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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1941

Page

7

Richmond Man Hurt By Home Made Sawing Machine

Norris Chadbourne of Richmond was badly injured when his trouser leg tangled in a homemade sawing machine powered by an automobile engine, pulling him onto the moving saw. He suffered severe cuts to his right leg and left hand and one finger was amputated. He was hospitalized at Gardiner General with treatment from Drs. Bull and Farrell.

Norris Chadbourne Richmond Chadburne Gardiner General Hospital Enterprise Grange Ideal Home Corner Club Daughters of Veterans Hall Fern Perry Venerander Sanford Ethel Rankins Methodist Church Helena Naylor George Volz Alexander Cairns Newark N. J Masonic Royal Arch Ira Allen Brown's Point East Bowdeinham Robert Hutchinson Donald Knight Fred Moeller Wesley Webber Francis Meisner Roger Baker Vincent Marchese Cecil Furlong Wallace Gardner Pleasant Pond Guernsey Bloomfield Rostobar Millay Bros Maine Agricultural Experiment Station American Guernsey Cattle Club Carlton Knight High Street Leon Fisher David Graves Ray Sedgley Richmond Fire Department Louis Leon Charles L. Blair South Front Street James W Ellen E. Smith Blair Richmond Odd Fellows Front Street Lillian M. Blair Morris Roland Blair West Medford Mass Willis Blair Thomas P. Collins Henry S. Densmore County Road Ella Harry Rockport Leonard Killiam Gardiner Wayne Whitmore Gardiner General, Hospital Louis Lemieux Jean Neil Louis Cobbessee Lake Romeo Bellevance Collette Jeanette Pleasant View House Ocean Point Earle Battine Alabama Raymond Brown Washington, D. C National Geological Survey Charles Tallman Roslindale Pleasant View Farm Marion Emerson Lynn Mabel McFee Thomas O'Neil Everett Frank Preble Barbara Farwell Stanley Marr Norwood Charles Tollman Mary McGinn Elizabeth Kelley Pemaquid Norris Chapman Joseph Dillon Italy Mansir Richard Everett Everett Hatch Carolyn Curtis State Hospital Augusta Arthur Maxwell Pearl Perry George Roberts Bay Point John S. Parker Jennie Foss Farmington Walter Rose Ella Rose Greene

Rotary Luncheon Covers Offset Printing Evolution

At Hotel Sedgwick the Bath Rotary club heard Wilfrid E Guerin explain offset printing, a photoreproduction process on wax, and answered questions. President John Parker welcomed new member Royal A. Johnson and noted ethics. Charlie Shepard urged better parking. next week Harlan M. Bisbee will be guest of honor.

Gutenburg Germany Sedgwick Wilfrid E Guerin John Parker Warren E. Kershner Royal Bath Harlan M. Bisbee Durham N. H 193Rd Rotary District Bath Club

Mrs Sewall Attends N Y A Conference at Bates College

Mrs Sumner Sewall wife of Maine’s governor attended a National Youth Administration conference at Bates College with teachers from summer sessions and about 35 principals and superintendents. She spoke at a noon luncheon in Rand Hall noting the American education system and contrasting it with European culture.

Sumner Sewall Maine National Youth Administration Bates College N.Y.A

Garden club lecture travels from coast to Maine

Mrs Edmund A Rothwell and Mrs Louise Dodsworth Garth of Huntsville Alabama and Sebasco Estates visited Rockland Tuesday for a flower arrangement lecture by Amy Mays at the Universalist church. Miss Amy McDonald and Miss May H Nichols of Pasadena California will lecture before Maine garden clubs with demonstrations at Ley Lake Hotel and Lakewood Country Club before the Kennebec regional meeting hosted by Bloomfield club.

Edmund A. Rothwell Louise Dodsworth Garth Huntsville Ala Sebasco Estates Rockland Amy Mays Amy McDonald May H. Nichols Pasadena Cal Garden Clubs Maine Universalist Church Rockland Garden Club Rangeley Lake Hotel Lakewood Country Club Kennebec County Bloomfield Garden Club

Georgetown vital records book added to Richards Library

Georgetown residents learn a new volume Georgetown Maine Vital Records Vol 1 Births Marriages and B covers mid 1700s to 1892 with Vol 2 planned editor Miss Mary Pelham Hill Maine Historical Society published 1939 notes cemeteries county changes and families led by Olivers Stevens Snowman Rowe Spinney plus local updates include a Georgetown auto accident three crashes in a month center school teaching plans and Working League sale and supper at vestry with tickets at W A Todd store.

Richards Georgetown Maine Mary Pelham Hill Topsham Lincoln Company York Sagadahoc Oliver Stevens Snowman Rowe Spinney Maine State Library Howard Heath Bath Hugh J. Rainey Frankfort R. H. Robinson Mariner Miss Gray Bridgton Center School Powers Woolwich Five Islands Ernest Curtis Scott Wendell P. Todd Salem Kennebec Point Road Working League W. A. Todd

West Georgetown visitors and weekend social roundups

A long list of visitors and residents visiting West Georgetown over the weekend and in recent days. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Johnson from Providence. Howard Noble and Fred Wiggin from Malden. Herbert Spinney of Bath. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Bird with guests from Clifton Rutherford and Bath. several Portland Bath and Boston area visitors. and Rev. R. V. Ebbett from Montpelier Vermont visiting Mrs. Norman Gay.

Stanley Johnson Providence R. I West Georgetown Johnson Howard Noble Fred Wiggin Malden Mass Back River Herbert Spinney Bath Thomas F. Bird Thad Tobey Clifton N. J John Barclay John Rutherford New Brunswick New Jersey Bird Paul Moore Betty Walter Rhodes New York City Helen Rumney N. H George Alderman Harry Bedford Portland E. F. Gaskill Amherst Frank B. Nichols Deborah Morton Arthur Pratt Howard Trafton Trafton Phillip Stebbins Augusta A. E. Rowe Lena Donnell Harry Adams Quincy Alfred Rowe Sherry Grindle J.C. Bearce Adams Marius Louise (McFadden) Adams Georgetown Lewis Nelson Nancy I. Russell B. H. Woodside Thomas Hannon Brooklyn N. Y Hannon Horace Berry Leon Williams Leon Thomas N. Williams Rev R. V. Ebbett Montpelier Norman Gay D. W. Staffeld Felix Salamoni Lynn Briggs Cottage Sedgemere Road J. J. Gibson C. H. Sanford L. H. Rowe Arthur Milligan New York Ada McGillivary Five Islands Arthur Johnson Waltham Dark Harbor Carl Pearson Somerville MacMahan George McKinnon Sandy MacKinnon May Crowell Frank Rose Wichita Kan Virginia Jane Louise Baker Wellington L. D. Moulton Seguinland Virginia Baker Ruth Droz-Voshell Wichita University Stanley Bright Mason Detroit M. F. Butts Worcester Malden Island Anderson Arlington Harbor Home David Cunningham Mary Margaret Cunningham Cottage Frank Blake Blake Philip Blake Billica Lulu Powers MacMahan Island Lettie Harford

Court Session Highlights Local Driving and Theft Cases

Dorr H. Woodward of Rumford pled guilty in Municipal Court to speeding 65 mph in a 45 mph zone on Route One in Bath and was fined 5 dollars plus 4.50 dollars costs. Hugh J. Rayney of Frankfort pled guilty to reckless driving and paid 20 dollars plus 8.50 dollars costs after an accident in Georgetown. Alvin Wheeler of Bath was found guilty of larceny for taking five knives from Central Church League’s kitchen and sentenced to five months in Augusta jail. he claimed he found the knives but the court did not believe him.

Dorr H. Woodward Rumford Gardiner R. Deering Woodward Herbert Mariner Topsham Bath Hugh J. Rayney Frankfort Rayney Mariner Georgetown Alvin Wheeler Brunswick Augusta Deering Wheeler Central Church League Central Church

Obituary of Nelson S MecQuaide Bath businessman

Nelson Sherman MecQuaide 71 longtime Bath businessman and superintendent of Commercial Trading Co. died at his Bath home after ill health. Born in Grafton Vermont son of John and Adelaide Davis MecQuaide he lived in Roxbury Mass Schenectady New York and Bath Vermont. He leaves wife Maude L. McQuaide and two sisters Dorr Taylor Providence Rhode Island and Mrs. Robert Walker Putney Vermont. He was a member of Polar Star lodge Masons Bath and Royal Arch Brattleboro Vermont.

Nelson Sherman MecQuaide The Commercial Trading Co Bedford Street Mr. McQuaide Bath Roxbury Mass Grafton John and Adelaide Davis McQuaide Schenectady N. Y Polar Star Lodge, Masons Royal Arch Brattleboro Maude L. McQuaide Dorr Taylor Providence RLIL Robert Walker Putney

Five Islands Library Officers Elected At Annual Meeting

At the Five Islands Library Association annual meeting in the Library hall on Monday evening officers were elected for the coming year. Named were President Miss Carrie Stevens and Vice President Franz Stevens, Secretary Lermond H. Rowe, Treasurer Miss Madelyn Berry. New trustees include Victor Pinkham and Miss Isabel Stevens successor Mrs. Mabel Dickey. honorary member Mrs. E. M. Horton. The report noted ongoing work and a summer sale by the Good Neighbor club at the ice cream parlor on August 15. Members traveled to Proctorsville for Mrs. John B. Horton’s funeral and other social notices followed, including various visits and cottage stays around Five Islands.

The Library Association Library Carrie Stevens Franz Stevens Lermond H. Rowe Madelyn Berry Victor Pinkham Isabel Stevens Mabel Dickey Percy B. Savage E. M. Horton Board of Trustees Madge O'Brien Lloyd Pinkham John B. Horton Proctorsville Mr. Horton Brook Farm S. B. Cubbage J. G. Stevens Good Neighbor Club Charles L. Robinson Bath E. B. Clark Louise Buckman Mr. Robinson Louise Robinson Joseph Lausier William Yule Elizabeth Dunbar James Tabor Walter S. Dunbar Ransom Sawyer Five Islands Seguinland Marie Peters

Tourists and residents flock to Harbor Home season gatherings

The article lists numerous visitors and guests at area cottages and homes, including Mrs Thelma Neal and her mother in Boston, families from Cambridge and West Roxbury at Seguinland and various cities, plus local hosts entertaining during August. Names include Eisenhauer, Creedon, Duffy, Baird, Robinson, Bucknam, Stevens, Bacon, Weigham, Hamel, Warner, Rowe, Murray, Upson, O'Donnell, and Hasenfuss among others.

Thelma Neal Mrs. Neal Boston Harbor Home Hugh Eisenhauer Cambridge Seguinland Frank Creedon West Roxbury Mass Mary Cliff Duffy Newport R. I Harriet Baird Hallowell Madge O'Brien Louise Robinson New Jersey Charles Robinson Bath Albert Robinson L. B. Clark Louise Bucknam Cobb South Portland Ida Hinckley Isabel Stevens Katharine Pendergast J. G. Stevens Charles Herbert Moore Dick Woodward James Mason Belmont Moore Cottage Francis Bacon South Sudbury Portland Jeanette Ann Hamel Ralph Hamel Clinton Hanna Belgrade George Hanna Wallace Pierce Thomas McGoff Raymond N. H Bessie Quimby Malden Harmon's Harbor John Murray Newton Russel Upson Hartford G. T. O'Donnell Janet George Chestnut Hill O'Connor Daniel Sexton Augusta

Henderson 82 Died in Pawling N Y After Bowdoin Ties

Horace E. Henderson 82 longtime Bath teacher and Pawling School English head died of a heart attack in the Pawling School in Pawling New York where he had lived since retirement. A Bowdoin graduate and former Bath grammar school principal he joined Pawling in 1907 and later served as alumni secretary. He never missed a Bowdoin alumni dinner in New York and led the Bowdoin alumni group in New York. He was survived by a niece. funeral was held Monday in the school chapel.

Horace E. Henderson Bath Pawling School Pawling N. Y Henderson Wiscasset Bowdoin College Bowdoin Whitman Mass St. Paul’s School Garden City L. I Frederick Luther Gamage New York New York Bowdoin

Henderson’s Long Service in Wiscasset Social Circles

Edgecomber notes Henderson participated for many years in Wiscasset social activities highlighting his involvement with local gatherings and community events.

Edgecomber Henderson Wiscasset

George Pratt 76 Bath resident dies after long illness

George Pratt of 60 Chestnut Street Bath died Sunday noon at Memorial hospital after a several week illness. Born June 17, 1865 in Bath, he was a former Jackson foundry manager and longtime carpenter. Survived by wife Alice Morse Pratt two daughters Sarah J. Pratt and Mrs. William E. Fraser one brother Alfred R. Pratt and a sister Mrs. Sarah J. Andrews.

George Pratt Chestnut Street Memorial Hospital Mr. Pratt Bath Thomas H. and Sarah (Whitney) Pratt Old Jackson Foundry Arch and Commercial Streets Old Hyde Light Guards Three Quarter Century Club Maine Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church Alice Morse Pratt Daughers Sarah J. Pratt William E. Fraser Alfred R. Pratt Sarah J. Andrews Portland

Freeman Rites Held For Cora B Freeman Widow of Frank B Freeman

Cor a B Freeman 64 wife of Frank B Freeman died shortly after midnight Thursday in Memorial hospital born in Bath daughter of Henry T and Annie E Preble a longtime resident of the city resided at 41 Beacon street a member of Katahdin commandery Golden Cross Lowell temple Pythian Sisters Ramona Council Degree of Pocahontas Survived by husband five sons George H Frank E Earl F Arthur A Hilton J Freeman two daughters Mrs Ruth M Daley and Mrs Gertrude McDonald two grandchildren Kenneth and David McDonald two sisters Mrs William P McAuliffe and Mrs Florence Robinson one brother William D Preble of Lisbon

Coral B. Freeman Frank B. Freeman Memorial Hospital Bath Henry T Annie E. (Carey) Preble City Beacon Street Katahdin Commandery Golden Cross Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Ramona Council Pocahontas George H Frank E Earl F Arthur A Hilton J. Freeman Ruth M. Daley Gertrude McDonald Kenneth David McDonald William P. McAuliffe Florence Robinson William D. Preble Lisbon

Kenneth A Burke of Providence Dies in Bath Hospital

Kenneth A Burke an auditor for Maine Petroleum Service Co died suddenly at 12 50 Monday in Osteopathic Hospital Bath after arriving in town Wednesday and growing ill He was a native of East Taunton Mass son of Patrick Burke and Mrs Burke a member of the Colonial club his wife and daughter Carol survive

Kenneth A. Burke Providence Maine Petroleum Service Co Osteopathic Hospital Washington Street Bath Mr. Burke East Taunton Mass Patrick Burke Colonial Club Carol

Freeman Rites Held for Mrs. Frank B Freeman

Funeral services for Mrs. Frank B Freeman were held Saturday afternoon at 3 30 at 62 York Street the home of her sister Mrs William P McAuliffe Rev Charles L Kinney officiated with an auxiliary service by the T W Hyde camp S of U V. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery with bearers Harry Williams George Melzard William H Shea and Delmar House.

Frank B. Freeman William P. McAuliffe York Street Charles L. Kinney T. W. Hyde Camp S. of U.V Harry Williams George Melzard William H. Shea Delmar House Oak Grove Cemetery

Rummage sale fundraiser at Club Garret

A rummage sale sponsored by the Club Garret will be held Friday evening August 8 from 6 to 8 in the club rooms. The sale committee named at Thursday's meeting includes Phyllis Darrah Barbara Young Dolly Goodwin Marguerite V Brown Pat Hamilton Barbara Pitman and Adele Hutchins.

Club Garret Phyllis Darrah Barbara Young Dolly Goodwin Marguerite V. Brown Pat Hamilton Barbara Pitman Adele Hutchins

Funeral for N S M Quaide Held at Mayo Residence

Funeral services for N Sherman Mae Quaide retired superintendent of Commercial Trading Co were held Saturday afternoon at two at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence in High street Rev Raymond G Putnam officiated Burial is set for Sunday afternoon at two at Meeting House Hill cemetery West Brattleboro Vermont

N. Sherman Mae Quaide The Commercial Trading Co Arthur F Mayo High Street Raymond G. Putnam Meeting House Hill Cemetery West Brattleboro

J C Wrights Funeral Details

The funeral of John C. Wright, retired house carpenter, was held Friday at Curtis funeral home 942 Washington street. Rev Charles H Berry officiated. Bearers were Frank W Preble Edgar H Wright Hiram L Robinson Ralph Robinson. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

John C. Wright Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Charles H. Berry Emmanuel Gospel Mission Frank W. Preble Edgar H. Wright Hiram L. Robinson Ralph Robinson Oak Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barbara Bond Camp Hitown Litchfield Laurence Bond Camp Hinds William Meader, Jr Delia Rittal North Weymouth Lisbon Falls Dresden Rand Hall Garden Club Roy M. Newman Audubon Camp Todd Wildlife Sanctuary Muscongus Bay Medomak Newman Bingo Laura E. Richards Indian Point George Williams Walter Nugent Waterville Williams Cottage Williams Katherine Morse Canton Harold Tate Nelson S. M'Quaide Pawling, N. Y Old Bath High School Carpenter Cora B. Freeman Maine Petroleum Service Mrs. Freeman N.S. M'Quaide Funeral J. C. Wright Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston
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