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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1927

Page

5

Richmond Lodges Gather for District Meeting and Local Notes

Thirty members of Richmond lodge F and A M attended the district meeting in Bath on April 20. Local seniors Miss Mildred Beedle and Miss Edna Chase won Underwood Typewriter Co silver medals for typing 1 or more words per minute for 15 minutes. The Past Noble Grands of Richmond lodge I O O F conducted the third degree for five candidates, followed by an oyster supper. Richmond J O O F observed Anniversary Sunday with services at the Methodist church. Rev G S Cummings of Auburn spoke. Many town residents traveled or visited nearby towns for events and personal matters. the week featured numerous social visits, illnesses, travel, and community notices.

Richmond Lodge F. & A. M Bath Mildred Beedle Edna Chase Richmond High School Underwood Typewriter Co Richmond Lodge Methodist Church GS. Cummings Auburn Beulah Rebekah Lodge S. P. Call of Dresden Center J. R. Clifford Pleasant Street George Wren J. A. Hinkley Marjory Wren Brunswick Jane Hayward Detroit Mich Nettie Umberhine John Curtis Orange Heights Fla Elmer King Olive King Jillian Oliver Gardiner Philip Nardini Boston John Parker George Dorchester Mass Pierce Ora Reed Tichmond Harry Tarr Guy Holt Florence Maxwell Willian Hill Chester Call Jesse T. Tarr AJ C. Randall Phillip Randall Lewiston Amy Bradley D. of A. Vi Augusta Margaret Grover Zoe Tylers Martha Totman Courtney Hinkley Georgie Donnell Alice Mansir Walpole Charles Mansir Chestnut Street Charles W. Messenger Bowdoinham Village Charles Griffin Wallace N. Price Julia J. Clark Richmond St. Joseph's Church George Merrifield Frank Paine Mary Humewell Solon Portsmouth N. I William Ulmer Merrifield Mrs Roland Lord

Delightful Reception For Dr Paul A Gregware and Bride

Dr Paul A Gregware and Miss Gladys I Bickle were married March 19 in Portland and hosted a formal reception at the bride’s parents home 22 North Street Spom. Attended by family with flowers, music, and refreshments, the couple plan a Boston departure for Barre Vermont with a future residence in Bath at 648 High Street.

Paul A. Gregware Bride Gladys I. Bickle Porthland Henry Bickle North Street Spom Gregware

Bowman's Island log cabin project begun by Bowman family

Earl Bowman of Webster Groves Missouri starts a log cabin on Bowman's Island formerly Salter's Island. Contractor H W Hildreth of Boothbay to build on the southern part. cabin dimensions 65 by 42 feet. Various local notices follow including deaths, illnesses, and family moves in Bath and Georgetown areas.

Missouri Man Salter’s Island Boothbay Harbor Earl Bowman Webster Groves Missouri Bowman Salter H. W. Hildreth Boothbay Roy Newman Darien Conn Boston Cherry Lawn School John R. Blackie Bath Marshall Stevens Edward Taft Georgian Walker Center School Woolwich Frank Heald Baltimore Mas Toward Peal Abbie Reynolds Quincy Mass Leslie Noys Nancy Russell Ts. Tl Woodside Russell Augusta Rowe Cora Searle Taunton Stanmer West Georgetown Maude Thayer Martha King John Willie Miss Ming Grover Dtlareld Brown Carel Powers Alvah Reynolds Henry Reynolds Thirry Bowen Oak Cemetery Walter Powers Lewis Trafton Robbinhood Ed. J. Newdick Augusta Charles Clarke Bay Point Elizabeth Hunt Harold Hunt Lewiston Everett Trafton Vina Wingsbury Andrew Rowe Martin Wagner Fairfield Raphael Alfred Rowe J. ©. Higgins Qwen Marr George Smith Carel Phillip Lexington Sagadahoe Bay Marjorie Hinckley Virginia Harford Edward Nagle New York Day Point Charles Parnham Carol Deering Ocean Cahill Laura Morse Eliott Bold Wood W. OL Oliver Chirey Robinhood Earl Plagan Pred Grray M. Lian Porth Hagan George Greenstreet Jennie ‘Toad Lisbon Arthur EL. Podd A. BB. Rowe Roland Phurford Bath City Hospital

Sadie Heald remembered for steadfast charity in Georgetown

Mrs Sarah Plead known as Sadie Heald wife of Howard G Heald passed April 16 in Georgetown. She devoted life to faith and neighborly aid, aiding the First Baptist church and Sunday school, serving in prayer, song and charitable works beyond her home.

Georgetown Sadie Sarah Plead Howard G. Heald First Baptist Church

Battery H Praised After Inspection At Bath Armory

The 240th Coast Artillery Battery H of the Maine National Guard in Bath received high praise after a Thursday night Federal inspection. Maj. Farnsworth and Maj. Warner commended the battery for its 21 months of training, efficient drills, and leadership under Capt. McClure. They noted the unit as the largest battery in Maine and lauded its performance during drills and the Shppsbury forest fire response, with local officials also credited for securing a fine armory.

United States Federal EE O 240Th Coast Artillery National Guard UT. S.A Maine Front Street Edward Farnworth Sth United States Army Coast Artillery Corp Oscar ©. Warner Militia Bureau of the United States Farnsworth West Point Military Academy Jocal Jocal Battery J. Tiernee McChire Coast Artillery Fort Williams McClure First Corps TVG Shippsburg Jaques WL. Hanson State of George E. Fogg Henry W. Owen Edward N. Hartnett Elya Stickney

Schools to Observe Children's Day Districtwide Reacts

SCHOOLS TO OBSERVE CHILDRENS DAY Sept. of Schools C D Wilson announces a communication from the Childhood League New York urging local schools to join the nationwide observance. Miss Marjorie Candee secretary of the League says exercises will be held Friday afternoon June 17 and group play the next day. The aim is to build character and social understanding shaping future citizens.

C.D. Wilson The Childhood League New York City Marjorie Candee League Miss Candee Miss Clundee

Mrs Bridge Receives Fairfax Salad Set At Lodge Event

Mrs Martha Barker Bridge was presented with a Fairfax salad set by Myrtle lodge Odd Ladies at the close of Friday nights meeting. The social hour honored the marriage of Miss Barker to Emury D Bridge of D Bridge Merrill Inc with fruit salad rolls cake and coffee served.

Martha Barker Bridge Myrtle Lodge Miss Barker Emury DL Bridge D Bridge-Merrill, Inc Lucy Pike Mrs. Bridge Lodge

Five Islands cottage guests of Malden and Bath visitors

Five Islands notes list visits from Everett Massachusetts to Malden Island and Bath Massachusetts residents. Families including Cranshaws, Cooks, Rowes, Cromwells and Pinkhams appear at cottages and homes. Several locals travel to Bath for winters and returns. The obituary for Mrs J G Lewis is noted with burial at Five Islands cemetery.

Cranshaw and Sons John and Hayes Everett Mass Malden Island Elizabeth Cook Cambridge Mass Ida T. Rowe Bath Elizabeth Cromwell W. OF. Hagan Chester Pinkham Beatrice Foster Dperthnd Pinkham Ellsworth Pinkham Uleanor Campbell Norman Oliver John J. Williams West Georgetown Olive Rowe Madelyn Thibedeau Gilbert Cunnel Waltham Lo UL Rowe Ive Willites Porthind Gibson Rive Islinds Oscar Snowman Walter Moore Thallowell Moores Mesa N. G. Shechman A. Harford Llewellyn Tittall Thana Sylvanus Cromwell Viet Pinkhem Mars A. A. MacMahan Mroo Willis Belanger Tesday Thibedean Lila Thibedean Bowdoinham Ellen Hagen Ida Hinckley Vesta Hinckley Leland Uhonmer Hagan Warren Spencer Lakeville Bath Hospital N. G. Snowman Lila Camp A. A. MacMathan Elbridge Mains Malden Theodore Campbell J. Gi. Stevens

D A R Elects Vice Presidents at Washington Meeting

Mrs William Sherman Walker of Washington state topped seven women elected as vice president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the annual Washington meeting on the White House grounds. Other officers named include Mrs Charles Bissell Connecticut Mrs Jos D P Mosher New York Miss Isabel Wyman Gordon Worcester Mass Mrs William B Burney South Carolina Mrs Samuel Preston Davis Arkansas and Mrs William Rock Sainter Missouri An honorary vice president general seat went to Mrs Eleanor Washington Troward Virginia. Delegates gathered with President Coolidge as about 2000 women formed an aisle for the first couple’s photo and walk two vacancies remained unfilled by Mrs Thomas Rite Ohio and Mrs Richard Jackson Barker Rhode Island.

William Sherman Walker Washington State Daughters of the American Revolution Washington Charles Bissell Connecticut Jos D P. Mosher New York Esabel Wyman Gordon Worcester Mass William B. Burney South Carolina Samuel Preston Davis Arkansas William Rock Sainter Missouri Eleanor Washington Troward Mrs. Coolidge

Stinson and Howard Buy Webb Property at Day's Ferry

County Commissioner George M. Stinson of Woolwich and Isaac B. Howard bought the Webb property at Day's Ferry through the Fred B. Reed agency from Harvey Henderson. Mr. Stinson acquired the homestead with Mr. Howard taking the land and barns.

George M. Stinson Woolwich Isaac BB. Howard Fred B. Reed Webb Day's Ferry Harvey Henderson Mr. Stinson Mr. Howard

Funeral of Mes Mareurrite widow of Ambrose Comeau

The funeral was held Saturday at St Marys church with Rev Fr J P Gorman officiating. Bearers named Henry White George Comeau Melvin Comeau and John Mulcahy. Burial followed at Mt Calvary.

Mes Mareurrite Ambrose Comeau St. Marys Church J.P. Gorman Henry White George Comeau Melvin Comeau John Mulcahy Mt. Calvary

Marc Greene Writes Letter From Palermo

The Independent prints a letter from Marc T. Greene of Boothbay Harbor dated in Palermo Sicily. He describes a long world tour including Caina Mexico Canada Hawaii the South Seas New Zealand Australia the Philippines and Asia and says he will travel to Naples then England aiming for mid May, unsure if he will return to America that summer. He discusses press sympathy for Chinese nationalist aims and lists several book and outdoor goods titles with authors and call numbers.

Independent Marc T. Greene Boothbay Harbor Valermo Sicily Bath Kennebec Poam Europe Caina Mexico Canada Hawaii South Sea Islands New Zealand Australia Philippines Dutchast Indies Straits Settlements China Japan Manchuria Ceylon Sudan Egypt Malta Tam Naples England Italy Switzerland Germany Belgium France Amervien Tommy South

Books of Interest to Sagadahee Rod and Gan Club

A list of books for members of Sagadahee Rod and Gan Club at Pat ten Pree Library. Items include American Sportsman Elisha J. Lewis. The Open Book Toliday. The Black Bass James A. Henshall. Book of the Pike Onnie W. Smith. Look of the Rifle Thomas Fremantle. Modern Rifle and Ballistics. Guncraft by Wim Bruette. Camp Kits and Camp Life Charles S. Hanks.

Sagadahee Rod and Gan Club Patten Pree Elisha J. Lewis LSD Theodore Roosevelt America James A. Henshall Onnie W. Smith Thomas Fremantle Warren HH. Miller Wim. A. Bruette Charles S Hanks

Percival Tracey, Margar Tracey Wed at St Marys Church

Kenneth J. Percival and Miss Margar Tracey united in a double ring wedding at St Marys church with Rev Fro Gorman officiating. Attendants were Ralph Stilphen and Miss Rena Tracey. They plan a Boston trip and home at 51 State Street Portland.

Kenneth J. Vercival Margaret Tracey St. Mary's Church Fro Gorman Ralph Stilphen Winthrop Rena ‘Tracey Nellie Vinkey Russell Street Boston SL State Street Porthind Sadie Percival Bath Gardiner High School Burdett Business College Tass Drug Stores Wortland Thomas A. Tracey Vorthand State Street Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richmond Lodge of Odd Fellows George Kimball Portland Frank Connor Henry Kt. Drew Emmit Bryson Haverhill J. C. Relihan Irving Hodgdon Leon Glidden Springfield George Glidden Frank W. Alexander N.Y Kelley Elliott Pierce J. Herbert Anderson Pula Rotterdam N. Y J. T. Gallagher Drummond Rogers Hingham Rogers Fred L. Rogers W. FE. Douglass Brewdeinham Ruth Saunders Andover Margaret White West Dresden Vanessa Beedle Seth Watson James Carr Charles Watson Hencock County Opera House Uith Rebekah Lodge Lewis Leon Jr S.S. Norfolk Marion Mildred Merrill Leominister County Road Ivan Richardson Pauline Gorden James J. Riler Beachmond Ralph Pinkles Wallace Griffin Mass Boston Bert Kenney Fitchburg Henry Doxyle William Haynes Elizabeth Harry M. Churchoof Gardiner Roy Dickenson William Newell Asa Newell John Rittall Greenfield Elmer Dow Arlette Morse Ruth Green Greg Ware Barre James Duncan Uch DSU Centre ST Teddy Orville FE North ST Georget Howard G. Heald and Tath Battery H Maj Warner Clarabel Quick Capt Richard Quick Weeks Street Continental Congress D.A.R White House Jack Bath Opera House Red Mill Marion Davies Jack Hoxie Gilda Gray Paramount Rod LA Rocque Eddie Cantor Opera Marc Greene Palermo Horace Kephart AL Bruette Carroll Cook Henry TD. Wells Charles BK. Cory A. I. Thomson Daniel C. Beard John G. Millais Carl G. Schillings ROD and Gan Club Percival Tracey St. Mary’s Millicent Hl. Keen Pauline Pinkham Post Office Department D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadahock Block, Both, Ma
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