West Bath Social News and Local Drifting Events
Mrs. Fr J Allen returns to Freeport after a week with her mother Mrs J C Larrabee. Henry Brown and son repair roads with a road machine. Several families visit relatives in Sabine and Bath while Pomona and Red Cross activities fill midweek. Death of Frank Fowler noted with services by Rev Littlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. J. Allen
Freeport
J. C. Larrabee
Hlenry Brown
William A. Brown
Lering Stovall
Wilbert
Samuel I Bates
Sabine
Henry Brown
Brunswick
Henry Cotrean
Eleanor
Marie
Hoth
J. D
Neiley
Menett
Williams
Everett Lemont
Bath
Lemonts
J. M Lemont
Annie ‘Trufant
Mars
Abbie Gage
Drath
Myra Coombs
Attlebore
Amy Coombs
Campbells
Earl Donnell
Fred WW
Larrabee
Mis
Lel Pooler
Waterville
Pooler
James Coombs
Charles Huaggett
Lemont
Boston
W. Burke
Woode
Alward
Medford
Mass
Fred W. Larrabee
Burke
Pomona Grange
Dyers Corner
East Lrunswick
EK. O W. Hlaggett
J. M. Lemont
Merton Wright
Woolwich
James Thorpe
Joanna Small
Mast Brunswick
J. Mo Bement
Miles Warington
Lillian Brown
B.S. Stackpole
A. J. Higgins
West Bath
The
Red Cross
Annie Trufant
KB OW. Ehigggett
Vreel W. Larrabee
Bowdeinham Association
People’s Baptist Church
A. J. Wiggins
Foster's Point
Probate notice in Sagadahoc County Maine
Charles C Low of Bath petitions as executor for Elizabeth A Day’s estate. heirs listed include Kidwin Day Rachel Bustard Altra Das Appleton Day. asks for will probate and authority to appoint executor. notice ordered to publish in Bath Independent for May 17 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadanoc
Charles C. Low
Bath
Elizabeth A. Day
Woolwich
Sail
C. Teed
Kidwin QO Day
Flushing
N. Y
Altra Mo Das
Dresden
Rachel J. Bustard
Nicheville
Appleton C. Day
William Ss. Shorey
Bathinsand
Loward W. Bridgilam
Notary Publig
Mal Sagadahou
Sagadahoe
Bath Independent
AL de Det
Walter S. Glidden
Probate Notices appoint executors in Sagadahoc County
On April twelfth, 127, Horace Woodman of Bath was appointed Executor without bond of Frederick Woodman late of Bath. On same date Annie M Court was appointed Executrix without bond of Peter A McDonald late of Woolwich. Both qualified and accepted their trusts. Registered Probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Woodman
Bath
Sagadahoc
Frederick ©. Woodman
Thrace
Woodman
Annie M. Court
Peter A. McDonald
Woolwich
Annie M. Lowell
Maine's First Warship Honor Ties to John Paul Jones
Col William Tudor Gardiner addressed the Winter Street Men's club on John Paul Jones. He highlighted that the Ranger, often claimed to be Portsmouth built, was actually constructed on Dodgers Island in Kittery Maine and praised Jones as a revolutionary hero. The talk noted Maine’s John Paul Jones Memorial Park near Memorial Bridge and recalled Jones’s life and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tudor Gardiner
Gardiner
Winter Street
John Paul Jones
John Verhues
Col Gardiner
Philip Ricker Shorey
Maine
J. Edward Drake
Rkoat
Vtt
Paul Jones
Domes
United States
France
Elis
Louiavette
Atkins
Jefferson
Franklin
Onoa
Duerehant
Chevalier
Naral
Agaemen
Black Sea
Jones
Iie
Hopkins freed briefly then rearrested after assault
Andrew Hopkins was released from Portland jail on Tuesday morning and handed to Augusta jail. He then traveled to Downeham where he attacked a cook in a Maine Central works car and was jailed. Judge James F. Ames sentenced him to 60 days in Augusta jail and he was remanded to Kennebec sheriff custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hopkins
Portland
Cummings
Augusta
Albert Henderson
Sagadahorn
Hopkins
Sheeremian
Porthoid
Dowdeinhai
Ele
Maine Central
Anolten
James F. Ames
Dow- Hornham
Vna Augusta
Henderson
Kennebec
George B Ridley Dies at Home in Topsham
George B Ridley 71 retired Brunswick merchant died at home in Topsham after a career in hardware and plumbing. Born in Popshame he lived in Brunswick and Topsham. he is survived by his wife Miss Mary Minett and five children. Funeral at United Baptist church Friday at 2:50 p.m. Rev David L Wilson guest of honor at Piast Masters Night event led by Ancient Landmark lodge with over 500 masons attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Ridles
Brunswick
Popshame
Ridley
Brunswiek
Topsham
Mere Tolt
Mary Minett
Athel Bo Ridley
Boston
John Coyet Topsham
Isabelle Co Rank Fb
Ane Ruth So
United Baptist Church
David L. Wilson
Bath
Grand Masonic Lodge
Oof Marine
Ancient
Land Mark Lodge
Portland
Masoute
Pemple
Masouus
Bath Built Craft Back After 31 Years
The Bath built barge Roundout, constructed by Kelley Spear Co, completed a Philadelphia to Augusta voyage with anthracite. Towboat Se Suin guided her upriver Tuesday afternoon. Despite aging, Roundout remains in good condition and capable of years more service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BATH
Philadelphia
Augusta
Bath Co
Kelley, Spear Co
Delegates Chosen to Diocesan Convention
Grace Church selects delegates for the Tenth annual Episcopal diocesan convention to be held at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Porthind with Rupert Buxter, Harry TL Day, Frederick BL Drake and Charles ID Hall named as delegates and a list of alternates including Frederick J. Hill and W. Dayton Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Clarel
Tosth
Cathedral Church of St. Luke
Porthind
Puesday
Rupert Buxter
Plarry TL. Day
Frederick BL Drake
Charles
Hall
Frederick J. Hill
W. Dayton Hil
Fred Shaw
Carroll Watson
Daniel Williams
Leary CC. Wright
Robert Cochran
Governor Brewster Joins Maine Publicity Fund Drive
A $100 check from Governor Ralph O. Brewster was received for the Maine Publicity Bureau joint budget campaign. The governor's letter praises Maine citizens joining the effort to boost the state economy and coordination of campaigns with no overlap. Parsippany? Parpswell in Cumberland County reports it has gone over the top with many towns pledging to exceed their quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph O. Brewster
Maine
Maine Publicity Bureau
State Chamber of Commerce and
New England Council
George F. West
Army of Maine
Army of
J. P. Merriman
Wrest
Steamer Sabino Damaged After Rock Collision
Steamer Sabino struck a rock near Doubling Point on a Bath bound run from Popham Beach. No leak reported. captain beaching the vessel, crew evacuated passengers, later repairs by Goudy & Stevens. vessel to resume Bath to Popham Beach service after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabino
Bath
Popham Beach
Doubling Point
Augustus Blodgkins
Arrowsie
Bath Box Co
T. T. Haley
Seguin
Parker Flats
Tohickon
City Landing
Edward J. McNulty
Sas
Autemoebile
Parker
West Georgetown
Sabine
Goudy & Stevens
East Lioothbay
Bath-Wopham Beach
Ferry Gov King Makes Trial Trip With Upgraded Gear
The State ferry Gov King tested on the river Saturday after receiving a new steel shaft and completing general overhauling at Hyde Windlass Co. Captain Dingley piloted from the wheelhouse with Edmund P Briggs aboard. The vessel was repaired painted and re ce Caulked ready for service Bath-Woolwich line expected to resume by April 30 if traffic remains heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. King
Hivde Windlass Co
Edmund P. Briggs
Bath
Charles W. Dingley
John M. Cross
Walter Dingley
Quachinery
Boston Boat Wharf
Bath-Woolwich
Woolwich Farm Bureau meeting and town news summary
At the April Ne quasset Farm Bureau gathering in Woolwich the lamp shades topic was led by Mrs. Charles R L Farnham and Mrs. Robert I Alsop. A well balanced meal was served by the committee including salmon loaf and escalloped potatoes, under cost and time limits. Multiple locals and visitors are listed with travels, visits, and events, including birthdays, theater rehearsals, and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Farm Bureau
Congregational Church
Charles RL Farnham
Robert I. Alsop
John Beuratto
James Colby
Ruth Dubar
Mrs Marguerite Comeau Dies After Illness in Bath
Mrs Marguerite Comeau widow of Ambrose Comeau died Thursday morning at her son Charles Comeau’s home 4 Charles street after more than three years of illness from paralytic stroke complications. She was born in Digby Nova Scotia daughter of Mark and Jane Doucette LeBlane and came to Bath 16 years ago. She leaves son Charles three daughters Mrs John White of Truro Mrs Charles Saulnier and Mrs Henry Thebeau both of Nova Scotia one sister Mrs Co mean o of Nova Scotia two grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. The funeral takes place Saturday morning at eight from the church. Mrs Benjamin T Hall formerly Miss Kidwird Mayers will visit Bath later this week as guest of Mrs Louis Staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wing
Auburn
William Downing
Delmar Trott
Porthind
Barton Hodgkins
Dana
Augusta
Eben da
Harold Leems
Martha
Hollis Leeman
Pred Hayward
Bath
Wallace Savage
Tab City
Fred Timson
Orrs Tsland
Wol Cruft
Yarmouth
Wathree Savirge
Charlotte Buck
Malden
Mass
Charlotte
Buck
Ph. Oal Morse
Whiskeng
Clarence Baker
Merrymeeting Camp
Tuessie Hall
Perry
John Savage
Eben Diana
Aldine Stott
Reading
Alfred Soames
A. A. Stott
Helene Tracy
Fina Dbickford
Donald Leavitt
Kenneth Soule
Montsweag
Eugene Hunnewell
Wiscasset
Marguerite Comeau
Ambrose Comeau
Charles Comeau
Charles Street
Comeau
Digby
N. S
Mark
Jane Doucette LeBlaine
Charles
John White
Trath
Charles Saulnier
Henry Thebeau
Nova
Obituary Reginald Clement Former Maine Central Employee Dies
Reginald Sheldon Clement formerly of the Maine Central freight office died in Bridgewater Massachusetts after a ten day illness from pneumonia following grip and flu. Born in Searsport in 1881 he married Mannie Belle Buzzell and survived by a daughter Margaret Mita Clement. His remains were taken to Waterville for funeral services. his mother also survives him. He was an Episcopal church communicant and lived in Bath before moving to Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Sheldon Clement
Maine Central Freight Office
Cits
Bridgewater
Mass
Tle
Grip
Searsport
Isst
Mannie Belle Buzzell
Tie
Bath
Massachusetts
Waterville
Episcopal Church
Margaret Mita Clement
Clark George 1 dies at home after long illness
George 1 Clark of Arrowsie died at his home after a long illness. He was the son of Prank EL and Elizabeth Clark. Survived by brothers Robert and Loving Clark and sisters Cordelia and Tema Clark at home. Funeral Thursday at two at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 1 Clark
Arrowsie
Prank EL
Elizabeth Clark
Robert
Loving Clark
Cordelia
Tema Clark
Meeting of Creditors in Cedric A. Martin Case
Referee in Bankruptcy Williams Hall notifies creditors that Freeman A. Trott filed a final report showing SLOOGS for distribution. John J. Keegan represents Mr Martin and has received $26. Final meeting set for May 9 at 11 a.m. at the referee office on Front Street to pass on the trustee report, consider Judge Keegan's petition, and declare first and final dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams PL. Hall
Cedric A. Martin
Freeman A. Trott
John J. Keegan
Martin
TZ Front Street
Judge Keegan
Bowdoinham Baptist Association lauds Governor Brewster
The Bowdoinham United Baptist association meeting at People's church commends Governor Brewster for enforcing the prohibitory law. The gathering honors Rev. Samuel A. Evans and salutes People’s church for organizing the convention. Officers were elected and the next annual meeting set for Topsham with Rev. H L Skillin preaching. Dr. Morten P. Yates of West China University spoke in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster O
Bowdoinham
Brewster
Baptists of
Maine
George LB. Wolstenhulme
People’s Church
Andrew Young
Topsham
William Hl. White
Bath
Walter M. Mallett
Rosamond Fish
Charry Wo MelTntire
Bob Kimball
Robert HL Carey
TL. Skillin
Poe Albert
Field
Brunswick
W. OW. Fish
Freeport
Hh Th Bishop
C.D. Hazelton
Alice Whittier
Dowdernham
Williamn HE. White
H.L. Skillin
I. TL Carey
Correction of Long-Standing Woolwich History Claim
Harvey W. H. Thayer writes to Bath Independent editor to correct his late father Rev. Henry Thayer’s article asserting the Wade house at Day’s Ferry was Brig. Gen. Samuel Harnden’s dwelling. New information shows the prior claim untenable and the earlier ending was printed by mistake due to eyesight issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
Henry
Thayer
Bath Independent
Woolwich
Wade
Day's Ferry
Samuel Harnden
Harnden
Itarvey W. H. Thayer
Kennebec League Opens with Morse at Hallowell Contenders
The Kennebec Valley league will start Saturday with Morse High of Bath traveling to Blallowell and Brunswick to Gardiner. Cony, favored to defend its title, meets Waterville High while Morse faces Hallowell, a strong veteran squad. Brunswick’s large squad trains daily for a fast start, and Gardiner shows a balanced lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Valley League
Morse High
Bath
Cony
Augusta
Hallowell High
Gardiner
Brunswick
Morse
Blallowell
Gardiner Cony
Waterville High
Hallowell
Trallowell
Cannonball Oliver
Granite City
Brunswick High
Lincoln Academy
Dinsmore
Lalsk Towe
Bible Still Tops Sales in China Says British Report
The New York Post reports that despite warfare and violence in China, the Bible remained the best selling book there. The British report claims 4,000,000 copies were sold in the country last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
New York Post
Bath Urges Red Cross Aid for Flood Sufferers
Mrs. Adam Crockett, Bath Red Cross secretary, reports a Washington telegram: President Coolidge calls for donations to the Red Cross Mississippi flood relief fund. The extreme emergency lists 75 000 homeless needing care. rapid, large contributions are urged. Bath chapter to wire expected total and accept funds at the Bath Savings Institution or Bath Independent office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Crockett
Bath
American National Red Cross
National Red Cross
Washington,d. C
Coolidge
Red Cross
Mississippi
James L. Fieser
Charles C. Low
Bath Savings Institution
Real Estate Transfers Across Sagadahoc Towns
Real estate transfers were recorded in the Sagadahoc registry over the last fortnight. Listings include Bath, Phippsburg, Topsham, Richmond, West Bath and Woolwich with numerous deed transfers among individuals and firms. Notable mentions include James Blaisdell to Anna Percy and Diamond Match Co. to Albion Pedford. Miss Lillian Dunton returns from Bowdoin College to Mechinic street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Registry of
Bath
Shirley Hi. Mann
Wellington Douten
Eriel
Piersen
Cleveland P. Curtis
Philip O'ara
Maury C. O'Hara
George Mc Fowles
Clarice
Ther
Dath Vrust Co
George W. Robinson
Sowdoinhame
Eminie
AL Denham
Richard FL Denham
Benjamin B. Douglass
Howard I. Adams
Phippsburgs
James
Blaisdell
Anna PL Percy
Charles W. Oliver
Ales
Nathaniel Perkins
Cordelia A. Scott Etops
Piertand
Smith
Sr. Richmond
Charles EB. Kennedy
Willian
Parley
Maurice Bodge
Archie Tansen
Topsham
the Diamond Match Co
Albion W
Cleanup week scheduled with citywide rubbish removal
The city announces its annual Cleanup week starting Monday May 2 with Mayor Cahill urging residents to clear homes. The Board of Highways and Sewers will haul curb rubbish and paint discounts entice house touch ups. Zones listed for May 2 to May 7 include York Winship to Summer Chestnut and Winter York areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahill
Board of Highways and Sewers
Lemont
Pine Street
Lichardson Streets
South Street
Center Streets
Center Street
Winter Street
Summer
Chestnut Streets
York Street
Winship Street
Pred Harrington Sails to Bath for Bath Visit and Painting
Pred Harrington of Somerville Massachusetts, formerly of Bath, arrived Monday to visit his daughter Mrs Oscar Wright of upper High Street. In Bath he plans to paint his house on lower Washington Street while Mrs Harrington will visit Bath for July and August and occupy their former home in ??
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred Harrington S
Somerville
Mass
Bath
Oscar Wright
Upper Igh Street
City
Harrington
Lower Washington Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Meadows
Charles ©. Low
William F. Dunham
State OF
Col
George B. Ridley
Tug Seguin
Popham
FERRY
Benjamin T. Hall
Kidwird Mayers
Louis Staples
Reginald S. Clement
George D. Clark
Bowdoinham Baptist Association
H. O. Thayer
Kennebec League
Dbagdikians
Uncle Ben
Maud
Paul G. Bagdikkian
Chi
Ropractors
Kasper Kordes
Chiropractic Research C. Bureau
Frieda E. Bagdikian
Bagdikian Chiropractors
Front Street
Bath, Maine
Lillian Dunton
Tsi Phi Lodge
Bowdoin College
Fred Dunton
Mechinic Street
Reve
Norway Expiring Co
Norway
Atwood
L. F. Medicine CO
Portland, Maine
Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF
Ves Moiines
Iowa
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