Miss Sophie G Greenblatt Miss Ada Y Greenblatt and Dr Joseph I Smith. The event featured games prizes for top honorees and a frosted anniversary cake cut at midnight.

David S. Cogan High Street Minnie Brown Morris H. Cohen Arthur W. Gediman Ada Y. Greenblatt Sophie G. Greenblatt Max Katz Samuel Levine Maurice Margolis Esther J. Petlock Evelyn Pet S. G. Greenblatt Evelyn Petlock Brown Cogan

Tuesday Session Pens Busy Probate Actions Across Towns

Probate notices show trustees appointed guardians and executors declining. Estates listed include Goodwin Tarr Neagle Preble Johnson Knight and Corey with appointed or filed guardians agents and administrators. Filings include administration c t a and distributions pending in Bath Topsham Richmond and Brunswick.

Susan L. Goodwin Richmond William D. Hutchins James A. Tarr Topsham Beatrice H. White Florence E. Tarr Richard Neagle Bath Margaret C. Crocker Swampscott Mass James H. Preble Mavilla B Nellie C. Corey George L. Scott Melrdése

Kickapoo Breaks Up Ice in Harbor

The readings ranged from 18 to 26 below with 19 below at the Coast Guard station at Popham Beach the coldest since 1921. Seguin Light keeper says the mer curt mercury 12 below and visibility was reduced by heavy vapor over the ocean.

Coast Guard Popham Beach Seguin

Icebound Kennebec River Delays Coastal Shipping and Vessels

The Kennebec River froze from shore to shore on Friday morning, slowing traffic as ice thinned to about an inch in places. The tanker Georgene sought refuge in Portland with 200000 gallons of range oil and the collier Berwindgen awaited a return voyage. Casco faced docking troubles and spent hours amid drifting ice before reaching Popham. Captains planned to wait for vapor over the coast to clear before continuing toward Portland.

Kennebec Georgene Tiverton R. I Woolwich Pennsylvania Petroleum Products Co Portland Harbor Brown's Wharf Portland C¢Ollier Berwindgen Newport News Kennebec Bridge Popham George Popham Bath Governor Douglas Robinhood Shell Oil Casco Howard Wharf Broad Street Howard Coal Co Berwindglen Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co Stephen Woods Pond Seguin Islands

January Forecast by Lewiston Prophet Sam Morrill

Sam Morrill, Lewiston weather prophet, offers a bleak January outlook, predicting colder conditions around the full moon on December 31 and a January overall that repeats December's pattern.

Sam Morrill Lewiston

January Weather Outlook by Sam Predicts Warm Start

Sam forecasts a warm first and last week of January with normal to above temperatures. Two storm periods are likely, the first between the 1st and 6th and the second between the 21st and 27th, with the 15th marking the coldest spell and a brief January thaw later. He also predicts a late arrival of spring, contrary to some expectations.

Sa m Sam

Ice Jam Blocks Bath River Navigation Saturday

The river lay frozen from shore to shore with two to two and a half inch ice Saturday. An ice jam formed in the Reach near the Range lights and around Doubling-point, extending to the J W Cummings Feldspar Co. The ice breaker Kickapoo arrived at 1 55 p m to free the jam and clear the waterway for ebb tides, aiding Bath sea navigation. A shortage of force during low tides and prevailing Northwest winds kept the ice confined to the river rather than moving to sea.

J.W. Cummings Feldspar Co Kickapoo Fort Popham Bath

Bath Sees Record Cold With Readings Below Zero

Frigid weather grips Bath Friday night into Saturday with temperatures plunging across villages. Readings include 46 below at Tueworthy, 44 at Eben Dana’s, and 30 to 38 below at several homes and businesses. Plumbers, garagemen, and fuel dealers report busy activity as deliveries address the backlog. John Newell leaves for MIT after holidays with family in Bath.

King Winter Tueworthy’s Brunswick Road Eben Dana's East Woolwich Weston L. Bonney Jerry L. Haile Trueworthy David Henderson North Bath William H. Small South End Harvey P. Hathayne Woolwich Natt Howe Georgetown Coast Guard Popham Beach Hadly Gibbons Coal Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Curtis R. Bath Elm Street D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Our Christmas Club Bath Savings Institution Harbor John Newell Washington Street Cambridge Massachusetts Institute of Echnology William S. Newell Beacon Street Beacon Hill State House Financial
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