Jewish Ceremony Remarries Fort Baldwin Couple in Bath
Charles Storob of the 13th Co M C A and his wife Cather ine Goldman were remarried by Rabbi Charles Arck to honor Jewish rites. The couple had previously wed in New York City Hall. They filed intentions in Bath and received a special permit waiving the five day clause. Attendants included local residents and soldiers from Fort Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Storob
13Th Co
Fort Baldwin
Catherine Goldman
Charles Arck
Popham Beach
Storob
Bath
Grassy
Huse
Pauline
Esther
Freida
Mikelsky
Minnie
Leah) Green
Max Kutz
Gam Greenblatt
Benjamin Goldstein
Portland
Benjamin Levin
Lewiston
James Paul
Mrs Andrew Gallant Visits Boston Briefly
Mrs. Andrew Gallant spent a few days in Boston on a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gallant
Boson
Hockomock Ferry Faces Fuel Savings and Repairs
The Hockomock ferry reduced its Bath to Woolwich run to 12 trips daily from 24 to save fuel, with expected annual savings of about one half ton daily. Despite higher patronage and revenue projections, the fleet faces a $3,000 annual shortfall. A boiler tube blowout halted service for eight hours. the boiler will be retubed during spring inspection. A boardinghouse owner paid $15.97 after a public assault charge in municipal court. Everett M. Betts and Jennie Gertrude Brooks recorded marriage intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockomock
Bath
Woolwich
People's Ferry Co
Leonard
Everett M. Betts
Jennie Gertrude Brooks
Crassy
Baker forecasts half a million U S troops in France
Secretary Baker told the committee that by early this year the United States would have 500000 men in France and that 1500000 men would be available for duty in France this year. He said Germany had no idea of the number of American forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
France
Germany
Bill Bailey Passes Through City With Angora Kittens
Wiscasset resident Bill Bailey arrived in town after the storm, plans to push to Lewiston then Bangor, and may stay in Lewiston overnight. A popcorn vendor by trade, he also sells Angora kittens, which he carries in a small basket and to which he gives commands. He notes the kittens’ changing colors and calm, trained nature. In summer he sells hot buttered popcorn at Boothbay Harbor and keeps Angoras for summer buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill” Bailey
Wiscasset
Lewiston
Bangor
Bill
Everbody
Red Men's Pitch Tourney Yields High Score and Prizes
In the Red Men's pitch tourney Samuel Welch topped with 1239 of 1500 and won the ash ergy prize. Julius Ansert scored 75 and received a briar pipe. Leaders include Woodbury Potter 1767, Winfield McInnes 1747, Julings Ansett 1728, J Farrin 1703, L T Thompson 1698.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Welch
Julius Ansert
Woodbury Potter
Winfield McInnes
Julings Ansett
J. Farrin
L. T. Thompson
Mitchell Wood Marriage in Bath Seals Quiet City Nuptials
Ernest Wood of Hardings and Ruth B. Mitchell of Bath wed at 10 a m on Thursday in Beacon Street Methodist Church parsonage with Rev. Thos N. Kewley presiding. They left for a brief honeymoon by forenoon train. The groom is a noted iron worker. the bride, daughter of Fred M. Mitchell, has been a successful Arrowsic schoolteacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Wood
Ernest A. Wood
Hardings
Ruth B. Mitchell
Bath
Thos. N. Kewley
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Fred M. Mitchell
Arrowsic
Universalists Ladies Elect Officers at Friday Meeting
The Universalists Ladies and the Ladies Aid met at Mrs Penny Hodgdon's home for annual officer elections with C. F. Rideout as president and Miss Emma Moses as treasurer. The session noted Red Cross work, truck collision details at Front and Elm with minor damage, and local visits by Robert MacMillan and Capt William MacDuffey. Regular Genesta Chapter O E S gathered Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of the Universalist Church
Penny Hodgdon
Tieen St
Bath Red Cross Seeks Volunteers and Reports Monday Crew
Red Cross rooms remain open daily except Saturday morning and Thursday evening as Bath appeals for more workers. Monday volunteers include M D Richardson Florence Watson Lydia C Moses Marcia H Sewall Fannie L Sewall Julia H Addison Christine C Sinne Dor othy S Sewall Elizabeth M Houghton Madelyn Dunton and others. John Norton visited Monday morning and gifted the workers a bag of bananas, which they appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bath
M. D. Richardson
Florence Watson
Lydia C. Moses
Marcia H. Sewall
Fannie L. Sewall
Julia H. Addison
Christine C
Nipe
Carolyn Moses
Gladys E. Morin
Dorothys. Sewall
Elizabeth M. Houghiston
Madelyn Dunton
Jane Whitmore
Janet Murphy
Mildred C. Hill
Margaret R. Foote
Nan McInnes
Lillian C. Bowen
Natalie B. Lemont
Margaret H. Wishart
Belle A. Welch
Martha A. Foote
Pearl B. Wilson
Annie E. Cox
Nora G. Gregory
John Norton
Corliss St Notes and Local Happenings
The new furnace provides warmth for Sundays in the auditorium as the Christian Endeavor Society stays active and February church calendars are praised. A sleigh ride, a literary and musical program, and a pastor’s class for youth are noted along with choir rehearsals. The Pejepscot tug completes winter towage work and plans repairs and a move to New York. A Lewiston snow plow aids clearing, while Mrs. Charles P. Knight visits Woolwich, and Mr Knight continues wood cutting. former locals discuss farm life in Harpswell.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Oloch
Aurs
Willard Oliver
Goddard St
St. John
N. B
Belfast
New York
Capt. Swett
Pejepscot
Pejepscot Pulp & Paper Co
Charles P. Knight
Harpswell
Woolwich
Maurice Baker
Knight
Beardsley Return After Visit To Portland
Mrs. Susan Beardsley returns to Portland from a visit with her mother Mrs. W. H. Larrabee at Washington and Milan Streets. Mrs. Prudence Farrar was guest of her sister Mrs. Rk. H. Willis in Gar diner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Beardsley
Portland
W. H. Larrabee
Washington and
Milan Sts
Prudence Farrar
Rk. H. Willis, Gardiner
Women of Urbana Endorse Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs Rank Henson of Urbana Illinois shares a testimonial about relief from change of life symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad notes nervousness heat flashes backache headaches and mood swings as conditions that may be helped by the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Lydia Binkham
Setor
Lydie Ki. Pinkham
Rank Henson
Orchade St
Lydia E. Pinkham
Morse Juniors Stage Distinct Minstrel Show At Morse High
Morse High School junior class presents a minstrel show with unique features and popular songs. Performances draw a full house from seven thirty to eleven with a grand chorus finale and dancing to Perkins orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MORSE
Morse High School
Becond Social at South End iParent Teachers Club
The South End iParent-Teachers Association held a Monday afternoon social in their club room to ready for the evening event. About 150 attended as the program opened with an orchestra selection and a reading followed by songs, solos and a duet. Popcorn was sold and games filled the social time, yielding $12 for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
iParent-Teachers’ Association
Hope Ward
Herbert Douglas
Avoga Class Social at First Baptist Church
The Avoga Class social gathered 51 youths Tuesday evening in the vestry. Music and games including guessing contests and going to Jerusalem provided merriment as Hoover refreshments were served. The crowd voted it one of the best times of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoga
First Baptist Church
Jerusalem
Barker-Shea Wedding in Ne Quasset Arra
Miss Ethelynd Baker and Morris Shea wed Sunday night at the bride’s home in Ne Quasset. The groom works as a clerk at B. G. Potter’s Woolwich store. They depart for Massachusetts on a wedding trip. attendants were few. The Noname Club enjoyed a bridge party hosted by Mrs. James Malay at Corner North and Middle Streets with a light lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelynd Baker
Morton H. Baker
Nequasset
Morris Shea
C. (. Shea
Arrowsie
M. J. Smith
Massachusetts
B. G. Potter
Woolwich
Noname Club
James Malay
Corner North and
Middle Sts
Probate Notices in Sagadahoc Case Details
Probate notices announce hearings for estates in Sagadahoc County with orders to publish for three weeks in The Independent. Interested parties are informed of a February 5 1918 probate hearing and potential inheritance tax determinations. Executors and administrators named include Joseph M Trott Walter M Mallett and Reuben T Blake with petitions for administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Hall
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Bath
Sagadahoe
Said County
Rath
Amd
Sagadahee
Jiamaniry
Tiith
Brethinoenid
M. Trott
TY DE
Joseph M. Trott
Joan M. Purinton
Topshim
Currie KE. Purinton
Walter M. Mallett
Thankful B. Blake
Tonpsham
Decors
Reuben T. Blake
G. Allen Hlowe
Adjutant Presson Praises Sagadahoc County Draft Board
Adjutant General George Mcl Presson lauds the Sagadahoc County Local Board for efficiency and fairness. He says any harsh outcomes stem from strict adherence to regulations and urges patriotic citizens to support Judge Keegan and associates. The notice also records marriage intentions of James F Malloy and Emma May Roderick in Augusta and a daughter named Mary Ellen born to Harold and Mrs Child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Honoralle
Protate Court
Sagadahoc
Spilios Kakokefalos
Spiilios Kakos
Bath
John Stringopontos
John Stritos
Said
Eugenia Kakokefalos
Vanyakon
Sparta
Greece
Anna G. Lupon
Spilios Kakos
Maine
Augusta
George Mcl. Presson
Sagadahoc County
Sagadahoe County
Keegan
James F. Malloy
Emma May Roderick
Harold Child
Mary Ellen
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Standard Oil CO. OF
Buffalo
Standard Dilcoe NY
al Boston
Bill Bailey
Mitchell-Wood
Universalists’ Ladies’ and
Larrabee Wharf
Bath Iron Works
Harry Brown
Front St
Front
Elm Sts
Elm St
Robert MacMillan
Texas Steamship Office
Lisbon Falls
William MacDuffey
Gardiner and
Randolph
Genesta Chapter
O.E.S
Pascal Flint
John Brown
Martha Barker
Morton Holbrook
Howard Call
Edward ‘Hawley
Arthur Colby
Ruth Ledyard
Seraphon Quartet
Edward Hawley
Jlaviland Torrey
Howard Cail
Mary Mussenden
Perkins’ Orchestra
D. T. Percy
W. EK. Truemner
Annie Gardiner
Nation
Katherine Reynolds
Miss Reynolds
Ella Rice
Pearl White
Winona Atkinson
Everett Lord
Mrs. Carey
Henry Biggins
Albert Spaulding
Albert D. Spaulding
Quincy
Mass
Spaulding
Texas Steamship Co
Charles Perry
Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation
Joseph Calvin
E. M. Fuller
Richmond
E. S. Crosby
Robert Ayer
Bagadahoc, Ae
James
Lowell
Cyrus W. Longley
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Thomas SS. Gibbons
Miss. We'he Palmer
Matthew TL McKenney
Arrowelc
George P. Spinney
Jian
Sarah A. Baker
Bowdoinham
Saguadahoc
Randall B. Andros
Jan
EGA
Dwineal Cornish
Vivian C. Plant
C.it.a.d.b. N
Bath, Me
Bartholomew H. Coughlin
Rupert H. Baxter
John &. Deering
Edward HH. Bridgitam
Joseph N. Hall
Lincoln County
Lincoln Registry of Deeds
William Given
Ridge Road
William Thomipson
Joseph Curtis
Boynton Graves
James Bowdoin
William
Benjamin Randall
Charles B. Randall
van Richmond
Plvira Carrie Hall
James S. Lowell
Barbara W. Cotton
Boston
Percy E. Walbridge
Malden, M. Ls
Eo Ops
Timothy B. Curtis
Path
Eugene IL
Harriet P. Dunning
Springfield
A. J. Duntom
James G. Dunning
Executrix
T Benjamin M. Plummer
Sagudwhoc
Almenia Grace Plummer
Eexecutrix
Edmund H. Gilpatrick
Nathaniel G. Gilpatrick
Litchfield
Kennebec
Androscoggin
Bowdoin
Webster
S. P. Cy Prince
Denis Fournier
Sagadahoe Registry of Deeds
Severn Records
Arlon P. Prince
P. C. Prince
Arlon P. Pee
Presson
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