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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1928

Page

7

Youngest in Maine Don Shea leads Huntoon Hill grange

Donald Warren Shea of Huntoon Hill grange No. 398 in Wiscasset is noted as the youngest grange master in Maine. Born in Westport November 25, 1909, he moved to Wiscasset as a child, graduated Wiscasset Academy in 1927, and has long been active in local civic life, recently elected to the chair amid broad support.

Donald Warren Shea Huntoon Hill Grange Maine Westport Wiscasset Wiscasset Academy Arthur Brown Joe Harry Quinnam Clark's Point Carrie J. Clark Anmzusti Huntoon HL Grange Brenton Dobbs Evelyn Catherine Sanders Nellie Nutter Mar Ls. T. Blagdon Roy D. Drew Hochloiehens Dianehe Powle Vinnie Quinnan White Pulleh Vina Davis Skowhepa Charles Dhig Gainsville A. Richards Yarmouth van Theur Richmond Willian G. Hibbard California Hriday Joseph DP Tucker Bhagden and Son Howe B. Metcalf Willian G. Hubbard South Pristel Pred Seule The Organ Society Prank Grey Alice Taylor Harry Mosher Lee Merry John Merry Dessie Jackson Prank Quinnian George Dennis Carrie Woight New York Henader Panamao Canal A. W. Irvine Edgecomb Passi Washington Baltimore Alice McIntire Washington Street Wilbur Sherman Priscilla Middle Street Charles N. Sigison Miss Pinkham Holgecomb Woman's Club Congregational Vestry Frank Dhodgdon Woolwich Charles Farnham Bath

Nequasset Forum to Host Parcel Post Sale Next Friday

The Men's Forum of the Woolwich Union for Christian Service will sponsor a parcel post sale at Nequasset church next Friday evening. John Brown of Woossibilities of Citizenship will speak during the event.

Woolwich Union For Christian Service Nequiasset Church John Brown

Card of Thanks from Mrs Nellie V Pushor

Nellie V Pushor of Wiscasset Maine expresses gratitude through the Independent for sympathy and many acts of kindness shown during her recent bereavement.

Independent Nellie V Pushor Wiscasset Maine

West Bath Residents Engage in Community and Travel Notes

West Bath residents report business visits in Portland and Augusta, church and Red Cross activities, and family updates. Local roads under review after Edward Gile completes a 25 mile country route. several family members visit relatives in Bath, Waterville, Woodfords, and Brunswick as spring routines resume.

J. Everett Mayo Elmer Hodgkins Tkith Portland E.R. Brown Edgar, Murphy Washington Street Bath Edward Gile Kb. RR Brown Henry Brown Augusta Dora Austin California West Bath Red Cross Grange Hall Inneh Fred W. Larrabee J. M. Lemont Walter Marco Carrie Knoight Man Mars Walter T. Brown South Street Waterville Isaiah Hunt Mildred Strout Brunswick Annie Wylie Stackpole Anstress Larrabee Joseph W. Larrabee L. D. Sheldon South Portland New England Assembly Nazerene Church Mayo Howard Py Jett Lois Palmer Alma Reid Ernest Small Woodfords Walter Larrabee Grip Pred G. Geresh Tarry Rich Pred P. Ring John, David and Daniel Ropshin Mrs. Ring Fred A. Histeins Stella Trask Fred C. Gerrish Martha Hall Pine Street South Porthod Baron Lemont James BB. Lemont Lowell School John Larrabee Nazerene College Wallaston Mass Walter H. Larrabee Florence Neiley Li. Bo Neiley Trufants Crossing Lillian Brown Foster's Point Harry Williams Lincoln Williams Walter Hy. Larrabee Robert Small Carolyn High Street Sibine HW. A. Owen Sabine

West Bath Grange Discusses Members Active Participation

West Bath Grange members debated whether all regularly attending members should take active parts in programs at a Monday meeting with only about ten percent present. Margaret Holland opened the session, followed by Herbert Simpson Stanley Peterson Addie Purington and Harriet Sonney. New Members night is planned for next Monday with the program run by Margaret Holland and Mrs McRae.

West Bath Grange Margaret Holland Herbert Simpson Stanley Peterson Addie Purington Harriet Sonney McRae

Bath City Hall contract adds to project cost

Trustees approve a higher total for the Bath Maine city project with increases across heating plumbing electric and addenda drawn as drawings No 1 to 21. Sub contractors Isaac Coffin Co Central Maine Power Co appear with specific price figures as City Hall Building Committee signs the agreement dated March 17 12s.

Isaac Coffin Co Mi Wheens SIT Central Maine Power Co City OF Bath Maine City Hall Building Committee J. Edward Drake Kerr and Houston James H. Kerr Rt. H. Houston

Real Indians to headline Maine pageant in Bath on June

A historic Maine pageant featuring real Indians from Old Town, hundreds of performers, and a large volunteer effort is planned in Bath to accompany the Carlton Bridge dedication. Miss Virginia Tanner writes the show with military and rail displays possibly contributing, while local groups offer meals and open houses during June 380 events.

Mill Pond Old Town State National Guard Maine Carlton Bridge Virginia Tanner War and Navy Departments New England Maine Central Railroad Co Bath American Legion Harry ©. Webber New Legion James Edward Drake Big Firemen’s Muster Committee

Reed Found Guilty On Liquor Charge

Clarence A. Reed of Bath was convicted in U S District Court on a rump transportation charge after 25 minutes of deliberation. He was fined $500 and sentenced to six months in jail by Judge John A. Peters. Reed claimed the jugs held imitation cordial bought in Boston. a chemist testified the liquid was whiskey base. His wife Mary J. Reed was acquitted. Reed plans an appeal but must post costs.

Clarence A. Reed Court Street Bath United States District Court John A. Peters Mary J. Reed Reed York Henry P. Weaver Boston Tierbert J. Welch United States Supreme Circuit Court of Appeals Peters

Obituary of Helen Jackson Cornish of Bath

Helen Jackson Cornish widow of Hiram Cornish died at City hospital Saturday evening after a week of pneumonia. Born in Wiscasset to Ebenezer and Martha Southard she lived there long before moving to Bath eight years ago. She was twice married, first to Newell Jackson of Wiscasset who died in 1902. She belonged to Wesley Methodist church. Surviving relatives include nieces and nephews in Wiscasset Mobile Ala Hartford Conn parts unknown Framingham Mass Jamaica Plain Mass Los Angeles Calif New Haven Conn.

Alna Wiscasset Newell Jackson Hiram Cornish Bath G. H. Gleason Newton Mass Merry'’s Island Edgecomb AL TL. Dennison Mary Tolland Academy Dryden Gardiner John H. Southard Hirano Cornish Bath City Hospital Kenneth Lincoln George S. Lincoln, Jr Joseph Jones Sheepsecot Middl Street W. S. Pottle Warren Coffin Clinton Bailey Frank Haggett New York Benjamin Adams Apson Robert Benjamin Mikels Charles Farnham Davis Skowhegan Virginian Pease S. J. Crosby Rockland Luther Hall Boothbey Thurber Robert DeWolf Dorothy Hutchins Beryl Gamage Bristol Emma Dickinson Federal Street Elk Greenleaf Lowelltown Brookline Minnie H. Lowell William Stinson Lettie Stinson Flora A. Lowell David Decker Medford Foster Martha Lincoln Charles Doe Donna Silas Doe Emma of Neal Creamer Ida Creamer C. EB Emerson Upper Federal Street Ella Abbott Alma William Humason S.A. Evans Joseph TH. Smith Esp. Blagdon Minnie Porter George Nutter Hobbs Edson Hammond Millman Wiscasset Grain Co Efarl DPD Amnes Pauline Algy Dodge Brunswick Rolfe Lincoln County J. F. White A. H. Dodge Harry Mosier Harold McManus Boston Mary Hilton Edgar Sewall B.S. Perkins Providence R. I. Winn Boudin Helen Jackson Cornish City Hospital Ebenezer Martha Southard Cornish Wesley Methodist Church

Ernest A. Young Dies in Cleveland After Illness

Death announced in Boothbay Harbor notices the passing of Ernest A. Young in Cleveland Ohio after several months of illness. He was a prominent shoe representative for the Middle Atlantic states and a member of the Masonic fraternity and many clubs. He is survived by his wife Vinnie Kennis ton, formerly of Boothbay Harbor, married in Portland in February 1927.

Boothbay Larbor Cleveland Ernest A. Young Masonic Fraternity Middle Atlantic States Vinnie K. Kenniston Boothbay Harbor Portland Young

Oldest Central Church member honored at Bath party

The Ladies' aid of Central church held a birthday party for Mrs. Ellen Roche, Bath's oldest church member and oldest Bath High School graduate. Guests enjoyed attractively laid tibles, a large birthday cake, and a corsage of sweet peas. An original poem was read by Miss Emma Magoun.

Central Church Ellen Roche Emma Magoun Bath Old South Church High Street Roche Bath High School Morse High School Ladies’ Aid

Two Evening Parties At The Same Home Infine

Mrs George W Merrill hosted two elegant gatherings at 122 Oak Street. One evening featured mixed guests with six tables of games and multiple prize winners including Mrs Paul Bagdikian and Dr Paul Bagdikian. The Thursday event focused on the ladies with floral decor and refined refreshments.

George W. Merrill Oak Street Merrill Luther Thompson Paul Bagdikian Charles A. Carr Jason A. Merrill Tomas FB. Perkins William Congdon Charles H. Hooper He. Dorman Werkins

New Maine Cement Plant In Operation

Thomaston Maine's newest industry the cement mill of the Lawrence Port land Cement Co was set in motion with two 220 foot bins weighing over 660000 pounds. It marks the first complete burning operation by twin kilns aimed at producing at least one million barrels of cement annually and Maine's entry into major cement production as New England's only mill of the Dragon product linking to a Siegfried plant in Pennsylvania.

Thomaston Maine Lawrence Portland Cement Co Tr Aso New England Siegfried Penn Charles A. Porter

Maine Wages War on Out-State Trucks

Maine highway police led by Officer George Jewett halted an Everett Massachusetts truck driven by Domone Al Capana carrying 16420 pounds. It was kept until the owner paid 120 for Maine registration. Strict orders require all out-of-state commercial trucks to hold Maine licenses and trucks over 8000 pounds face bans on a 3/4 mile stretch between Merrymeeting Bay road and Irunswick.

Maine Bath George Jewett Massachusetts Everett Domone al Capana Capana Pine Tree Merrymeeting Bay Road Irunswick

Far and Near Society Hosts Silver Coffee Event

The Far and Near Missionary society of the Corliss Street church met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Purington’s home on Lower Middle street. A silver coffee was served to 47 guests amid flowers and ferns. Program included community singing, readings, duets, piano and vocal solos, and remarks by Rev. Robert Carey.

Far Missionary Society Corliss Street Frank Purington Lower Middle Street Annie Jewett Harold Walker Willian Hill Lucian Ames Warington Frances Ab Maeladder Stearns Scott Tareld Walker Jesus BH. A. Farrar Vernal Chaney Sarah Bagley Wright AL Farrar Thelma Dearing Jon Russell Reading KE. AL Farrar Robert HE. Carey Harold Walkers Robert IL Carey

Morse High Mohiba popularity contest leaders announced

Elizabeth Deering leads the Morse high Mohiba girls poll as Stan Hunteh moves past Freddy Gandet to take the boys first ranking. Malin Genthner trails Gaudet closely in third place as standings to date are reported.

Elizabeth Deering Stan Hunteh Freddy Gandet Malin Genthner Gaudet

Bath Lodge of Elks installs officers

Bath Lodge of Elks held its officer installation for the new year with Lo Eugene Thebeau assisting district deputy grand exalted ruler as exulted ruler Thomas J. Conmimings was installed. Other new officers included Harold Pielding Alden G. Smith John Carey Roscoe T. Shaw Herbert Grindell Archibald Miller. A large gathering enjoyed a fine supper and Stevens orchestra provided music.

Bath Ludge of Elks Lo Eugene Thebeau Llerbert S. Charris Thomas J. Conmimings Harold Pielding Alden G. Smith John Carey Jev Roscoe T. Shaw Herbert Bk. Grindell Ryler Archibald Miller Grand Lodge Stevens

Wing Bakeman Announces Marriage in Chelsea Ceremony

Miss Margaret Bakeman of Roxbury Mass and George Franklin Wing wed at First Baptist church Chelsea. Mrs. Wing, daughter of the late Dr. Bakeman, long served as music supervisor in Bath schools and organized Morse high School Glee Club. She later taught music at Farmington Normal School and lectured on music appreciation statewide. After Oct 1 they will live at 115 East Foster Melrose Mass. A Portsmouth drug store operator and a partner bought two Exeter drug stores to run, one near the railroad station and the other in town center, both reportedly flourishing.

Helen White Antoinette Plumstead Moatsweag Baptist Church Carrie Hodgdon Boston New York Washington D.C Harvey Donnell Green Dixon Woomens Club Josephine Skoffield Porthind State Federation of Women's Clubs Diane Holland Academy Priscilla Lewis George W. Swain Trostesses Ed White Edwin Helbrook Charles Farnham Anna Soule Edna Southard Selo Polbrook Bradford-Sortwelle Wright Post American Legion Fred RE. Merry Allan Malcolm Allan, Jr Fred Albee BE. W. Holbrook Mildred Trolbrook Harry D. Mosher C. Blagdon Charles Dunton Grace York Stanley Dodge Dennie Gray Charles Gravy Leon Moore Harry BK. Rines Roy KR. Marston Parker Ch. Stinson Mary Crowley Forrest Preble Ro Merry Forest Preble Clairence Dailey Margaret Dickinson Franklin Fitzservice Maurice Glidden Frances Crover Gwendo Ivo Thinason Carrol Lewis Unice Lewis Pharold Main Geraldine Munsey Winreid Vpushard Rayiend Quinn Gladys Rimes Lillian Rines Barbara Sherman Eleon Shuman Philip Shaman Dana Chisam Mindy Chisam Frances Lewis Virginia FL Pease Fred W. Grover Walter B. Pushard Joumna HH. Evans Merrill R. Dickinson Barbara V. Greenwood Grace J. Beane Ruthena DB. Thompson Beverly Hamlin Bertram Reed Beverly Himlin Ruthena Ot. Thompson Grace L. Deane Barbara Ve Greenwood Donald T. Blackman Walter B. Washard Grace L. Beane Priscilla Tryant Barbara Ve. Greenwood Rita Lewis Marion A. Rines Joanna H. Evans Donald A. Morang Edgar J. Rankin Walter HH. Sherman Virginia BK. Pease Joanna TH. Evans Vera A. Lewis Wiscasset Fire Society Webber's Tavern EB. Cowley Horace 2 Henderson Pauling N. Y James C. Henderson Margaret Bakeman Roxbury Mass George Franklin Wing First Baptist Church Chelsea Wing Dr. Bakerman First Baptist Church of Bath Morse High School Farmington Normal School Massachusetts Educational Department Massachusetts East Foster Street Melrose Portsmouth N. H Exeter

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