Annual Meeting Elects Officers at Bath Orphans Home
Major William R. Kimball was reelected president of the Bath Military and Naval Orphans Home at the annual trustees meeting. Dr Seth S Mullin was elected secretary treasurer and Mrs Louise R Staples superintendent with Miss Harriet C Jackson as clerk and bookkeeper. New directors and lady visitors were named along with committee appointments and a detailed president’s report outlining history, current census, health and facilities needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Kimball
Bath Military & Naval Orphans Home
Seth S. Mullin
Bath
Louise R. Staples
Harriet C. Jackson
Mullin
Harry B. Sawyer
John Shaw
Charles H. Cahill
William 5. Newell
Allen M.itish. Childres
William St. Kimball
Muilin
S&th
Corporation
Res. Kimball
James C. Mulligan
Allen M. Irish
Edward W. Llyde
William S. Newell
Louise RK. Staples
Seths. Mullin
Harriet UC
Jackson
Thomas
Gibbons
Ada R. Crockett
Major Kimball
Cahill
Harriet
WV. Keyes
Farmington
Elsie M. Alexander
Brunswick
Clara
Dearborn
Josie Rich
Norton
Record traffic surge hits state ferry on Saturday
The State Highway Commission began its new system August 1 and ferries across the Kennebec saw the highest single day traffic and receipts in history. Officials warn the system is not fully functional yet as patrols attempt to coordinate boarding and ticketing, with drivers delayed by confusion and long lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Kennebec
Walter Fraser
The
Highway Commission
Harry Thompson
Numerous Bequests In Will Of Mrs Ernestine Wright
Mrs Ernestine Wright of Elmhurst left Henry C Wright securities valued at 100000 chosen by him plus mansion furnishings after which the estate is to be sold and proceeds go to him. If he dies before her 2500 goes to his mother. Several relatives friends and institutions receive varying sums and church and library bequests. The will dated January 28 1928 names executors Joseph M Trott and Henry C Wright without bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Wright
Ennestine S. Wright
Pares
France
Sagadahoc
M. A. Wright
Barbara Ross
Charles D. Hall
Charlotte Hall Anderson
Rodney Ross, Jr
Martha Foote
Bella Foote
John Trainer
Elmhurst
Robert Heggie
Grace Church
Bath City Hospital
Vatten Free Library
Jessie A. Wilson
Charles A. Corliss
Robert A. Hamilton
Bath coal concern sells order to state
The Kennebec Wharf and Coal Company has sold upwards of 4500 tons of bituminous coal for the Augusta State Hospital and expects about two months to fill the contract as lighterage from its city plant continues. A Corsica cargo and a Hampton Roads steamship load are anticipated, with Seguin in Portland to pick up two Kennebec lighters for the transfer and another lighter for Bay State Dredging at Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
Augusta State Hospital
Hampton Roads
Seguin
Portland
Kennebec
Augusta
Bay State Dredging Co
Gardiner
Moose or deer struck by auto near Woolwich
Wendal Leavitt of Woolwich, returning from a dance with friends, struck an animal that was either a deer or a moose at the top of a hill near the Frank Wright farm. The vehicle barely harmed the animal, which left into the woods. another man, Herbert Worvey, visited Portsmouth and departed for Berlin, New Hampshire, for a week with the same company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendal Leavitt
Woolwich
Ox Horn Corner
Frank Wright
Akron factory chief visits Bath with family
Paul W. Litchfield first vice president and factory manager of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. of Akron, with Mrs. Litchfield and daughter Katherine, and Mrs. Litchfield Sr. passed the weekend in Bath after visiting Fairlee Vermont. They renewed old acquaintances, and Litchfield spoke of his 25 years at Goodyear and his small dirigible The Pilgrim built under his direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Litchfield
Goodyear Tire & Rkusher Co
Akron
Latehfied
Goodyear ‘Tire & Rubber Co
Litchfield
Marshall Avenue
Stowfield
Los Angeles
Germany
Atlantic
New Jersey
Boy Drowns After Canoe Upset Near Boothbay Harbor
Edward B. Beresford Jr., 17, of Cincinnati, a Boothbay camp participant, drowned in the Sasanoa River when a canoe with three companions overturned as the steamer Islander passed. The group, ages 15 to 17, struggled toward shore before Beresford vanished. Factors cited include a possible weak heart or cramps. rescue efforts with grappling lines and a submarine diver followed as officials searched the swift water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Beresford, Jr
Cincinnati
Ohio
Boothbay Camp
Thorne Island
Sasanoa
Islander
Boothbay Harbor
Westport
Beresford
John Warner
John Bladon
Webster Burkhardt
A. R. Webster
Thoothbay
Bath
Fred Ir. Hall
W. Scott Tibbetts
Mr. Webster
Pastor of Nazarene Church Receives Surprise Birthday
Members and friends held a surprise party for Rev. Charles O. Miller of the Nazarene church. They gifted a leather briefcase and fruit basket, with a birthday cake and refreshments. Miller’s father, sister, and nephew visited from Corinna for the weekend, and he will conduct a two week camp meeting in West Walls during vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nazarene Church
Charles O. Miller
Miller
Charles H. Miller
W. H. Palmer
David Palmer
Corinna
Bath
Mr. Miller
West Walls
Henry Alexander
Sebaseco
Masons of Bath Honor Francis G Cooke Before Departure
Bath Masons held a large informal gathering at the Masonic Temple to honor Francis G. Cooke who will soon leave Bath for a naval Bureau posting in Washington. Cooke has led Solar lodge as worshipful master and served as district deputy grand master for the 14th Masonic district. he also holds positions in Montgomery and St. Bernard Royal Arch, and Dunlap commandery KK. Tasty banquet followed a six o'clock assemble, with roast beef, mashed potatoes, green peas, rolls, doughnuts, crullers, cheese and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Francis G. Cooke
Bath
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Navy Department
Washington
Cooke
Solar Lodge
Montgomery
St. Bernard Royal Arch
William Mann
Bath Methodists To Send Delegates To Camp Meet
Bath Methodist churches will send delegations to the empire Grove camp meeting and institute near Auburn from August 15 to 28 directed by Rev. Ralph Fernald Lowe with speakers including Bishops Anderson and Hamilton. The program lists daily sessions with ministers lay leaders and activities and notes notable speakers Bishop William F. Anderson and Bishop John W. Hamilton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Empire Grove
Auburn
Ralph Fernald Lowe
Anderson
Hamilton
C. W. Lowell
World Service
R. F. Lowe
C. B. Oliver
H. O. Megert
ID. B. Holt
D. L. Joslin
T. C. Chapman
N. R. Pearson
A. H. Graham
John W. Hamilton
Henry E. Dunnack
C. J. Brown
J. G. Rogers
Bath Board of Trade offers new aluminum radiator signs
The Bath Board of Trade announces handsome aluminum radiator signs to promote Bath and Maine. Available at the Bath Trust Co. building with president Ralph Daie. Signs read Bath, Maine, The City of Opportunities and cost $1.50 each, fewer available than in other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Board of Trade
Bath
Maine
Ralph ©. Daie
Bath Trust Co
St. Petersburg
F A
Bonney buys farm in East Brunswick area
Weston L. Bonney has purchased the Ham farm on the State road at Ham's hill in East Brunswick. The buyer's great grandmother Thankful Donnell, born there, lived to over 100. Three hundred pullets arrived Saturday and the property is named Bonnie Brook Poultry Farm. Improvements include a new hop house and other renovations. Miss Phyllis Hall spent the weekend in Lewiston with Mrs. Clarence Lakin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston L. Bonney
East Brunswick
Ham's Hill
Mr. Bonney
Thankful Donnell
Two Alarm Fire at Acme Supply Store in Commercial Street
Fire started near a gasoline pump at Acme Service and Supply, 83 Commercial Street, threatening a major blaze. Chief Engineer Charles E. Parks ordered a second alarm as crews battled flames through the old building, now a former church and prior wholesale grocery site. Firefighters prevented a catastrophe after Leland S Plummer noticed the blaze, shut off the pump, and averted a gasoline ignition. Traffic was diverted and eight lines of hose were used as firemen contained the fire within the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme
Commercial Street
Charles E. Parks
J. L. Worth
Mr. Howard
W. F. Stearns
Leland S$. Plummer
Joseph W. Crane
Albert Pinkham
Front
Commerce Street
Norman W. Howard
Vpage
Dwo
Rotarians hear on arts of flying and army training
Bath rotarians heard an army aviator outline the path a cadet follows from ground school to formation flying and gunnery. The talk noted the U S Army planes hold a world speed record of 266 58 miles per hour and the luncheon was chaired by E Motley Fuller with Col Hugh M Spaulding as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. P. Burke
United States Army
E. Motley Fuller
Passmore
Poland Spring
Hugh M. Spaulding
Edwin C. McAllister
Ralph St. Littlefield
Gardiner
Ernest E. Decker
Portland
John KR. Giles
Cambridge
Walter TB. Fraser
Augusta
Henry A. Free
Lewiston-Auburn
Industrial Accident Hearings at Bath Feature Three Cases
Donald D. Garveson of Auburn led an Industrial Accident Commission hearing in Bath on Monday. Three cases were heard, including Edward Harrington versus Fred Woodmansee and the Royal Indemnity, and two review actions: George H. Clough versus Bath Inn Works and the Royal Indemnity with Charles Trask versus Bath Box Company and Federal Mutual. Edward W. Bridgham represented Clough. F. H. Smith of Portland represented Royal Indemnity. Commissioner Gurcelen, a former Maine senator from Androscoggin County, was noted for his August tenure. Mrs Gladys McLellan, Miss Priscilla Magoun and Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Day drove to Portland on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald D. Garveson
Auburn
Industrial Accident Commission
Bath
Edward Harrington
Fred Woodmansee
George H. Clough
Bath Inn Works, Ltd
Charles Trask
Bath Box
Federal Mutual
Edward W. Bridgham
Clough
F. H. Smith
Portland
Gurcelen
Maine Senate
Androscugsin
Veteran Bath marine engineer recalls meteor rescue from Boston
A Bath veteran, Vernon D. Mitchell, recounts how he intercepted a Boston owners plan to sell the steamer Meteor to Cuban buyers. He seized control, brought the vessel back to Bath, and turned it over to Goss Marine Iron Works while dodging a seizure by Boston authorities. The Meteor, built in New York, featured the nation’s first triple expansion engine designed by Charles E. Hyde. Mitchell’s account covers hearings, engineering changes, and the tense standoff to preserve Bath interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bath
Vernon D. Mitchell
Vinestreet
Toons Marine Iron Works
Chales E. Hyde
Mitchell
Goss Marine Iron Works
New York
Meteors
Brooklyn
America
Wheeler
Charles E. Hyde
Worcester Tech
England
Scotland
Supt. Hyde
Hey
Hyde
Cay
M. W. Snow
Meteor
P. Rutnam
J. B. Kendall
W. H. Sampson
Joseph E. Crisp
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Mitchel
Gulf Marine Iron Works
Goston
Willam Hines
Henry Swanton
Goss Marihe Iron Works
Gould
Snow
Greamstanmces
E. Chappelle
Chappelle
Sheriff Jones
Mystic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annual Meeting OF
Orphans’ Home
State Ferry
Ernestine Wright
Patten Free Library
Bath Coal Concern
Portsmouth
Herbert EL. Worvey
Berlin
N. H
Shipping City
Boy
Sasanoa River
Nazarene Church
Walter Story
Margaret
Elizabeth, N. J
T. H. Bartlett
Marion
Ortland
Henry W. Butler
High Street
Story
Angela Bartlett
Phippsburg
Masons OF
L. D. Archibald
A. I. Oliver
J. Brown
Alice L. Brown
J. B. Holt
Lou M. Baker
Florence Leach
Stephen Vosburg
Fred Emery Beane
William Quinton
W. D. Hutchins
Henry N. Pringle
William F. Anderson
GAK Social Service
Bonney
East
Phyllis Hall
Lewiston
Clarence Lakin
Acme Supply Store
Gladys McLellan
Priscilla Magoun
Harry L. Day
Portland Munday
Boston Harbor
United States
Clyde
Ward Stanton
Steam Xlacht Builders
Constitution Wharf
Simpon
Pene
Goxs Marine Iron Works
Mr. Hyde
Vernon D. Mitchel
Stormtight
Johnson Bros Co
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