Three Fishermen and Hidden Springs in Faith Services
Richmond reports Sunday sermons at the Methodist and Baptist churches with Rev. Alfred H. Ives presenting "Three Fishermen" and Rev. Lester Norton "Hidden Springs." A fire call to Harry Chetley caused no damage. Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian D. Elliott were held with interment at Readfield Corner cemetery, bearing out of town attendance from several relatives. Additional items include appointments at General Electric in Lynn, Mass, and local obituaries and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred H. Ives
Lester Norton
Harry Chetley
Arthur Dixon
Roxbury
Mass
Bertram Dixon
Danvers
Elliott
Readfield Corner Cemetery
Ernest Howe
Grace Howe
Billerica
Dennis Tarbox
Mechanic Falls
Rose Milliken
Portland
Asa Ladd
Hartland
Kermit Darrah
Richmond High School
Tri State College
Indiana
General Electric Co
Lynn
Eleanor Curtis
Orangeburg
N. Y
Melvin Curtis
Lillian N. Webber
Pond Road
Rev
Graham
Monmouth
Otis Gray
Joseph Stevens
Stratford
Richmond Sportsmen's Association
Ransford Kelley
State Fish and Game Association
Nee Bay
James Connors
Dedham
Monica Baker
Richmond Legion Post Hosts Schoolboys
Emerson Lane Post American Legion in Richmond hosted seventh and eighth graders from Emerson School. Fire Chief J W Randlette presented an educational lecture on fire causes, ignition, and prevention, including demonstrations with fuel oils and gasoline fumes. The event concluded with a buffet lunch served by Legionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Lane Post
American Legion
Legion
Richmond
Emerson School
Gu J. W. Randlette
Fire Department
Randlette
Legionnaires
Fire devastates Herbert E. Smith property in North Cushing
A Friday night fire of undetermined origin destroyed the general store residence and barn of Herbert E. Smith at North Cushing. Loss is estimated at 30000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert E. Smith
North Cushing
Insurance Company Financial Statement 1938 Bath Maine
Balance sheet figures show total assets of 12 029 242 17 with net unpaid losses 4 187 886 55 and unearned premiums 3 410 975 45. Reserve for commissions 363 281 43 and all other liabilities 357 000 00. Surplus over liabilities 2 710 098 74 plus aggregate capital and surplus. D M Humphreys and Co resident agents Bath Maine dated 2 09 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Humphreys & CO
Bath
Maine
Clover Leaf Legacy: From Narrow Gauge to Standard Line
The Clover Leaf district of the Nickel Plate traces its roots to the 1870s with the Kokomo and Frankfort Railroad. Built by Comstock brothers, the line connected Frankfort to Kokomo as a narrow gauge, later standardizing in 1887 in a midnight overhaul that converted the system from narrow to standard gauge, linking Toledo to St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kokomo
Toledo, St. Louis & Western
Central West
Indianapolis News
C. & O. Magazine
Daniel
Samuel Comstock
New York
Comstock Brothers
Ogden Pierce
Clover Leaf
Toledo
St. Louis
Ohio
Ill
Wiseacres
Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad
Westport Social Roundup From Mechanic Falls to Sanford
Westport residents and neighbors share a busy weekend as Burnham Knight visits Amos Knight in Westport while Fred Greenleaf and Frank Greenleaf with Charles Colby parties travel to Sanford for hospital care. Edith Campbell visits relatives in Waterville as ice harvesting wraps up. Alice Colby buys a Ford coupe and Frances Jewett calls on Mrs. Higgins. Colin Dunn and daughter Dorothy stop by town while Gilbert Greenleaf and family stay at the Greenleaf homestead. Eugene Whitten of Bath and family share Smoky Hollow summer home, with Lizzie Cromwell hosting. John Harrison recuperates at home after illness. Joseph Hodgdon remains confined by an injured foot. Rev. Robert Taylor and Mr. Allen arrive from North Andover and Malden to spend a few days at the Robinson house in Smoky Hollow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham Knight
Mechanic Falls
Amos Knight
Fred Greenleaf
Frank Greenleaf
Charles Colby
Sanford
Colby
Edith Campbell
Waterville
Edwin Cromwell
Robert Greenleaf
Alice Colby
Frances Jewett
Solomon Higgins
Colin Dunn
Dorothy
Gilbert Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Eugene Whitten
Bath
Smoky Hollow
Herbert Cromwell
Freeman Colby
Wiscasset
Clara Wright
Woolwich
Lizzie Cromwell
John B. Harrison
Joseph Hodgdon
Robert Taylor
North Andover
Mass
Allen
Malden
Robinson
Farmington Village Corporation votes for model fire house site
At the Farmington Village Corporation annual meeting in the North Church vestry, voters approved purchasing a lot opposite Farmington High School for a model fire house that will also house water department offices. Wilbert G. Mallett was sworn in as moderator, Robert F. Of elected clerk and treasurer, Alden D. Hall named assessor, with Leon Marr and Currier C. Holman completing the assessors board. The group voted to raise 2050 by taxation for the police department, initially 1650, later amended to provide a day policeman in summer. the town has lacked a day officer for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington Village Corporation
North Church
Farmington High School
Water Department
Wilbert G. Mallett
Currier C. Holman
Robert F
Alden D. Hall
Leon Marr
Attorney Holman
Georgetown Notes and Church Services Highlight Local Week
Edward J Harriman and guests from Sagadahoc Bay area visit Georgetown for ice gathering near lily pond. Local residents Harry and Mrs Horne at Rotinhood Cove. Coast Guard cutter Algonquin seen in Portland. Community updates include visits, tax office work, and Garden Club meetings. Georgetown Baptist church announces Hymn Story on Feb 5 and a March 5 Life of Christ program with Holman Hunt imagery. Friendly welcome to all is emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Harriman
Hudson, Mass
Sagadahoc Bay
Mr. Harriman
Litchfield
Harry L. Horne
Bath
Rotinhood Cove
Chester
Coast Guard
Algonquin
Portland
Ralph Reynolds
Woolwich
West Georgetown
Maud P. Thayer
Ray
Frank H. Holley
Augusta
Ray M. Newman
Garden Club Federation of Maine
Col
Frank E. Lowe
Washington, D. C
Georgetown Baptist Church
Galilee
America
Adam Giebel
Christ
Holman Hunt
Crossing smash at Richmond stalls car. three escape
At the Pleasant street crossing in Richmond a car carrying John H. McCart principal of Coombs High School Bowdenham his wife and Louis Carras stalled after breaking through lowered gates. Gate tender Herbert Rankins frantically signaled with a lantern as the Gardiner milk train failed to stop. The train struck and hurled the sedan about 60 feet. all three occupants escaped with only a shake. Carras a Coombs basketball player was among the riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John H. McCart
Coombs High School
Bowdeinham
Louis Carras
Coombs
Carras
Pine Cone Troop Plans a Valentine Party
Pine Cone Troop No. 4 Girl Scouts held a Winter Street meeting for a Valentine party with committees named for refreshments and games. An investiture ceremony invested five Tenderfoot Scouts including Catherine Burgess and Betty Anderson. Captains Marion Anderson and Caroline Brown led Hop toads and Bumblebees in relay events. Bumblebees won. Tenderfoot tests were pursued by several scouts. songs were practiced with Mrs. John Parker as guest and Ruth Lemoine in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Cone Troop
Winter Street
Ladies’ Parlor
Marion Small
Marion Fairhurst
Betty Jones
Betty Anderson
Betty
Norma Jean Hill
Phyllis Curran
Eleanor Bourget
Catherine Burgess
Mary Durant
Alice Lorraine Purdue
Elinor Grainger
Tenderfoot
Marion Anderson
Caton and McDougall Wed in Freeport Ceremony
Addison Caton of 5 Federal street and Miss Henrietta J. McDougall of 13 Walker street were married January 28 in Freeport by Justice of the Peace Alpheus G. Dyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison P. Caton
Federal Street
Henrietta J. McDougall
Alexander McDougall
Walker Street
Freeport
Alpheus G. Dyer
Jensen Reid wedding in Boothbay Harbor
Hans Jensen and Harriet Reid were married January 26 by Rev. F. L. Littlefield at Boothbay Harbor. Reports say federal undercover investigators are examining Auburn factory conditions and shorter hours, with possible federal action if violations are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Jensen
Middle Street
Harriet Reid
Wiscasset
F. L. Littlefield
Boothbay Harbor
Auburn
Late Castings and Local Happenings at Bath Hyde Works
From Bath's Hyde Windlass Company, a four inch by one inch souvenir iron block from the first pour at the Iron Foundry, dated April 17 1297, marks a double anniversary with the Brass Foundry. Notes on staff moves, a police officer on the Morse-Cheverus game, Syd Knights wedding delay, Vic Pinkham’s tires and keys, Eddie Ramsay’s bowling challenge, racing plans for a Hornet versus Shooters match, and local skates for sale amid storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Andrews
George Dean
Charlie Magoun
George Willey
Appointment hours and contact listed for business
Thursdays and Fridays 10 am to 6 pm and Saturdays by appointment. Telephone 371-W.
Five Islands Fire Department anniversary event
Five Islands marks its third anniversary with a supper at the engine house featuring clam chowder and strawberry short cake. At eight at the grange hall, Richmond Fire Department chief Joseph W Randlette lectures on fire causes control spontaneous ignition and dangers from oils and gasoline. Attendance invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Islands
Orew White
Boston
George Gray
MacMahan Island
George Laskey
Robinhood
Mattie B. MacMahan
North Edgecomb
Isabel Stevens
Harry R. Lishness
Duneedin
Fla
Moss Chapel
Clearwater
Harvey M. Hardin
Duneedin Methodist Church
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Augusta
Edgecomb
D. L. Howard
D. R. Stevens
Bath
Horace E. Wade
Woolwich
H. Elwin Burgess
Webster
Mass
Vernon E. Gray
Philip Campbell, Jr
Evelyn Rose
Paul Stevens
Arrowsic
Young Married Women's Club
Lloyd Pinkham
Bath Iron Works
Percy Savage
Mauriee Pinkham
Philip
Freeport
Fred Carr
Furber Davis
Charles Lewis
Harold Pinkham
Victof Pinkham
Bath News Briefs and Local Snapshots
A local note notes road maps obtained for northern Maine. Fred Quimby, Republican city committee chair, declares he will not run for mayor. Dick Jenkins plans to carry an extra battery in his car after a Milwaukee battery failure near West Bath. A motorist helps him avoid a walk home. Movie “Secrets of a Nurse” plays at the Opera House Friday drawing curiosity from local lathe crew. In the propeller department chatter, Underworld workers tire of silent departmental talks and vow to strike back when softball season comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Quimby
Republican City Committee
Dick Jenkins
West Bath
Opera House
Obituary of Mrs Elinor Silsby Bailey 60 Bath native dies
Mrs Elinor Silsby Bailey 60 wife of Adelbert Bailey dies in Mount Vernon New York after a two week illness with intestinal flu and heart ailment She was born in Bath attended Bath High School 1896 taught at North Street primary later worked for Sagadahoc Light Power and Maine Water She leaves husband and daughter Beryl Bailey Jones two sisters and a New York resident Rotary library clubs arrange 275 children to receive milk each school day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Silsby Bailey
Adelbert Bailey
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Bath
Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Bailey
George T
Chansonette
Tedford Silsby
Bath High
North Street
Sagadahoc Light & Power Co
Maine Water Co
West Bath
Pracuyer
Beryl Bailey Jones
New York City
Jennie G. Silsby
Mary Bruce
Astoria
L. I
Former Bath residentIrma Pomeroy dies in Waltham Mass
Irma Freeman Pomeroy aged 40 wife of George H. Pomeroy and former Bath resident died in Waltham Massachusetts after illness following a summer surgery. She was born in Rumford and educated there and in a business school. Survived by husband, son George H. Pomeroy Jr and three brothers Roy Ray and Herbert Freeman. Burial in Rumford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Freeman Pomeroy
George H. Pomeroy
Bath
Waltham
Mass
Henry G. Shaw
Oakstreet
Shaw
John E. Pomeroy
William S Reed 80 former Bath Iron Works carpenter dies
William S Reed of Freeport died Friday night at his daughter’s home after a brief illness. Born in Boothbay Harbor he worked as a carpenter all his life and remained active until last summer. He was a Knights of Pythias member. Surviving are a sister, two daughters, a son, and a brother plus his resident daughter Mrs Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Ramsay
Murdock Murray
Ramsay
Hornet’ Murray
George
Shooter’ Wilson
Maples
Hornet
Archie Seekins
Archie
Joe Miller
Skooter
William S. Reed
Bath Iron Works Corp
W. E. Mitchell
Flying Point Road
Freeport
Boothbay Harbor
Knights of Pythias
Reed
Charles
Mrs N P Doughty obituary in Bath Maine
Mrs Alzoma Doughty 74 widow of Nelson P Doughty died Saturday morning at her home 64 Mechanic street She was born in Phippsburg daughter of Seth and Nancy Wallace and lived in Bath many years Survived by three sons Herbert of Phippsburg Ernest of Portland and Seth Doughty of Bath three daughters Lena Pelkey of Portland Mary Brown and Carrie Larrabee of Bath three sisters Deborah Standish Lena Hilton and Annie Redton of Portland and several grandchildren and great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alzoma Doughty
Nelson P. Doughty
Mechanic Street
Deborah Standish
Bath
Lena Hilton
Annie Redton
Portland
John R Gallagher Dies at 51 in Bath Home
John R Gallagher 51 a tinsmith at Bath Iron Works Corp died Saturday morning at his Bath home 32 Bath He was born in Bath to Frank and Margaret Beatty Gallagher He leaves his wife two sons Robert and John and two daughters Ruth and Helen all of Bath four sisters Mrs Margaret Reed Groton Conn Mrs Susan Bromberger New Jersey Mrs Fred Oliver Bath and Mrs Frank Brown Auburn and one brother Thomas Gallagher Bath
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Gallagher
Bath Iron Works Corp
Bath Street
Bath
Frank
Margaret Beatty Gallagher
Robert
John Gallagher
Ruth
Helen Gallagher
Margaret Reed
Groton
Mrs Catherine T Mitchell dies in Bath Memorial Hospital
Mrs Catherine T Mitchell 22 wife of Woodrow W Mitchell of West Bath died Tuesday afternoon in Bath Memorial hospital. Born in Rockland daughter of William and Blanche Conway Searle she lived in West Bath a year and a half. She leaves her husband an infant daughter Mary Elizabeth her mother and foster parents Mr and Mrs John L Pearson of Gray. Funeral Thursday at two in Arthur F Mayo funeral residence Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine T. Mitchell
Woodrow W. Mitchell
West Bath
Bath Memorial Hospital
Rockland
William and
Blanche Conway Searle
Mary Elizabeth
John L. Pearson
Gray
Arthur F. Mayo
Bath
Funeral for Joseph Alfred Butler Jr at Curtis Funeral Home
Rev. Joseph O. Purdue led prayers at a Monday service for Joseph Alfred Butler Jr. born December 12, 1938, who died early Sunday morning in Memorial hospital from pneumonia. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O. Purdue
Winter Street Church
Joseph Alfred Butler, Jr
Fred S. Curtis
Little Fellow
Joseph A
Helen Harvie Butler
Memorial Hospital
Oak Grove
New York Women Dine on Maine Lobster Feast at Christ Church
A group of 200 New York City women and guests enjoyed a Maine lobster themed meal at Christ Church on Park Avenue Manhattan. The feast featured Maine lobster stew Maine pickles crackers boiled Maine lobsters Maine Julienne potatoes Maine Indian pudding and coffee. The menu was prepared by a renowned Maine shore resort chef who offered his services for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Christ Church
Park Avenue
Manhattan
Maine
Guides Share of 1936 Hunting and Fishing Season
Guides reported about 1600 of roughly 2700 days of work earning $280,000 at five dollars per day. If all guides reported, the estimated total would exceed $425,000.
Mrs Jennie Poore 68 Dies After Three Week Illness
Mrs. Jennie M. Poore wife of Edgar L. Poore of Quincy Massachusetts died after a three weeks illness with pneumonia in Quincy City hospital She was born July 14 1869 in East Boston and was formerly of Bath Her first husband was the late Capt Charles E Wallace long associated with the police department She is survived by her husband one son Harry B Wallace of Bath four daughters Mrs William Beal Mrs Edward Reed Mrs Rudolph Locke and Miss Leonice Wallace all of Quincy three grandchildren six nieces and four nephews including names listed in Bath Duxbury Portland Lynnfield Stoneham Boston and Brunswick Among the survivors are Mrs Myron Linde of Duxbury and Miss Sandra Jane Locke of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie M. Poore
Edgar L. Poore
Quincy
Mass
Quincy City Hospital
Poore
Bath
Charles E. Wallace
Police Department
Boston
Harry 8. Wallace
William Beal
Edward Reed
Rudolph Locke
Leonice Wallace
Stanley E. Wallace
Myron Linde
Duxbury
Sandra Jane Locke
O. M. Redlon
Roscoe Higgins
Clyde Lake
Elwood Hodgkins
Portland
Charlotte Johns
Lynnfield
John Augustus Leonard dies suddenly in Quincy Mass
John Augustus Leonard aged about sixty eight died of a heart attack in Quincy Massachusetts after a short illness. He long worked at Bath Iron Works and later became foreman at Bethlehem Shipbuilding Fore River plant. Survived by wife Ruth Leonard. Funeral held Saturday at 3 PM at 153 Butler Road with interment at Mt Wollaston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Augustus Leonard
Quincy
Mass
Leonard
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Fore River
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp
Ruth (Bickers) Leonard
Butler Road
Mt. Wollaston Cemetery
Mrs Sara MacDonald Dies in Los Angeles
Mrs Sara MacDonald, formerly of Bath, died suddenly in Los Angeles after a Bath-based sister received word. She is survived by four sisters in Bath and Boston area, two daughters, and a son, all residents of Los Angeles or nearby.
Mrs Fannie Scott Hubbard Chase Funeral Held
The funeral for Mrs. Fannie Scott Hubbard Chase widow of Dr Walter Greenough Chase was held Thursday afternoon at St Philip's church Wiscasset. She died Tuesday and was noted as a historical setting author who had completed Wiscasset in Pownalborough which was not yet published. A committal service will be held Friday at Mt Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Massachusetts at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Scott Hubbard Chase
Walter Greenough Chase
St. Philip’s Church
Wiscasset
Mrs Cora Belle Donnell Funeral Held in Bath
Funeral services for Mrs Cora Belle Donnell of West Bath were held Thursday afternoon at two at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence Bath with Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist Church officiating. Bearers were Llewellyn D Rogers Loring D Small Daniel Williams and E K Thompson. The body was entombed to await burial in the Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Belle Donnell
West Bath
Arthur F. Mayo
Bath
Charles R. Sims
First Baptist Church
Llewellyn D. Rogers
Loring D. Small
Daniel Williams
E. K. Thompson
John R Gallagher Funeral Service Held Monday
The funeral of John R Gallagher who died Saturday morning was held Monday afternoon at one o'clock at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 8198 High street with Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace church officiating Bearers were Earle P Morse Clarence Oliver Percy W Oliver and Thomas Gallagher Burial was in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Gallagher
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
Charles M. Tubbs
Grace Church
Earle P. Morse
Clarence Oliver
Percy
W., Oliver
Thomas Gallagher
Oak Grove
Funeral of Mrs Alzoma Doughty at Arthur F Mayo
The funeral for Mrs Alzoma Doughty was held this day at three in the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence at 819 High Street. Dr David L Wilson of Central church officiated. Bearers were Herbert Doughty, Seth N Doughty, Ernest Doughty and Velona L Wilson. Burial followed in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alzoma Doughty
Arthur F Mayo
High Street
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Herbert Doughty
Seth N. Doughty
Ernest Doughty
Velona L. Wilson
Oak Grove
Two Still Alarms Responded For Plymouth Car Fire And Chimney Blaze
Fire units answered two still alarms on Friday. At 8 35 a m a Plymouth sedan owned by Emile Tourigny at 12 South street was stored in a barn and caught fire from a short circuit in the front seat cushions. a pony chemical extinguished the blaze. At 12 40 p m a chimney fire at Edward N Hartnett 473 Washington street was controlled with a bucket of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Parshley
Engine 3
South Street
Emile Tourigny
Edward N. Hartnett
Washington Street
Maine sea captain led first Panama Canal cement cargo
The late Captain Charles L. Smith of Ellsworth is remembered as the Maine sea captain who carried the inaugural cement shipment for Panama Canal construction. His widow, a local schoolteacher, recalls his voyage from youth to becoming a captain at nineteen. The cement cargo sailed south aboard the schooner Lejok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Panama Canal
Charles L. Smith
Ellsworth
Captain Smith
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Richmond Legion Post
Century Indemnity Company
Hartford
Railroad Wonder
Westport
Georgetown
Caton—M'dougall
Jensen—Reid
Hyde Windlass Company
Eddie Small
Elmer Blake
Elmer
Bath Police Department
Propeller
Syd Knights
Syd
Victor Pinkham
Mel Pratt
Vic
Mel
Walter Taylor
Mr. Murray
Ed Robbins
N. A. Lemoine
Johnny Allen
Arthur Allen
Optometrist
Pleasant St
Brunswick
Elinor
Mount Vernon, N. Y
Eastport
Rotary
Waltham, Mass
Williams
Mrs
Sara MacDonald
M. A. MacDonald
Husé Street
Los Angeles
Calif
North End
City
MacDonald
Annabella MacDougall
William Cameron
Mary MacIntyre
F. M
Mrs. Chase
Fred S. Curtis & CO
Thomas R. Huston
Ambulance Service
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