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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1914

Page

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Alonzo Cutler of Bowdoinham celebrates 75th birthday

Alonzo Cutler, a noted Bowdoinham resident, marked his 75th birthday with well wishes from many friends. Born to the late George A. and Caroline Rogers Cutler, he has a long service record in town and in the Maine Central freight yard, with a history of military service and community involvement.

Alonzo Cutler Bowdoinham George A Caroline Rogers Cutler James J. Rogers Henry Thomass Porthind City Point Isto William Purineton Topsham Maine Central Section JS More Hiithinear Road Fretory Ile Bath John Harris Joseph Avery Athleis SLY Tris William Dr. Fields Patha Hudds Cutler George Sif Tte Viary Tft Ated Thoms C Bruns Wick Welghver Mane Central EB. Ss. Hamlin Roslin Heights N. Y

Long‑running performer returns to Bowdenham after 39 years

The article recalls a longtime entertainer who has visited Bowdenham for 35 years. The first Bowdenham appearance occurred at Mechanics Hall, now partly part of Kendall grain mill. The hall, originally a moulding loft, shifted to dances and entertainments as shipbuilding declined. Audience members from the first night still attend this week.

Bowdeinham Mechanics Hall Kendall Mr. Webber

Veteran ice merchant Worrall Reed marks 89th birthday

Worrall Reed of Woolwich celebrated his 89th birthday at home on Tuesday. Born in Woolwich Day's Ferry, he spent eight years at sea before settling into the ice trade on the Kennebec River. For 39 years he cut ice from Lake Nequasset and foresees future Kennebec ice gains with durable concrete ice houses. He has three sons and four daughters.

Worrall Reed Kennebec River Woolwich Mr. Reed Samuel Mary Reed Lake Nequasset Reed Kennebec

4th Company Ready to Leave in Case of Mexico Call

Captain Owen says the 4th Company C A 3 Ne Ge Se can entrain within an hour with full field equipment in lockers. Recruiting has spurted as the call to service nears. the unit aims to near or reach 108 enlisted men before any activation.

Albert Totman Bath Katherine Sullivan Bowdeinham Portland Katherine O. Andross Christine Berry Phonso Berry William W. Browne Horace Millay C. A Mexico Owen National Guard Regular Army

West Bath arrest for breaking and entering

Deputy Norris in West Bath arrested a young man for breaking and entering the residence of John Rideout and stealing a small bank containing $3.60 in silver. The suspect admitted guilt claiming a peer led him into the trap. entry was by breaking a window and the bank found in a trunk. The pair split the money and spent it in Bath.

Norris West Bath John Rideout Bath

P T A Meeting For Dummer And Washington Sts Postponed

The meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association for Dummer and Washington Street schools scheduled for Friday evening is postponed to next Wednesday evening.

Parent-Teachers’ Association For Dummer Washington St

Hams Trim Yams In Close Consolation Match

The Colonial Club hosted a consolation tournament with the Hams led by Capt. Walter Mur­taugh defeating the Yams led by Fred H. Thompson 21 to 8. Events included billiards cribbage and checkers with scores and participants named, and a post event clam buy featuring Capt. Willard Brown with pinkie sailboat details.

Colonial Club Walter H. Murtaugh Fred H. Thompson Colonial C. H. Cahill Albert Kimball Joseph McCole M. A. Haggett R. C. Grady Troop William Palmer Harold Reed William Foss Harry Thompson Howard Hawley Charles R. Farnham Fred Humphreys T. N. Chase Roy Dunning Harold Thompson Walter Murtaugh C. Morse J. E. Highes R. C. Hannigen Perry —Thompson Mark Hagan P. Coffin W. Maee-Gregor Arthur Pepper E. E. Dinsmore Fred P. Shaw Allan Spear Win. Beals G. Standish Cribbage Edward Bonney Weston Bonney R. C. Whitehouse Chas. S. Brown Robert Ham Carl Anderson Arthur Nichols H. Reads Arthur Pirington O. Frye Robert Hatch P. Marks

Obituary for David Deering of Bath

Word was received from Rockland of the death of David Deering of Bath. He died at his daughter Mrs James King’s home. He was about 64, long tied to stevedoring here, past twelve years as second mate on the Moline Central transfer boat on the Bath Woolwich route, and a Bath Fire Department member. Survived by his daughter Mrs King of Rockland. Engine houses flew flags at half mast in his memory.

Rockland David Deering James King Moline Central Bath Woolwich Bath Fire Department King

Mrs Frances Malmsten Dies at 76 at Old Ladies Home

Mrs Frances Snow Malmsten aged 76 years 7 months 14 days died Wednesday at the Old Ladies Home after a long illness. She was a Richmond native daughter of Gideon Perry and widow of Henry G Malmsten. Funeral conducted Friday afternoon at two from the Old Ladies Home.

Frances Snow Malmsten Old Ladies

Fight on Thomp son corner ends with police arrest

Moments after a caucus a 16 or 17 year old boy clashed with a taller Italian on Thomp son corner. The Italian allegedly called the boy a vulgar name, the boy punched and kicked him, knocking out teeth. Officer Lundrigan detained the Italian and took him to the police station.

Thompson’s Hallet

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