Richmond Club Meeting and Local Social News
The Richmond Music Club met at Miss Effie Hatch’s Center street home on August 12. A long list of social visits, guests, and travels across Augusta Portland Lewiston and Cap Island fill the week with residents hosting and visiting relatives and friends. The notice also records a Baptist church pastorship, a Lions Club outing, and obituary details for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Music Club
Effie
We Hatch
Center Street
Hagerty
Viola Duren
Kimball Street
C. L. Blair
Ee Geeen Wiscasset
Vanessa Beedle
Lillian Johnson
Augusta
Richmond
Hattie Mansir
Muriel Hamilton
Portland
Eyp. Pratt
Preda Mariner
Phippsburg
Roger Shugg
Laura Williams
A. W. Churchill
The
Baptist Church
Legion Circus Opens To Capacity at Mickey Park
The Legion circus drew a full house of about 2000 on Monday evening at Mickey Park. The program featured an army of clowns led by Charlie Sells of Ringling-Barnum fame, a trained pig, aerial loop-the-loop acts, and various daring stunts with prizes awarded after the main show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Park
Legion Circus
Charlie Sells
Ringling-Barnum & Bailey Circus
Ita Sisters
Derelict Barge Sent to Bottom of Ocean
Ajax pulled the derelict barge into the Kennebec River mouth where the old hull was cut loose and vanished beneath the waves at OT Seguin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajax
Kennebec
OT Seguin
Mr Strum Cousin of Bath Mayor in Radio Act
Thames Currier of Dorchester Maas known as Mr Strum of the Hum and Strum radio act is the third most popular in the country beside Rudy Vallee Amos and Andy. He is a cousin of Mayor Harold P. Small of Bath and guest of the mayor with partner Fan ge tee a Nack Zides. The act has played Keith's but will report back to the National Broadcasting Co to go on air again. Currier was here six years as a guest of Mr and Mrs Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Beker
Pawtucket
Richmond
Ida Hosmer
W. F. Dunham
Pleamunt View Farm
Thomas Tismus 2d
Jimmie
Billy Brighton
Plorence Kane
Catherine Ciague
Brighton
Mass
Anne Larson
Everett
Mas
Annie Malloy
Dorchester
Wiliam Orooke
Rostin
Jennie Pollard
East Summner
Richard Latour
Ernest Gilbert
Haverhill
George Wren
Alexander Road
James
Gerge Humphreys
Elleworth B. Reet
Edward L. Call
East Sefton
Wiizabeth Alexander
Cort Darzh
Lewistom
White Mountains
Maine
Axwazys. Inc
Damarisestia Inke
Cony
Dorion
Augusta
Maroc Curley
Reu
Mr. Polsom
Tie Cass
Richmond Hign
Carshyn Averill
Thames Currier
Maas
Mr. Strum
Rudy Vallee
Amos and
Andy
Harold P. Small
Bath
Seei Dee See Ee
Fan
Ge Tee A Nack Zides
Keith
Wuder Brim Jewett
National Brostcasting Co
Agen
Currier
Mrs Small
Cottage visitors flock to Island retreats in Maine
A long list of visitors and seasonal guests spreads across Malden and Parson's Paradise on Maiden Island as families from Newton Center Dexter Reading and West Acton converge for cottage stays. Notables include Nehemiah Boynton and J. P. Lewis with appearances by Hinkley House guests and Polly Anna lodge patrons. A nine hole miniature golf course at Pollyanna lodge is unveiled.
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Ning County Pom
Red
Ida Rowe
York
W. P. Davie
Melba
Thelma Davis
Mega
Charles O’brien
Inchigeela
Charles Rugg
Cynthia
Washington, D. C
Nehemiah Boynton
Parson’s Paradise
Maiden Island
Herman Barter
Bath
Ethelyn Gray
Eva M. Thwombly
J. Bryce Millard
Detroit
Mich
Miss Twombly
Arabine Gray
M. F. Butts
Newton Center
Malden Island
Lester
F. K. Knowlton
Jessie
Evelyn Knowlton
West Acton
Mass
T. C. Briggs
Susan Briggs
Malcolm Libby
Winter Hill Circle
W.V. Merriman
Elsa
Reading
Wre
Russell Baynate
Newton
England
Parson's Paradise
J. P. Lewis
Malden
Lewis
Nel Totaon
A. E. Holland
Richmond
W. L. Berry
Hershel Dickey
Madelyn Berry
Donald
Hyenee
Bide
H Tsadore
Charles
Alaska
Eugene Hall
Willi Gage
Augusta
Helen Gage
New York
Hinkley House
George Goodyear
Roland Baillie
Elizabeth
N. J
Herbert Higgins
Lottie Pettingill
A. L. Bucksey
Catharine Kelley
M. Sullivan
Alfred Johnson
Lynn
John Hussey
William Strain
Fred Strain
William Gage
Polly Anna Lodge
Rosalie Longaker
Helen R. Potts
Nancy P. Highley
Norristown
Mabel E. Bunker
Somerville
Barbara B. Martin
Pauline Brown
Pearl Strachan
Cambridge
Annie IL. Letson
Medford
Clara E. Ketcham
Brooklyn
PF. H. McCall
Melrose Highlands
E. C. Higgins
Pollyanna Lodge
Regent Issues Roster of Officers
Col. Dummer Sewall chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution received a new folder from Mrs. Victor L. Warren detailing a full list of state and national committees and state officers including chapter regents. It notes W. OD. Wiles of Cathance as the local chapter regent and mentions Miss Doris Scott substituting in the Central Maine Power Co. office upstairs during vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Dummer Sewall
Daughters of the American Revolution
Victor L. Warren
Dover Foxcroft
W. OD. Wiles
Cathance
Doris Scott
Central Maine Power Co
Hidden Liquor Hoarded Beneath Old Commercial Street House
Workers tearing down the old house at 150 Commercial Street uncover a series of liquor hides from years past. Aestablished long neck bottles and ramblers were buried in walls and floors, including a false fireplace concealment and a hidden main staircase stash. The property, bought by Eliza Atkinson and sold to Roscoe G Bailey, is being cleared for lumber with assistance from John Wright and Albert L Strout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Street
Eliza Atkinson
Roscoe G. Bailey
Hirh
John Wright
Albert L. Strout
Bridge Shower Honors Prospective Brides at Double Party
Mrs. Harold P. Small, Mrs. John Grindell and Mrs. Walter Ey hosted a dinner bridge at 832 Washington Street for Miss Priscilla Footer and Miss Flora Fraser, both to be married next month. Four tables competed with gifts and prizes, and guests included Ruth Johnson, Margaret Fraser, Arlene Footer, Flora Fraser, Priscilla Footer, and the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold P. Small
John Grindell
Walter Ey
Ruth Johnson
Margaret Fraser
J. Haviland Torrey
Priscilla Footer
Miss Fraser
Miss Footer
Louise Johnson
Helen Larrabee
Arlene Footer
Margaret Daley
John J. Keegan
Brian Jewett
Thomas Cummings
Warnings Issued On Lace Sellers Along Maine Coast
Brunswick police warned Friday of four women who sold lace on Bailey Island and visited a non existent lace making school at 104 Maine street. Shoppers paid $5 for “face masks” they believed related to lace making but found the value near $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Coast
Brunswick
Bailey Island
Maine Street
Starky Family Enjoying August at Potter Cottage
Mr and Mrs Fred Starky and children Betty and Bruce of Belmont Massachusetts are passing August at the Potter cottage in Southport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Starky
Betty and
Bruce
Belmont, Mase
Potter Cottage
Southport
Georgetown Social News Highlights and Summer Events
A packed summer week in Georgetown features a Republican gathering with Charles W. Cliff and Mrs. Sumabe Ma Farland visiting from Arrowsie, a Five Islands road project update, a Summer sale for the First Baptist church raising 240 dollars, and visits from families and guests across Bath Portland Memphis and Salem. Notables include Rev. A. E. Holt at Kennebec Point and Rev. Daniel Bliss preaching at the First Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Cliff Omen
Sumabe MaFarland
Arrowsie
Five Islands
Frank E. Hollis
Gleanor
Portland
Nancy Russ
Christian Endeavor
Harry Mr
Frank Hinds
Bath
Elizabeth Hunt
Working League
First Baptist Church
E. B. Billings
Billings
William A. Todd
L. Earle Hagan
Carrol Powers
Belle Heald
Harold J. Brown
Harry Heald
B. H. Woodside
Dorothy Oliver
Ruth Hicks
Arthur B. Newman
Memphis
Butler
Walter Newdick
Duryea
Julia Horne
Damariscotta
Harry Horne
Ernest Curtis
Salem
RF. Curtis
Cora Small
William Charak
Brookline
Mass
A. E. Holt
Chicago
Kennebec Point
Judson Cross
Winchester
Shirley N. C. Hicks
Howard Davis
Blanche Westall
Lewiston
Robinhood
Gilbert Gunnell
West Georgetown
Waltham
T. N. Williams
Wilton Campbell
Sabattuseee
Robin
Azuba Holland
Richmond
Lillian Berry
John F. Thompson
John Wilson
Augusta
Daniel Bliss
Boston
Funeral for Mrs Emma J Dill Held After Short Illness
Daughters Mrs Cora Chase Mrs Marjorie Boyle and Mrs Sarah Beaton of Bath attended the funeral of Emma J Dill widow of James R Dill who died Saturday at her son's home after four days illness. The service was at Amesbury White Co funeral parlor. Dill born Pittston June 8 1847 had long lived in the area. Haggett family to hold 31st annual reunion August 19 at Edgecomb town hall with picnic lunch served and coffee and ice cream weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Cora Chase
Marjorie Boyle
Sarah Beaton
Bath
Gardiner
Emma J. Dill
James R. Dill
Amesbury-White Co
Haggett
Edgecomb Town Hall
Heavy liquor case yields longest municipal sentence
Attorneys sought delays as the court prepared to decide the case of Joseph Ritchie with a single sale. Witness Everett King, linked to a half pint scene behind Water Street, remained elusive, prompting further postponements to secure his testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orney
Lyden
Ritchie
Bridgham
Everett King
Clay
King
Water Street
Joseph Ritchie
Everett “Sharkey
Mayor speaks at Bath vacation school
Mayor Harold P. Small addressed Bath’s vacation school Thursday morning urging safe street crossing amid rising August traffic. Children answered his safety questions recalling close calls, and the closing evening exhibition showcased crafts and a large flag for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold P. Small
Bath
Small
Dance At Sabino Proves Jolly Affair
The Sabino Improvement Association dance drew the largest attendance since last year's field day with a three piece orchestra providing delightful music. E W Haggett as floor manager notes the event. A second dance is planned for next Saturday night. Probate notices follow for the estate of F York and appointment of Henry M York as administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabino Improvement Association
E. W. Haggett
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