Independent recalls his boyhood days in Bath
A Bath reader recalling his youth near Bath, Maine writes in to the Bath Independent about returning to memories of life in Bath. He mentions places like Shoals, Rope Walk, and the Kennebec, and notes old friends such as Buddie Biggins and Walter Potter while reflecting on aging and enduring nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
the Independent
Buddie Biggins
Walter Potter
Sammie Welch
Kennebec
Bath
Topsham Grangers Plan Sale Of Old Hall
Topsham Grange held a regular meeting with strong attendance noting four applications for membership and two ballots. Members voted to sell the old grange hall to Naupler Brothers. Lectures included moving pictures on cattle and poultry feeds. Various local residents and visitors are listed among events and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsham Grange
Naupler Brothers
Forrestal
Nolan
Bowdoinham Fraternal Installations and Local Events
Bowdoinham District Deputy William Mann of Bath installed Kenne bee lodge officers with Acadia lodge members assisting. A large turnout attended, following a substantial supper. Numerous local residents, funerals, visits, and community activities are noted, including music of Pythian gatherings, births, and a Bowdoinham driving club horse trot schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mann
Bath
Kennebee Lodge
K. of P
Bowdeinham
Mann
Acadia Lodge of
Edward McLellan
Fred H. Pratt
Augustus Seiders
Loring A. Roberts
Harry H. Watson
Albert Henderson
Hugh D. Grant
Nathan Povich
Seth Stewart
Arthur Gebhard
Edward H. Hartwell
William Adams
Norman Rowe
C.C. A
MacDouzal
Charles Bass
Charles Blodgett
Chester Jack
Caleb Sedviev
Frank Sirgars
Elmer Jordan
Richard Ive
Charles Trufant
Willian Jordan
Lisbon
South Gardiner
Amasa Williams
George Harmilton
Portland
Samuel Durance
Boston
Ann Fisher
Charles Hackett
Jack Gibson
Mildred Babson
Campabello
N. B
Carrie Merrill
Lithco Aten
Clifford Smalley
Gardiner
Ellsworth Leavitt
Gile
Lawrence
Mass
Edward Gile
Hazel Cornish
Machias
Charles Lamoreau
Olive Blaneharn
Livermore Fails
Marjorie Lamoreau
Auburn
Edmund
Lewiston
Arnold
George Chadwick
John Palmer
Methodist Church
Chadwick
Florence Chadwick
Bertha Brown
New York
Gretchen Maloon
Thelma Rogers
Harold
Massachusetts
Village
W. H. Gould
Grammar School
Uneck
Cecla Buekdeer
Milton Trott
I. M. Jowles
Clara Koen
Gould
Turner
Eva Dearborn
Richmond
C. B. Randall
William ‘Thomas
W. N. Lowell
Trenry Cornish
Ella G. Nash
George Weeks
Brunswick
J. E. Cornish
M.S. Dodge
Sagadahoe Fertilizer Co
Aroostook County
Civen
W. B. Kendall
Raymond Tibbetts
Iring Campbell
Georer RO
Port Jaine
Hadith Tibberts
Cuniatan
Garant
Russell
Bath Wis Catler
Stanay
Jen- Rat
Ats
George A. Hackett
Pastor
Darghter
Mary Olf Frye
Philip Rideout
Helen Wildes
Alien
Little Darehter
Rebecca
Rockland
Sanchel Wildes
Kiiza Lancaster
Eastdomnican
Silas Hammlton
Pleasant Street
Farm Bureau
Hortense Welch
Mank Webber
Fisher Road
Bridge
George Cutler
Emily Rideout
Helen Britt
Belle Umberhind
Florida
Pythian
Painters Finish Interior Work At Bath City Hall
Interior crews work in the basement corridors as linoleum is added and paneling goes up in the mayor’s office and trustees room. The judge’s bench is installed in the courtroom with a gaired entry from the judge’s private office. Cells with toilets and ventilation are nearly complete. A new fire and burglary proof safe and several five proof safes have been placed in key offices. An emergency first aid room is planned near the basement stairway. Occupancy may be weeks away, with a possible March 18 inaugural council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aif
East Bowdon Ladies Aid Meets at Gabbh Home
The East Bowdon Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs. Charles Gabbh’s Pen 14 residence with strong attendance. Valentines exchanged after business, guests served coffee, and a pleasant day followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bowdon
Charles Gabbh
Pen
Picmie Junch
Be. E. Parinton
Brunewick Wieltler
L. C. Starbird
Samuel Eaman
A. J. Parinton
Bowdein Center Grange Hall
Eastman
Charee
Miss Gertrude Maxwell Visits Augusta Guest of Miss Wilcox
Miss Gertrude Maxwell returned from Augusta where she was hosted last week by Miss Virginia Wilcox. The visit highlighted social ties between their circle in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lemont
Wakefield
Mass
Mr. Lemont
de Mason Lemon
Bowdon
George Cutler Wes Ud
Vyola Coombs
Coustess Square
Portland
Denham
Westley Williams
Bayle Brown
Capt
Amasa Williams
Boothbay Harbor
Hursdas
Gertrude Maxwell
Augusta
Virginia Wilcox
Honolulu impressions unfold amid Hawaii's political shifts
The narrative traces Hawaii's path from early treaties and independence guarantees to increased American influence under Kamehameha III and subsequent monarchs. It notes foreign arrivals for labor, Pearl Harbor control, the 1893 republic, and Hawaii’s 1898 joining with the United States, leading to a 1900 territorial government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hawaii
France
Kamehameha III
Kamehameha IV
Kamehameha V
Lunalilo
Kalakaua
Niin
Liiikalani
Republic of Hawai
Seaford B. Dole
Elive Man
Cleveland
Manila
Congress
Honolulu
Bath Independent Readers Share Travel Notes
The writer notes today’s enjoyment of a trip and mentions that the Bath Independent Percy R. Low is the only paper read beyond headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Percy R. Low
Grange Extends Sympathy for William W. Thomas
The Merry Meeting Grange resolves to comfort the bereaved family by sending a copy of the resolutions. Charter draped and badges reversed, with copies placed on records and sent to the Bath Independent. Committee on Resolutions: Mary M. Webber Mae M. Heenie C. O. Purington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W.thomas
Merry Meeting Grange
Bath Independent
Mary M. Webber
Mae M.heenie
C. O. Purington
Amasa
Williams
Range
Grange
Mae M. Heenie
Committee On
Resolutions of Respect for Amasa Williams
The Grange notes the passing of past Master Amasa Williams and expresses sympathy to his family. Charter draped and records updated. Mae M Heenie signs the resolution on behalf of the Grange.
Thanks for kindness after bereavement and a MIT alumni dinner
The note expresses gratitude for kindness and floral tributes following bereavement. Mentioned are Mrs. Geo Chadwick and numerous friends and relatives. Also notes that Bath Iron Works attendees, including W.S. Nowell and H. O. Trowbrides, joined the MIT alumni dinner at the Hotel Statler in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Chadwick
Wm. Maloon
Harold Chadwick
Vaughn Rogers
Allen. Brown
Arnold Chadwik
Florence Chadwick
W.S. Nowell
H. O. Trowbrides
Bath Iron Works, Inc
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hotel Statler
Boston
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Topsham Grangers
North Bowdoin
Small and Son
John Ped
Thelma Sheene Vabedoon
Albra Small
Sheen
Richth
Donald Jasper
Rubsell
Parls
Herbert Adams
Helen Mockler
Alonzo Freeman
Tremblay
Cecile Stmnall
South Portland
Alfred Morgan
All- Wid
Bowdoinham
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
R. D. Purinton
Helen Denham
R. E. Ferguson
George Hamilton
Elam
Cannon
Kitty Catewood
Hatch
Mary Aberdeen
Purington
John Silk
Moore
Tuxedo
Maggie Wicker
Millay
Jack Hardi
Dodge
Chritton
Couture
Stanley Harvester
Cornish
Rose @Q
Ludwick
Bath City Hall
Bowdoin
Senter
Maine
Spencer
Beatrice E. Rand
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Nemo
Royal Worcester
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Leroy
Bath Department Store
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