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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
6
The Working League held its annual Christmas sale and supper at the First Baptist Church. Proceeds supported league activities as areas hosted family shoppers and volunteers. Notable mentions include Allie Honckley praised for vegetable beef stew and community helpers thanked.
Richmond Swathmere Chautauqua wrapped a successful run on Wednesday and outlines a winter series. A new association formed with officers M. W. Hinsen president Boob Ludwig vice president TL C Reed secretary.
Rev Forrest L Littlefield announced the sudden death of his mother Mrs B L Smith aged 67 in Shenandoah Virginia where she was visiting relatives. She and Mr Smith had traveled from Seattle Washington in January to see family and had earlier stayed with their son at Wesley Parsonage Bath during the fall.
Sagadahee county unveils dates for Farm Bureau planning sessions. December 2 at West Bath Grange hall, December 20 at Topsham Grange hall, January 7 at Nequasset. Mrs. F P A Podesdows presides.
Erwin A Morse petitions to prove the will of Jenme K Morse of Bath Sagadahoc and requests Letters Testamentary without bond. Charles W Morse of Bath is named as executor and residence details are provided with a court date set for January 3 in Bath. The notice asks interested parties to appear and show cause if any. An additional probate notice states Thomas M Hagan appointed executor of Susan C Husain's estate in Georgetown with qualification and acceptance on December 6.
Twenty five candidates receive the third and fourth degrees at West Bath Grange Monday before 170 attendees. Visitors from outside county and eight nearby towns join the celebration and a harvest feast follows.
Five Islands Grange held its annual meeting electing officers for the coming year. Elected were Master Stevens, Overseer Berry, Lecturer Carr, Steward Davis, Assistant Steward Pinkie, Chaplain Tilaisdell, Treasurer Mire Mahon, Secretary Rowe, Gate Keeper Rittall, Ceres Stevens, Pomona Rowe, Flora Gray, Tardy Nast, and Steward Belanger. Local notes include Christmas sale by Ladies Aid, visits, and travel by members. the George Popham purchased for Bath to Five Islands service. Maine State Grange session attendees Mr. and Mrs. Stevens en route to Portland.
Topsham Grangers held a regular meeting on Saturday evening with a seed attendance. Men’s night featured a business session followed by a program including Ralph Patten and Louis Alexander arranged tableaux, cornet and violin solos, and stump speech by Frank Todd.
Up to 30 members attended the West Bath Red Cross all day meeting in the granite hall last Wednesday. They worked on grange tasks, filled orders, and completed sewing. An old fashioned noon dinner was served by local volunteers. The next session is planned for January 4 with dinner committees announced.
The Maine Public Health Association offers a prize to the pupil sending the best Christmas seal poster to Augusta before the deadline of Saturday night December 17. Boys and girls are invited to submit their best work. judges will include prominent state figures ensuring a fair evaluation.
The funeral of Jacob A Paney was held Thursday afternoon at two at his home on SG South Street. Rev David L Wilson of Central Church officiated with piano ritual by Acadia lodge officers. Bearers from the lodge included Edward McLellan Forne Roberts Parry Watsenrnan and Frank Daley. Burial was in Oak Grove.
Herbert I Williams was laid to rest Friday afternoon at two at his father Oscar F Williams's home 38 School Street with Mrs Zephie Lowell officiating First Church of Christ Scientist reader. Bearers were his brother Daniel Williams and three brothers in law George A Jimnt Charles H Williams of Topsham and Ernest BE Williams of West Bath. Burial followed in Oak Grove.
Edith M Toothaker wife of Ira Toothaker died earlier and her funeral was held Friday at ten at the home of Aduhoe Ferry. Rev David L Wilson of Central Congregational Church conducted the services. Bearers were Orville Jameson Nelson Rice Frederick Rice and Thomas Long. Interment followed in the Baptist cemetery Woolwich.
Allan Gi. Spear of this area was elected president of the Southwestern Maine Central Board of Basketball Officials at a Saturday meeting in Eastland, succeeding George T. H. Vinal. John S. Nelson and Michard Giustafsen were chosen as vice president and secretary-treasurer respectively, with Spear noted as a leading basketball official in the state.
A Chicago man requests help from Postmaster Owen to locate the first wife and daughter of Harry Demphire who died at 3545 Wellington Avenue. Demphire was buried in Arcadia cemetery Masonic section and left a moderate estate. The writer believes the first wife or daughter may live in Bath. Demphire remarried about 24 years ago.
A Brick touring car driven by Carroll B. Davis of Bath and another vehicle collided Tuesday morning near the northwest corner of Phigh and Osh streets. Davis failed to observe a step signal and continued. The other driver, Lakurley, claimed the right of way but did not expect the crash. Both cars sustained minor damage. no serious injuries reported. State highway officer Harvey J. Thompson investigated.
The Wesley Epworth League held a well attended meeting led by Kenneth Orr with speakers Kenneth Orr Seth Snipe and Roland Trott. Seventeen new members were welcomed including Gertrude Reed Marion Whittier Evelyn Trott and Dorothy Pham. A Christmas night program and a meeting of the Merrymeeting Group at Beacon Street church are announced.
William A. Jack, a former police officer, hauled in 21 smelts from the Percy & Stoall wharf beside the Mary B. Barrett schooner. A single pull yielded a large catch using standard gear, drawing attention for an extraordinary haul and a noted value near twenty dollars.
Word reached Bath on Saturday of the sudden death in Dedham Massachusetts on Thursday morning. AL Raymond, aged 60, was a brother of the late Mars, John Co Pbigsins of 7 Nertin Street. Raymond had visited Bath as a guest of his cousin Charles i. He owned property in Boothbay Harbor and Pryde Park Dedham. He leaves a wide estate.
Mr and Mrs John A L Greene of 5 Leonard Court hosted radio fans at the Atwater Kent hour Sunday night. Ted Roy of Pilot Rock won second prize among ten singers in the audition. Roy is a friend of Jerome Roe Ervine and Doris Greene formerly of Rath.
The Young People's Debrew association of Path held a business meeting entertainment and dance at Beth Israel hall. Kenneth Miller chaired with Morris Povieh assisting. Gus Levy provided impersonations and talked on organizational work. Sophie Greenblatt read aloud. Ballroom steps and dance exhibitions by Maer vis Povich Esther Miller and James Driggs entertained. A skit impersonating Oldie Canton impressed attendees. Edward Gedinian Raymond Green and Beth Bath delivered a trailed festive piece. Benjamin Gedimnan hosted a plane sale. Miller delivered farewell remarks before dancing and refreshments ended the event.
The new City hall building committee met at the aldermanic chamber and organized with Senator J Edward Drake as chairman and John W Gilmore as secretary. Walter S Glidden named counsel. Members include Mayor Cahill and Ralph Hall among others. The panel plans to invite additional architects to submit proposals for the bequest property in Sagadahoc Square and adjacent land.
James T Cameron longtime Bath shipyard inspector and veteran shipbuilder died Thursday evening at his home 542 Washington Street after a long illness. Born in Mabou Cape Breton he came to Bath as a young man and lived there over 50 years. During wartime he inspected ships for the French Bureau Veritas of Shipping and traveled widely. He worked at Bath and Camden yards including B S Crosby Nathaniel Palmer and Robert Bean yards. Survived by two daughters Mel Coombs and Christine Cameron both of Bath, one granddaughter Adelaide Coombs Ward, and other relatives. The obituary notes community esteem and readiness to help those in need. A son Andrew Bosley of Winchester Mass is named as father of Mrs. Charles Tubbs. Mrs Tubbs attended her parents golden wedding before her father’s later years. The Bosley and Spooner families are listed among survivors with multiple grandchildren.
Word has arrived of the death on Nov 30 in Plint City Pia of Amos Stedman son of the late Dr. Amos F B Stedman of Georgetown. He was a longtime Bay Point tourist and summer resident. Bay Point Village corporation elected him road commissioner. Survived by wife Mrs. Charles Cahill and daughter Martha of High Street.
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