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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1918

Page

2

Obituary of Cynthia J. Adams Dated 1847 to 1917

Cynthia J. Adams of Newcastle born January 12 1847 daughter of Capt John and Olive Adams died July 9 at her sister Olivia Hunnewell s home in Woolwich of heart trouble. She lived in Boston most of her life after age 20 and worked with TreMont Temple. She traveled with Christian Endeavorers to San Francisco in 1897 and helped organize a Baptist church in Port Townsend Washington. She later lived in Seattle and Port Townsend before returning east with relatives. She married into Adams family with a Moatsweag home built by her husband Sewall Adams who died in 1917. She united with the Montsweag Baptist church by letter and remained beloved for her cheerfulness generosity and unselfishness.

Cynthia J. Adams Newcastle John and Olive Adams Olivia Hunnewell Woolwich Miss Adams Boston Tremont Temple San Francisco Christian Endeavorers Francis E. Clark Jonathan Adams Port Townsend Wash Seattle Sewall Adams Big Spring Neb Adams Moatsweag Olivia Unnewell Baptist Montsweag

Death of John H. Getchell 69 Bath native

John H. Getchell 69, former Bath resident, died in Worcester City Hospital. He was a mason by trade, native of Southport, son of the late William and Mary Getchell, and moved to Worcester three months ago. Survived by daughters Mrs. Jennie Sault and Miss Besse Getchell and sister Mrs. Duley. Funeral held at sister Mrs. Fred Daley’s home in Bath. He belonged to the Masonic fraternity.

John H. Getchell Bath Worcester City Hospital Fred Daley High Street Getchell Southport William and Mary (Harris) Getchell Worcester Mass

Charles B Douglas Buried After Bath Arrival

The body of former Bath resident Charles B. Douglas was brought from Pittsfield for burial in Oak Grove. A delegation from Acadia lodge R of P met the body at the depot and escorted it to the grave. Bearers were William Mann John H Freeman and Fred B Curtis.

Charles B. Douglas Bath Pittsfield Oak Grove Acadia Lodge R. of P William Mann John H. Freeman Fred 8. Curtis

Henry Berry Dead After Weeklong Illness At Local Hospital

Henry Berry aged 45 died after a weeklong illness at Trull hospital Biddeford. A native of Phippsburg he worked for many years at the Saco Lowell shops and is survived by his nephew Dr. Robert L. Maybury of Saco.

Henry Berry Trull Hospital Biddeford Phippsburg Saco

Bath Welcomes Visitors From Nearby towns and States

Mrs. Leonard Lightbody and daughter Evelyn return from a ten day Massachusetts visit. Dr. J. W. Wadsworth moves to the South end. Mr. and Mrs. William McAuliffe host in Portland after a York street stay. Dr. and Mrs. Deforest Day visit from Wiscasset. Warren Stilphen and family return from a week in Warren. J. W. Greenlaw and daughter Ruth enjoy a Portland day. Mrs. Ingraham returns from Webber cottage to Bath before heading to Wollaston. Madeline Crosby returns from Bay Point with Camp Fire girls. Charles F. Lambert and wife of Buffalo arrive for a two week Bath visit by Stanley steamer. They own motor boats at Pinson's and plan immediate use. They lodge at King Tavern and are greeted by Bath friends.

Leonard Lightbody Evelyn Massachusetts J. W. Wadsworth Center Street William McAuliffe York Street William Dunham Portland Deforest Day Wiscasset City Charles F. Lambert Buffalo N. Y Bath Stanley Boston Mr. Lambert Bowdoinham Ridge Kennebec Valley Pinson's King Tavern Nellie Hatch Helen Keyes Bowdoin Hatch King’s Point Valliere Lewiston George Alexander Topsham Rosedale Fred Gaudreau J. Everett Mayo Mill Cove Edward Noyes Madelyn Clara Thompson Everett Mass Sabine Bull Rock Bridge Oakledge Malden H. R. Rice G. H. Butler Albert R. Butler A. R. Robbins Florence Robbins Edith Alden F. A. Nickerson Chicago Herbert Maxfield Packard Berry’s Mills New Meadows River H. J. Rich Walter Butler Nickerson Butler H. Walter Butler Rich Farm Clarence Tuttle Jessie Tuttle Quaker Point Zina Clifford Samuel Cobb Auburn Episcopal Sunday School Lisbon Falls New Meadows

Woolwich notes crowded with visitors and local events

Mrs. Arthur Biggins of Boston visits her Nequasset relatives while a long list of townsfolk host guests and boys at a Chewonki Neck school. Red Cross officers named. various town residents travel, entertain, and plan summers in Woolwich Maine.

Langell falls from haypile in West Bath injury

Joseph Langell fell from the top of a hay pile Monday in West Bath striking his head and becoming unconscious. He was rushed to Bath hospital where doctors found a badly strained neck and severe nerve shocks in his arms and shoulders. No bones were broken. Langell, a North Berwick native, had been working on Isaac Varney & Sons farm at Sabine.

Joseph Langell Bath City Hospital Mr. Langell North Berwick Isaac Varney & Sons Sabine John Foote James Lemont

Washington Park Welcomes New Homes Suburb Boom

The Bath area gains Washington Park as a growing suburb with new residents and ongoing development. William Cullinan returns from California with family, while William Fleming expands construction of walks and drives. Surveyors measure lots, and neighbors like Albert McFadden and Blair Elkin prepare homes for occupancy as Parker Street fills with activity.

Washington Park Albert N. McFadden Texas Steamship Co McIntire Henderson Park Streets Joseph M. Roche Portland Frank i W. .Fleming Fleming Blair $. Elkin Park Street Hauncey D. Lewis Nathan E. Coffin Lewis Mrs. Lewis Miss Mercy Greenleaf Westport Mr. Lewis

Doten and Neilly Guests at Trufants Crossing

Mrs. Charles E. Doten of Portland visits Miss Florence Neilly at Trufant's Crossing with her son Earl and plans to visit Bath before joining her husband Saturday. She is formerly Miss Laura Baker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Baker.

Charles E. Doten Portland Florence Neilly Trufant’s Crossing Cumberland H. B. Allen Alden, Jr Mrs. Allen Bath Allen Maine Central Railroad Co C. E. Allen Swanton Dorcas Allen Clifton O. Page Miss Allen Bradford Academy Librarian Training School Springfield Mass Page Technical High School Waetertown Conn Orville Eb, Page Middle Street Bath Iron Works

Bath Urges Swift Action to Wipe Out Flies

Dr Kingsley urges Bath residents to kill flies daily and install screens to curb disease spread. The appeal emphasizes communal effort and treats the fly as a health threat comparable to Kaiser.

Kingsley The Independent Bath

Bath lad undergoes appendicitis operation at Fort Williams

Roscoe H Shaw of Bath was operated on Tuesday for appendicitis at Fort Williams. Though the case was serious, a rapid recovery is expected. Bath department store clerks listed include Mrs Elsie Crosby, Mrs Joseph Rines, Miss Charlotte Rines, Miss Edith Clough, Miss Louise Footer and Miss Sarah Armstrong. Henry Geddiman, telegraph operator at Boothbay Harbor, arrived for a fifteen days furlough. E Leo Farrell, Bath bred, left Washington for Camp Meade with drafted men. he joined the army as a private and writes of liking camp life and good accommodations and food.

Roscoe H. Shaw Bath Fort Williams Bath Department Store Elsie Crosby Joseph Rines Charlotte Rines Edith Clough Louise Footer Sarah Armstrong Henry Geddiman Boothbay Harbor Geddiman Western Union Telegraph Co Helen Hartwell High Street Crescent Beach Rockland Robert C. Hannigen Lieut Hannigen Rockland Naval Training Station E. Leo Farrell State Department Washington Camp Meade

Bath carnival to feature divers from Emma Davis and Letta Kirkyard

Emma Davis and Letta Kirkyard, two diving girls, are billed to appear on the Kimball field next week under Bath Co. U R E P auspices. The nine shows include a dog pony monkey circus and star wrestlers as Bath County anticipates a full week of divers and other entertainment along the waterfront.

Emma Davis Letta Kirkyard Kimball Field Bath Co Bath Davis Kirkyard

Local Social Notes Report Weddings and Visitations

Mrs Weeks and Miss K Weeks visit her daughter Mrs Walter S Glidden on Pearl street. Mr and Mrs Arthur Laughton of Wiscasset announce the arrival of a daughter. Mrs H A Magoun returns to Haddonfield N J from Bedford street. Mrs Ellen Sproul of Grass Valley Cal visits her sister Mrs George McManus in 261 Maine street Brunswick. Mrs Sproul plans to return to California in about three weeks after an extended Winterville stay. Mrs William H Page and daughter Grace Sampson travel to Newton Mass for funeral services for Francis Enley of Topsfield. Rev Adelbert Hudson of Quincy to officiate. Free land O Stanley twin brother to reach Newton in time for the funeral. Oscar Thornton and Melissa Preeny honeymoon in Rockland after a Wesley Methodist parsonage wedding. Thornton son of Edward S Thornton of Rockland. she is bookkeeper at Congress Shirt factory. The couple purchase Curtis house at lower Middle street near Shaw street.

Arthur Whitcomb Fred Crocker Blane Hall Portland Harold Chism William McPhee Albert Bailey Florence Wiscasset Thomas Reed Harold Trott Camp Devens Ellen Trott Nason Place Chewonki Neck Allen Massachusetts G. W. Marston Vera Dexter Lillian Blair Wilbur Howe Bath Clinton Bailey George Bailey Donald Blackman Wiscaster Thomas I. Reed Grace Lily Ruth Fullerton Pearl and Phyliss Hall Alice Bltiott Vivian Baker Stockford Nason Ladd Fosgate Eschtyne Conway Hoffman Herbert Lily Mrs. Smith Potter Sasanoa Bluffs Waldo Hathorne Merle Butts Stratton Maine Woolwich Red Cross A. B. Thwing E. J. Fullerton Albert Hathorne Laura Farnham N. J. Trott Augusta G.M. Stimson Yarmouth Arthur Dunn Mayberry Eastman Lynn Mass David Henderson Harold Bruce Auburn Chelsea Alice Jones Susan Dort Merton Wright J. C. Larabee West Bath William N. Beals Alvah Stickney C. E. Bousfield Weston Neil China Good Will Farm Rev Bousfield Center Baptist Walter Baker Harriett E. Savage Albion Small Long Beach Cal Boston Walter T. Brown Barbara Ben Padgsing Mr. Brown E. R. Brown Mrs. Brown William Hunt High Street Osmond Lewis Boothbay Harbor Lewis William Whitlam Grace Rogers George Rogers Etta Bloom Harpswell Joanna Small Harry Georgianna Sabino Robert R. Coombs Uppper Washington Street Alfred Coombs Oscar Williams Third Maine Regiment Donald Westcot Waldo Wakefield E R. Brown C. H. Johnson Grass Valley George McManus Maine Street Brunswick William H. Page Grace Sampson Newton Oscar Thornton Bath Irom Works Melissa Preeny Cleveland M. Oliver Frank i H. Hall Wesley Methodist Parsonage Rockland Mr. Thorton Edward Mrs. Thornton Curtis Lower Middle Street Shaw Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Arthur Biggins Boston, Mass Randall Biggins Nequasset Amelia Wright Lucy Bryant Charles H. Bates Annie Butler Walter William Smith Gardiner Delmar Bates Lillian Brown Garmet J. M. Lemont Fred Larrabee Frank Taylor Winthrop M. F. Taylor Lieut. McNair Annie Trufant California William Cullinan Robert Laidlaw E. Mason Wright Sauer Cretonne James F. Will Co Kaiser FLY aSee Kennebec
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