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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1919

Page

2

More Room Needed at Bath Orphan Asylum Says Trustees

Bath Military and Naval Orphan Asylum trustees urged the next legislature to fund enlarging the building or a new dormitory to meet expected demand as Civil and Spanish war veterans’ children, and others from later wars, join the program. The 1919 annual report cites 72 inmates during the year, with 61 remaining, and notes improvements, staffing, and donations from local groups and individuals.

Bath Military and Naval Orphan Asylum Association Pres William R. Kimball Red Cross Ernestines. Wright Elmhurst Gardens Frederick W.baker J. Edward Drake H. D. Grant Emma Eames de Gogorza Harriet Watson Madame Eames United States H. A. Duncan Horatio A. Duncan Peay Oviellg Giett Troleivisieine

Five Islands dogfish invade Sheepscot harbor scene

The Five Islands area reports an unprecedented dogfish invasion up the Sheepscot river fronting the steamboat wharf. Fishermen lure them with whiting tied to rope, pulling two to three at a time. Bath and Cambridge visitors frequent cottages while residents note bites and unsafe bathing. Community notices list residents visiting, traveling, and local Grange event plans.

Sheepscot Appletofft Cambridge Mass Quimby Alton Berry Rockland Frank Blake Donald Somerville Townsand Coward Bath Alfred Rowe Hefferman Belmont Lothrop J. B. Horton Dr. Rowe Oldtown Rowe Henry Rowe Lavers Boston Adams New York Ellen Hagan Ruth Lavers Naples Marion Soule Woolwich Alfred MacMahan Smith Biggins Gertrude Smith Mrs. Tucker Malden Five Islands Mr. Hall Margaret Ruth Acton Hall Arrowsic Bridge Maxine Lewis M. T. MacMahan Capt Proctor Hagan Flora Moore Lelia Davis Isle of Springs Madelyn Berry MacMahan Island Mildred Dunham Gardiner Carolyn Stevens Louise Reed Charles Nocton Walter Moore Hallowell Carrie Luce Charles Snowman J. G. Stevens Walter Reed Moulton Portland Albertina Stevens O'Brien Leslie Ainsley Mabel Rowe Addie Davis Ida Rowe Merton Davis Frank Biggins Vermont Grange

William M. Savage obituary prominent Bath painter dies

William M. Savage 659 a well known Bath painter and former Bath Iron Works foreman died Monday night at his home from a paralytic shock following a prior stroke. He was born in Bath to Richard and Lucinda Savage and spent most of his life in the painting trade. Survived by wife Susan Howe Savage son William Savage Jr daughters Cora Savage and Mrs A Scott Specht two brothers and three sisters. He was a member of People's church and several orders.

William M. Savage Bath Iron Works, Ltd Middle Street Mr. Savage Bath Richard Lucinda Savage Bath Iron Works Susan Howe Savage William Savage, Jr Cora Savage A. Scott Specht Watertown Mass Daniel F. Savage Lisbon Falls Charles R. Savage B. F. Harmon Brunswick A. 8. Harmon Lewiston H. P. Bush Camden People's Church

Death in Pacific disaster claims Augustus Pratt

Wallace Pratt learns his brother Augustus L Pratt 55 perished when a steamer struck a reef off the Pacific coast en route from Fairbanks to Seattle. The vessel carried 300 aboard and none survived. Augustus Pratt, a Bath baker turned Alaska investor, had not been heard from for ten years.

Wallace Pratt Augustus l Pratt Pacific Fairbanks Alaska Seattle Pratt

William H. Holland 63 Dies at Five Islands After Illness

William H. Holland of Georgetown died Tuesday at his Five Islands home after a long illness. A longtime Malden Island Colony chief for over 30 years he served as a deacon at the Second Baptist Church and held memberships in Boothbay Lodge Knights of Pythias and Five Islands Grange. He leaves his wife and several nieces. Funeral will be Thursday at two in the afternoon at his Five Islands home.

William H. Holland Five Islands Mr. Holland Georgetown Malden Island Colony Second Baptist Church of Boothbay Lodge Knights of Pythias Hannah Oliver Ida Oliver Southport Eugene Reynolds Emery Wardwell Worcester Kennebec Point Levi Powers Augusta Todd Miss Mason Robinhood Mile Beach Nancy I. Russell Frank Hollis Portland Winfield Rowe Samuel Butler Waltham Popham Byron M. Rowe Woolwich Owen Marr Benjamin Farnsworth Bath Howard G. Heald Frank Thompson Elizabeth Thompson Jack Horne Working League First Baptist Church Anna Martha Hooker Artington Mass Todd's Wharf M. Steglemann Watertown Albers West Georgetown Everett Thayer Taunton Cora Searle J. B. Henry White Rocks Marrtown John Wilson Boothbay Islands Robinhood Cove Edgar Drake Fred Reid Gloucester A. E. Buzzo Harry Heald Norman Oliver Navy Clarence Oliver

Samuel C. Lord Funeral Draws Large Attendance

Large turnout of relatives and friends attended the funeral of Samuel C. Lord at his son John A. Lord's home 50 Pearl Street on Tuesday at 2 PM. Rev Omar W. Folsom of the Winery Street Congregational Church officiated. Bearers were Lloyd Daley Galen Dulley Charles Perry and Fred Morrison. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Samuel C. Lord John A. Lord U.S.N Pearl Street Omar W. Folsom Emitus Wineer Street Congregational Church Lloyd Daley Galen Dulley Charles Perry Fred Morrison Oak Grove

Local Jottings From Bath and Nearby Areas

Miss Frances hosts Lord at Mere Point while Frank Darlington works as an electrical welder in the Texas yard. Bath greetings, travels, and visits fill the week as residents note farm work, motor trips to Bar Harbor, fishing trips, and holidays. Bronze Victory buttons become common among Bath’s veterans, symbolizing American valor and service.

Miss Frances Lord Mary Baxter Mere Point Frank Darlington Boston Texas Yard R. A. Besaw Southport Henry W. Howard Howe Farm West Georgetown John Hayes Miss Hayes Sherbrooke Canada Minnie White Oak Street Bath Carl Anderson Cherry Street Gardiner Frank H. Lewis North Pond Belgrade Lake Country James Groves Harriet Austin Mabel Austin Ruth Evelyn Elmer Craig West Bath Sarah Wade Eleanor Sparks Bar Harbor Rockland A. F. Duniels Popham Beach Quincy Mass Charles W. Avery Charles William Avery, Jr

Mrs Hunt Hosts Afternoon Tea Guests Named

Georgetown Mrs William Allan entertained at afternoon tea Tuesday with guests Mr Frank Morrill Mrs Josephine Harrison Mrs Elizabeth Howarth Mrs Joseph Bearce Miss Idena Howarth and Miss Sallie Harrison in attendance at the gathering hosted by Mrs Edgar J Hunt.

William Allan Oliver Edgar J. Hunt Frank Morrill Josephine Harrison Elizabeth Howarth Joseph Bearce Idena Howarth Sallie Harrison

Special Town Meeting on Arrowsic Toll Bridge Repair

Georgetown selectmen issue warrants for August 11 in Union Hall to decide aid for Arrowsic after the Woolwich Toll Bridge span collapsed cutting island traffic. Arrowsic leaders expected to call a parallel meeting. Nearby towns discuss vehicle displacements and scow ferry moves to Bath and Robinhood to keep cars and residents connected amid bridge loss.

Arrowsic Selectmen of Georgetown Union Hall Georgetown Center Woolwich Robinhood Howard's Wharf Bath Washington Massachusetts Maine

Winter Street Lawn Party Supports Winter Street Chapel

A lawn party and food sale was held on the grounds of Winter Street Chapel on a Tuesday afternoon. Cooked foods ice cream and flowers were sold. The event featured a decorative lawn backdrop and bouquets on each table with volunteers including Miss Julia Watson president and several other ladies and young parish waitresses listed by name.

Winter Street Chapel Julia Watson Abigail Carter Edward B. Smith Emma Small FE. Randall Leonard W. E. Kershner Charles W. Taylor Clarence W. Morse Langdon T. Snipe Allan M. Irish Helen Freeman Katherine Mitchell Winnifred Hekking

Two youths bound over in shoplifting case

Two youths aged 17 and 19 were arrested for breaking and entering and larceny from Scott Perry’s South End store. They appeared before Recorder Huse, probable cause was found, and they were held for the October term of the supreme court in $500 each. Police allege 300 pennies and 150 cigars were taken.

Scott Perry South End Huse Supreme Court

Bath couple wed in Brunswick ceremony

George A. Coombs, a Bath painter, and Mrs. Iva M. Rice, also of Bath, were married Sunday in Brunswick by Rev. H. G. McCann. They plan to reside in Bath. Miss Sunie Hodgkins left for a visit to Jackson New Hampshire.

Sunie Hodgkins Jackson, N. H

New Sub master for Morse High

C D Wilson of Plymouth New Hampshire was provisionally elected submaster of Morse high school by the board of education. His appointment depends on letters of recommendation from his present board after favorable hearings. The board also announced the acceptance of three teachers for the high school and noted a few minor repair matters. Frances Winifred Walker, a glimmer of family news, visited Mr Parker's sister in the city.

C. D. Wilson Plymouth N. H Morse High School Board of Education Wilson Lates College Connecticut Josephine Johnson Gloucester Mass Alice Lawry Vinalhaven Beulah Thayer Auburn Johnson Western College Emerson School of Oratory Miss Lawry Bates Thayer

Canadian Trip Return Noted By Fields Party

William Fields and John F. Sherm returned Saturday after a two weeks trip to Canada. Fields was accompanied by his daughter Agnes and her friend Louise Footer on the journey.

William Fields John F. Sherm Canada Mr. Fields Agnes Louise Footer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Raen Thompson Brothers Thompson Bros Orphan Home Augusta Grange Reading Ellen Hagap Carrie H. Stevens C. W. Noeton Rev Wm. Boyd Casero Teeta L. H. Rowe Silas Adams Waterville Edward W. Hyde James ©. Mulligan G. W. Golding Charles Hallet Everett The Lawomere Fred Albee Wiscasset Augustus Pratt Samuel Lord Frank E. Seavey Tufts College Seavey Georgia Duncan Sabine Hanover M. E.owen Portsmouth Axel Stransen Emma Owen Maurice Owen E. P.riggs Cheltra High Street M. H Kate Loach Briggs Center Street Hill America D. J. Pettengill Charles Ward Harry F. Morin Hollis Webster Sagadahoc Bay Helen Thompson Frank Lunt Dover Howard Trafton Fred Oliver Trafton Doris Roscoe P. Todd Dorchester Will Columbia Columbia Germantown Woile James F. Will Co Winter Street Morse High Walter Walker Frances Winifred Ayer Bath Dept Store
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