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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1927

Page

9

Grange Members Called as Her Pallbearers in Probate

The will of Julia Co Clark of Richmond names her husband Charles A L Clark and other relatives. It directs a Grange funeral escort from Enterprise Grange and leaves cash, quilts, and belongings to listed heirs, with remainder to the Roman Catholic bishop for charitable use. Freeman Littlefield named executor.

Julia Co Clark Rielmond Othe Wenneher Country Jaames Washington Georgha Prmerab Enterprise Grange Porthind Freeman Littlefield

County Grangers Hear Governor in Maine Tax Discussion

In a public address Governor outlines Maine tax equity issues, arguing against large tax cuts for the Maine Central Railroad while urging scrutiny of official statements. He stresses verifying figures from official sources and questions political rhetoric surrounding the tax debate.

Imany Maine Maine Central Railroad Wy Sueatinovndt

Wool Worsted Yarn and Furnishings Advertisements

Multiple vintage ads offer used furniture antiques and knitting yarns. Highlights include 50c 4 oz skeins of wool worsted yarn, requests for free samples, and orders to Concord Worsted Mills West Concord New Hampshire. Also listings for used tables chains chairs and other furnishings for cash.

C. O. Deatian Canter St Bath Center St Maine

Debate Over Maine Central Stock Ties Taints Tax Vote

The piece discusses Republican floor leader scrutiny over owning 404 shares of Maine Central Railroad stock while supporting tax cuts. It questions sincerity and notes petitions asking Maine residents to comment on railroad tax expectations and potential conflicts affecting legislative votes. It mentions Senator Carter and George Wing seeking excusal and cites a $50,000,000 railroad tax forecast.

Pheuse Maine Central Railroad Coo Maine Central Railroad Porthind Maine Central Railroad Co Charles B. Carter George C. Wing Clouse Maine Tairness Elaine Suehoa

Personal Notes From Local Visitors and Relatives

Mrs. SoS Malling and Mas Motley Puller were Porthaul visitors on Wednesday. William Padaier returned to Boston and Lew Ell Mass. James Lathe left Presdhy for Sevuerville Mass to drive a car back for the Diath Garage. Joseph Butler returned from Everett Mass where he visited Jedi Clements formerly of Bath. Mrs John W Cimings, Mrs Andrew Plaherty, and Mrs Phonws Cum witnessed the Lewiston departure Tuesday. Curtis Pavgley returned from a ten day visit with his sister Mrs Pred erick Grate of Waltham Mass formerly Miss Florence Longley of this ely.

Sos Malling Mas Motley Puller William Padaier Boston Lewell Mass James Lathe Sevuerville Masso Diath Garage Shoseph Butler Everett Mass Jedi Clements Bath John WW. Cimings Andrew Plaherty Phonws Lewiston Curtis Pavgley Predervick Grate Waltham, Mass Florence Longley This Ely Elerbert W. Hawes Damuariscotta PF. T. Dana Wise@t academy Lincoln Academy Damariscotta Wisecasset Warren Rice Fred Merry Flora A. Lowell Wetherbee Fifield E. Bailey Federal Street Woolwield Dr. Bailey A. W. Willband Bermuda Effie Poole Wellington Fowles Mrs. Fowles Semio TR Beowles Hermam Fowles Mr. Fowles Edna Poweroy Miss Cowles Wiscasset Leia Augusta ‘Troust Co Miss Cowley Newbesin Branklin Mirkile Street Frank Littlefield Newport ASM Weatherbee Feetemr Alm Mer. Gleason McKenney’s Point Newcastle Wiscasset Inn Reed Miles Albert Hlobbs John DL Thomas Deering Worthond HL Gleasom Swinkey Newtonville Boo Hutchins Boothbay Harbor C. A. Richards O. Page Ethel M. Armstrong Wakeheld PL HL Kimball Runswick Paylor Melrose Max Alieston Sen Auburn W. He. Baker Earl Mclntosh Emma Mclntosh Rockland Small Winchester Prances L. Kelley Margaret Merrifield Catherine Abbott Hallowell Webber's Tavern Brooks Thadelene Orne W. I. Nevens Waterville Harry Mahar Rath Mahar Brunswick J.C. Baker Nos. Gray Geo Phinney Ralph Rich Ehlenry DD Jordan Chas. VL Blinn Brooklyn Wm. M. Mehermond APL Wood Banger

April Term Opens in Lincoln County Court With Pattengall Presiding

The April term of the Lincoln County Supreme Judicial Court opens in Wiscasset with Associate Justice William R. Pattengall presiding. The day includes a prayer by Rev. Henry W. Webb and the grand jury reporting for duty before traverses are called. Notables present include numerous local lawyers and residents from Boothbay, Newcastle, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, and neighboring towns.

Lincoln County Supreme Court William R. Pattengall Supreme Judicial Court Henry W. Webb Wiscasset Traverse Horning Ross ‘T. Beaten Westport Olare MM. Renner Bristol Frank Q Booth Bay Alfred B. Chapin Nobleborn Willis Clark Newcastle John Bb. Dority Chronarscotlas Walker Dunton Boothbay Herbor Willie Io Parnham Rufus Powls Whitefield Walter Greenteat Guy OC. Shuman Waldoboro Sheldoan Simmmons Edwin Jb. Spinney Pharber Julius Re "Pibbets Bristol Clarence TE Walker Alna Fred Yo Winehenbaugh Waldobore Plenes P. Mason Phareld Ro Sith Waddobore Toward B. Dhill Westen Mo Lilten Nagpper Asa de Pupper Dames Bo Perhous

Sermon on Loyalty at Odd Fellows Hall

A sermon at Odd Fellows Hall by Rev. Henry Webb addressed loyalty to home, state, nation, and God. He pressed members to show devotion to their orders and institutions, citing the Good Samaritan and urging equal loyalty to Caesar and God.

Webb Luke Casar Caesar God Caessa

Pleasant afternoon at Wa mas club meeting with music and Webster talk

At the Congregational vestry the Wa mas club enjoyed a sunny Friday program. Miss Josephine Packer sang two solos with piano by Mrs J P Packer, followed by piano duets by Mrs Pease and Mrs Wilbrand. Rev Alfred V Bliss of Worthing delivered a long, engaging life of Daniel Webster, drawing close attention. A social hour and refreshments closed the event hosted by Mrs H Nash and others.

Othe Wamas Club Harge Muimber Josephine ‘Packer J. P. Packer Ivy Pease Wilbrand Alfred V. Bliss Worthind Daniel Webster Mer. Bliss H. Bo Nash Preemian Southard Harold Sherman Sea Meery Ohn Southard

Jurors Selected for May Term Court in Sagadahoc County

Traverse jurors for the Sagadahoc County Supreme Court May term were drawn for duty in the city starting May 10 with Associate Justice Charles P. Barnes presiding. Names include Frank T. Snipe Arrowsic James We. Coombs Bath and others across Bath, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Richmond Topsham West Bath and Woolwich.

Sagadahee County Supreme Court Charles P. Barnes Arrowsic Frank T. Snipe Bath James We. Coombs Guy H. Crosby Harold E. Cutting Clarence BE Johmson Charles Rose Charles W. Triggs Bowdein Milford R. Elliott Bowdeinhan Harold C. Rollins Edwin L. White Georgetown Thomas N. Williams Phippsburg Albert TD. Storer Richmond James J. Carr Fleury Densmore John T. Doyle Topstain Arthur P. Barrett Albert Boucher I. W. Mallett West Bath Ralph Kenney Woolwiel Herbert BE. Wright

Ellis L. Aldrich Candidate Highlight and Family News

Ellis L. Aldrich, born in 1864 in New York, is featured as a candidate noted for public service. He graduated from Cornell and its law school in 1899, lives in Topsham, Maine with wife and two children, and holds affiliations with churches, the Masons, Rotary, and local clubs. Also mentioned are Mrs. Albert H. Shaw and Mrs. Fred S. Kimball returning from Oakland, California after wintering with their brother.

Page Oneburg Topsham West Bath Woolwich Tie Mr. Aldrich New York Brooklyn Cornell University Cornell Law School Doyle Janet N. Aldrich Sherwood Aldrich Congregational Church United Lodge of Masons Rotary Club Beunswick Albert H. Shaw Fred S. Kimball Oakland Calif

Bowdoinham Social Notes And Local Weddings

Mrs. C O Purinton hosts birthday dinner with friends including Mrs Townsend and Mrs Small in Bowdoinham. The town hears of weddings, births, church events, and moves of residents with several visits, farm talks, and a drama upcoming at Brunswick Methodist church.

Local notes mix travel visits and community life

Mrs. Charles Blodgett and Mrs. BY Ke Jacek visited Miss George Weeks and Mrs. Edith Tibbetts on a trip to Richmond. Fire damaged Minnie Whildron's home on April 17. Mr. and Mrs. John Jewell returned to Wellester Massachusetts after a vacation with Mrs. Jewell's parents. An overnight guest list includes several locals and visitors, with social events at Harpswell and Bowdoinham. Funeral services were held for Miss Elen A. Perry, 84, of Bowdoinham, and various local residents were noted in daily life updates.

Evelyn Thutchins Catherine Armes Brunswick Mabel Rhoades Wellesley Hills Edith Andrews Organ Sociery Tra Redennert Lewiston Mee Frank Ulutehins Dresden Mmery Gibbs Reston Sidney A C. O. Purinton Helen ‘Townsend Porthind Albra Small Linwood Skelton Marshall Merriman Bowdoin Fred Mulligan J. M. Fowle G. R. Cutler PL OK Jack Bowdoinham Townsend Ous Mousie Brunswick High School Ruth Spear Doggett Mes George TT Doggett Newtonville Mass Edgar Bligh Stover Chandler Nahant Ehurch Madaline Doggett California Street Soldiers’ Memorial Stinson Frank Ross Mer A. Newton Starvey Ames Watertown Judge Ames Jessie Jessie Ames Georgie Telen Denham A. Ss. McDougal Porthland PL ‘Temple Karl Hatch Grant Hhuilse Denham’s Corner Mr. Eluise Elisha Webber Charles Randall Richmond Cora Smith BP. Gile Bath McParland Place Farm Bureau Grange Hall Emily Mitchell Methodist Aid John Libby Naburn Mero Fh. L. Wilkinson Alc. Staples Herbert Grinnell Wilkinson Edna Graves Jolson Disa Florence Cornish Willina Gertrude Nantucket Verona “Moore Rumford Fla Hazel Carr George Brann Eastern Star Meeting Edith Tibbetts Canaan George Weeks Bowdoin Lilly Richard Maden Mary Lilly Owen Small Dexter Small Harold Cheney Charles Blodgett BY Ke Jacek Minnie Whildron John Jewell Wellester Clifford Smalley Starnes Harpswell Plarry Purington Orvil Smith Wakefield Mauss EB. L. Wilkinson Helen Marl Blackiman Water Frank Rossi Mars C. A. Newton Elen A. Perry Helen Randall Miss Perry William Harriet Perry Hazel Cornish Mary Dall Marion Curtis Wlisha Webber Nellie Minet Kilmer Jordan Cornish Nellie Rideout Lewis Earl Doughiss Grace Pushard Harry Thuasen Tanson Millay Road Sada ‘Temple Glen Joyce Newark Mary Theath James Cornish Newport Derry Shelen Randall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grange Grangers Concord Worsted Mills West Concord, N. H Cosmopolitan Club Cook Book ODD Fellows Service Woman's Club Ellis L. Aldrich Ton William F. Miller Town Hall Coombs Bowdoinham Post Road Arthur R. Chadbourne Arthur, Jr Otto W Barbara Fairhaven Mr. Chadbourne Otto FL Rullman Onyx Services HEER Bath Department Store
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