Important witness William Weed alias Chester Narcheault in Bath rumor
William Weed alias Chester Narcheault, accused youthful Boston rum runner, is said to reside in Bath for most of the past year. Federal agents fear he may name others connected to a large liquor ring as he testifies before grand juries in Portland and Boston and is guarded by six federal officers. Weed was previously arrested in Bath for an improperly registered car and ordered to pay court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Weed
Chester Narcheault
Boston
England
Bath
Eniod
Weed
Henderson
John P. Crosby
Portland
Prohibition
Young Weed
Furber Davis
John J. Keegan
Barbour Hamlin Tie the Knot In Davenport Office
Lyman W. Barbour and Susie FE Hamilton of Phippsburg united in marriage Friday afternoon in Davenport Municipal building with City Clerk John W. Gilmore performing the ceremony. Barbour, a laborer born in Cumberlain Center, is son of William R. Barbour and Lillian Adams Barbour. Mrs Barbour, a clerk, was born in Chebeague Island and is daughter of Herbert W. Hamilton and the late Elia Jeanette Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman W. Barbour
Susie FE Hamilton
Phippsburg
Davenport
John W. Gilmore
Barbour
Cumberlain’ Center
William R. Barbour
Cumberlaid l Center
Lillian G. Adams Barbour
Chebeague Island
Herbert W. Hamilton
That Place
Elia Jeanette Hamilton
Mrs Annie B Beattie Dies in Dobbs Ferry at 53
Mrs Annie Baxter Beattie 53 secretary of MacMahan Island Cottage association and county chairman of the State Federation of Women’s clubs died of a cerebral hemorrhage December 12 at her Dobbs Ferry home after a 15 day illness. She held numerous civic posts and was active in politics with her husband Dr Joseph Hoyt Beattie. Survived by her husband and sister Miss Edith Baxter. The Beatties spent summers at MacMahan Island Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Baxter Beattie
MacMahan Island Cottage Association
Westchester County
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Joseph Hoyt Beattie
Dobbs Ferry Hospital
Belden Avenue
Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
Republican Club
Women’s National Republican Club
Women’s National Republican Club, Mrs. Beattie
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
New York
Ontario
Napanee Colegiate Institute
Hahnemann Hospital
Edith Baxter
Grassland Hospital
Valhalla
Maine
MacMahan Island
Gifts Warm South End Families From Corliss Street Church
Needy residents in the South End received gifts from the Corliss Street church via its White Christmas tree on Monday night. Sunday school scholars donated edibles and cash, with a committee led by Mrs. John H. Hunt distributing the offerings. A Christmas service and story titled Come All Ye Faithful was held Sunday evening under Mrs. Charles H. Berry, featuring songs, carols, and a tableau performance by church members and classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Corliss Street
John H. Hunt
Chester A. Plant
Hylan Jewett
Ephraim French
Charles H. Berry
Sterling
Lucian R. Ames
True Blue
Rachell Scott
Ruth Clark
Lucy Haggett
Mary McCabe
Cora Mae Pearson
Clarice Berry
Ruth Watson
Edith Wallace
Philathea
Madelyn Oliver
Silas E. Plant
John
John L. Russell
Stewart McPherson
Charles Plant
William
Judge Rejects Spotter Tactics as Prohibition Debate Unfolds
In Bath, Judge John J. Keegan denounced the use of spotters and informers by federal Prohibition agents while presiding over a case of a man who admitted earning money by trapping violators. The irony arose as the same man testified about his informer work. The judge stressed public disapproval of illegal enforcement methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Keegan
Bath
Federal
Prohibition Enforcement Department
Charles Evans Hughes
United States Supreme Court
United States
Prohibition
Keegan
Judges Named for Maine Poultry Essay Contest
Austin Stearns announces a statewide Maine Farm Bureau essay contest on What Our Hens Have Bought. The judging panel includes Frank Lord John Gyger W W Canham Ed Mocore and Glenn K Rule. Prizes range from 15 to 2 dollars with final essays due January 1 to county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Stearns
Maine Farm Bureau Federation
Frank Lord
Kezar Falls
Maine Poultry Improvement Association
John Gyger
Portland
Cumberland County Farm Bureau
Falmouth
North Yarmouth
Cumberland
Cape Elizabeth
W.W. Canham
Lewiston
Lewiston Sun
Ed Mocore
Farm Bureau
Smugglers May Hide Liquor In Hidden Coves
Sheriff Henderson’s men found a submerged cargo trick during a liquor seizure at the courthouse. A flat wood plate with hooks and a broken line suggested cases sunk in a cove or river bottom were raised later by grappling the rope. The method involves burying cases in shallow water and pulling them up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuecay
Henderson
Merrill Appointed to Bowdoinham Route
Bert D. Merrill was named carrier of the auxiliary rural free delivery route at Bowdoinham. The report notes local residents including Roy I. Lawrence and sister Doris E. Lawrence, children of Ibra K. Lawrence of Arrowsie, and Hathornes from Woolwich, all current University of Maine sophomores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Bowdoinham
Bert D. Merrill
Raymond C. Hathorne
Maurice T. Hathorne
Woolwich
Roy I. Lawrence
Doris E. Lawrence
Ibra K. Lawrence
Arrowsie
University of Maine
Lawrence
Morse
Corliss
Law- Peg
Fu Fashion 6 Opens New Quarters with Diverse Goods
Announcement of Fu Fashion 6 opening new premises in Bath area. New shop offers items from drones and hats to clothing and accessories. Grace Beles ningham listed as contact for inquiries and expected weekly earnings noted.
Bath Grange to Hold Christmas Tree and Gift Meet
Bath Grange plans a Christmas tree event next Monday with gift exchanges for children and their parents. A. Bernard Henderson leads the gift committee while 74 members, including 12 visitors, attend. Lillian Lewin elected lecturer. Donations to the Salvation Army are approved. Slides on Grange symbolism completed for state use. The program includes readings, music, and a Thursday dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fates
Bath
A. Bernard Henderson
Kenneth Smith
James A. Thurston
Charles L. Haggett
Lillian E. Lewin
Marion L. Jaques
Dorothy A. Welch
Grange
The
Grange Monthly
Herbert 8. Cavenaugh
Albert F. McFadden
Hiram
Jean L. Danforth
Herbert L. Simpson
Leland
Plummer
Eleanor P. Danforth
O'Grady
Scott R. Ward
Edith
Chester King
Herbert
Cavanaugh
David Fields
Grange Hall
Fathers Night Plans At Dike School P T A
Dike School P T A sets Fathers Night at the next meeting on Tuesday evening January 3 with speaker William A Furber, Bath Board of Education veteran and insurance agent. Refreshments will be served and 190 Wendy bags were given to students last Friday before Christmas recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dike
P.T.A
William A. Furber
Bath Board of Education
Dike P.T.A
Herman Crocker
Minnie Golder
E. Mason Wright
Ray Smith
Clifford Wilband
Carl Swanton
Lena Shephard
Charles McDonald
Daniel Perry
Fred Hoffman
Wendy
Funeral Service for Charles H. Smith Held
The funeral for Charles H. Smith was held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence. Rev. David L. Wilson of Central Church officiated. Knight Templar ritual was performed by officers of St. Albans commandery and Dunlap commandery with eminent commanders and generals. The body will be sent Thursday morning to Madison for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Smith
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
David L. Wilson
Central Church
St. Albans
Portland
Albert E. Anderson
Quincy T. Chase
Frank A. Snell
George H. Meloon
Dunlap
Edward W. Sampson
Edwin H. P. Lowell
J. Maurice Haynes
Madison
Maine Freshman Bert Hatch Home for Christmas
Bert W. Hatch son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hatch of Woolwich and a University of Maine freshman returns home for Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert W. Hatch
Ralph 8
Hatch
Woolwich
University of Maine
Orono
Lowest Prices In Town for Quality Wear
Advertises discount catalog with numerous garments and prices including overcoats leather coats wool pants dress pants flannel shirts satin silk items mufflers hose and broadcloth shirts. Mentions extra sizes on underwear shirts suits and pants highlighting value and selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Harvard
Aetna
Alto
Local notes from Bowdoinham and surrounding towns
Bowdoinham and Portland residents visit relatives while college students return home for holidays. A tax list shows 52 unpaid real estate taxpayers, with $7,500 outstanding at first posting. Community events include school Christmas programes, a church pageant, and a holiday concert. Local business news covers store and telephone office visits, a rear end collision with no injuries, and plans for Kendall fertilizer business sale and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Raymond
Portland
Courtney Nealey
Massachusetts
P. C. Nealey
Jessie M. Ames
Cora Denham
Wallace Hunter
Georgie Denham
Brunswick Hospital
Elmer Jordan
John Purington
Ernest Curtis
Augusta
Billy Cornish
Addie Trufant
Ridge
H. W. Moody
Albert Hanson
Eastland
George Gibbs
Richmond
Edythe Browne
Central Maine Power Co
J. N. Palmer
Alice
Hazel Cornish
Washington
H. Db. Cornish
Ralph Raymond
A. E. Raymond
E. P. Kendall
John Maler
Gladys Raymond
Miss Raymond
Louise Caras
George Rowe
Marline Maloon
Dicky Billings
Margaret Read
Theodore Caras
Muriel Mitchell
Louisa Given
Edgar Miller
Annie Gatchell
Harvey Ames
Ames
A. J. Conti
New England Telephone Co
Herbert Merrill
Sagadahoc Grange Social Acknowledges Pleasant Evening
Miss Ellen Miller and Miles Marion Glines attended Sagadahoc grange Saturday night. A Christian Endeavor social at Miss Miller's last week drew good attendance with games and refreshments. Etude club members hosted a social at Miss Carrie Luce’s on 826 Washington Street with about 50 guests, gifts from a joke tree, dancing, and decorated rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Miller
Miles Marion Glines
Sagadahoc Grange
Christian Endeavor
Thelma Sheene
Augusta
Alfred Wenzell
B. R. Temple
Otis West
Richmond
Coombs High
Clyde Sheene
Etude Club
Carrie F. Luce
Miss Luce
Washington Street
James W. Temple
Ruth Dale
Shirley Moore
Carol E. Stevens
Betty Rice
Kathleen Scott
Kathleen P . Wesley H. Lemont
Virginia W
Charlotte King
Sylvia
Ruth Cohen
Eign Craft
Miss Roberta Hathorne Engagement Notice
Miss Roberta Hathorne daughter of Mr and Mrs Burnette Bailey announces her engagement to Franklin R. Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Pranklin Bailey. The couple plans a forthcoming wedding in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta B. Hathorne
Burnette L. Bailey
Pranklin R. Baile
Miss Trott's Pupils Stage Fine Christmas Program
Grades IV pupils under Miss Katherine I Trott at North Grammar School presented a Christmas program before dismissal. The show featured readings poems and a three scene play Bob's Christmas Dream with a long list of participating students and a gift exchange at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Grammar School
Katherine I. Trott
North Grammar
Ruth Murphy
Mary Oliver
Helen West
Georgetta Middleton
Mary Robshaw
Frances Whitten
Thelma Green
Greta Anderson
Louise McLean
Eee Preanenanei
Dorothy Perry
Myra
Jean Dennison
Helen
Gloria Stover
Ruby
Beatrice Do
Elizabeth Howa
Edward Sewall
Lo Tee Ee Rena Gediman
Edith Saull
Bob
Mrs. Smith
Eunice Perkins
Bob Smith
Harlan Guynne
Ted Smith
Norman Alkazin
Louise Smith
Barbara Trott
Jane Smith
Eleanor Wilson
Jack Smith
John Voorhees
Mary Jones
Pauline Nickerson
Nancy Jones
Priscilla Trott
Billy Jones
Clarence Gowen
Santa Claus
Arthur Lowery
Barbara Freeman
Bath Firemen Save House in Woolwich
Firemen from Bath Engine 4 arrived at Eben Dana’s Middle road Woolwich dwelling early Friday. A severe chimney fire threatened woodwork. chemical extinguishers plus rapid eight mile run in 15 minutes helped prevent total loss. Dana hosted the crew with hot coffee and a second breakfast before they returned to Water Street headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Eben Dana
Middle Road
Woolwich
Cloutier
Engine 4
Richard Frates
Clarence Seavey
Wallace Russell
Fred Perry
George Melzard
John Burgess
Dana
Water Street
Spear Family and Buddy Danforth Die in Portland
Mr and Mrs Allan Spear their son Joseph Mrs Clara E Spear and Buddy Danforth passed away Wednesday in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Spear
Joseph
Spear
Clara E. Spear
Buddy Danforth
Portland
Living Christmas tree a year round idea from Maine leader
Mrs. Frank A. Hodgdon of Woolwich chairs the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs conservation and gardens committee. She urges preserving Christmas trees by planting them, using branches for decor, and feeding birds, to prevent wholesale destruction and celebrate a living tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Hodgdon
Woolwich
Conservation and Gardens
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs
The
Times
United States
George Washington
Postal rules for Christmas mail explained clearly
The notice outlines Christmas card postage: sealed envelopes require three cents. unsealed cards with only greetings may be mailed as third class for one and a half cents. any personal message demands first class three cents. Forwarding after arrival requires prepaid first class. third class cannot be forwarded or returned without sender paying postage. Miss Geraldine Stott visits during Christmas vacation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senter’s. Lnc
Hamlin
Is Bath
Opera House
Paramount Publix Theatre
George Raft
Nancy Carroll
George Brent
Loretta Young
Tom MIX
Speed Demon
Wm. Collier, Jr
Joan Marsh
Little Orphan
Annie Mitzi Green
May Robson
Edmund Lowe
Wynne Gibson
Annie B. Beattie
Hughes
Sano Eineoe Concern
Grangers
West Bath
Dike School
C. H. Smith
Elm Street
Henry Cornish
Brunswick
Mercury
Kendall
North Bowdoin
Imrifimci
Bath Department Store
Center Street
Bath Firemen Save House
Geraldine Stott
Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield
Mrs
A. A. Stott
Jewelers
Harriman’s
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