Village clubs hold meetings and socials in week
Several community groups gather as the Woman's auxiliary to the Community club, Squaw club, and Evening Workers meet with hosts Mrs. Omar Perry, Mrs. Frank Perry, and Mrs. Eugene Knight. Prizes are awarded at gatherings, a chimney fire is contained, and social events include quilters, raffles, and a spring mood amid cold weather and reports of fair fishing luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Omar KR. Perry
John G. Morse, Jr
Abram
Ofliver
Somerville
Maxx
Danforth McTrenald
Huxhandd
Squaw Club
Frank Perry
Marry
Vertha Coombs
Vetter Place
Fiath
Eugene Knight
High Street
Grace Trask
Walter Mares
Marion Raffaell
Knight
Elbridge B. Malcom
Zina Hunt
Mixx Grace Trash
Milton T. Morse
William Daley
Pauline Potter
Emily Morgan
Edgar Oliver
Joseph B. Metutcheon
Calvin Cromwell
Sisters’ Hospital
Lewiston
Phippsburg
Paul Merry
Joseph N
Ile
Danford McDonald
Mass
James L. Morse
Mill Pond
Obituary Capt John Gilmore Potter 82 Bath Native
Capt John Gilmore Potter 82 died Jan 21 in Brooklyn after a six week illness. Born in Arowsic he lived much of his life in Bath and commanded luxury yachts owned by wealthy Americans as well as various sailing vessels. Survived by brother Edwin Potter of New York two nephews William S Potter and Harry Swett and niece Mrs Grace Morse of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilmore Potter
Bath
Brooklyn
Mr. Potter
Arrowsic
William
Pamelia Potter
John R. Kelley
Edwin Potter
New York
William S. Potter
Harry 45. Swett
Grace’ L. Morse
Bryant child dies at five in West Bath
John Richard Bryant five year old son of John H and Maude E Bryant West Bath died Wednesday morning from bronchial pneumonia after about a week of illness. He is survived by his parents two brothers Earl C and William H and four sisters Mrs Margaret B Auban Ruth E Mary O and Dorothy M Bryant all at home. Funeral at Berry's Mill road home Friday at two in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richard Bryant
John H
Maude E. Bryant
West Bath
Earl C
William H. Bryant
Margaret B. Auban
Ruth E
Mary
Dorothy M. Bryant
Berry's Mill Road
Man Pleads Guilty in Illegal Manufacture Case
John Warner pleaded guilty to illegal manufacture of intoxicating liquors when arraigned before Judge Keegan. He was bound over to the grand jury in 500 dollars and furnished bail. A raid at Warner's home Saturday night was conducted by Deputy Sheriffs Perkins and Oliver and Federal officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Warner
Keegan
Warner
John P. Carey, Jr
Perkins
Oliver
Federal
McClure
Blister Rust Control Efforts Reported in Sagadahoc County
Gur H. Kimball of Auburn reports blister rust control work in Sagadahoc and Androscoggin, with efforts to remove currant and gooseberry hosts within 1000 feet of pines. Topsham, Bowdoinham show multiple properties cleaned of rust hosts and several infected acres. results praised for curbing disease spread locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gur H. Kimball
Auburn
Androscogzin
Sagedzhoe
Keaneber County
Kimball
Saradahoe
Topsham
Inter Rust
Bowdeinkham
St Acres
Royal Arch Chapter Officially Inspected in Maine
A special convocation of Montgomery and St Bernard Royal Arch chapter met at the Masonic temple with a good turnout. The Mark Master Masons degree was exemplified and praised by District Deputy Grand High Priest Covers F E Leach of Portland who conducted the official inspection. After the work, attendees adjourned to dine and Rev David J Wilson presented a jewel to Past High Priest Eugene McGrath from Dexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
St. Bernard Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
FE. Leach
Portland
Deivid J. Wilson
Seimt Grad
Masonic Grand Lodge of Maine
Eugene McGrath
Dexter
Swice
Evangelist Beatty Opens Two Week Campaign in Waterville
Benjamin Beatty, former Waterville Baptist pastor and Maine state missionary, arrives to conduct a two week evangelistic drive at Corliss Street Baptist Church. He bases with Mr and Mrs Wilfred Chaney on Washington Street and begins services Sunday at 10 30 AM and each evening at 7 20 PM except Saturdays, with Rev Robert H Carey assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Beatty
Waterville
United Baptist Convention of
Maine
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Wilfred W. Chaney
Washington Street
Beatty
Princeton
Robert H. Carey
Maine Apples Show Progress At Portland Storage
A Maine apple assessment notes McIntosh and talwins at New England Cold Storage in Portland are firm and marketable while some overripe lots exist. The piece urges a coordinated plan to store McIntosh Baldwin and other varieties for year round supply to sustain Maine apple demand. Carloads sent to Aroostook County last Fall are gone, risking reliance on western apples until next Fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New England
Portland
McIntosh
Baldwin
Aroostook County
People's Church Ladies Host Enjoyable Social Evening
The Ladies Aid of People's Baptist church held a vestry social on Friday with a varied program including solo numbers, readings, dialects and a song medley. Hot chocolate, sandwiches and cookies followed by games capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of
People’s Baptist Church
John Marks
Helen Pine
Cromwell
William Renaud
Clarence ‘Seavey
Social welfare work in Bath described at PTA meeting
Mrs Ada St Crockett city welfare worker spoke at the North Bath PTA on Oak Street detailing plans to create a sub normal pupil room in a school building with dedicated teachers. She called for a public health nurse and supported school nurse efforts to aid families with limited means. The talk highlighted fewer juvenile court cases last year and urged mothers to attend court with children. Fourteen teachers joined parents, and contributions to the milk fund were noted. A joint Bath meeting is set for Feb 15 with Mrs Wilda Ives of Portland expected to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xehoots
Ada St. Crockett
Oak Setreet
Brunswick
Youny
South End P T A Plans All Day Session and Card Party
South End PT A met at Washington street school house with 20 members present. Mrs Jeb Clunt presided and sewing filled the afternoon. An all day session was planned for the next meeting, two weeks hence, and a card party was approved for Central church parish house on Thursday Feb 24 with Mrs Ralph oo Whitehouse elected chairman to handle reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Fifty Years Ago Grand Ball Masque Held in Bath
Fifty six years ago on January 26 the Gleam Boat club held its fourth annual Bal Masque in Columbian hall with invitations urging attendance with ladies. W. R. Shaw J. W. Lowell Thomas Woodward M H Bryant and R Donnell managed the event while R Donnell served as coxswain. Chandlers band of Wortland provided a grand concert before the ball. Invitations promised costumes from Boston at Sagadahock House and strict masking rules. Tickets for ball and supper cost 3 dollars. gallery tickets 1 44 dollars. seats available after the fourth. Doors opened at seven with concerts at 7 45 and dancing at 9. Supper by Russell's Hall catered by W L McGrgeor. Free return tickets offered to railroad riders from Portland and Kennebec Railroad stations via Mr S G Sewall Bath Station Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleam Boat Club
Columbian Hall
W. RK. Shaw
J. W. Lowell
Thomas Woodward
M. H. Bryant
R. Donnell
Donnell
Chandlers Band of
Wortland
Boston
Sagadahock House
Shaw's
J. O. Shaw
Russell’s Hall
W. L. McGrgeor
Portland and Kennebec
Divorces Granted at January Term in Sagadahoe County
One of Sagadahoe County Supreme Court short terms adjourned after four days. Justice Albert M. Spear granted divorces for several couples including Charles M. King and Lillian F. King of Bath for utter desertion, Frances E Kreidler and John E Kreidler of Bath for desertion, Peter E. Reno and Lena L. Reno of Bath for desertion, Margaret L. Dixon and Laurence A. Dixon of South Freeport for desertion, Ida Arsenault and Louis L. Arsenault of Bath for extreme cruelty, and Phoebe A Auburn U and Clarence F libellant with Evelyn M. Bryant of Bath from Vaughn Bryant for statutory offense. Evelyn M. Bryant may resume maiden name Evelyn M. King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
Peter E. Reno
Bath
Lena L. Reno
Bristol
Vaughn, Bryant
Machias
Evelyn M. King
Ex Gov Kendall buys Sebasco cottage for summer home
Complex local notices report Ex Governor N. E. Kendall of Des Moines purchasing the Lawrence cottage at Sebasco Bottex for a summer residence. Other town items note new cottages planned on the west side, school committee changes, wooden-sawing and logging activity, and residents visiting relatives in Bath and Yearmouth. A local accident mentions Ernest Douzaty injured by a falling tree at Minott pond, taken to Bath City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Kendall
Des Moines
News
Lawrence
Sebasco Bottex
Corsen
A. Che
A. Merritt
Minott Pond
Ernest Douzaty
Bath City Hospital
Dae
de la HH. Carter
Tara Darling
Irvine Warrington
J. A. Trueworthy
Town
Trueworthy
Chora Oliver
James WV
Percy
James Ulsdell
Parker Head
Allegrin
George Ingails
Walter J. Small
Stonybrook
Berths Shea
Diath
Theresa Woiin
Martin Wymen
Still Point
Arthur Totuisa
Elisha Teotmian
Ashdale
New York
William Haley
Perkins’ Island
Parker Tees
W. G. Jefferson
Nelson Theald
Yearmouth
Charles Trent
Bath
Sutler
the Basin
James
Gillies of
Sebasco
Keth
Parker Head Ladies Meet at Mrs Harrington Home
Ladies of Parker Head gathered at the home of Mrs Andrew Harrington on Tuesday. Mentions of Derkins Island fight in WA and Attending Dr Jefferson of Parker Head, with visitors including Mrs Frank Snow and daughter and Mrs Delmer Merrill of Lewiston visiting Ora Hallett and Tend Ilerman in Parker Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Head
Andrew Harrington
Willianley of
Derkins
Island Fight
Jefferson
Parker Ead
Ova Hallett
Bath
Frank Snow
Delmer Merrill
Lewiston
Ora Uallett
Parker Tend
Ilerman
St Metersboro hosts winter guests on Southward trip
Mr and Mrs Joel M Stacey of Popham Beach arrive in St Metersboro Fit quartering at E126 Old Avenue N for the winter. They travel from Washington via Asheville then through South Carolina and Georgia, noting scenery and cotton fields, visiting Columbia and Savannah before reaching St Petersburg for the season. They meet Frank Brown and daughter Rosa Brown of Bath, finding Bath winter colony members well and expect a fine season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joelm HL Stacey
Popham Beach
St. Metersboro
Old Avenue N
Asheville
N. C
Washington
South
Savannah
Jack-sonville
St. Petersburg
Marine Society
New England Society
Frank Brown
Rosa Brown
Bath
Maine Man Stirling Fessenden Becomes Shanghai Mayor
A Maine man, Stirling Fessenden, former Bowdoin student known in Bath, is noted as mayor of Shanghai, the first American to hold the post. He urged allied nations to prepare Shanghai's defense as the city faces a critical period. His father is Judge Nicholas Fessenden of Fort Fairfield. Mrs. David N. Wilson of Bath follows Shanghai news closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Stirling Fessenden
Bowdoin College
Bath
Shanghai
China
Fessenden
Nicholas Fessenden
Fort Fairfield
David
Grandma Standish's Pot of Gold Mystery Remains Unsold
In Bath Maine the Standish family on Court Street claim a pot of gold may lie on their farm behind years of dreams and a gold detecting instrument. Local legend ties a western prospector and a historic Carracks house to buried riches along a suspected route, but no prize has ever been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
Captain Kidd
Standish
Court Street
David Standish
Dave
Standishes
Western Avenue
Grandma Standish
Charles A. Andre
Court St
Bath
Topsham Boy Coaster Seriously Injured In Sled Crash
Eight year old Adelor Brillant of Topsham Heights was taken to Trunswick hospital after a bob sled crash on Prospect street hill. Two sleds entered from the top and collided on the icy grade. Groans from a missing boy alerted rescuers as he lay in a deep gutter. Raoul Pouliot received a head injury near sight loss, Gerard Stonge revived after being unconscious, and a Cloutier boy suffered an ankle bruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelor Prrillant
William Brillant
Topsham Heights
Trunswick Hospital
Prospect Street Hill
Raoul Pouliot
Gerard Stonge
Genesta Circle Hosts Card Party and Auction Night
Genesta Circle held a card party at the Pemple Wednesday night with 25 tables of auction and whist. Fifty dollars was cleared for the circle treasury. Prizes went to Miss Mary Barry and Ao Alsop in auctions and to Mrs. Reed in a whist consolation. High scores in men’s events went to Frank Pike and W P Hagan, with refreshments overseen by Mrs. George Rogers and a committee including Mrs. N Gratz Jackson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Pemple
Treasury
Mary Barry
Marin Jack
Ao Obl Alsop
Wellington A. Moore
William Congdon
Reed
Frank Pike
W. PF. Hagan
N. Gratz Jackson
Richard Quick
Henry G. Shaw
Paul Legdikian
George W. Merrill
Roy F. Shackford
Luther S. Thompson
William L. Skelton
George Rogers
Carroll A. Deering
Melvin J. Hodgden
Wallace L. Atwood
Elka Sprags
Saus
William A. Small
Baxter to Broadcast on Maine Water Power Question
In Maine a public interest issue on water power draws attention from editors and legislators. Station WCSH at Portland will use radio to inform on the topic with future broadcasts planned. Former Governor Percival Baxter spoke on the matter Tuesday, with more speakers expected. Mrs Cahill departed Wednesday for a short visit in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
WCSH
Porthind
Percival P. Baxter
Well Known Bath Man Danford McDonald Dies in Quincy
Danford McDonald former foreman at Bath Iron Works died in James, Massachusetts hospital after brief illness. He was a respected ship fitter and long-time foreman known for guiding younger workers. Survived by widow two daughters and two sons with several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Quincy
Danford McDonald
St. of Math
James
Mass
Sailureis Wight
Bab
Tren Werks
Tie
Sagnadahoe Counal
Knights of Columns
Ife
Hherekd Hithe
Kittery
Harry McIntire
Whippsburg
Francis L. McDonald
Newark
Somerville
Onn
Jabarsa Marold Haley
Pkinford
Roswell H Pushard Obituary Stated
Roswell H Pushard died Tuesday morning at his Bath home after a brief illness. Born in Alna to Martha and Monry Pushard, he lived in Bath the past 20 years. Survived by a widow six sons and three daughters, plus a sister. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the home, private burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koswell TE Pushard
Getehell Street
Ulness
Alna
Tlartheys
Moiry Chiver Pushard
Bat
Bath
Somes Aind
Arther
Qeear
Frank Wueight
Albert Caren O
Howard Cantelo
Bridgtown
Eidera Rhines
Wis
Pypem
Oak Grave
Isset
Funeral rites for Leonard Cressey in Bridgewater Mass
Leonard Cressey 59 died in a Bridgewater hospital. A longtime Massachusetts State Farm engineer he is survived by his wife two daughters a son and siblings George Benjamin and Florence Cressey and Mrs Albert Gallant of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Cressey
Bridgewater
Mass
Cressey
James R. Cressey
Bath
Massachusetts
Leland
Boston
Edwin Smalley
Florence Cressey
George
Benjamin J. Cressey
Albert J. Gallant
Eleanor T. Sturtevant Dies After Brief Illness in Richmond
Eleanor T. Sturtevant of Richmond died early Friday after a brief illness at her South Pleasant Street home. Born in Richmond she lived there all her life and is survived by a sister Mrs. E A Condon of Cincinnati and a niece Mrs. Katherine Foster. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 30 p.m. from the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor T. Sturtevant
South Pleasant Street
Richmond
William TL
Eleanor Smith) Sturtevant
E A. Condon
Cincinnati
Ohio
Katherine Foster
Mary Ann Donnelly Obituary Noted in Local Notice
Mary Ann Donnelly 78 widow of Patrick Donnelly died Wednesday at the Old Folks home where she had lived the last four years. An invalid for years, she suffered heart trouble. Born in Limerick to Michael and Mary Murray Galvin she spent time in Bath and Kennebunkport before returning to town after her husband’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Donnelly
Patrick Donnelly
Mrs. Donnelly
Limerick
Michael and
Mary Murray Galvin
Bath
Kennebunkport
Ath
Fred W. Sanford Dies in Augusta After Bath Roots
The body of Fred W. Sanford GS formerly of Bath died January 26 in Augusta. He was born in Bath, son of Samuel W. Sanford. Sanford worked for years in heavy teaming for the Deerings at their shipyard and left Bath about five years ago after a paralytic stroke. He had been ill several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Sanford
Bath
Augusta
Mr. Sanford
Samuel W. Sanford
Deerings
Infant Libby Dies at Bath City Hospital
Everett William Libby age 11 months and one day died Sunday night at Bath City hospital. He was the son of Archie and Nellie M. Libby. R. B. Graves of WPort passed Monday in Bath on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett William Libby
Bath City Hospital
Tle
Archie
Nellie M. Libby
R. B. Graves
Wport
Bath
Andrew Frederick White Dies in Philadelphia After Pneumonia
Andrew Frederick White died in Philadelphia Virginia in January 2006 from heart failure after a pneumonia illness. He was the son of Rev H J White of the North Street Free Primitive church and was buried in Providence. He left a wife and two children, two brothers, and his father. The father learned of the illness too late to see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Frederick White
H. J. White
North Street
Philadelphia
Providence
Han
Ald
White
Mary Beal dies after long illness at East Durham
Mrs Mary Beal widow of Horace Beal died Friday morning in East Durham after more than a year of failing health. Born August 18 1844 to William and Mary Small of Bowdoin she married Horace Beal in Bowdoin and moved to Durham May 3 ISGS. She had lived with her son Olin Beal since Horace Beal's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beal
East Durham
Horace Beal
William Small
Bowdoin
Mr. Beal
Durham
Olin Beal
Funeral Held For Danford McDonald At St Marys
A requiem high mass for Danford McDonald was sung by Rev Fr N J Horan at St Marys church on Tuesday morning with J M Royal performing two vocal solos and Mrs Lorenzo J Collins on organ. Bearers included Edward J Murphy John Clancy Arthur Tracey Andrew Hart Harry Sullivan and George Emre. The body was entombed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Horan
Danford McDonald
St. Mary's Church
J. M. Royal
Lorenzo J. Collins
Evangelist Beatty Sings at Corliss Street Services
Evangelist Benjamin Beatty conducted evangelistic services at Corliss Street Baptist Church drawing large crowds across two Sundays and Monday. He urged Christians to exhibit wholehearted service and a clear relationship with Christ. An orchestra backed the Sunday program and Monday praise session featured instruments including saxophones and trombone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester A. Plant
Philip Eaton
Wakim
Linwood Russell
Donald Wreble
Santry
Also Mentioned on This Page
John G. Potter
Sagadahoc County
Royal Arch
State Department
People's Church
Harriet Leonard Soles
Stanley Cressey
Mary MacDougall
Fred Brags
Bernice Cressey
Edson L. Farley
Wilbankrupt
Front Street
P.T.A
Ada Crockett
Dorothy Ix
Louise Berry
South End P. T. A
Iowa
Sebasco Estates
Parker
Maine Man
Genesta Circle
Baxter
Charles H. Cahill
Bath Savings Institution
Roswell H. Pushard
Everett W. Libby
Mary Geal
Evangelist Beatty
Corliss Street
Fred S. Curtis
Mortician
Centre ST
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