Community club notices and social events update
The community auxiliary gatherings, postponed dances, and social runs show a busy schedule. Retiring officers honored at Mrs. Jean Bk Venell home. prizes awarded to Miss Marion Morse and Miss Ruth Williams. various meetings and changes due to illness and sports events. Bath A C faced Bangor Chryslers, shifting parties to Thursday to avoid missing the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean BK
Vennel
High Street
Marion Morse
Ruth Williams
Bath A. C
Bangor Chryslers
Leon I. Pennell
Ralph Tibbetts
Joshua N. Tibbetts
Boston
Frank Perry
Walker O. Rogers
Stewart Day
J. Parker Morse
Parker O. Rogers
Earle J. Morse
John G. Morse
Almon R. Perry
Portsmouth
Squaw Club
Sherman L. Morse
Harry C. Webber
Harry T. Williams
Charles E. Hewitt, Jr
Bath
Portland
Abram
Oliver
Funeral for Mrs Rose Russell in Bath
Mrs Rose Russell 77 widow of William Russell of Bath died Monday in South Boston after a two week illness. The funeral will be Thursday at one at the home of her daughter Mrs Rose Lightbody 1008 Washington Bath. She leaves two daughters Mrs Lightbody and Mrs Ida Breed both of Bath five sons James of Augusta William and Walter of South Boston Ernest E and Wendall Russell of Bath two sisters Mrs Mary Newton of Richmond and Mrs Ellen Denn of Boothbay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Russell
William Russell
Bath
South
Boston
Mabel Clark
Rose Lightbody
Washington Street
Ernest E
Wendall Russell
Mary Newton
Richmond
Ellen Denn
Boothbay
Funeral postponed for William E. Pu rington due to snow storm
Funeral services for William E. Pu rington were postponed from Cor liss street home to Thursday after noon at two because of a severe snow storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Purington
Edwin M. Jones
Corliss Street
Expert Explains Soil Formation and Origins Across Environments
Paleobotanist Dr. Arthur HolLICK of the New York Botanical Garden and U S Geological Survey describes soil as a product of both geology and botany. He notes lichens seed primitive soil formation, while wind water ice and volcanic ash transport and shape native and transported soils with glacier moraines and dune sands illustrating ongoing soil creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hollick
New York Botanical Garden
Hollick
U. S. Geological Survey
Nollick
Nile
Mississippi
Etna
Vesuvius
Krakatana
Provincetown
Cape Cod
New York
Ous
Adirondack Mountains
Highlands
Canada
Old Bath ship Palestine sinks near Golden Gate
The Palestine, a Bath built clipper designed for California and trade with Europe and East India, found its grave on the Pacific bar outside the Golden Gate during a fog. Commanded by Capt. Seward P. Emmons, she completed 113 days from San Francisco to Liverpool on her maiden voyage and later perished after a storied 11 year career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Kennebec
Cit
Buto
Golden Gate
Palestine
MSA
William V. Moses’ Sons
California
Europe
East India
San Francisco
Liverpool
Seward P. Emmons
Cape Horn
Great Pacific
San Francisco Bay
Grange Delegation Visits Wisconsin Plant Tour
A Winebago county Grange group of 150 members toured a large Wisconsin agricultural implement plant at Teioist after a two mile motor trip. They received a sight seeing tour a hearty dinner and a band concert. Farmers worry about machine making but see cooperative ties between agriculture and industry as beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilinois
Winebago County
Teloist
Wisconsin
Library aids adult education through city system
The Cleveland Public Library led an early drive to assist adult students by pairing library service with evening classes. An Extension Division coordinates with city schools and branch libraries to serve adult education groups, teachers, and students, building deposit collections and surveying the entire library for adult-friendly titles. The effort includes 171 deposits with 4,613 volumes across 71 classes, plus catalogs and card records tracking agencies and subjects of instruction for about 25,000 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Dpublic Library
Y. W. C. A. International Institute
Board of Education
Cleveland
Ihe
Museum of Natural History
Immigrant Educational
Spencer funeral set for Thursday afternoon
Walter W. Spencer fish marketman died suddenly Sunday morning in King Tavern office. Funeral Thursday at 3 p.m. at Fred B. Curtis funeral home, 105 Center Street. Spencer once owned and commanded the famous schooner Polly, which lived to be over 100 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Spencer
King Tavern
Fred
Curtis
Center Street
Mr. Spencer
Polly
Global Gold Production 1924 by Country
The world produced gold worth about 389.17 million dollars in 1924. South Africa supplied roughly half, followed by the United States with 50.57 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
United States
Town selectmen seek candidates and report for printer
The town is finalizing accounts for the year and preparing the annual report. Possible candidates arise for various offices, with a slate that may include Hon. Frank Bowker Hon. Charles V Minott and George Pease alongside the present board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
Frank 8
Massachusetts
Nathaniel C. Morse
Small Point
Andrew
Meadowbrook
Maria Fuurris
Charles Morrison
Morrison
Sebascea
Fred Spinney
Bath
Ifiurry McIntire
Ashdale
Frank Oliver
Popham Beach
Jefferson
Wilbur Wyman
Margaret Perry
Henry Wallace
West Point
Frank Sheffield
Marine Hospital
Portland
Capt. Skelfield
Cox's Mead
Ida Skelfield
Henry Skelfield
Brookline
Mass
Walter V. Spencer Dies in King Tavern After Snow Storm
Walter V. Spencer aged 51, a Bath fish market operator with stores in Bath and Brunswick, died suddenly from acute indigestion and heart trouble at King Tavern after suffering two heart attacks during heavy snow. He was a native of Friendship, survived by his wife, two daughters Vera French and Phyllis Spencer of East Brunswick, and sister Barbara Ella Spencer of Boston. He had lived most of his life in Rockland and Bath since 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter V. Spencer
Bath
Brunswick
King Tavern
Mr. Spencer
Friendship
Charles E
Hannah J. Spencer
Rockland
Foxboro
Mass
East Brunswick
Chapel of Our Savior
Brunswick Road
Vera French
Phyllis Spencer
Barbara Ella Spencer
Boston
School division pamphlets detail adult course offerings
The division collects catalogues and circulars on schools and classes and shares lists of adult courses with subjects, schools, teachers, and hours. Library posters advertise classes while the division head visits sessions and arranges library talks and reader connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
William E. Parington Dies From Blood Poisoning At 66
William E. Parington 66 died Friday night at a South Orange New Jersey hospital from blood poisoning after a heavy tank crushed his foot. A native of Parker Head he sailed as chief engineer on many steamers and later ran a machine shop near New York City. He leaves a wife Carrie H Parks and a brother Alph eus. Funeral services are set for Thursday at his Bath home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Parington
South Orange
N. J
Mr. Parington
Parker Head
Atlantic
Luckenbach
Pacific Coast
Frank G. Purington
Bari
Orient
New York City
Charles D. Moulton
Bath
Mr. Purington
Carrie H. Parks
Winnegance
Alpheus
Lower High Street
Purington
Albee's Vision of Vaudeville in American Theatres
Edward F. Albee, veteran circus man and vaudeville leader, reflects on progress and moral notes in the industry. He recalls starting as a 16 year old helper, rising to lead, and credits his sermons and Bible references for guiding performers toward improved conduct and happier shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Albee
Broadway
Albee
P. T. Barnum
Lowell
Mass
PB. F. Keith
Reston
Keith
Funeral for Frank W. Parris Noted Snarmaker in City
Funeral held Friday at his Washington street home for Frank W. Parris a well known snarmaker and civic figure. Delegations from Lincoln Lodge I O F Queen Esther Rebekah lodge and Katahdin commandery attended. Rev George W Scudder officiated with Odd Fellows ritual by Lincoln lodge officers. Bearers from Lincoln lodge included Henry T B Leeman Leonard Munsey Nathaniel Stover Ralph P Mank John F Conant LeRoy Lord. Burial in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Parris
Upper
Washington Street
Lincoln Iodge
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Katahdin Commandery
George W. Scudder
Universalist Church
Odd Fellows
Lincoln Lodge
Henry T. B. Leeman
Leonard Munsey
Nathaniel Stover
Ralph P. Mank
John F. Conant
LeRoy Lord
Oak Grove
Infant Lauzier Dies After Pneumonia In Boston Home
Martin Elvin Lauzier, infant son of Mr and Mrs Martin Lauzier of 574 Washington Street, died Thursday afternoon from pneumonia. His twin brother Joseph Devlin Lauzier died two months earlier. He is survived by his parents and a sister Lucile Lauzier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Elvin Lauzier
Martin Lauzier
Washington Street
Joseph Devlin Lauzier
Lucile Lauzier
Mrs Georgie F Lothrop dies aged 86 in Portland
Mrs Georgie F Lothrop longtime Free Street Baptist Church member died Sunday at her son James E Lothrop's home 10 Lewis Street in Portland aged 86 She was born in Bath in 1842 married William H Lothrop and survived by two sons a sister and three grandchildren Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Lewis Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie F. Lothrop
Free Street Baptist Church of
Portland
James E. Lothrop
Lewis Street
Free Street Baptist Church
Immanuel Baptist Church
Lothrop
Bath
James K., Jr
Margaret Grant Lothrop
James K. Lothrop
Bath Farrier William H Page Dies After Long Illness
William H Page 78 longtime Bath farrier died Sunday night after a long illness at his home on York and Dummer streets. Born in Bowdoinham he learned horseshoeing early and worked over 50 years, more than 35 in Bath, regarded as a Maine expert. He retired years ago and is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs Edward W Sampson of Bath, and three sisters Mrs Clarence E Beedy of Portland, Mrs Silas Bartlett of Lewiston, and Mrs Frank Gardiner of Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Page
Bath
York
Dummer
Bowdoinham
Maine
Edward W. Sampson
Clarence E. Beedy
Portland
Silas Bartlett
Lewiston
Frank Gardiner
Auburn
Mrs Palmer's Funeral Held at Bath Home
The funeral of Annie M. Palmer widow of Capt Asa C. Palmer oldest Bath resident and longtime Central Congregational member was held Saturday at 704 High Street. Rev David L. Wilson and Rev Charles O. Miller officiated with bearers Major William R. Kimball William W. Robinson James P. Ledyard and Owen J. Ledyard. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Palmer
Asa C. Palmer
Bath
Central Congregational Church
High Street
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Charles O. Miller
The
Nazarene Church
William R. Kimball
William W. Robinson
James P
Owen J. Ledyard
Oak Grove
Death of Capt Frank Schofield Marine War Veteran
Capt Frank Schofield aged 68 of Parker Head died Sunday at the Marine hospital in Portland. Born February 28 1558 at Parker Head he was son of Capt Joseph Frank and Caroline Schofield and began seafaring early. He commanded large ocean steamers during World War I and was thrice married with no near relatives. He belonged to Solar Lodge of Masons of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Frank Schofield
Parker Head
Marine Hospital
Portland
Joseph Frank
Caroline Schofield
Solar Lodge of Masons of
Bath
Death of George W. Fullerton on farm near Ox Horn Corner
Neighbors reported missing 78-year-old George W. Fullerton of a farm near Ox Horn Corner in the south part of Wiscasset. They found him dead in bed after noticing illness and failing horses in the barn. Death caused by heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Fullerton
Ox Horn Corner
Wiscasset
Mr. Fullerton
ArmorieI A Davis Dies at Weat Point Home
Armoriel A. Davis wife of Leon F. Davis died Friday night at her home in West Point Phippsburg. The funeral will be Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armoriel
Leon F. Davis
Weat Point
Phippsburg
Mrs Kingsbury Rites Held At Home In Wesley Street
The funeral of Mrs. Augusta Kingsbury wife of Andrew B Kingsbury was held Saturday afternoon at 17 Washburn Street. Rev Charles E F Brooks of Wesley Methodist Church officiated with bearers Just Wold Victor Spicer Fred Summerton and F E Wright. Burial was arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aucusta
Kingsbury
Andrew B. Kingsary
Washburn Street
Charles EF. Brooks
Wesley Methodist Church
Just Wold
Victor Spicer
Fred Summerton
FE. H. Wright
Oak Grove
Miss Jennie H L McFadden Rites Held
The funeral for Miss Jennie H L McFadden was held Friday at two o clock at her home 258 Washington Street Rev Samuel A Evans officiated The bearers were Cherie and Ernest Stinson Clarence and Harry McIntire Burial followed in Oak Grove
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie HL McFadden
Washington Street
Samuel A. Evans
Cherie
Amd
Ernest Stinson
Clarence
Harry McIntire
Torial
Oak Grove
Funeral for George Roderick at Central Church
The funeral of George Roderick was held at the home street with Rev. David T. Wilson of Central Church officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Mrs. Chester Lewis is slowly improving from bronchitis after an attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Lewis
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Woman’s Auxiliary
Charles EK. Hiewitt
Kittery
Navy Yard
Alfred S. Oliver
Charles FE. Hewitt
Emeline Williams
Mrs. Rose Russell
Tina E Aig
S. Curtis
Orticiazt
Moses
Grange
Cleveland Institution
W. V. Spencer
Selectmen
Lizzie Oliver
Ida McVicar
Henry Sheffield
Sabine
Freeport
Elbridge Morse
William Collity
Lucksport
M. J. Percy
Cox's Tend
Violet Lufkin
George S. Davis
Lizzie M. Sawyer
Lawrence Wyman
Ollie Spinney
Freddy Spinney
Phillip Wyman
Dora Crowley
Bath Savings Institution
Stubids
Walter. V. Spencer
New Jersey
E. F. Albee
Richard Mans
Mrs. Palmer
Capt Frank Schofield
Armoriel A. Davis
Miss McFadden
George Roderick
George FL
Tharedewa
David T. Wilson
Farial Eas
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