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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1915

Page

6

Obituary of Galen C. Moses A Congregational Lay Leader

The obituary recounts Galen C. Moses long service to Congregational churches, Maine Missionary Society leadership, and his devotion to duty. It highlights his frankness humility generosity and consistent support for the needy, noting his loyalty at home and his quiet, artful culture. He faced illness with courage and left a rich memory of benevolence and integrity.

Congregational Churches American Board For Foreign Missions National Council American Board Maine Missionary Society Moses Mr. Moses Christ

Church Services Altered by Maine Conference

Waterville notes indicate Beacon Street Church omitted Thursday evening service and all Sunday services except the regular Sunday school session at noon on April 25 due to the Maine Conference in session this week.

Maine Waterville Beacon Street Church

Bath owes its finest blocks to G C Moses builder of city

A Bath citizen praises Galen C Moses for shaping the business district fronting Front Street through his real estate ventures. He notes the public library on Front Street, the YMCA building on Summer Street, and multiple blocks and a bank block as monuments to his family’s holdings and generous spirit.

Galen C. Moses Bath Moses Front St Public Library Summer St Y.M.C.A Washington St Sagadahoc Real Estate Association Columbia Theatre Elm Howard Elm St Farnham Sagadahoe Percy Church Bank Oliver

Park Bowling League Standings Lead With Bea Cons

The Bea cons remain on top of the Park Bowling League standings and Hyde Windlass holds second in the division after last week’s results. The official record lists current positions and points for all competing teams.

Park Beacons Hyde Windlass

Dunbar and Yule Wed in Formal City Ceremony

Miss Mary Ellen Dunbar and William Yule of New York were married Tuesday at the bride’s sister's home on upper Washington Street. Rev. T. N. Kewley officiated, with informal reception and luncheon. The couple will live in New York where the groom works in shipbuilding.

Mary Ellen Dunbar William Yule New York Charles E. Robinson Washington St T. N. Kewley Beacon Street Methodist Church Robinson Hazel Robinson Harriet Witham

Davis Library Receives Historic 1733 Book Link to John Phillips

John C. Phillips of Wenham Massachusetts donates a 1733 book once belonging to his ancestor John Phillips founder of the academy. The pamphlet style leaves, inscribed as John Phillips's Book Anno Domini 1785 et Die Apr 26, reveals Lydia Phillips’s share and contains poetry from various authors. The handwriting remains clear after 182 years.

John C. Phillips Wenham Mass John Phillips The Academy Davis Library Lydia Phillips

Inquiry Seeks Heirs for Ruth Sewall Deceased

Cleveland death of Ruth Sewall aged twenty eight prompts city officials to locate heirs. Mayor Small reports administrator cannot find relatives but believes she once lived here and may descend from an old Bath Sewall family.

Small Ruth Sewall Cleveland Ohio Bath

Ladies' Aid tacking bee at Mrs McMaahan’s store

Five Islands report notes a Tuesday tacking bee hosted by the Ladies' Aid Society at Mrs. M. B. McMaahan’s store. Sixteen attendees completed two puffs and several aprons, with candles shared. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Inez Leonard as guests from West Medford, Massachusetts visit Bath for vacation. Local residents Newell Cooper and Mabel Connors return to summer plans. The piece also mentions summer homes, visitors, and ongoing construction projects on Malden Island and Little Sheepscot.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. B. McMaahan McMahon Inez Leonard Davis Melba Thelma West Medford Mass Newell Cooper Natick Mabel Connors Gladys Bath Charles Snowman Caroline Luce Henry Rowe Old Town Bradstreet Co Portland Joseph Blaisdel E. F. Lewis Phyllis Wyman J. J. Gibson Springvale William H. Holland Dr. Bovnton

Brown Bible class led meeting at Winnegan ee Church

The Brown Bible class led by Joseph Coleman conducted theWednesday service at Winnegan ee Church. Music featured violin cornet and organ accompaniment with good singing throughout.

Winneganee Church Brown Joseph Coleman Good

Ladies' Aid Meeting at Wesley M. E. Church Parsonage

The Ladies' Aid of Wesley M. E. Church gathered Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the parsonage for their meeting and planned activities.

Wesley M. E. Church

Pattee Wins Bath City Marshal Post In Joint Vote

Hiram R. Pattee won the Bath city marshal race 14 to 13 in a joint session of the two city boards Tuesday night. John A. Small received the mayoral nomination amid petitions from backers hoping to add marshal pay. the council adjourned for a later session as debate over the outcome and political maneuvering continued.

Bath Hiram R. Pattee John A. Small Gilmore Small Kane Council City Hall Hooper Ward V Smith Wiliams Aldermanie Traverse George A. Lemont Alderman Jackson Woodbury Potter Winfield I. Ham Charles T. Jackson

Miss Mattie Allen Dies In Bath City at 51

Funeral details outline Miss Mattie Alice Allen born Bath August 29 1863 daughter of Warren E and Martha Allen. A Bath High School graduate class of 1880 she taught in Bath schools for over thirty one years resigning in 1915 due to ill health. She lived with sister and brother in law after a January fire and died peacefully at home. Burial services were held at 537 High Street. A schooner delivery story notes pine lumber for Portland bridge with Deering Winslow Co. and Bennett's lighter involved.

Mattie Alice Allen William E. Besaw Miss Allen Bath Warren E Martha (Pierce) Allen Wesley M. E. Church Portland Alicia B. Crosby Jacksonville Deering- Winslow Co Bennett

Admitted Assets and Liabilities in Early 1910s Insurance Records

The document lists admitted assets and liabilities for multiple entities. It cites Jus B. Drake and Sons Inc as agents in Bath Maine, with totals around 8.45 million and detailed breakdowns of net unpaid losses unearned premiums and contingencies. It also shows Aetna Life Insurance Company with admitted assets about 119.5 million and provided liabilities and capital figures.

Uae B. Drake and Sons, Inc Bath Maine

Indiana Lumbermen’s Mutual Ins Co Balance Sheet Report

The Indiana Lumbermen’s Mutual Insurance Co of Indianapolis reports assets totaling 506 896 21 with admitted assets of 506 396 21. Net unpaid losses 11 172 49 unearned premiums 203 105 33 and surplus over liabilities 286 529 50. Liabilities and surplus equal 506 896 21 with noted book value of bonds over market at 55.00.

Indiana Lumbermen’s Mutual Ins. CO Indianapolis Indiana Tubia Teak Cies Ac- Chuck Gui Trinoteer

Insurance financials show admitted assets and surplus

The document lists admitted assets of 2 005 487.95 with items including net unpaid losses 182 775 and unearned premiums 1 949.08. It states all other liabilities 420 762.93 and a surplus over liabilities of 300 000, totaling 2 005 487.95.

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