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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1937

Page

4

Richmond News Briefs Highlight Local Obituaries and Happenings

Chester Foster buys Ethel Rankins store, repaints and renovates. Mrs. Mary Shaw dies of pneumonia at 6 Fuller Street with services held at Roberts parlors. interment Evergreen Richmond. Mrs Lilla J Curtis dies at 71. funeral from Alexander Road home. J. W. Randlette attends Portland Water District meeting and Maine Water Utilities Association. Various notes on residents, clubs, schooling, and upcoming bridge work.

Chester Foster North End Ethel Rankins Evelyn Hinkley Augusta Mary Shaw Jane Little R. N Charles B. Day Frank E. Dill Gardiner Mary A. Shaw George Shaw Roberts Edwin C. Cunningham Universalist Church of Evergreen Cemetery Richmond Shaw Fuller Street Joseph and Ardelia (Drew) Costellow Mt. Carmel Enterprise Grange The Grange Aid Barbara Jack Thomaston Marjorie Shepard Harold Shaw Freeport Alton George I Rockland Joseph Costellow Maurice Costellow J. W. Randlette Portland Water District Douglass Street Water District Maine Water Utilities Association Water Department Edna Burnell Leslie Burnell Spruce Street Maine General Hospital Miss Burnell Richmond High School Baptist Church World Wide Guild Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Bolton Richmond Corner Eva Sherman Ideal Home Corner Club Front Street Edith Knight Bangor Alvena Knight Center Street Frank Sherman Emerson School Canada Quebec Amy Bradley U. V C. W Portland Eugene Edgecomb Elwood Edgecomb Hallowell William Fowles Wren Nursing Home William John Fowles Laura Stilphen Massachusetts General Hospital Moseley Memorial Building Boston Virginia Stilphen Ernest Stewart Town Hall Reta Violette Louise Lemiveau Martha Bates Eleanor Bates Chester Freeman Fred Duren Richmond and Dresden Maine State Highway Commission Joseph P. McCabe Richmond Water Works Percy D. Mitchell John A Waterman Gorham J. W Randlette John A. Waterman Waterman Randlette

Edward Johnson Topic Highlighted At Camarades Musicaux Program

James A. Royal opened the Camarades Musicaux program with a talk about Edward Johnson, followed by a lengthy musical lineup including Mozart, Tschaikowski, Donizetti, and Prochazka pieces performed by Mrs. Sturtevant, Mr. Ramsay, Mr. Smith, Mr. McPherson, and others. Alonzo J. Harriman reported on Lewiston Auburn Rotary, praising modern architecture as here to stay with features shown at Chicago fairs and the 1939 World Fair. A separate note covers Harry Burns demonstrating yeast roll making at Carrie Williams Fowler's cooking school in Rockland, Texas.

Edward Johnson James A. Royal Les Camarades Musicaux Clifford B. Smith Alice N. Mazoun Middle Street Protheroe Sturtevant Sanborn Ramsay Smith McPherson Mozart Mus Cary Albee Balfe Ib Achorus Lohr Mr. McPherson Torjussen Alonzo J. Harriman Lewiston Lewiston-Auburn Harry Burns Union Bristol Carrie Williams Fowler Universalist Rockland

Georgetown M s Share Weeklong News and Meetings

Nettie Gray is staying with Mrs Emma B Billings. Mrs Harold J Brown drives to Bath. Mrs Walter T Powers recovers from illness this week. The Working League met at Mrs Maynard Thibodeau’s home. Men gathered ice from Sewall pond and N F Howe cut cord wood. Woodrow Gray weekended in Brunswick with Harold Hunt. Town officials closed town books at Kennebec Point. Annual town meeting set for Monday March 1. Mrs Alex Cunningham and daughter visited Portland Monday.

M's Woodrow Gray Brunswick

East Bowdoin Ladies Aid Meets at Mrs Erland Rogers

Bowdoin East Bowdoin Ladies aid met Thursday with Mrs Erland Rogers. Seven attended a picnic lunch at noon and a 2 pm business meeting led by the vice president in the president's absence. A quilt was finished and cocoa with marshmallows and fancy cookies were served. Next meeting set for February 25 at Mrs 11 R Adams.

East Bowdoin Ladies’ Aid Erland Rogers R. Adams Grant Woods Springfield Mass Carl Cooledge John Curtis Bridgeton N. E. Curtis Clyde Starbird Lisbon Falls L. C. Sarbird Channing Williams Phillip Williams Auburn Phyllis Starbird John Carter Mass Clifford Starbird Charles Babb Brunswick Gard Carl Finman Upton L. C. Starbird Bowdoinham Henry Starbird

Former Bath resident Joseph M Chaney dies in California

Joseph M Chaney 80, formerly of Bath, died Feb 3 at home in Salinas California after a stroke in June and subsequent decline. He leaves two sisters and a large family including a wife two daughters a son nine grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral arrangements handled by I O O F No 90 of Watsonville California.

Joseph M. Chaney Salinas Cal Robert W. Perkins Mr. Chaney California Uge Chaney Albion P Angella Ann (Byron) Chaney Leonardo B Albion K. Chaney Bath F. P. Chaney Broadcove Justina Choate Boston Fannie O. P. Bardin Douglass McConnell New York City Leonardo F. Chanex

Ruby Oliver Chase Dies in Concord After Brief Illness

Ruby Oliver Chase aged 48 wife of Pov B. Chase died suddenly Tuesday in Concord New Hampshire after a brief illness. She lived in Concord for 14 years moving from East Boston formerly of Bath. She was born August 27 1888 at Parker Head, daughter of Elizabeth Oliver and the late Frank Oliver. Survived by husband three brothers Lester G. Oliver Walter Oliver George Oliver and two uncles. Funeral arrangements are being made in Concord.

Ruby Oliver Chase Pov B. Chase Concord Boston Bath Mr Chase Mrs. Chase Parker Head Elizabeth c Oliver Oliver John C Wright Marshall Avenue Frank Oliver Rebekah Lodge The Daughters of the American Revolution Lester G. Oliver Popham Beach Coast Guard Walter Oliver George Oliver Alston E. Oliver William Oliver Parker Lester Oliver Coincord

GOP City Committee Plans Campaign Kickoff Meeting

The Republican city committee meets in the common council chamber tonight at 7 30 to organize and plan for the municipal campaign. The Democratic city committee will meet Thursday night in the same place to map out their course of action.

Republican City Committee Common Council Democratic City Committee

Addie J Downing Dies in Woolwich

Addie Jane Downing 80 wife of William J Downing died Saturday morning at her North Woolwich home after a Friday shock. A Bath resident for years she was a dress maker and helped found Lowell temple Pythian Sisters. Survived by husband four grandchildren and one great grandson. buried in Bath area with family ties to Wisconsin Civil War service.

Addie Jane Downing William J. Downing North Woolwich Downings Bath Phippsburg Prescott Rachel Granite Street Downing Wisconsin Servng 13Th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers Fort Sully N. D Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters North Woolwich Methodist Church Luedies’ Aid Alvenal Knight Richmond Albert The Texas Co Fred H. Thompson Carolyn D. Wing Frank Thompson Fred H. Thompson, Jr Dorothy A. Thompson Albert D. Wong William Henry Wing

Veteran Stage Driver William S. Oliver Dies at 81

William S. Oliver 81 a veteran mail and stage driver towboat captain and coastwise vessel commander died Sunday afternoon in Memorial hospital after four months of heart trouble He was born in Phippsburg and commanded a coaster and tug earlier in life He drove the Bath Small Point mail stage for 34 years later moved to Bath and later lived with his son Silas M Oliver He is survived by three sons Albert E Fred E of Phippsburg and Silas M of Bath a daughter Mrs George Frasier of Portland four brothers and one sister

William S. Oliver Memorial Hospital Mr. Oliver Phippsburg William Oliver M. G. Shaw & Sons Lumber Co Farnsworth Kennebec Parker Head Marion Sea Small Point Bath Silas M. Oliver North Street Oliver Albert E Fred FE George Frasier Portland Winfield Boston Baxter Portsmouth N. H Lafayette Virginia George Oliver Auburn Everett Jewett West Auburn

Richardson Funeral for Magedoula Bo Raechard of Brunswick

The funeral of Magedoula Bo Raechard of Brunswick was held Sunday at 2 pm at her daughter Mrs. William E. Besaw’s home 28 Wieland Street. Reverend Glenson of Reading Mass officiated. Bearers were John Miller Frederick Roval Joel Miller John Besaw and Just Moller. Interment followed in Maple Cross Cemetery.

Magedoula Bo Raechardoon Brunswick William E. Besaw Wieland Street Won. Glenson Reading Mass John Miller Frederick Roval Joel Miller John Besaw Just Moller Maple Crrows Cemetery

Mrs Downing's Funeral Private Service Held

The burial of Mrs Addie J Downing widow of William J Downing of Woolwich was held privately on Monday afternoon at the Curtis funeral chapel 105 Center Street Bath. Rev Willard Rand of Woolwich officiated. pallbearers included Orange Thompson Fred W Thompson Jr Redington Reed and Albert D Wine Burin.

Addie J Downing William J Downing Woolwich Twe Curtis Funeral Center Street Bath Willard Rand Orange Thompson Fred Wt Thompson Jr Reddington Reed Albert DD Wine Burin Wits Oukitove

Annual Statement Abstract of Peceneurs Endemntey Company

Abstract of the annual statement for Peceneurs Endemntey Company Invited, Conn as of December 31, 1956. Details include assets: cash, stocks and bonds, and premiums. liabilities and capital structure with capital surplus and policyholder benefits. The report shows intercompany figures, reserve allocations, and admitted assets across the listed lines.

Peceneurs Endemntey Company Invitord Conn Ross Cain Frank S Hecroar Cantor

Five Islands Notes On Social Visits And Local Meeting

Five Islands residents share weekend visits with families from Bath Wiscasset and Boston. A road hearing in North End to cottages on the Sheepscot attracts local selectmen and cottage owners. Scouting and Grange activities include basketball practice and a social with ice cream and cake.

Rotarians Hear History of General Motors at Luncheon

At the Rotary meeting in Hotel Sedgwick Frank J. Hackett outlined General Motors origins growth and current status. He noted Durant started the firm in 1908 with Buick, GM later reorganized under Du Ponts and J P Morgan, and now controls about half of US auto manufacturing with extensive dealer and R D activity.

Ay Othe Hotel Sedgwick Frank J. Hackett General Motors Corp W C Durant Buick General Motors Hackett Walter S Glidden United States Supreme Court Saradahoc Bar Eft

Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias names new supreme officer

The Supreme Lodge elected a new supreme master after the death of Benjamin Stem ot Misste t. Chantellor candidates include Neri Antero Mi Silvester. Former officers include Judge Han amral Calas and Fred Emery Bem ot Hallowell.

Pythias Benjamin Stem Judee Hanamral Calas Fred Emery Bem Ot Hallowell

Obituary of Elen Gertrude Mateer of Camden New Jersey

Elen Gertrude Mateer 37 wife of Thomas Mateer former Texas Steamship Co machine shop foreman died Feb 12 at her Camden home after brief illness. Burial in Seaside cemetery Tenants Harbor. Survived by husband, father Frank Morris, daughter Marjorie seven, five sisters and four brothers. Body accompanied to Tenants Harbor by husband and relatives.

Elen Gertrude Mateer Thomas Mateer The Texas Steamship Co Frank Morris Tenants Harbor Camden N. J Seaside Cemetery Mateer Texas Co DuPont Co Deepwater Knox County Scruton Deering

Brunswick Woman Lulu E Richardson Dies at 62

Lulu Edna Richardson of Brunswick died suddenly from pneumonia at her daughter’s Bath home. She was born in Tomah Michigan to Chauncy F and Alice Clark Gillett and had seven sons John Miller Durham Joel Miller Brunswick Frank Miller Bath Just Miller Fort Sheridan Jesse Miller Csurche Benjamin Miller in maritime service Joseph Miller aboard USS Lamson and two daughters Mrs Besaw Bath and Mrs Alice Smith Lisbon Falls.

Lulu Edna Richardson Brunswick H. A. Richardson Yarmouth William E. Besaw Highland Street Bath Richardson Toma Mich Chauncy F Alice Clark Gillett John Miller Durham Joel Miller Frank Miller Just Miller Fort Sheridan Jesse Miller Csurche Benjamin Miller Maritime Service Joseph Miller U. S. S. Lamson Besaw Alice Smith Lisbon Falls

Burleigh Pye of Phippsburg Dies After Hospital Stay

Burleigh Pye, longtime gardener at Rock Carden near Phippsburg, died Monday morning in Bath Memorial Hospital after a four week illness. He was 46 and survived by his father and brothers Clarence and Carleton Pye of Bath. Also named are Myra Anderson of Sandusky and Mrs William Coffin of Sebasco, along with Mrs Ralph Merry and Mrs Edward Furtis of Bath.

Burleza Pye Phoppsbursy Rock Carden Freeman H. Merrit Bath Menining Hospital Phippsburg Magar Birbeh Clarence Carleton Pye Bathtom Myra Anderson Sandusky William Coffin Sebucco Ralph Merry Edward Fertis Ith

Tanerat of Miss Belleak Weep Conducted Thursday

The service occurred at her late home with pallbearers named as William Newell Major William Te Grerardi Walker Co. Gali Mite AWN. TeLong and Charles Cushing among those listed.

Miss Belleak David L. Wilhon Central Convegatioan William Newell William Te Grerardi Walker Gali Mite TeLong Cushing Arqiva Edmond PO

Funeral Services for Man in Alna Amid Pneumonia Death

The community at Old Alna gathered for the funeral of Wintred Siegers 36, son of William Siegers, who died of pneumonia. The service at the old Alna Meeting House was led by the Head Wide church minister with Rev Green wood assisting. Interment followed at the nearby Anna burying ground.

Alna Wintred Siegers William Sheeare Siegers Gina Meeting House Toe Head Wide Church Davis Greenwood Sievers Old Anna

Osteopathic pioneer Dr Sophronia Rosebrook dies at 64

Dr Sophronia Rosebrook of Bath and Ames building fame died in Wrentham Massachusetts after a months long illness. She was the first woman to practice osteopathy in Maine and led in the American Osteopathic Association. Survived by three siblings including A M Rosebrook of Portland and sisters Mrs W Sawtelle and Mrs Bob Cornell.

Sophronia Rosebrook Wrentham Mass Rosebrook Bath Ames Portland American Schoor of Minn State Board of Ostropathic Exammunition and Registration Carroll N A.M. Rosebrook Poorthind W. Sawtelle Livermore Falls Bob Cornell Rumford

William S. Oliver Funeral Held at Curtis Funeral Home

The funeral of William S. Oliver, a veteran and long time driver, was held Tuesday at Curtis Funeral Home on Center Street. Rev. Charles Rain of First Baptist Church officiated. The pallbearers were James McLathan, Willand Perry, Fred Sam menton, and Abner J Wilson. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

William S. Oliver Andlanc Curtis Center Street Charles Rain First Baptist Church James McLathin Willand Perry Fred Sam- Menton Abner J Wilson Oak Grove

Obscure report on Quincy man and untimely death

Fragmentary notice describes a Quincy resident connected to a death, noting months of illness and a home location on High Street. Details are garbled but reference appears to involve a funeral or coroner inquiry and an interaction with local figures at a residence.

Quincy Ape High Street

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Harold Jack George I. Shaw Leon Shepard Mery Shaw Meeting of Musical Society Mrs. Rice Ramsay, Royal and Smith Depuis le Jour Louise” Charpentier Duesa Bohmb Prochazka Miss Mecher Bandolero Peg Ean Royal la Cida Rem Ramsy Handel Barrett Cary Mr. McPherson Air de Ballet Mr. Sprague Mrs. Albee Lucrezia Borgia Donizetti Maine Central Railroad Georgetown Bowdoin Calif Watsonville Chimney Roy E. Chase Concord, N.hh G. O. P. Cypey Committee Addie J. Downing Mrs. Downing Puneral State of Maine Incorporated Ets Humphss & CO Eere Insurance Company Estou Massachusetts DFC Ft Boa Sa Ndanait Milton Pinkham Maurice Pinkham Ardene Pinkham Bay Point Maurice Pinkham Maynard Hinkley Hinkley Tresdore Campbell Alex Cunningham Five Islands Chester MacMahan Harold Pinkham Horace Rittall Henry Moore Lermond Rowe Victor Pinkham Ivan Pinkhan Lawrence Lewis W. BE. Gray J. G. Stevens Grange Hall George Laskey Robinhood Plant Bath Savings Institution Ellen G. Mateer Texas Yard Camden, N. J Lulu E. Richardson Burleigh Freeman H. Merritt Rock Gardens Sebasco Miss Poote Winered Singers Man Hi Old Alna Poomer Osteopathic Joseple Obrion Tate Niger Farley Grove Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas Rolleston Aitulance Service
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