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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1931

Page

5

Five Islands visitors and seasonal residents list

The Norman II captain A P Green leaf called at Five Islands Monday morning marking the season’s first trip. Many summer visitors and returning residents are noted including Mrs Nettie Snowman and daughter Mrs Walter Moore, Mr and Mrs H B Cranshaw and Mr and Mrs L W Wales, and numerous Bath Cambridge and Wollwich residents at local cottages and lodges. Local events include a mass meeting in Portland and attendance at the Pythian Jubilee in Bath.

Norman II A. P. Greenleaf Five Islands Nettie Snowman Hallowell Walter Moore H. B. Cranshaw L. W. Wales West Newton Malden Island H. J. Eisen P. B. Savage Bath Phyllis Stevens Boothbay D. R. Stevens Chester MacMahan John Carter Woolwich Addie Amazeen William Renaud Hartley Harley Harley Percy McGilvery Portland Charles Pinkham McGilvery Clara Hinckley Clifford Landry East Boston Landry Lincoln Campbell George Yeo Ted Winchester Mass George Cordy Fairhaven Cromwell Bungalow Harry Horne Madelyn Berry Herschel Dickey W. L. Berry

Death of Capt. James T. Morse noted Bath veteran Towboat captain

Capt James T Morse a veteran North Atlantic towboat captain and ex director of several steamship firms died Monday at his Bath home after a brief illness. He was born in 1841 in Bath and enjoyed a long career before retirement and frequent visits to Bath offices and friends. His niece Mrs Maurice Miller of Providence was at his side after arriving Saturday.

James T. Morse North Atlantic Seaboard Bera Steamship Co High Street Maurice McL. Miller Providence R. I Mr. Miller Capt. Morse Boston New York Bath Wyman and Eliza Ann Con

First Baptist Sermon at Georgetown on Jesus Promise

The Georgetown area will hear a sermon on Jesus promise of power to his disciples at First Baptist Church Sunday morning. Parish notes report a busy week with parish meetings and visits by residents and guests in Bay Point Sagadahoc Bay and Bath.

Jesus First Baptist Church Ocea Cahill Laura Morse Bay Point Hollis Webster Albert Lexington Sagadahoc Bay Working League Elizabeth Hunt Harold Brunswick Ralph Scott Melrose Boothbay Lendall Mains Quincy Andrew Rowe Benton Alfred Rowe Walter W. Cummings Portland Wiliam O. Oliver Bath Marjorie Hinckley C. L. Hinckley Grace Hovey Roscoe P. Todd Warren Melrose Highlands Charles Keasling Edham Eugene Alvah Reynolds Bath City Hospital Alvah Reynolds Rapheal Higgins Bath Iron Works Corp E. C. Higgins W. C F. W. Hovey Fred L. Andrews Kennebec Point Hovey Arthur S. Rowe Boston Augusta Rowe Alice Hovey Colby College

Noted Maine industrialist Morse dies after long career

The obituary chronicles the life of a Bath resident and longtime Boston figure Charles W Morse. He started as a tugboat fireman on the Kennebec and rose to command the Seguin while aiding the Morse ice business with his nephew. He lived on Pinckney street and held posts with Eastern Steamship lines Mallory Steamship Co and Boston Marine Insurance Co. He retired to Bath to live with his sister and left a wide family network.

Nell) Morse Morse Center Street Bath Trust Co Bellingham Kennebec B. W. Morse Seguin New York Charles W. Morse Morses Boston State Street Beacon Hill Pinckney Street Eastern Steamship Lines Calvin Austin Glasgow Scotland Mallory Steamship Co Boston Marine Insurance Co Boston Art Club Newbury Street Bath B. W. Hawthorne Maurice McL. Miller Louise Morse Providence R. N Benjamin W. Morse Washington, D. C Erwin Morse Los Angeles Calif Harry F. Morse New London Anna Morse Universalist Church

Funeral Held for George H. Johnson 79 in St Marys Church

George H. Johnson 79 died Sunday at the Old Folks Home from complications. The funeral was Tuesday at St Marys Church with Rev Alexander Doucet officiating. He was a harness maker born in Bath and longtime resident, a charter member of Court Sagadahoc Foresters of America, and survived by a sister, brother, nephew, and niece.

George H. Johnson Old Folks Home St. Mary's Church Alexander Doucet Joseph A. Smith Edward Biggins Percival O. Johnson George Hart Oak Grove Mr. Johnson Bath Peter Ellen Johnson John McKiever James H. Scott, N W. C. Covel Mary E. Hickey Sharon Mass William Johnson Seattle Wash Walter Sampson

Richmond News Highlights Local Fire Loss and Social Happenings

The Richmond area saw a district No. 6 church blaze caused by grass fires with losses around 1500 dollars as firefighters battled flames. Community events include a minstrel show supper at Legion hall and a dance at Enterprise grange for the American Legion. Nearby residents Ruth Curran Jean Edgecomb and other visitors are noted, along with obituaries and local marriages.

Charles White Brunswick Randall Young Main Street Ruth Curran State House Harry Curran Jean Edgecomb Boston Eugene Edgecomb Lottie Young Alfred J. Niles Louise Millett Gardiner Legion Hall Enterprise Grange Hall Legion Charles Harmon Cobb, Jr Charles Nellie (Douglass) Cobb Richmond Corner Brunswick Road Litchfield Plains P. J. Quigg Richmond Baptist Church Ruie Curtis Richard Derby Winchester Mass Joseph Alexander Pleasant Street Elmer King Farmington N. H J. M. Haynes Bath Ralph E. Wheeler Charles Wheeler Richmond Nellie B. Temple Adelbert Temple Bowdoinham Bert Skinner Augusta Minnie Skinner Bernard Winthrop Amy Bradley A. V C. W Annabel Lancaster R. N Augusta General Hospital Miss Lancaster James Martha (Reynolds) Lancaster Richmond High School Martha Lancaster Edith Lancaster Frank Lancaster Everett Beatrice Randlette Claremont Harold Lancaster Carolyn Brown Spring Street Durand Shoe Co Alexander ¢ Farr State Road Malcolm QO. Brien No. 6 Community Church Eurekah Dove Libby House Cora Osborne Kimball Street Old Hodges Ice House W. R. Hartford South Pleasant Street Richmond Firemen’s Relief Association Arthur Turner John Parker J. Norris Sidelinger Harry Douglass Frank Bishop James Roberts Joseph Randlette Johner Frank Budreau Lynn

Westport Briefes and Local Arrivals Chronicle

Rev Charles FE Titus of Wisconsin led a service at the North End schoolhouse on Monday night. Mrs FE W Lexis and grandson John Stury visit from Yarmouth. John attended the academy there. Capt James B Fowle body brought to Westport for burial beside wife at Jonas Knight cemetery. he belonged to Boothbay Harbor origins. Roads on the islands drying. rural mail carrier Cromwell made first auto trip on route. Ferry service suspended affecting travel. 更多 local residents and visitors noted including Miss Annie R Tarbox and families from Springfield, Brookins, and White Plains.

Charles FE. Titus Wiscons North End FE. W. Lexis John Stury Yarmouth John Creorge A. Groepery Boothbay Marbor M. C. Crocks Wis Allen Austin Brookins Mass Herbert Cromwell Walter H. Wardwell Springfield Willis T. Petiie Segreganset Annie R. Tarbox White Plains N. Y Charles L. Cromwell James B. Fowle Raymond Doiloff Boothbay Harbor Westport

Last surviving Fowles family member noted at Fowle's Point

The text identifies the last surviving member of the John Fowles family of Fowle's Point and mentions his wife Miss Jean vile Knight, sister of Jonas Knight of Westport.

Port John Fowles Fowle's Point Jeanvile Knight Jonas 5. Knight Westport

Funeral Attendants Gather For Lewiston Man

My and Mrs Willard McLean traveled to Auburn to attend the funeral of Alexander Mundle 85 at 33 Whitney Street after a 12 week illness. Born in Rexton New Brunswick he moved to Auburn years ago and worked for E W Penley Co until illness. he served as deacon at Pine Street Congregational Louiston and was a member of Ashlar Lodge Masons. his only surviving relative is son Robert B Mundle of Pugwash Nova Scotia.

Willard McLean Auburn Pine Street Congregational Church Louiston Ashlar Lodge of Masons Robert B. Mundle Pugwash, N. 8

Mrs. Mary Ella Gilman Dies at Daughter's Home

Mrs. Mary Ella Gilman, 77, formerly of Fonner Bath, died at her daughter's home in Brewer. The death is reported from the local obituary notices with limited detail available in the fragments.

Mary Ella Gilman Fonner Bath Brewer

Death Notice of Mrs. Gilman of Bath and Brewer

Mrs. Gilman died Sunday at her daughter Mrs. Harry E. Thompson’s home on Brimmer street in Brewer. Widow of Joseph W. Gilman of Bath she lived in Bath most of her life before moving five years ago to Brewer. A longtime Wesley church member she leaves a daughter, a son Wilbur Gilman of Manchester New Hampshire, and four grandchildren.

Addie Prom Haynes Richmond Hussana Harry&. Magiss J. Maurice Haynes Bath William Haynes Maria Pottice Bloomfield Mary Prout Lewiston Elizabeth Haynes C. H. Bryant Catton Cemetery Harry E. Thompson Brimmer Street Brewer Gilman Joseph W. Gilman Wesley Church Wilbur Gilman Manchester N. H

Arraigned in Stop Sign Case From Boothbay Harbor

Joseph Storer formerly of Bath and now of Boothbay Harbor was arraigned in municipal court on a Stop Sign violation alleged by Patrolman John Place. The case was continued until April 25 as the Ford truck allegedly passed the Vine and Water streets sign.

Joseph Storer Boothbay Harbor Bath John Place Storer Vine and Water Streets

Charles M. Webber Leads Center's Shade Department

Charles M. Webber has taken charge of the window shades division at Center's Inc and will offer a full stock of shades plus custom shade making.

Charles M. Webber Senter's, Inc

W. C. T. U. Convention Held in West Bowdoin

The Sagadahoc county W. C. T. U. holds its meeting Monday June 1 at West Bowdoin with the West Bowdoin Union as hostess.

Sagadahoc County West Bowdoin West

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