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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1927

Page

4

Georgetown Working League Plans Christmas Sale and Supper

The Georgetown Working League met at Sagadahoc May with Mrs. L Shinckley to set a Christmas sale and supper for next Tuesday at the first Baptist vestry. Menu includes vegetarian beef stew salads bread doughnuts juice cake and ice cream. Committees named for fancy work aprons candy sewing kitchen and other tasks. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed with travel and social notes around town.

First Baptist Vestry J. T Hinckley Harold Grown Thomas Hagan Center School Georgia M. Kt. Walker Woolwich Miss Goff Mre D. J. Drown Grovertial Farm Jennie ‘Todd West Georgetown Lisbon Arthur J. Todd Marcus Geebee Malden Island Liggs’ Cove Vedd Bkrigay Melrose Highlands Bhoscoe V. Vedd Charles Street Frank Weald Ais Bath SW. Browne Everett Wraften Merton Webber Capt. Sprague Popham Beach C. Hinckley Sagadahoc Bay Sprague John Thibodeau Court Street Louth Martha Bowen T. A. Brown Springheld Mass Dr. Stott Rosa Smith Masso Alice Scott Ralph Scott Marrtown Samuel Mereen Koward Wren Webster Darley Milford N. i Seguinland Regina Delano Ruth Hinckley Herman Spinney Bayloin W. OO Oliver

Funeral rites held for Mrs Emma J Sprague of Bath

The funeral for Emma J Sprague widow of Thomas J Sprague was held Friday at 3 PM at Fred S Curtis funeral home 105 Center Street East Saugus Mass officiated by Rev George D B Wolstenholme of Peoples Baptist Church Burial followed at Oak Grove. Mrs Jason A Merrill and daughters Leah and Merrie of Grove Street were weekend guests of Rev and Mrs Frank Lamb of Mechanic Falls.

Emma J. Sprague Thomas J. Sprague Bath East Saugus Mass Herbert Sprague Fred S. Curtis Center Street George DB. Wolstenholme Peoples Baptist Church Oak Grove Jason A. Merrill Leah and Merrie Grove Street Merrill Frank Lamb Mechanic Walls

Georgetown Dwellings Suffer Wanton Destruction

Sheriff Henderson and Deputy Oliver investigated a spree of break ins in Georgetown Center. The Newman summer home endured heavy damage with door panels smashed and lamps hurled about, while four other dwellings reported content destruction or removal. much loot was recovered and timing remains uncertain.

Sherif Wenderson Oliver Georgetown Center Roy Newman Newman Durjen Connix Mrx. Newman Cambridge Mas Harvard University Henderson

Georgetown Lad Found Guilty of Larceny

Curtis Gerrish of Georgetown a 16 year old was found guilty of larceny for stealing a shotgun from K Cunningham of Georgetown. Sentence withheld until December 5 when Gerrish and Burton Cunningham 14 will be tried for breaking and entering several Georgetown cottages. Court drew a large crowd as the case drew interest from local residents.

Curtis Gerrish Georgetown K. Cunningham John J. Keegan Burton Cunningham Georgetown Cotteges Inds Gerrish Young Cunningham Sheriff's Department Newnan Haroll Hunt Newman Cottage Hunt

Enterprise Grange Hosts Fine Program in Richmond

At the regular Enterprise Grange meeting in Richmond on Tuesday evening a varied program was presented. Effie White played piano, Arthur Dickey recited, Hazel Bran sang, with violin by Homer Alexander, and readers included Minnie Waldron and Mary Osborne. The grange conferred first and second degrees on three candidates. no meeting next Tuesday due to Chau tauqua.

Enterprise Scrange of Richmond Effie White Arthur Dickey Hazel Bran Tromer Alexander Reading Minnie Waldron Homer Alexander Mary Osborne Grange

Ashes of Leland Colby cremated in Bath tomb ceremony

Ashes of Leland Colby son of Josiah and Harriet FE Colby who died in London Oct 20 were cremated and placed in the Richardson tomb Bath. Colby was a grandson of William Richardson and nephew of Gardiner Colby for whom the Waterville college was named.

London Bath Leland Colby Josiah Harriet FE. Colby Richardson Mr. Colby William Richardson Gardiner Colby College At Waterville

Richmond Community Notes Mixed with Weddings and Visits

About 40 chamber members met at the American Legion hall for a program on village improvements. A Baptist church drama is set for Jun 1 in the opera house. Numerous Thanksgiving visits and travels, weddings, births, and local social events are listed, including Edna Twycross and Langdon Paul wedding and many exchanges among Richmond residents and nearby towns.

Chamber of Commerce Legion Hall American Legion Hall

Local residents note recoveries and travels after Thanksgiving

Mrs. Arthur Pratt leaves confinement as illness eases. Wentworth Institute members Harvey Hartley and colleagues return from Boston and Bath trips. Portland couple Walter and Mrs. Ayer visit home in Winship Street. Several families report gatherings with relatives in Bath Boston and Augusta amid posts on Washington Street and North Street.

Five Islands Library Expansion and Gift Books Report

The Five Islands Grange library enlargement is completed and new books were received as gifts including three more volumes from Buthind of Mattapan. The week also notes social visits, Thanksgiving observances, and local travel among residents and visitors.

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Local residents plan winter moves and visits across Bath and nearby towns

Stanley D Bickles returns from Bath to Northeastern University after a weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Henry Bickle. Alice Hartnett goes back to Gloucester after Thanksgiving with her parents. Hartnett and Mitchbell families head to Bayonne to meet a ship officer. Talbot attends Boston College Holy Cross game in Braves Field. Arthur Tracey plans winter in Clearwater Beach Florida after driving duties for William Bradley. Clara Farrin and grandson John Donnell return from Somerville after Thanksgiving with Mrs. Randall. Alfred Randall Bentley School of Ne lcountaney Boston returns after Bath visit. County Commissioner George M. Stinson and wife head to Porthead to winter with daughter Marcia Stinson. Russell Stodder family relocates to the city. Stodder works as bridge ticket seller. Alonzo Parks, ex-Navy yard worker, to begin duties at Bath Tron Works. William Brazier and son Willian, Jr. visit from Portland. Thomas Copelhund visits from Warren. Jesse Bailey and family move to Chestnut Street for winter. granddaughter Dorothy Bailey attends Morse High.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Baptist Church Opera House Emeth Verley Dresser Porthind Mixx Mary Gordon Wther Gordon Lowell Edward Corran Auasta George Merrifield Portland Frank Paine Richmond Solon Eugene Edgecomb High Street Helen Adeline Pomeroy W. N. Pomeroy Benton Avenue Benton Station Floyd Randall Whitten Kineo St. Petersburg Fla Alexander Henderson First Baptist Church W. FE. Wilson Lewis Bath Harry L. Pond Alfred Houdlette Dresden Edna Chase Maine School of Commerce Auburn Theodore Passmore Mixx Katherine Soule Sherwin Ricker Bangerix Florence Watson Seth Watson Gladys Averill Gardiner Gertrude Moore Carroll Herbert Uniontown Herbert Thomas G. Herbert Pennsylvania Railroad Jesse L. Tarr Augusta Joseph Randlette Howard Randlette Lynn Mass William Skelton State Normal School Plymouth N. H Henry Skelton Doris J. Wentworth Lincoln Street Frank Ki Sarah (Stratton) Lint I. O. Ryder Episcopal Church Cotton's Cemetery Arthur Wentworth Frank EK. Lint Earl Verrill Gertrude Lint Robert Lint Leon Ladd Jean, Jr Z. J. Southard E. I. Jack William QR. Fairclough George Kimball Heen Randolph Lillie Twycross Cedar Grove Paul City Dresden Avenue George A. Clauston Elizabeth Small Mary Gaubert Lewiston Marion Bibber Hanover William A. Bibber Tleasant Street James S. Lowell Lillian Dunham William Fr. Dunham Helen Liamoreau Ridge Road J. H. Oddy Robert Wallace Pauline Gordon Damariscotta Ion Dingley Road Doris Wentworth Don Cute Lyde Stanley D Portsmouth Boston College Holy Cross Bravesfield Boston Arthur Tracey William Bradley Clearwater Beach Pla Clara Farrin John Donnell Somerville Farrin Charles Randall Alfred Randall Bentley Stodder New Bridge Alonze Parks Charlestown Navy Yard U. S Constitution Bath Tron William Brazier Willian, Jr Thomas Cope

Knights of Columbus Party a Jolly Affair

Large attendance at St Marys parish house for Sagadahoe council KR of C party with 50 tables of games including whist bridge and forty five. Prizes awarded to both ladies and men. coal gifts and singing noted. candy and cake tables sold out. committee praised for a successful event with plans for more gatherings.

St. Mary's Parish House Sagadahoe John Mulcahy James McLaughlin John Conley Paul Gurney Thripld Pooter Henry Biggins Uerbert White Mike Muarettou Marie Duprey Cora Gaudet Stella Duprey Edmund Arsenault Eugene Hart

Carlton To Enter Pugilistic Ring With Boston Backing

Spider Carlton, former Times baseball player, trains under Bill Bingham at Thorvard college gym to start boxing early next year. Sid, a Suffolk Law student in Boston, is an experienced heavyweight who has fought from the South to Maine and Minneapolis. Carlton hopes to box through law school in Boston with Bath fans eager for his comeback.

Entet Carlton Times Bill Bingham Trarvard Thorvard College Boston Sid Suffolk Law School Bath Maine Vain Atterney Augusta Minneapolis Bie Hey Cait Boston Law School

Legio Nova Romana Organized at Morse High School

The Modern Roman Legion unit at Morse High School held its organization meeting for sophomore, junior, and senior Latin classes on Monday. Officers elected include James Carey imperator Elizabeth Deering jegatus Winifred Aderton signifer Charles Maxwell quaestor Stanley Blenderson centurion. An executive committee of Carey, Edward Stapies, Marjorie Troop, Ana Hindewell, Elizabeth McGrath, Marjorie Lesard was named and the group will meet the first Wednesday night each month. Edward W. Bridgham and Miss Ellen Turner hosted St. Marys guild at the parish house. Dolls were dressed for a Southern mission.

Theohegie Nova Romana Mors High School James Carey Imperator Elizabeth Deering Jegatus Winifred Aderton Signifer Charles Maxwell Quaestor Stanley Blenderson Centurion Edward Stapies Marjorie Troop Ana Hindewell Elizabeth McGrath Marjorie Lesard Mie Edward W. Bridgham Ellen Ro Turner St. Mary's Guild Oak Street

Fall From Wagon Causes Death of Local Ship Carpenter

Fred S. Duley aged 71 died at his home 270 High Street from pneumonia following a broken collarbone sustained when he fell from his wagon last Wednesday. A Bath native and longtime shipyard worker, he also recently worked in the milk business. He leaves a wife and daughter Miss Margaret Duley.

Fred S. Duley High Street Bath Arthur Duley Ull Margaret Duley

Bath Bowling Team May Visit Westbrook

Bath's five man bowling squad, fresh from a winter trip to Westbrook, may return to Paper City alleys in a few weeks. Elmer Dow, manager of Bath outfit, plans to field Pete Oliver and Benny Pratesta among others after practice. Dow will seek permission from Pepper to use upstairs alleys at Park alleys for faster boards.

Bath Westbrook L. M. Feeny Presumpscott Elmer Dow Pete Oliver Leslant Whitey Leathrop Benny Pratesta Dow

Freshmen and families scattered after Thanksgiving travels

Walter Anliker of the University of Maine returns home after Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs Elizabeth Anliker. Several locals including Mr and Mrs Bradeen move to a New York City apartment. Many residents spent Thanksgiving in Bath Stamford Brookyn or Forest Hills and visited relatives in Boston Cambridge and New York.

Walter Anliker University of Maine Elizabeth Anliker Western Avenue Charles Os. Bradeen Bath East Seth Street New York City Robert Toeobaker Caroline Brunswick Alfy Dunnells Agnes Humphreys High Street Walter Graham Western Reserve Nellie Smart Breoehklyn N.Y Robert Sisk John Melones Rodger MeInnes Washington Street Bostoc Duncan MeIones New York del MelInnes Cambridge Mass Arthur Sewall Mary Willian D Stone House Forest Hills N. Y Mechan Ty Bouchelle Bronaville Barohaill

Hearing Ordered in Bankruptcy Case Over Indorsed Notes

John Brown of Thomaston, trustee in the estate of Alex Spear, reports that W E Spear of Warren indorsed notes for 5000 dollars to Thomaston National Bank and has no property to cover the liability. The bank is willing to accept 500 in full settlement and release him. Referee William T Hall sets a hearing for December 14 at 2 pm and notifies creditors to attend. Mrs Rupert H Baxter hosted the luncheon club at her Washington street home Tuesday noon.

John Brown Thomaston Alex . Spear W. EB. Spear Warren Phoneston National Bank Thomaston National Bank W E. Spear William T. Hall Brown Rupert H. Baxter Washington Street

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Georgetown Lad Enterprise Grange Forrest Higgins Armour & Co Roscoe V. Higgins York Street Chauncey Lewis Everett Charles Hanna Dummer Street Curtis LI Ortician Re. ST. NE Morgan North Street Maine Fiber Co Dumainscotta Leather Board North Front Street Mixx Alice Potter Farmington Normal School Geraldine Stone Lance Harry Whitney Sherman Roberts Carlton Tandell Hebron Academy Ernest Morrill Boston University Robert Blake Temple Lockport Caroline Mare Malden Ethel Robinson Flora Shepard Lyle Shepard Dorchester Stanley Meserve Charles Alexander Guy Farnham Toowdeinham Leon - DP Shepard Iwo Sidney Frost H. I. Stilphen Fred Stilphen Dresden Mills EB. C. Tarr White Bowdeinham Arthur Pratt Harvey Hartley Reddington Reed John McCole Wentworth Institute Walter Ayer Mr. Ayer William Ayer Winship Street Charles A. Turrimian John P. Crosby Hazel Robinson Charles B. Robinson Ida Daley Pearl Street Wollaston Donald Wishart Rodney E. Ross Drake and Son James B. Drake Broderick FE Drake, Jr William’. Drake Loyall F. Sewall Harold M Sewall Sewall Edward J. McMann Barbara Academy Street Saco Edward Rich McMann Rich William Flint Ofe Linford Flint Albert F. Flint Long Beach California Buthind Mattapan Grange Library Dutland W. OE Reid Porth Munday Kildure Path Samme Marion Stevens C. MacMahan Alton Reed Belle Stevens J. G. Stevens Esther Worthing Damuariscotta Alonzo Thibodeau W. O. Reid Beulah Miller A. J. Marr Clyde Thomas Jay Miss Allen South America Ladies’ Aid George Yeo Bob Winchester Oa. MacMaha Fred Carr Kooa. Freemain Dorothy Stevens Maar Jon Stevens Chirence MacMahan Clayton MacMahian Ound Bay Point Berry Alton Berry Vincent Davis Helen Rowe Edith Wilkins Webster Harley New Hampshire Mroo Hartley Harley Alonzo ‘Thibedeau Dumariseetta Alfred Rowe J. F. Blaisdell William Marr Watchman T. W. Blaisdell J. M. Stevens Ph W. Howard M.S. Newdick John Hinckley Harold Rowe New Dedford Mrs Rowe Millworth Pinkham Russell Pinkham Derby Line Tom Meigan Beery Hatton Keith Knights OF Columbus Legio Nova Romana Morse
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