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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1928

Page

4

Christmas at St Ambrose Parish Brightens Richmond

Richmond notes recount festive events at St Ambrose chapel including a Christmas crib, Midnight Mass procession, and a Mary Sullivan image. Visitors join families across town, with local schools receiving a flag gift and community events culminating in a large Christmas tree celebration downtown.

Everett Jones Sabatus St. Ambrose Chapel France Mary Sullivan Jesus John Sullivan Frank Preble Albert Morrisette Gardiner Lucy Thibodeau John Curan Lewiston Edith Knight Bangor High School Center Street Lawrence Kimball Portland Frank Connor Charles Morrill Boston Durand Shoe Co Francis Libby Paul Given Oscar Bailey Dresden Mills Robert Blake Temple Harry Douglass Church Street Donald Arnold Winhrop Lorin Arnold Charles Dore Mildred Beedle Augusta P. F. Joy Hallowell Kennebec Valley Aldin Taplin Corinna Norris Sidelinger Chestnut Street Georgia Quimby Litchfield General Assembly Richmond High School Margaret Peabody Vanessa Beedle Daughters of Union Veterans United States Ivan Richardson America Harold Wall Natalie Louise Lawrence Margaret Grover Main Street

Christmas Program at Beacon Street Church

The Beacon Street church held a Christmas program Tuesday evening led by the event committee and music committee. Highlights included performances by Florence Robinson Carrie Saunders Constance Gilmore Florence Foucher Anna Perry and more with diplomas awarded to Henrietta French and Ruth Cross as they moved from kindergarten to junior department. The pastor Rev Weston P Holman received a generous gift from church friends.

Beacon Street Herman Crocker Fred Bowie Irving Varney William S. Craft Eugene McGrath William F. Pond Milton H. Douglas W. P. Holman Dea Ardneran Dee Pee Frank Danforth Pee Re Henrietta French John Gilmore Ruth Cross Ethel Faucher Philip Rand Tedford Jean Danforth Ah Machetero Helen Tabor Church School Weston P. Holman Church Friends

Santa Claus Visits Topsham Grangers

Topsham grange held its regular meeting in the new hall Saturday evening with 115 in attendance. Three membership applications were received and four were balloted. The program opened with Christmas songs and solos by Myrtie Cutler Gertrude Tarr Ruth Hildreth Bertha Wright and Wini fred Douglas. Santa Claus distributed gifts to members and guests.

Oliver T. Sanborn Portland Fire Department Sanborn Te New England Fire Chiefs’ Association Ethel Bailey Edith Hatfield Sarah Knight Doris Briery Mary Johnson Evelyn McKenney Ruth Lloyd Philip Densmore Frank Beedle Augusta Opera House Santa Claus E nerson-Lane John Sullivan Alfred Gilbert Katherine Blair Gardiner P. H. Hurley John MacLeod Bert Baker John Gardiner Thomas O'Neil Jesus Katherine Soule Marjory Shepherd Topsham Grange New Hall The Grange Gertrude Tarr Myrtie Cutler Little Winifred Douglas Ruth Hildreth Bertha Wright

Bath woman injured after fall from second story window

Mrs Alma E Duley wife of William H Duley was injured when the clothes line broke while she hung out laundry at 7 Clifton street and she fell from a second story window to the ground floor piazza injuring a fractured left wrist and facial abrasions. The fall was heard by Mrs Brian M Jewett who found her unconscious and medical aid was sent to City hospital.

Alma E. Duley William H. Duley Clifton Street Duley Brian M. Jewett Mrs. Daley City Hospital

Miners' Problems Explored at Club Meeting

The article notes a recent club program titled Miners' Problems Well Explained with speaker Mr. Brown. a lively discussion followed with broad agreement and some dissent. Refreshments ended the evening. A brief business session approved funds to buy jackets for the church basketball team and warming up coats. Rev Edwin D Hardin was named to implement the plan. Guests included Rev George B Wolstenholme of People's Baptist church and W Stanley Hunter, Lewiston Buick manager in Bath.

Brown Edwin D. Hardin George B. Wolstenholme People's Baptist Church W. Stanley Hunter Lewiston Buick Bath

Five Islands Christmas Concert at the Church

A Five Islands church hosted a Christmas program Tuesday with scriptural readings, recitations, and musical items led by Rev. F. W. Hovey and local performers. The event featured many children in solos, duets, and exercises, followed by a tree gift distribution.

Engine Villa Wrecked Ready for Duty Again

The No 252 locomotive, famed as Pancho Villa’s wrecked engine from the Orient railroad in Mexico, has been rebuilt in Wichita shops Turned from wood to oil fuel it now hums ready for duty once more belching smoke as it climbs steep grades on its return to service

Wichita Kas Orient Mexico Pancho” Villa Villa United States

Fire damages St. Mary's Church. services continue

A fire damaged St Marys Church interior including a damaged steel ceiling and a broken glass panel near the Blessed Virgin statue. Organist Miss Elizabeth Conley started the organ briefly. the fire was fought with chemicals and six hoses, but pews and altars were largely spared. Services resumed next day as scheduled.

Belfrey Elizabeth Conley J. J. Harris

Christmas Socials and Local News in Georgetown

Georgetown and surrounding areas report holiday visits among the Newman, Miller, Campbell and Powers families. A Robinhood school Christmas program featured songs and plays, with a tree and candy proceeds aiding the school. Local officials discuss a toll bridge issue and road repairs, while centers close for a 15 week term and a church Christmas Eve program draws crowds.

Christmas Program At Local Church Features Recitations And Carols

A varied program included preludes, recitations by Amy Hovey and Arthur Delano, solos by Dorothy Hagan and groups led by Earl Hagan and Rev F W Hovey. The service ended with carols and a Near East Relief offering.

E. S. Billings Earl Hagan Amy Hovey Our Tree Grace Hovey Shepherds and the Wise Men Amy Alice Hovey Arthur Delano F. W

Obituary Henry L. Adams Dies After Long Illness

Henry L. Adams 68 retired clothing and dry goods merchant died Christmas night at his home 1364 Washington Street after a long illness culminating in a paralytic stroke. Born in Wilton son of Rev Enos P Adams he lived in Damariscotta 17 years then Bath 11 years. He was a Lincoln lodge K of P member and leaves wife son Albert Adams of Saco and daughter Miss Myra Adams at home. Funeral Thursday at one at his residence.

Henry L. Adams Washington Street Wilton Enos P. Adams Beacon Street Bath

Bath sailmaker Harry Lord dies in Searsport home

Harry 8 Lord aged 65 longtime figure in Searsport shipping died Monday at his home after an illness of long duration. He had more than four decades of prominence in the local marine industry and trade.

Bath Searsport Harry Lord

Sailmaker and ship fleet figure Lord dies after retirement

Mr. Lord, born in West Brooksville, built a Bath sailmaking business and later joined Morey-Lord, a firm with a Bath fleet. He retired two years ago and moved to Searsport. He leaves his wife Anna C. Sewall and two sons, Fred R. Lord of Augusta and Harry S. Lord Jr. of Searsport.

Mr. Lord West Brooksville Bath Boston Morey-Lord Searsport Anna C. Sewall Fred R. Lord Augusta Gannet Publishing Harry S. Lord, Jr

West Bath farmer Eugene R. Brown dies at 67

Eugene Rogers Brown a lifelong West Bath farmer died suddenly Tuesday after a brief illness. Born in West Bath he was a son of Samuel R. and Sarah Winter Brown. Survived by wife Nellie M. Larrabee of Brunswick son Walter T. Brown seven grandchildren sister Nan Brown of Portland. He was a Nazarene and served one term on the West Bath board of selectmen. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m at J Everett Mayo home Trufants Crossing.

Eugene Rogers Brown West Bath Samuel R Sarah Winter Brown Nellie M. Larrabee Brunswick Walter T. Brown Bath Nan Brown Portland Brown Church of the Nazarene Af West

Mrs Lillian G Thayer Dies After Childbirth In Bath

Mrs Lillian G Thayer age 40 wife of Charles A Thayer died Christmas morning at her Bath home after a brief illness following the birth of her son Robert Couillard Thayer She leaves husband mother five sons Albert Lawrence Kenneth Allen Harry and a daughter Dorothy and two daughters Bernice Christenson and Mrs Enos Webster sister Mrs Fuller and others attend the funeral at 2 30 at 108 Center Street Bath.

Lillian G. Thayer Charles A. Thayer Winslow Court Robert Couillard Thayer Fath Sarah L. Webster Bernice Christenson Dorothy Thayer Albert Lawrence Kenneth Allen Harry Albert E. Pollard George P. Larrabee Charles P. Fuller Harry Couillard Enos F. Webster Bath Fuller Center Street

Ward's Death Reported in Augusta on Christmas Day

A brief death notice from Augusta records the passing of Ward on Christmas Day Wednesday. Details on age, family, and funeral arrangements are not provided in the fragment.

Ward Augusta

Bath Man Charles A Ham Dies. Bath Iron Works Vet

Charles A. Ham of Bath dies after a long tenure in the Bath Iron Works machinists department. His wife survives. The body will be brought to Bath for funeral services to be announced.

Charles A. Ham Bath Bath Iron Works

Death of Edith T Mitchell noted in Bath

Edith Thompson Mitchell died in New London Connecticut on Christmas Day. She was the wife of Leroy S Mitchell formerly of Bath. The body will be brought to Bath Friday for a committal service at Oak Grove Cemetery grave.

Bath New London Conn Edith Thompson Leroy S. Mitchell Oak Grove

Texas Officials Swear to Past Without Duels

In Austin Texas the oath for 2000 officials sworn next January bans deadly weapon duels and any duel threats. Gov Dan Moody and all public servants must declare they have not dueled nor invited duels. The requirement, seen as quirk, would need a constitutional change and popular vote to remove. Some historians link the oath to Burr and Hamilton duels.

Austin Texas Dan Moody Aaron Burr Alexander Hamilton

Personal Notes From Bath and Nearby Visits

Mrs. M. A. Ferguson is passing the Winter with Winter guest Mrs. Shirley Allen. Miss Eleanor Ferguson spent the holiday with her sister. Robert P. Shaw returned to Schenectady New York after Christmas in Bath with his relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick BP reside elsewhere.

Eleanor Millett Portland Mrs David Millett Western Avenue M. A. Ferguson Shirley Allen Eleanor Ferguson Robert P. Shaw Schenectady N. Y Bath Frederick BP

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richmond Mary E. Kilby William Dingley William and Pheby Libby) Kilby Kilby R. A. L. Colby Evergreen Cemetery John Aines John Harford Albert Nye Mary Nye Alfred Niles Lloyd Chetley Hebron Percy Chetley Marion Bibber Pleasant Street Edward P. Favor Ernest Stewart Charles Alexander Front Street Fredercine Fellows Gardiner Street Charles James Lillian Johnson W. H. Johnson Dresden Philip Randall Melvina Borjesson California Bert Shepard Nevilla Shepard Byron Higgins Leon Shepard Melvin Leavitt Josephine Wilson Waterville Herbert Fairfield George Wilson A. E. McMaster McMaster Pauline Gordon Lincoln Academy Town Nettie Campbell L. H. Lamoreau Russell Ring D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Topsham Grangers Herald Angels F. W. Hovey Cora May Hanna Herbert Belanger Christania Pinkham Junior Gray Albion Carr Raymond Belanger Marie Rittall AG Ghee Gertrude Carr Hope Berry George Gray Lloyd Pinkham Peggy Gray Sarre Marjorie Berry Hazel Gray Ethelyn Gray Christania Edith Pinkham Christ Child Jeres Grace Hovey Helen Rowe Marjorie Berry Percy Savage A. L. Marr T. J. Hanna J. E. Blaisdell Alfred Rowe Esther Worthing J. T. MacMahan Clarence MacMahan Marion Stevens A. L. Berry Hartley Harley Alice Grace Isabel Stevens Clayton Rowe Five Islands Nora Marr Alice Cromwell L. H. Rowe William Marr T. D. Reid Milford N. H Webster Harley Mildred Pinkham Ellsworth Pinkham D. R. Stevens Victor Pinkham ST. Mary’s Church William Small Arthur Edith Georgetown Roy Newman Bowdoin College Newman W. A. Todd Maurice Pinkham Stella Powers Bath City Hospital Miss Powers Bath Hospital Roy Campbell Salem College N. C Wilton Campbell Sabattus Robinhood Campbell Winston-Salem Dorothy Stuart Bessie Powers Carroll Powers Edward Clarey Bristol Mills George Lasky Robinhood School Harry Heald Herbert Spinney Howard Noble Mr. Cook Truman Taylor Togus Marrtown H. G. Heald Carlton Arrowsie Arrowsic Georgetown Center Georgie M. R. Walker Pyavcr Soeca Aresee Aketors Rev. Hovey Grace Hovey Hagan Nellie Taft Marion Hunt Ruth Hinckley Regina Delano Herbert Hunt Dorothy Hagan Harold Carl Delano Nene Dorothy Harold the Smithers Mr. Smith- Smithers Sus Miranda Grace Herbert Hunt Georgie Walker Center School Maxine Walker First Baptist Church Martha R. Bowen Emma Billings W. Belle Heald Thompson Bros. Inc Bath Daily Times Spotty Siie Clothing History of Bath Edith T. Mitchell
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