Bowie’s Dual Capacity Question at Phippsburg Hearing
A Maine court heard whether William R. Bowie can serve as agent for county commissioners while remaining a Phippsburg selectman. The case concerns building 1408 feet of road near Wopham Head without town funds and whether Bowie's dual role complies with his duties. County commissioners and town officials attended, briefs due soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Bowie
Board of Selectmen
Phippsburg
Wopham Head
Court House
Albert M. Spear
Marine Supreme Court
Justice Spear
Bowie
George (. Tease
Elijah DV. Bartlett
D. . Cornish
Charles Ti. Randall
Bowdeinham
George M. Stinson
Woolwich
Charles J. Dain
Bath
George W. Heselten
Gardiner
Edward W. Bridgham
Walter S. Glidden
Arthur J. Dunton
Resignation of Agent Bowie as McCarty Named Successor
William S. Lowie of Phippsburg resigns as agent for Sacadahoe county in the Popham road project after controversy over his dual duties with selectman. Hubert H. McCarty of Bath is named to replace him, as court action and a restraining order delay further construction of the 1408 foot road segment amid disputes over authority and project timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Lowie
Phippsburg
Sacadahoe
Popham Road
Justice Spear
Maine Supreme Court
D. B. Cornish
Bowdoinham
Dowie
Hubert H. McCarty
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Reach
Cornish
Lowie
George C. Pease
Elijah VP
Bartlett
Board of Selectmen
George W. Heselton
Gardiner
Walters. Glidden
Bowie
Popham Read
Lightning mystery at Pennells woes on High Street
The Winnegance report details a freak lightning incident at Leon and Pennell on lower High Street. Fire damaged curtains drapes and floor near a window with no entry via screen or wires, leaving residents puzzled and seeking a plausible cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Pennell
Lower High Street
Winneganeee Distridt
Pennell
Mrs. Pennell
Mra. Vennell
George A. Merritt
Freeport
Sabino Improvement Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Sabino Improvement Association reports $555.49 in receipts for the year with no debts and a small treasury balance. An annual field day was approved for Saturday August 20. Upcoming events include a whist party Thursday and a food sale Saturday at Community hall. Committees are led by Mrs. John Ende and Mrs. John Tr. Pooler with officers re elected or elected: Charles H. Bates Jr president, Edwin W. Haggett vice president, Miss Madelyn Noyes secretary, Mrs. Loring Small treasurer, John H. McNary trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabino Improvement Association
Community Hall
John Ende
Peabody
Mass
John Tr. Pooler
Waterville
Charles H. Bates Jr
Beachmont
Edwin W. Haggett
West Bath
Madelyn Noyes
Everett
Loring Small
John H. McNary
Chelsea
McLellan Family Reunion at Gorham House
The McLellan family holds its annual reunion at the Hugh McLellan house in Gorham on Saturday. A Vienie lunch is served at noon followed by a business session and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLellan
Hugh McLellan
Gorham
Vienie
Eastport fertilizer plant opens season with herring refuse
The Eastport reduction plant, a fertilizer operation, has started for the season as herring refuse becomes available. East Maine sardine factories are in operation, supporting the plant’s activity and local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastport
East Maine
Dr E S Stackpole Dies in West Bath Maine Clergyman
Rev Everett Stackpole D D widely known Maine clergyman died July 28 in West Bath where he lived ten years Born June 11 1850 he studied at Bowdoin and Berlin taught at Maine schools then served pastorates in Kingfield Lisbon Woodford Bath and Portland Later led a Methodist Theological school in Italy and held posts in Auburn Augusta and Terady Mass He authored histories including Durham Winthrop and New Hampshire and religious works He married Elizabeth Birke in 1890 and Annie E Wylie in 1910 He is survived by Everett Birney Stackpole of Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Stackpole
D. D
Maine
West Bath
Durham
Edward Little Institute
Auburn
Bowdoin
Bloomfield
No J
Boston University
Methodine Ebpiscopal Church
Kingfield
Lisbon
Woodfords
Westbrook
Bath
Porthind
Italy
Isss
Methodist Theological School
University of Berlin
Egypt
Europe
Holy Land
Augurn
Augusta
First Church of Christ
Teradford
Mass
Kittery
Winthrop
Bath Wire
Everett Birney Stackpole
Seattle
Dr. Stackpole
Pie Stackpele
Bath Boy Enlists in U S Air Corps
Edward C. Rolfe of Bath becomes Private Edward C. Rolfe in the U S Air Corps with assignment to Mitchel Field New York for a three year enlistment on July 24 1927. He credited Col Charles A Lindbergh for the inspiration and sought aviation training through the Army after noted engine experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Rolfe
Bath
Air Corps
U.S. Army
Mitchel Field
N.Y
Rolfe
Frederick FE. Coyne Jr
Pla Dol
Porthind
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Portland
New York
Personal notes from Bath and nearby towns
Miss Gertrude Galloupe travels to Waldoboro to visit her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Albert Galloupe. Mrs Ralph W Bragg entertained friends in Snow Park for her sister Miss Mabel Duncan of Trook ARTBeek. Margaret Brawn and Douglas Shaw of Somerville Mass spend two weeks at Miss Brawns parents West Bath. Mrs Albert Galloupe of Waldeboro recovering at her mother in law’s home. Ernest and William Puffer families of Bath and Joseph Puffer of Malden Mass visited Bar Harbor. Mrs J F Jackson of Vanta Gorda Florida summering at Popham Beach visits Wilbur C Cahill High Street. Mr and Mrs Edward Gaudreau and son Edward Jr of Woodfords return from visit to Gaudreau's parents on Washington Street. Mrs Marion Norton, homebound with sciatic rheumatism, showing improvement. Arthur Marchand of Somerville arrived to spend night with Charles E Hewitt Jr and returned with wife and baby after a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Galloupe
Waldoboro
Albert Galloupe
Ralph W. Bragg
Snow Park
Mabel Duncan
Trook- Artbeek
Margaret Brawn
Douglas Shaw
Somerville
Mass
Miss Brawn
Arthur W. Brawn
West Bath
Waldeboro
City Hospital
Frank Gallonpe
Bedford Street
Ernest Shepard
William Puffer
Bath
Joseph Puffer
Malden
Bar Harbor
J. F. Jackson
Vanta Gorda
Florida
Popham Beach
Stanley Hyde
Wilbur C. Cahill
High Street
Edward Gaudreau
Edward, Jr
Woodfords
Arthur Marchand
Charles E. Hewitt, Jr
Phippsburg Woe Shapes Popham Round Agent Change
McCarty of Bath becomes agent for Sacadahee county commissioners to finish the Popham round after a prior restraining order halted work. New contract with C. J. Cornish resumes construction and tax-related costs, with three seats set for the read project and a one third wear fee noted amid County action. Local notices include numerous visits and travels of residents to and from Bath, Camden, Ashdale, and nearby towns, plus a prize waltz tournament at Smith hall West Point ending in a draw and advancing to the silver cup contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarty
Bath
Sacadahee County
Popham
William Th
Selectmen
Whippsburg
C. J. Cornish
George © Pease
Elijah V. Teertlert
Charles Vo Minett
Gome
Minneapolis
Minn
Ada Crown
Mabel Mereen
Ashdale
Georgetown Puesday
Frank Mereen
Sidney Eaton
Vath
No A W. Maton
Albert Young
Chylli
Isabelle Sprague
Clackshear
Center
Minott
Edith Jaynes
J. Jb. Leach
Chelsea
William Farr
Som Orville
Mechanic Falls
Perry Farm
The
Basin
Ho A. Oliver
Redshaw
Lynn
Mass
Earl Perkins
Cox's Head
Howard Minacum
Phyllis
Swampscott
Elbridge Morse
Darker Head
N. W. Eaton, Who Has Been A Patient At the Bath City Hospital
Paul Gilmore
Teath
Frank Percy
J.B. Leach
Ernest Doughty
Herbert Doughty
Charlestown Navy Yard
Lyman W. Barbour
Cumberland Center
Dora HL. Adais
W.A. Butler
Small Point
Smith Hall
West Point
Alvah Wallace
Willian J. Mountfore
New York
Walter Imleburdsam
Keyes Jaussén
New Arrivals at Hotel Riverside Popham Beach
A Hillsdale party traveled by auto from Hillsdale New Jersey to Popham Beach in 20 hours, arriving at 2 pm Sunday and spending the day there. The guest list includes Fall River and Boston residents such as S HL Cushing A M Comnett F J Brown G B Burkhardt EF Forbes Harold F Jacobson and others from Amesbury Milton Cambridge Detroit Chicago and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Riverside
Wetsae and Family
Fall River
Mass
S. HL. Cushing
Lawrence
A. M. Comnett
Boston
F. J. Brown
G. B. Burkhardt
Quincy
EF. W. Forbes
Milton
Harold F. Jacobson
Kendal Green
Getehen
Sherman
Fitchburg
Choate
Cambridge
Mary (. Wheeler
Ethel F. Jardine
Detroit
Mich
Donald Metal and Son
Chicago
Henry G. Herring
J. Everett Moulton
Church Services in Arrowsic and Robinhood Details
Arrowsic services begin at 10 20 with a children's story and a sermon titled A Lost Art. Robinhood holds 2 pm worship with 1 15 Sunday school. Evening service at Robinhood 7 30 on Mid the Encircling Gloom. Thursday 7 30 midweek prayer at Arrowsic school. Friday 7 30 prayer at Robinhood. Wednesday community sing at Baptist church. Also note lobster shipments to Portland and To ton with pounds cleared and prepped for winter storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowsie
Robinhood
Arrowsic
Robinhood Church
Baptist Church
Prominent Guests Flock to Sebasco Summer Retreat
Federal Judge Jude William Kenyon of Fort Dodge joins Mrs. Kenyon at Sebasco with plans to stay through August along with ex-Senator Tawson of Dew Moines and ex-Governor Kendall. Other invited figures include Judge Robert E. Lewis of Denver, Guy Dolliver of Fort Dodge, and Mrs. Taylor, head of Iowa’s State Federation of Women’s Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude William &. Kenyon
Fort Dodge
United States Senate
Harding
Kenyon
Kenyons
Charles A. Tawson
Dew Moines
Republican National Committee
Sumner Colony
N. BL Kendall
Buckeye
Robert E. Lewis
Lewis
Denver
Cole
Guy Dolliver
Joseph J. Dolliver
OL Carter
Corydon
Sims
Sebasco
Blackboen
Lown Ional Bank
Des Moines
Winckburn
Henry ‘Taylor
Taylor
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Iown
William Larrabee
Towns
Maine
Rockborned
Judenine Phillips
New Mexico
Phillips
Platt
Meriden
Nationally Prominent Guests Dine at West Point Inn
A July 25 shore dinner at Snug Harbor Inn hosted by Judge and Mrs. William Kenyon drew 16 guests including a U S Senator a Governor and four judges. The guest list expanded with Judge Alfred Nippert and Louis Nippert of Cincinnati arriving en route home from Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snug Harbor Inne
William
Kenyon
United States
Alfred SK. Nippert
Louis Nippert
Cincinnati
Robert E. Lewis
Denver
Robert Louis, Jr
Lewis, Jr
Kendall
Jaws
Charles A. Rawson
Town
Alfred K. Nippert
Mme, van Zandt Wheeler
West Point
Mater
Ohio
West Point Dance Season Draws Large Crowd at Smiths Hall
West Point social season continues with high attendance at Smith’s Hall on Thursday. Beginning August 2 dances will be held on both Tuesday and Thursday nights with Stevens’ Orchestra playing. A four week series of prize Waltzes will culminate in a grand contest at the farewell ball on August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's Hall
West Point
Wis
Stevens
Marriage Intentions Filed For Miller and Hanson
Marriage intentions for Miss Helen Vivian Miller of Bath and Clarence W. Hanson of Portland were filed Friday morning with City Clerk John W. Gilmore. Miller is daughter of Mr and Mrs Miller of 27 Mechanic Street and a Bath Trust Co. stenographer. Hanson is son of Mrs Margaret W. Hanson of 54 North Street, Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Vivian Miller
Bath
Clarence W. Hanson
Portland
John W. Gilmore
Miss Miller
Er Miller
Mechanic Street
Bath Trust Co
Hansen
Margaret W. Hanson
North Street
Creditors Meeting Set for Camden Banker’s Bankruptcy
Creditors of Jesse J. Handy of Camden adjudged bankrupt July 23 were notified by Referee William T. Hall that the first meeting will be at the new county court house in Rockland on August 17 at 3 p.m. to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Mrs Emma Day of Days Ferry returned after visiting her brother in law Edward Cornish on Highhind Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse J. Handy
Camden
William T. Hall
New County Court House
Rockland
Emma
Ferry
Edward Cornish
Highhind Street
Obituary Andrew J. McAllister 72 foundryman dies after illness
Andrew J. McAllister 72 a noted foundryman formerly with Watson Rye Cu died after a prolonged illness at his home on Tiadgett Street early Monday He retired from active work last November due to frail health Survived by wife five sons two daughters a brother and a sister from St John New Brunswick and other relatives. funeral arrangements to follow in Medford and Linchester Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. McAllister
Watson
Rye Cu
Teme
Tiadgett Street
Mentha
Ele
Amd
Orn
St. John
An Sen
Ts Frick
Catherine McMister
le Eae
Path
Foupdeyeren
Een
N. B
Andrew
With
William Oof Durbank
Calif
Robert
Roy McAllister
Hough's Neck
Mass
Miss
Lla McAlllister
Diath
Mies
Brieda McGill
Linchester
Boo
Mis
Matilda Meister
Medord
Death notice of Noah H L Goodwin with Bath family ties
Noah H L Goodwin Civil War veteran died Friday morning at his Bath home aged about 67 years after moving from Minowt's Corner. He enlisted in Lewiston in Co G Captain AL TL Lamb of the Maine regiment. Survived by two daughters Katherine Oliver Annie J Goodwin of Bath a son James A Goodwin of Dportmd and seven grandchildren two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah H.L. Goodwin
Tle
Hiram O
Bath
Minowt’s Corner
Lewiston
Co. G
AL TL Lamb
L Maine Regiment
Katherine Oliver
Annie J. Goodwin
James A. Goodwin
Dporthimd
Daley 17 Dies After Illness At Bath Residence
Odie Kerr Daley, 17, died Friday afternoon about three at her parents home. Born in Bathurst, N B, she had lived in Bath for 12 years. She was not a member of the First Baptist Sunday school and is survived by her parents and one brother Randall Daley living at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odie Kerr Daley
Edwards. Daley
Bathurst
N. B
Bath
First Baptist Sunday O School
Randall Daley
Funeral for Rev William H Lakin at Bath First Baptist
Rev William H Lakin died suddenly in Ches hire Mass last week. His funeral was held Sunday at two pm in Bath First Baptist Church with large attendance and floral tributes. Rev H AL Skillin officiated. Bearers included brothers Pred okakin Bath Samuel PL Lakin Port hind and four brothers in law Harry Carlson Port hind Guy Payne Auburn John Sellers Meehanie halls and Harry KK Rines Wiscasset. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Lakin
Cheshire
Mass
First Baptist Church
Bath
H. AL. Skillin
Pred Okakin
Samuel PL Lakin
Porthind
Harry Carlson
Tporthind
Guy Payne
Auburn
John Sellers
Meehanie Halls
Harry KK. Rines
Wiscasset
Oak Grove
Daley Rites For Miss Odie Kerr Daley At Home
Funeral services for Miss Odie Kerr Daley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Daley, were held Sunday at 3 500 Bailey Street home. Rev T I Skillin of First Baptist officiated with many floral tributes. pallbearers included Clarence Leatherman Loy McAloon Harold Carter and Edward Jaquith. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odie Kerr Daley
Edward Daley
Bailey Street
T. 1. Skillin
First Baptist Church
Clarence Leatherman
Loy McAloon
Harold Carter
Edward Jaquith
Oak Grove
Patrick Murray Funeral Obituary Held at St Marys
The funeral for Patrick Murray, casualty of a Nisland slide at the city gravel pit in North Bath, was held Tuesday morning at St Marys church with Rev Gorman officiating. Bearers included Joseph Murray of Worthind J Horace McClure Thomas VP Neagle and Don Jamin Cressey. Burial followed at Mt Calvary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Murray
City
North Bath
St. Mary's Church
Revo Sr. Gorman
Joseph Murray
Worthind
J. Horace McClure
Thomas VP. Neagle
Don Jamin Cressey
Mt. Calvary
Lincoln County seeking stolen property flash round up
Lincoln county officers including Sheriff Jolie Kelley and Deputy Frank Jewett searched second hand shops in Wiseasset and nearby towns to recover items stolen from Sumner homes in Alimt and Newcastle. William Tuslor faced binding over for breaking and larceny. desks bureaus a clock and other furniture linked to the case were identified as stolen. Police traced goods to Porthood Bath Randolph and Gardiner, using old quilts to gain leads and call residents to identify items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thairvey TR. Pease
Wiseasset
Lincoln County
Socomel
Jolie 1
Kelley
Boothbay
Tiarber
Sheri Frank Jewett
Whitefield
Lincoln County Grand Jury
George Wy Sineger
Damariscella
Linesla County
Wiserset
Sumner
Pease
Porthend
Taylor
Porthood
Bath
Randolph
Gardiner Whiel
Beau Geste to Screen at Opera House Next Week
The screen version of a popular novel Beau Geste comes to the Opera House next week, Wednesday and Thursday at 7. The production highlights include extensive desert filming with 2000 men, a vast camp 60 miles from civilization, and notable casting such as Ronald Colman in the title role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ade Pings
Rene Vign Leyes
Bites
Honcoffie Hyethess
Herbert Brenan
Direnen
Parlinyagi
Cabboramia
Gien
Ronald Collum
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Spear
H. H. M’carty
Sewall C. Strout
Edison Electriclluminating Co
Roston
Albert I. Strout
Ernest Ward
Althea Strout
Philip Evans
Cecil Roland
Lincoln Street
Mrs. Leon
B. Pennell
Sherman L. Morse
Clarence Willis
Thayenne
Stewart Day
Bath City Hospital
Ss. M. Stewart
Helen
Miass
Fred
Fred 8S. Sawyer’s
Dremore
Almond Perry
Portsmouth
N. E
Winnegance Community Club
Charles T. Small’s
Sybil Houdlette
Dresden
Vitel Pine Hill
Druscilla Bornheimer
Lortland
J. A. Trueworthy
Cook's Corner
Frank Talbot
Navy Yard
Withery
Marion Raffaell
Bay Point
Sabino Association
Treasury
DR. E. $. Stackpole
Wesley Church
Bath Boy
U. S. Air Corps
Col. Lindbergh
Arrowsic and
Toston
Iowa
Cacco Bay
Mrs. W. S. Kenyon
Richard
Bath Savings Institution
Noah H. Goodwin
W. H. Lakin
Odie D. Daley
Washington Street
George P. Davenport
Ives
Harris & Allen
Baxter
Charles. T. Jackson
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