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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1931

Page

4

Funeral services for Philip Lambert 15 in Wiscasset

Funeral services for Philip Lambert aged 15 lifelong Wiscasset resident were held at his Water Street home. The obituary notes survivors including sisters Ellen Murdough of Watertown MA and Hattie Wilson of Medford MA and brother Jesse Lambert of Saugus MA. The town paper also details local social events, school notes, and community updates across Wiscasset.

Philip Lambert Waterstreet Wesley C. Day Day Norway Methodist Church Women's Association F. Muriel Titus New York Charles E. Titus Portland Marean Town D. R. Sortwell Miss Sortwell Cambridge Williams Lienau Mr. Nash Tom Akeley Kennebec Valley Christ Church Gardiner St. Philip's Miss Bellas St. Andrew's Newcastle Edwin Lucas Alvin Sortwell Westport Marion Dale Francis Hopkinson Lincoln Sophia W. Preble Marcia J. Angell C. Irving Dickinson Parker P. Foye Alton Ames Raymond Farmer Barbara Lorraine Clarence Gibbs Lowell Town Myrtie Kinney Yarmouth Maine Children’s Home Society of Augusta Florence Grace Knight Sarah Carolyn Varney Elizabeth Sewall Richmond Dorothy Sewall Samuel J. Sewall A. H. Dodge Boston Providence William G. Hubbard Massachusetts Washington Street Lawrence Marston Malden Roy Marston Main Street Barbara Southard Miss Hawkes Colby Southard J. H. Southard Federal Street Mary Drake Brookline Mass Flora Plumstead Birch Point Roland Abbott Knowlton Quincy Gardiner Road Charles A. Day North Edgecumb Julia Lewis Stella Hodgden William G

Used Cars In Stock From 1920s Catalog

Universal Credit Company promotes time payment plans for a selection of used cars including 1930 Tudor sedan 1930 one-half ton pickup closed cab 1930 sport coupe 1930 cabriolet two 1929 twelve ton trucks closed cab three 1929 sport roadsters 1929 Tudor sedan 1929 business coupe 1928 114 ton truck closed cab 1926 Ford touring 1926 Ford coupe 1924 Dodge touring 1925 Chevrolet touring.

Universal Credit Company

WISCASSET 25 YEARS AGO April 21 1906 notes

Local notes from Wiscasset report visits by Farl Dow in Skowhegan Archis Dodge takes a Hawes store post Senator Tupper of Boothbay Harbor visits Frank W. Jackson returns Bates College stay Mrs H H Trussell in Damariscotta Capt Taylor brings Mayflowers Thomas Bowman arrives from Council Bluffs Gifford Gamage bankruptcy hearing in town Rev and Mrs Wm P Chapman visit Damariscotta Mrs Wm Sheldon and Dorothy Bath guests of Warren Pashard San Francisco earthquake safety worries Mrs Frank Blake and daughters from Westport visit Daniel Patterson leaves for an assignment.

Wm. T. Hall, Jr Gifford Gamage Wm. P. Chapman Damariscota Warren Pashard San Francisco Frank Blake Alice Francis Westport Daniel Patterson

Local Notes From Sheepscot Echo April 23 1892

Fred Rines buys a new Victor bicycle. Town sees three deaths and three births this week. Hartley Jackson and wife visit. Freeman Southard and wife of Bath also in town. Rev. C T Burroughs and Frank Shea in Portland. E Freeman attends East Maine Conference at Rockland. Rines Europe McKenney and Charles Quinnam return from Boston trip. John Southard returns from sea voyage to rejoicing friends. Mrs Mary Jackson recovering from pneumonia. Marriage reported April 17 Thomas L Savage and Nellie S Rice of Woolwich. Died in Wiscasset: Margaret Porter 91 1 22, Jane Rice 81 11 11, Annie E Hilton 41 7.

Sheepscot Echo Fred Rines Victor Hartley Jackson Freeman Southard Bath C. T. Burroughs Frank Shea Portland E. Freeman Rockland Europe McKenney Charles Quinnam Boston John Southard Mary Jackson C. F. Burroughs Thomas L. Savage Nellie S. Rice Woolwich Wiscasset Margaret Porter Jane Rice Annie E Harrison Hilton

Fines and Costs Totals Set in Day Municipal Court

Judge John J. Keegan disposed ten cases with total fines of 210 dollars and court costs of 87.79 dollars, summing to 297.79. Defendants include Clifford R. Armstrong for leaving scene of an accident, Lewis Young for intoxication, Joseph Lucas for reckless driving, Rex Pierce for intoxication, Lawrence Kingsbury for two intoxication counts, Neal McQuarrie for intoxication, Ralph McCabe for two intoxication counts, and Hans Johnson for school attendance violation. All fines and costs were paid or arranged within hours after sentencing.

John J. Keegan Clifford R. Armstrong Lewis Young Joseph Lucas Pejepscot Rex Pierce Lawrence Kingsbury Neal McQuarrie Ralph McCabe Hans Johnson Keegan

Woolwich Notes Local Visits and Road Work Update

Woolwich district reports social visits in Bath and Windham. A Baptist ladies aid met, and an all day session is planned for April 30. Road work includes two crews on the State road near Lou Bailey farm and Butler's farm bridge construction. Church services are cancelled as Rev. Shaw attends the Portland conference.

Harold Walker Bath Mary Dana Ladies’ Aid Society the Baptist Church E. A. Dolloff Samuel Moore Yarmouth Clarence Clark Litle South Windham Wilson Wright Catherine Beebee Hyde Park Mass Kennebec Albion Corliss Loretta Carlton John Lowell Ruth New York Cyrus Gilmore Nequasset Lou Bailey Butler’s Farm Fred Carlton Eugenie Hunnewell Edward Reed F. W. Carlton Woolwich Union Benjamin Shaw Portland

Municipal Judge Keegan Busy Man in Augusta Row

State Highway Officer Harry L. Thompson charged with sideswiping a Brunswick machine and leaving the scene. A second group including Kingsbury McCabe and Neal McQuarrie faced intoxication charges after a street altercation near City Hall. Lewis Young pleaded guilty to operating under liquor, fined 100 dollars plus costs and 60 days in jail. another motor license issue was continued. Rex Pierce admitted intoxication and faced peace disturbance counts.

Harry L. Thompson John G. Storer Brunswick Armstrong Thompson State House Augusta Kingsbury McCabe City Hall Lombard Street Elks Neal McQuarrie Whitney Davis William Mann McQuarrie Officer Davis Keegan Lewis Young Kennebec County Young Rex Pierce House of Correction Lucas Pejepscot Crocby

State Ducks Regs Align With Federal Start Date Oct 1

The article notes no state law prohibits hunting before October 1 this fall. It emphasizes federal regulation governs the season start, fixing Oct 1 as the start date rather than September 16.

Mutual Insurance Gains Ground In 18th Century Roots

The article notes that the first mutual insurance company formed in America in 1752 grew from a small group of patriots. It explains that modern mutual policyholders face safeguards from state laws and reserves, making coverage safer and cheaper, signaling rising popularity for mutuals.

America

West Bath Social Roundup Includes Cottage Visits

Residents from Bath and surrounding towns enjoyed weekend gatherings and cottage stays in West Bath and nearby areas. Visitors included families from Woolwich Winnegance and Bath, with trips to Brigham's Cove Sabino and Livermore Falls.

Superintendent Wilson Leads School Achievement Tests

Clinton D. Wilson, superintendent of schools, conducts a series of achievement tests across local schools to compare performance with other institutions. The effort aims to benchmark curriculum and student progress against peer systems.

Clinton D. Wilson

Colby College Named for Bowdoinham Man

Bowdoinham native Josiah Colby endowed Waterville area college later renamed Colby College in his honor. History notes Colby family roots on Main Street and later shifts in the village housing. A. B. Patten of Connecticut is cited as a notable local connection and alumnus.

Colby College Waterville Bowdoinham Josiah Colby Josiah A. Colby Colby Boston Institute of Learning At Waterville Seminary Main Street George R. Cutler A. B. Patten Connecticut

Dresden Mills Family and Friends Visit Over Weekend

Irma Siegars of Dresden Mills visited at her father Arthur Siegars. Harold Wall and family called on Albert Hodgdon in Gardiner. Herbert Munsey and son Alton from Woolwich visited town relatives. J E Hall family and Me] Hoadlett with Philip joined Leland Siegars. Siegars kin and Burgess also called on relatives in Dresden Mills Sunday.

Irma Siegars Dresden Mills Arthur Siegars Harold Wall Evelyn Natalie Isaac Wall Albert Hodgdon Gardiner Herbert Munsey Alton Woolwich J. E. Hall Hoadlett Philip Leland Siegars Joe Joseph Burgess

Personal notes on local residents and visitors

Jay Jordan of Washington street market is ill and confined at home. Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Davis and their son Carey visited in Portland. Mrs. Perley Palmer of Woodland visits her daughter Mrs. E R Andrews of High street. Mrs. George R. Keeler and Miss Elva Keeler of Rye New York arrived to attend Capt. James T. Morse’s funeral.

Massachussets Helen Keirstead A. W. Keirstead Mabelle Reed Traddells Reed Bath City Hospital Bernard Seamon Vatican City HVJ Wiscasset WIAFI Paul Bailey WIAMR William A. McFadden Elmford N. Y Kenneth Woman's Club Webber’s Tavern Maude Clark Gay Waldoboro L. C. Greenwood Lawrence Merton Wright Woolwich Larrabee's Grove E. W. Haggett Arthur Charles Doris Jordan Winneganee Livermore Falls Frank Carter Harry Alarie Pauline Bath Larrabee Larrabee’s Grove Laura Grange Topsham Harry Williams Marion South Portland Lincoln Williams Foster’s Point Ralph Dunton Portland Harold Haggett Plant Street Dunton Brigham’s Cove Chester Stevens Auburn Stevens Cottage Birch Point Marguerite Williams Nequasset Ernest E. Williams Campbell's Pond H. A. Owen Lower High Street Owen Cottage Sabino Eleanor Bates Oscar Landean Bates Samuel F. Bates Frederic Drake Drake Harold Cutting Bridgham’s Cove Jennie Silsby Green Street J. E. Mayo Florence Neiley Brunswick School I. B. Neiley Trufant’s Crossing Kenneth Patterson Brunswick Hospital Carolyn Rogers Silas M. Bates Leslie Bates Shirley Bickford Stanley Bickford Beachmont Tibbe Rockland J. Everett Mayo Cooper's Mills Ida Colby Morse High Cooper’s Mills Helen Rogers Saco Washington, D. C James B. Lemont Harold Freeman Lemont L. Erlon Wing Leeds Fred W. Larrabee Christine Hilton Lowell School West Bath Donald Kelley Lisbon Falls Rosedale Albert White Liston White T. S. White Foster's Point Joseph W. Larrabee Anstress Brunswick Emma Cox Lexington Mass Trufants Emily Larrabee L. D. Sheldon Annie Trufant West Bath Farm Bureau Hortense Welch Trufant Laura Wright Alice Small Hazel Wharff Harriet Brown Charles Chesley Jerry Haile Sabine William Foster Jay Jordan Washington Street Paul B. Davis Carey Dike Road Perley Palmer Woodland E. R. Andrews High Street George R. Keeler Elva Keeler Rye James T. Morse

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Arlene Lowise Hill Bridgton Elmer Benny Dresden Alvin T. Beny John Nute Pleasant Street V. B. Wash St. Philips Parish Greenlawn Cemetery Nute Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Co George A. Nute Dorchester William P. Nute Mae H. Nute Ira Redonnett Mr. Redonnett B. C. Redonnett Evelyn Merrill Boothbay Harbor James Knight Bradford C. Redonnett Kent's Hill Ethel Redonnett Edward Evans Gladys Rines Roland Tarbox Clayton Bakey Ruth Dickinson Harold Pushard Gerald Sherman Ethel Reed Grammar School Hilda Brandt Shirley Cushman Mildred Grover Lawrence Greenwood Ruth Jones Helen Lewis Phyllis Lewis Edith MacMahan Lee Merry Weston Nichols Phyllis Quinnam Shirley Reid Eva Rines Elinor Sproul Custave Pierson Virginia Pease Walter Pushard Carmel Turner Center Dairying Association Helen Carlock Haggett’s Garage Company Bath Municipal Court West Bath Grange Hall Hope Ward Charles Henderson Harry Peterson Herbert Simpson Fred Cary Fred Rose A. B. Snow William R. Kimball Charles Lemont Frank Beals Kenneth Lennox Arthur Deehan Miles Purington Osman Higgins John Wright Raymond Curtis Meeting House Small Point Way Will Deering Isaac Waltons Mutual Insurance Owen B. Augspurger New England Department Oliver St Fred H. Thompson Agent Merchants Mutual John H. Morsely Jordan Marsh Co F. H. Whalen Pearl Street Maine Ford Detroit Ford Finance Arthur F. Mayo
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