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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1929

Page

2

Christmas Season Notices and Local Court Actions

Waldoboro defendants Arthur Achorn and Eddie Roscoe plead guilty to carrying loaded rifles. fined $15 plus costs. Three New Harbor men Richard, Alvin, and Aaron Sykes found guilty of lobster fishing without a license, fined $25 plus costs, appealed. Christmas health seal drive begins. Lincoln County chair Mrs. E. Fred Albee. Community notices cover church services, Thanksgiving gatherings, and local civic events across Wiscasset Newcastle and surrounding towns.

Arthur Achorn Eddie Roscoe Waldoboro Richard Sykes Alvin Sykes Aaron Sykes New Harbor Lawwence Haggett Hildren Jeanett Harry Wiscasset Inn Stanley Walsh Rockland Highlands Harvey R. Pease Water Street Wiscasset Sheepscot Uth South Samuel L. Blanchard Portland Blanchard Titus L. F. Good Dresden Mills F. H. Hutchins H. B. Seal Woodfords H. W. Webb Grace L. Knight Plymouth Mass Miss Knight Beverley Maine Public Health Association E. Fred Albee Lincoln County

Local Notes and Obituaries From the Lilliputian

Budd's new building fills with grain while Hobson's mill closes for the season. Bath’s free ride day attracts many. Bath Daily Times sold to H A Shorey Sons of Bridgeton with Jan 1 possession. School term resumes. Miss Bertha Folsom joins high school staff. Capt Cyrus McKown of Boothbay dies. director of the First National Bank of Wiscasset. Joseph Lambert dies in Somerville and is buried in Wiscasset. Franklin club plans December 10 program with music essays and readings by local residents.

Budd Hobson's Mill Bath Bath Daily Times H. A. Shorey & Son Bridgeton Bertha Folsom Cyrus McKown Wiscasset Boothbay First National Bank of Somerville Mass Joseph Lambert Franklin Club Florence Knight C. A. Peaslee Gulf Stream R. H. Tucker Reading Lizzie Patterson Carrie Knight F. W. Sewall Pyne S. H. White C. H. Lever

Local residents return home after Thanksgiving visits

Miss Alice Hartnett returns to Lynn Massachusetts after holidays with her mother Mrs Fred Hartnett of High street. Frederick E Drake and Henry C Wright of Washington street ride to Philadelphia for Thanksgiving and come back Monday night. Samuel Stovers returns to Charlestown Navy Yard after Thanksgiving in Bath. Miss Dorrce Campbell goes back to Colby College after holidays with Elmer F Campbell and wife on Washington street. Mr and Mrs Thomas B Taylor of Fort Washington Rhode Island return after weekend in Bath with Capt and Mrs W B Porter. Mr and Mrs Urban Hall and children return to Livermore Falls after Bath visit due to the death of Mrs Hall's father Captain Elliot. Leslie Kindergarten Training School Cambridge Mass returns after Thanksgiving holidays with mother Mrs Carl Troop of Middle street.

Alice Hartnett Lynn Mass Fred Hartnett High Street Frederick E. Drake Henry C. Wright Washington Street Philadelphia Samuel Stovers Charlestown Navy Yard Bath Oak Street Dorrce Campbell Colby College Elmer F. Campbell Thomas B. Taylor Fort Washington R. I W. B. Porter Urban Hall Lewis Marjorie Livermore Falls Hall Captain Elliot Leslie Kindergarten Training School Cambridge Carl Troop of Middle Street

Plea for Erudition Schoolhouse By City-Loving Teacher

A letter from T S Hayes of Cayey Porto Rico dated November 25 1929 urges preserving the Old Erudition schoolhouse. He argues the derelict building symbolizes a vanished Bath era and warns against demolition, insisting no modern school can replicate its atmospheric learning spirit. He appeals to local and distant readers, urging preservation over cremation.

T. S. Hayes John Hayes Washburn Street Cayey Porto Rico the Independent the Times Ed. E. Brrry Bath Hayes

Morse High Senior Class Dance A Very Enjoyable Affair

The Morse high school gym hosted one of its most successful dances with over 150 couples. Alumni from Bath and Brunswick high and Bowdoin College attended, and the event marked the public opening of the new gym. The Brunswick high class of 1930 guests joined Morse seniors, with proceeds over $60 and notable decorations and music by Grindell's Colonial club orchestra.

Morse High School Bath Brunswick High Bowdoin College Morse High Polly Grindell Colonial Club William S. Newell Charles BR. Farnham Arthur C. Lemont Harry M. Huse Clinton D. Wilson Phyllis Spencer Seth Snipe Roland Trott Hazel Feere Edmund Rollins Kennebec Greenhouses Perkins Greenhouses H. P. Bridge Inc Charles Miller A. D. Stetson& Son

Thanksgiving Day Sociales In Bath Area Report

West Bath Red Cross to hold all day session at Mrs Annie Trufant home December 11 with lunch committee members Belle Donnell Annie Stackpole and Marguerite Lemont. Numerous local residents visited relatives and hosted Thanksgiving gatherings across Bath Campbell's Pond Woolwich and Freeport.

Marguerite Lemont H. P. Jett the Nazarene Church J. E. Mayo Emily Larrabee Warren McIintire Waterstreet Bath John Larrabee Larrabee Walter H. Larrabee Woolwich Emma Sears Joseph W. Larrabee Walter Taylor Gardiner Robert Cameron Bath Fred W. Larrabee Walter T. Brown Campbell's Pond George Erswell George Jr Brunswick Brswell Miles Purington Marguerite Williams Winthrop Ernest E. Williams Herbert White Bath Grain

Winter Street church auxiliary hosts social evening

The Winter Street church auxiliary met in the chapel Monday evening with Mrs. Olney C. Perry Miss Ruth Thompson and Miss Jane Goodman as hostesses. Several local residents were noted including 94 year old Mrs. Martin Conley of Fremont Street who is seriously ill and in a critical condition after multiple shocks since Thanksgiving. County officials Charles B. Randall and George M. Stinson attended a Bath board session, while Miss Mary Lord visits Boston guests of the Gardiner Deering household.

Winter Street Olney C. Perry Ruth Thompson Jane Goodman Martin Conley Fremont Street Charles B. Randall George M. Stinson Woolwich Portland Bath Edward Annis Columbus Frank E. Emerson Spring Street Mary Lord Boston Gardiner Deering Wells John O. Moulton George F. Jackson Confectionary Co Nellie M. Card Madelyn Curran Beverly Anne Brunswick Road Wintez

Thanksgiving Program at Lowell School in West Bath

The Lowell School presented a Thanksgiving program closed by the School Improvement League. Students performed hymns, readings, piano solos, and a play The Adventures of the Pilgrims with roles for Correnne Brown, Clayton Holden, Marion Rose, and others. Refreshments followed.

Lowell School West Bath Correnne Brown Garleton Bailey Clayton Holden Reed Pitman The Little Pilgrims Marion Rose Eva Payne Esther Payne Patience Brewster Edna Brawn Priscilla Dorothy Waterman Miles Standish Stanley Rose Iitineo Bradford David Wharff Maumhiof Leon White Marguerite Donnell Betty Rose School Improvement League Emily Larrabee

West Bath Grange stages four act drama Down in Maine

West Bath Grange presented the four act drama Down in Maine in the hall on Wednesday. The cast included Zeth Cummings, Herbert Cavanauga Ralph as Ralph, E. W. Haggett, Neil Wentworth, and Herbert Simpson Bingle. Supporting roles featured Robert Oliver Pomp, Leland Plummer, E. Mason Wright, Jimpsey, Charles Plummer Mose Goffin, David Henderson, Susie Cummings, Lucy Coombs, Mrs. Cummings, Keziah, Hope Ward, Betsy Tomps, and Annie Henderson.

West Bath

West Bath Grange elects its officers for the year

The West Bath grange elected its officers on Monday night with Herbert Simpson as master Mason Wright as overseer Daisy Oliver as lecturer Leigh Reed as steward Hayden Rogers as assistant steward Herbert Cavanaugh as treasurer Marion Plummer as secretary Louis Eseley as gatekeeper Merele McFadden as Ceres Agnes Wright as Pomona Flora Reed as Flora Hazel McDonald as lady assistant steward The sewing circle met to finish articles for the annual Christmas fair. Williem-Piimmer-Drake returned to Deerfield academy after Thanksgiving visit with his mother.

West Bath Herbert Simpson Mason Wright Daisy Oliver Leigh Reed Hayden Rogers Herbert Cavanaugh Marion Plummer Louis Eseley Ceres Merele McFadden Pomona Agnes Wright Flora Flora Reed Hazel McDonald

Old Bath schooner Deering sails toward Boothbay Harbor

The Harry G. Deering, built in Bath in 1918, is towed toward Boothbay Harbor after a long service carrying coal along the Atlantic. The sinking of similar ships prompts Bath seamen to fear its end, while Capt. Look praises the vessel as a staunch, creditable sailor of the G. G. Deering Co.

Seguin Boothbay Harbor Atlantic Bath Harry G Wrankerh Mer Boston Maritime Corp State Street Boston Boothbay Walula Mary F. Barrett Deering Harry G. Deering C. M Jonesport Kennebec Howard Coal Co Bath Iron Works Popham Newport News South Channel Lock G. G. Deering Co

Students Return to College After Thanksgiving Break

Richard Johnson returns to Gorham Normal School after Thanksgiving at his mother Mrs. John Johnson’s Middle Street home. George Porter son of Captain and Mrs. W B Porter returns to Dartmouth College after visiting his family. Archie Seekins goes back to Wentworth Institute after Thanksgiving with his parents. Mrs. Seth Mullin’s family hosts Thanksgiving with relatives in Bath. Several local residents travel for Thanksgiving visits and resume duties in Boston Waterville Warrensburg Bath and Montpelier.

Richard Johnson Gorham Normal School John Johnson Middle Street George Porter W.B. Porter The Morgan Yacht Corsair Dartmouth Colece David Mullin Bowdoin College Seth Mullin Washing Street Archie Seekins Wentworth Institute Ralph Seekins Washington Street Roy F. Shackford Jeanette Waterville Shackford Jennie Shackford Gwendolyn Vaughan Boston East Braintree Bath Walter Perkins Warrensburg N. Y

Thanksgiving greetings and local visitors in Woolwich area

The community lists Thanksgiving visits and holiday receptions. Residents such as Mrs. Minnie, Lawrence Ryan, Rev A. Oliver of Auburn, and families from Bath and Portland host or travel. Capt. Frank J. Walker returns from a Maine hunt trip. others visit relatives in Hyde Park, Montisweag, and Boston.

Rae Minnie It Lawrence Ryan Oliver Auburn William Leemar Hyde Park Clarence E. Baker Rice Rockland Alfred E. Trott Freeman A. Trott Bath Eugenie Hunnewell Richard Hunnewell Montisweag Maxine Walker Connecticut Fred Carlton Florence Carlton Annie Cunningham Charles Henderson Mildred Baker Ralph Lewiston William Downing Samuel Buck Charlotte Buck Day's Ferry Hollis Leeman Fred Hayward Harold Leeman Martha Charles Crosby Artell Hayward Frank J. Walker Maine Boston Walker G. M. Stinson Marcia Stinson Portland Milton C. Trott

Red Cross Campaign Ends With Strong Bath Participation

Bath residents sign up 735 members for 1930 and raise 961 dollars in the Red Cross drive led by Fred H. Low. The report lists district by district totals including organizers, member counts, and contributions, with most funds coming from Districts 14 and 22 and from West Bath and Woolwich entries.

Bath American Red Cross Fred H. Low Charles O. Nelson Vivian Brown Lucian R. Ames E. Melvin Pratt Robert B. Hatch Merton O. Webber Grace P. Dickinson R. Clinton McFadden William M. Adams Miriam Kimball Charles R. Farnham Roscoe P. McFadden Alden G. Smith William J. Perry L. F. Gannon John A. Lord Herman Crocker Scott M. Golder Christine C. Curtis Elmer F. Campbell Frederic H. Low West Bath James B. Lemont Woolwich J. W. Brown

Thanksgiving Returnees From Elmhurst and Nearby Homes

Mrs John H Hyde and three daughters Jane Nancy and Sallie returned to Boston after Thanksgiving at Elmhurst. Amy Irish returned to Bates College after Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Irish of Chestnut Street. Edna Hallowell went back to Farmington Normal School after vacation with Capt and Mrs Jed Hallowell of Oak Street. Victor Paquet, Bates College freshman, spent Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs Mabel Paquet of Russell Street and returned Sunday. Myra Foote of Portland returned after Thanksgiving on Bedford Street. her father John Foote of West Bath joined the holiday visit.

Jesus Christ St. Philip's Church Beagar Thomas Akeley St. Andrews Newcastle Sortwell Daniel Sortwelll Parker Marean Lois Marean Peggy Turner Main Street Rebecca Nash William Lienan Nash Hazel Main Fireman’s Insurance Co Postoffice Square Boston O. N. Main Dresden Road Miss Main J. Everil Murray, Jr Riverside Drive Mass Roy Marston Malden Roy Lawrence G. Fred Ilsley Saco Norman Ilsley Old Orchard Mabel Rhodes Wellsley Hills Emma Ilsley Sidney G. Evans Belfast Grace Barnes J.ack Reed Penn Charles S. Barnes Merle Laypaeeca Colis B. Merrill Damariscotta John Riley Riley Stephen Russell Boothbay Harbor Egbert Se Georgia Lilly Theodore Sherman Geneva Grace York Turner Center Creamery John H. Hyde Jane Nancy Sallie Elmhurst Amy Irish Bates College Fred Irish Chestnut Street Edna Hallowel Farmington Normal School Capt Jed Hallowell Oak Street Victor Paquet Mabel Paquet Russell Street Myra Foote Portland Bedford Street John Foote West Bath Voorhees

Ringing Bells Marks Seal Sale Drive in Maine

Bells rang statewide at ten o clock to signal the start of the Santa de Seals sale drive. The Maine Public Health Association promotes these one cent stamps to fund tuberculosis elimination efforts with Mrs. S. S. Mullin as Sagadahoc county chair.

Central Church Fund Westvea Maine Maine Public Health Association Mullin Sagadahoc

Commandery Escort Hosts Thanksgiving Night Dance

The Escort of Dunlap Commandery sponsored a well attended Thanksgiving night dance at the Temple with nearly 100 couples enjoying the event. Masonic banners decorated the hall and Grindell's Colonial Club orchestra provided music. Ice cream and cookies were served at intermission. Committee members included Maurice Haynes John Wilson Edward Sampson George Quicksall and John Freeman.

Dunlap Commandery Temple Grindell Colonial Club Paul Jones Maurice Haynes John Wilson Edward Sampson George Quicksall John Freeman

Weather Prophet Predicts a Cold December With Quakes

Lewiston weather forecaster Sam Morrill warns December will be below normal in temperature with above normal precipitation. He calls for three major storm periods, frequent temperature swings, a cold start and finish, a white cold Christmas, and possible slight earthquakes between December 21 and 24.

Sam Morrill Lewiston Maine Morrill

Chandler to Speak at Pomona Meeting in Sagadahoc

Robert F. Chandler the new horticulturist for the State Department of Agriculture will deliver the principal address before Sagadahoc Pomona when it meets December 18 with West Bath grange. He will discuss whether severe pruning of young trees hastens or retards bearing.

Robert F. Chandler New Gloucester State Department of Agriculture Sagadahoc Pomona West Bath Grange

Hospital Remembered With Thanksgiving Tributes

The City hospital was remembered by friends on Thanksgiving with large turkeys from William D. Sewall a former president and carnations from P M Olm of Kennebec Greenhouses to the superintendent Miss Downing nurses and patients and candy from Mrs Harry W Tucker. Mr and Mrs Lincoln Mennehan and son Junior visited town on their way home to Braintree Mass after a weekend in Tennants Harbor.

City Hospital William D. Sewall P. M. Olm Kennebec Greenhouses Miss Downing Harry W. Tucker Mrs Lincoln Mennehan Son Junior Braintree Mass Tennants Harbor

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Elizabeth Dorothy Sewall J. Sewall Lee Street Wilmot B. Mitchell Congregational Church Henry W. Webb Bradford C. Redennett, Jr Conrad Parker Edward Ifill Hall Lewis Cyril Grant Langley Field Alex Grover Josephine Plumstead South Portland Antoinette Plumstead William G. Hubbard Massachusetts Wnter Stella Hodgdon Julia Lewis Effie Poole Mabel A. Rhoades Wellesley Hills Emma Isley Archie H. Dodge Ava Dodge Lincoln Academy Priscilla Lewis Bangor Medhcine Co Norway Taree RL New Morse High Lowell Williem—Piimmer—Drake Deerfield Academy Deerfield Frederick Drake Walington Street Bath Maine Schadbourne RED Cross Chandler Hedell Acme Service & Supply Shop
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