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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1931

Page

5

Richmond Man Ernest Nelson Harford Dies in Maine General

Ernest Nelson Harford of Richmond died Tuesday at Maine General after an operation in Portland. Born May 21 1880 in Georgetown, he had lived in Richmond since early manhood and was survived by his wife Mildred, three children, his mother and several siblings. Funeral services were held Friday at the Methodist church with burial in Cotton's cemetery.

Ernest Nelson Harford Maine Hasa Portland Mr. Harford Georgetown Melvin and Arletta Harford Richmond Charles B. Sinden Cotton’s Cemetery Mildred Page Harford Harold George Adele Maloy Elson Bath Bramwell Quincy Mass Russell Five Islands Lulu Powers Bina Marr Ida Mayo Boston Farelyn Win Charles Messenger Cecil Stilphen H. L. Stilphen The Odd Fellows Fire Department Ladies’ Aid Methodist Church Ladies Aid Vanessa M. Beedle Darrah Street E. E. Durand New York Eugene Edgecomb Edith Edgecomb Herbert Edgecomb E. J. Peacock Gardiner Christian Endeavor Society of the Baptist Church Baptist Christian Endeavor Society John Hunt Fred Munroe Phyllis Stuber Evelyn Morris Clifford Thulen Winya Storey Grace Clark A. W. Brown Carolyn Emerson Katherine Brown George Despeau James T. Gallyon Lynn Fred A. Hutchinson Swampscott Charles Drake Mabel Hines Robert Stickney Chelsea Gallyon Brazil Enterprise Grange Alice Favor J. C. Pratt Biddeford E. F. Pratt Lewiston Cecil Rickards Ray Merrifield Augusta Harry Whitehouse Hida Robert Dickerman Hazel Gardner Friend Kent's Hill Seminary Alfred Livingston Stilphen Pittston Mr. Stilphen Alfred and Mary Carl) Stilphen Fred Stilphen Dresden Dresden Mills Harry L. Stilphen Céclile Z. Stilphen Linn Millett Effie White Gehrken Mrs. Wilson Lucia de Lammermore Donizelta Meriina Sidelinger Bach D. L. Howard Arthur Berry W. L. Berry Hershel Dickey F. P. Carr Mark Hanna Charles Hanna Percy Savage George Gray Everett Reid Walter E. Reid Chester MacMahan Grange N. Y E. M. Horton Fred Carr Charles Campbell Arrowsie David Lawrence Woolwich Farber Davis Charles Davis Cora Hanna Maud Plummer Leona Love Ellsworth Charles Pinkham Ernest Pinkham Maurice Pinkham Forest Hanna Bay Point Madelyn Berry Carrie Luce Harford Ernest W.E. Reid

Georgetown Town Meeting Prominent Topic of March

The town prepares for the annual meeting on the first Monday in March with many seeking town offices. Residents report wood hauling, a proposed new bridge over the west branch of Robinhood Cove, tax questions on clam digging, and road work plans for Chase Hill and Five Islands.

Howard Harry Heald T. M. Hagan B. H. Woodside Nancy Russell Bath Portland W. O. Oliver O. K. Marr Robinhood Cove Alex Cunningham Alonzo Hunt Massachusetts W. C. Todd Melvin Cunningham Georgetown Joel Maines Maines Maine Central Kennebec Walter Cunningham Charles Hanna William Farnsworth Georgia Wheeler Horatio Drake Indian Point Matt Howe Chase Hill Five Islands Grace Hovey Morse High School F. W. Hovey Ethel Frances McMahan Charles McMahan Walter Louis Beane Vernal Street Everett Mass Miss McMahan Owen Marr Edward Clarey Robinhood Belle Heald Ernest Spinney Bay Point Stearns W. Scott F. E. Hollis

Methodist supper followed by men's meeting after repast

A large attendance of men is expected and a meeting of interest to men follows immediately after the repast. The Ladies' aid of the Methodist church oversees the supper with assistance from younger ladies as waitresses.

The Methodist Church

Winter Parity Social At Westport Hosts MIT and Bowdoin Students

Last week at H. A. Swanton’s home in Westport a Winter parity gathering brought together John R. Swanton Jr MIT student, Ted Merrill MIT student and Mrs. Pliny Merrill with Agnes Frost of Cambridge and Arthur Sperry Bowdoin junior. The group enjoyed toboggan and ski activities. Municipal officers prepare town accounts for the March 9 town meeting. Charles E. A. Cromwell is ill from injuries. North School completes its Winter term this week.

H. A. Swanton John R. Swanton, Jr Swanton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Pliny Merrill Ted Merrill West Medford Agnes Frost Cambridge Mass Arthur Sperry Bowdoin Paul Sperry Washington, D. C Charles E. A. Cromwell

Dancers Gather for Montgomery Winter Social at Masonic Temple

A large crowd of dancers is expected Thursday night at the Montgomery and St Bernard chapter social in the Masonic temple from eight to twelve. The Arcadians of Bath will provide music, drawing Bath dance lovers. Tickets will be sold at the door. Mrs Harry Lord of Searsport, visiting her son Fred Lord of Augusta, returned Monday after a few days with Mrs Wilbur C Oliver of Union street.

Montgomery & St. Bernard Masonic Temple Bath Harry Lord Searsport Fred Lord Augusta Wilbur C. Oliver Union Street

Social notes from Five Islands and Bath residents

A roundup of local visits and happenings includes five Islands figures such as D L Howard Arthur Berry Mark Hanna and Mrs Chester MacMahan. Social events cover prayer meetings grange activities quilt squares and library donations while obituaries note the funeral of Mrs Clara Davis.

Peculiar Local Politics Mark City Hall Caucuses

A dispute arises as Republican mayoralty and Democratic general caucuses clash at City Hall Thursday night. Mayor Small seeks renomination, Oliver Moses 2nd may oppose him, and the city committee plans to use a check list, possibly occupying the full auditorium to 9 30 PM due to anticipated 1000 attendees and a looming filing deadline at midnight.

City Hall Small Oliver Moses

Auxiliary of Y Has Interesting Meeting

The Y M C A Auxiliary had a busy afternoon with two new members joining. They planned a glass paint for the kitchen and floor, and reported Miss Florence Hale will announce a date in March for the Mother and Laughter banquet in Bath. Tickets will go on sale when the date is set.

Florence Hale Bath Miss Hale

Fear of Deportation to Russia Triggers Attempted Self Harm

John Solomitzski, 38, a Russian immigrant in Bath, attempted suicide by ingesting iodine to avoid deportation to Russia where he feared being shot. He had fled the Russian army 17 years earlier and worked for paper mills and mosquito control. He was found on Bath’s steps near the Bath National Bank and treated at City Hospital. His attorney, John P. Carey, says Solomitzski demanded $1,000 from a settlement rather than $500 offered by a South ern Surety Co. and threatened to return to Russia. The episode occurred after Carey’s office visit and involved prior compensation and a Musket? context.

Legion Roy H. Gilpatrick Victor R. E. Carey Walter Pinkham Frances Watson Auxiliary Nettie M. Leagitt Red Cross Richmond W. F. Dunham Samuel B. Furbish G. Allen Howe Brunswick John A. Waterman Gorham J. W. Randlette Ruie Curtis Braun Gardiner Augusta Trust Co Chester A. Callis South Front Street Baptist Sunday School Enterprise Grange Hall Harold Curtis Maine Central Railroad Rockwood Harry Merriman Alexander Road Clarence Morrill Ernest Morrill Westfield Mass Jane Harward Detroit Mich Frederick T. Harward Reed Jack Eben Baker Sadie Beals Plummer Road Rvs John Solomitzski Teth City Hospital Solomitzski Paul A. Cgiregware Russia Bath National Bank Greywere Tie Bath Sebasco Southern Surety Co John P. Carey Rug America Telita Carey Solomiteski Rusia

Rotary Members Plan Entertainment for High School Seniors

At a Tuesday noon meeting the Rotary club voted to host the senior class girls from the high school on May 22. The event will take place during the week of the club’s May gatherings at the Pinesax. The plan aims to entertain young ladies of the senior class.

Ts Batt Rotary Club Pinesax

Bath Tourists Arrive at Gibraltar on Mediterranean Cruise

The Times and Independent publisher F. B. Nichols and Moers Nichols are part of a Reymond Whitcomb Co. party on a Mediterranean trip. A company notice indicates a plan for Saturday activity during the voyage and confirms the journey details.

TWS Bath Gibraltar F. B. Nichols the Times and Independent Moers, Nichols Reymond & Whitcomb Co

Cruise Ship Diversions Alter Madeira Visit in 1940s Plan

The Carinthia halted at Funchal Madeira due to a shore strike making landing unwise. It then sailed to Casablanca Morocco where an autoter drive and sightseeing were offered. Casablanca was added to the itinerary in place of Funchal before continuing to Gibraltar on schedule.

Tle Funchal Madeira Carinthia Casablanca Morocco Gibraltar

Red Cross Thanks Bath for drought relief support

Bath Chapter of the American Red Cross expresses gratitude for generous contributions that allowed them to exceed the relief quota for drought sufferers. Signed by Charles C. Low treasurer on February 10, 1931.

Independent Bath American Red Cross Charles C. Low Treas

Charles Maxwell Homebound in Boothbay Harbor

Charles Maxwell a member of the class of ’29 at More high is spending six days at his Boothbay Harbor home with his mother and sister. He attends William and Mary College in Williamsburg Virginia.

Charles Maxwell More High Boothbay Harbor William and Mary College Williamsburg, Va

Also Mentioned on This Page

State of Freiburg Adolf Fassnacht Christus Portland, ME Associated Music Clubs M. Steinert & Sons Congress St Boston Opera House Metropolitan Opera House Philadelphia Westport United Firemen's Insurance Company James H. Ames Bowdoinham General Motors Chevrolet F. O. B. Flint Atlantic Motor Co., Inc Damariscotta O. M McKeown Turner & Gilpatrick Flint Michigan E. M. Desmond F. F. Colburn, Jr Chester Plant A. J. Conti Albert Henderson W. E. Fiereliner Cennel C. TD. Wilen Rotary Grace Cunningham Opposite Opera House Bath, Maine
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