Richmond Drama All a Mistake Draws Crowd at Opera House
A large crowd attended the Beulah Rebecca lodge drama All a Mistake at the Richmond opera house on Wednesday night with a listed cast including Captain Obediah Skinner Edwin Baker Lt George Richmond and Nellie Huntington A post play dance followed and community members and visitors from Gardiner Bangor and nearby towns were noted in attendance with multiple local reports of social events and town affairs throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Rebecca Lodge
Opera House
Obediah
Skinner
Edwin Baker
George Richmond
J. W. Randlette
Richard Hamilton
Raymond James
Ferdinand Lighthead
Charles Blake
Nellie Huntington
Melita Leavitt
Nellie Richmond
George
Frances White
Nellie Skinner
Mina Floyd
Nellie McIntire
Rebecca Rogers
Morris Glaser
Gardiner
Ernest Hanlon
Lynn
Mass
Bangor
Alice Mansir
Walpole
Charles Mansir
Eastern Star
Masonic
Freeman Wood
John Plummer
Charles Messenger
Emma Hathorne
Mae Kelley
Albert Merrifield
Hallowell
J. G. Hamilton
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Rebekah
Men of Purpose
Veterans’ Film Service
Daniel Ridley
Main Street
Kennebec
Richmond Village
Walter Rittall
Dresden
Rittall
Oan
Horace Millay
Bowdoinham
Aldrich Seeks renomination for State Legislature
Hon Ellis L Aldrich of Topsham announced Thursday his candidacy for renomination as representative to the legislature. The veteran lawmaker represents the district including Arrowsic Phipsburg Topsham West Bath and Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis L. Aldrich
Topsham
Aldrich
Arrowsie
Phippsburg
West Bath
Woolwich
Bath Opera House Shows Icebound and Camille Benefit Night
The Cosmopolitan club staged Icebound and the film Camille as a Bath benefit at the Bath Opera House last Wednesday. Cast members Emily Baxter Holmes and Kenneth Boyer drew strong laughs and tears as the town in Maine provided a vivid backdrop amid lavish sets and a five piece orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Opera House
Camille
Maine
Emily Baxter Holmes
Jane
Jordan
Kenneth Boyer
Powell Stewart
Orrin
Helen Varney
Philip Wilder
Henry Jordan
Althea Courser
Nettie
Helen Eskilson
Ella
Norman Talmadge
America
Mixx Talmadge
Esfe
Walter
Hayden Congant
Neal Rancour
Cecil Rowlhand
Woodbury Purley
Dorothy
Helen Conley
Marjorie Troop
Marion Skillin
Brunswick Dramatic Club
William T. Powell
Paul M. Olin
Palms
Harold Py Small
Paratrop
Standard Furniture Company
Leon Pennell
New Salvation Army Commander Arrives in Bath
Capt. and Mrs. J Warren arrive to lead Bath Salvation Army work. Warren comes from Boston Provincial Headquarters and played with the New England Staff band. Mrs. Warren led Life Saving Guard in Malden and plans to start a Bath Life Saving Guard troop and a boys brass band if funds allow. Warren is a four year overseas veteran with Canadian troops. The pair invite war veterans and the public to attend services as Bath corps aims to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Warren
City
Salvation Army
Warren
Salvation Army of Provincial
Boston
New England
Life Saving Guard
Malden
Mass
Life Saving Guards
Bath
Capt. Warren
Bath Corp
Founders Day Observance At Morse High School
A splendid program for Founders Day delighted attendees at Morse high school assembly hall Friday night under the parent teacher association. Performances by the high school orchestra Miss Frances Duoning readings by Miss Sophie Greenblatt vocal solos by Miss Margaret Lord and a dance by Miss Hilda Scott drew prolonged applause. Rev Bjorn Johannson gave talks along with two films by Mr Johannson one on the Boy Scout movement and another on old and modern dances. Mrs J Albert Redlon recited a history of the South Head PLT eldest association of its kind in the state prepared by Mrs Redlon for use in an early Times issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Frances Duoning
Sophie Greenblatt
Margaret Lord
Hilda Scott
Bjorn Johannson
Johannson
Boy Scout Movement
J. Albert Redlon
South Head Plt
Mrs. Susan A. Passmore Dies at 86 in Salem Mass
Mrs. Susan A. Passmore 86 widow of Thomas Passmore of Bath died suddenly of heart trouble Friday at her daughter Mrs. Mark W. Gilbert's home in Salem Massachusetts. Born Susan Bailey in Westport she moved from Bath twenty years ago and resided with her daughter. Funeral held in Salem Sunday. body brought to Bath Monday for burial in Oak Grove. She leaves a son John Passmore of Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy M. Densmore
Welter Densmore
Dresden
John Rr, Clifford
Gardiner
Pine Grove
West Dresden
Densmore
Attleboro
Mass
Daniel
Betsy ‘Tiffany
Gertrude Moore
Selectmen’s Office
Richmond Village
South Gardiner
Susan A. Passmore
Thomas Passmore
Bath
Mark W. Gilbert
Salem
Passmore
Bailey
Westport
Oak Grove
Marie Passmore
John Passmore
Waterville
Birthday Party For Louise Gallagher At 10 King Street
Louise Gallagher hosted a birthday gathering at her home on 10 King Street on Friday evening. About 20 guests attended with games and music by Miss Carvie Stuart. Miss Beatrice Greenleai demonstrated the black bottom and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Gallagher
King Street
Carvie Stuart
Beatrice Greenleai
Bath Masons Honor Newell
The Bath Masons honor Newell in a six piece program directed by Hiram T. Stevens. The dining room is decorated with red white and blue crepe paper streamers to mark the UWMith anniversary of the birth of the Nation s first president George Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage One
Hiram T. Stevens
Uwmith
George Wash
Community gathering features Perkins' Greenhouses plants and honored guests
Beautiful potted plants from Perkins' Greenhouses adorned the tables as guests of honor took seats at a head table. The event opened with a march performed by the orchestra at 30, followed by welcome remarks from Mr. Quicksall on behalf of the general committee. Reverend Wolstenholme spoke, a Genesta chapter service crew served a splendid menu, and singing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quicksall
Graece
George TB. Wolstenholme
Peoples Church
Genesta
O. B.S
Feastmaster Introduces Speakers at City Event
The program featured Gratz Jackson as master with Dr. Seth oS Malin representing the city’s professional life Wellington A. Moore of Bath Boa Co representing industry Parry EB Stetson of A D D Stetson & Son for merchants and Lient. dom A Lord USN for the public A large committee led by George CC Quicksall as chairman included William J Skelton John O Moulton W Percy Marks Harold O Small Sanford EB Nickerson Roy F Shackford Jason A Mervill Arthur J Stilphen Oliver Moseford Luther Thompson and Harold de Cutting noted for the occasion and the event proved exceedingly delightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratz Jackson
Seth Os. Malin
Wellington A. Moore
Bath Boa Co
Parry Eb, Stetson
A. DD. Stetson & Son
Dom A. Lord
Coc
USN
Comaal
George CC. Quicksall
William J. Skelton
John O. Moulton
W. Percy Marks
Harold 0. Small
Sanford EB. Nickerson
Roy F. Shackford
Jason A. Mervill
Arthur J. Stilphen
Oliver Moseford
Luther Thompson
Harold de. Cutting
Economic Rationalization Speeds Inevitable Trends
Quotations from Burron's Financial Weekly describe rationalization as accelerating inevitable economic forces under controlled conditions, contrasting with uncoordinated actions that cause maximum distress. The piece frames efficiency as the decisive outcome of modern economic management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burron
Binancial Weekly
Wet Feet Cure for Cold Says Professor Hill in Plymouth
Professor Leonard Hill argued in Plymouth that cold can cure a cold and that wet feet do not harm. He stated that cold should be regarded as a friend and that traditional health wisdom is being challenged by his views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Hill
Plymouth
England
Earnings of a Lifetime for High School Graduates
An article states the average lifetime earning capacity for a high school graduate is 53000 dollars, estimating overall career earnings potential. It notes the figure reflects typical outcomes for graduates and uses it to discuss long term financial prospects for students.
Five Islands social roundups and local visits
Five Islands scene with Mr and Mrs Rowe hosting a Monday gathering for many young people. Notes of visits include Wook Reid in Seguin, Percy McGilvery staying with Mrs McGilvery, and Arthur Berry visiting Woolwich. A storm disrupted a whist party and a Grange quilt project formed among local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
Wook Reid
Bowdoin
Seguintaned
Hlenrs Tarbox
Lester Powers
Robinhood
Prayer Circle
Iva Cromwell
Percy McGilvery Crive
Porthend
McGilvery
J. Gi. Stevens
Georgetown Centre
Arthur Berrys
Woolwich Wars
Vive Islands
Jish Field
Eliza Moore
21 Stevens
Bath
Chester MicMahian
Woolwich
Mir
Willian Belanger
Melvin Phurford
Cerry Fo
Capt. Parford
Boston
Raymond Delangerois
J. W. Mac Mahan
Isabel Stevens
Florence Elliott
Royal Grace
Stevens
Theaward
Alten Reed
Horace Littall
Orville Rowe
Violet Greenleaf Celebrates Eighteenth Birthday in Westport
Miss Violet Greenleaf marked her eighteenth birthday at a Jolly Valentine party in Westport hosted by Mr and Mrs Pred Green. Guests enjoyed card games, dancing to Joe Rines and his orchestra broadcasting from WEE Boston, gifts included cash, jewelry and flowers, and cakes were baked by several hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred Green
Westport
Miss Violet
James Cimon
Robert Greenleaf
Joe Rines
WEE Boston
Frankie Greenleaf
Charles Colby
Vina Cromwell
Charles Cromwell
Valentine
Ada
Pred Smith
Marjorie
Feedina
Thrace Lewis
Mildred
Stuart
Little
James Canon
Jacob Colby
Freeman Colby
Anes
Gilbert Greenleaf
Herbert
Edwin Cromwell
Orduay Lewis
Lawrence Colby
Mande Webber
Bubier M Dougal wedding of Bernice MireDougall and Fred Bubier
Miss Bernice Mire Dougall and Fred Bubier of West Bath wed Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock in the home of Revo and Mrs George Wolstenholme Court street The ceremony used the one ring service The bride wore rose beige georgette with matching hat and carried deep pink sweet peas Mrs Bubier daughter of Myrtle MacDougall West Gory Nova Scotia and formerly night supervisor at Boston City Hospital Mr Bubier son of Mrs Mausy Bubier West Bath and longtime resident They will spend a short wedding trip to Boston and Lexington and then reside in West Bath
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Mire
Dougall
Fred Bubier
West Bath
Revo
George DB. Wolstenholme
Court Street
Bubier
Mars
Myrtle MacDougall
West Gory
Nova Scotia
Bath
Boston City Hospital
Aige
City Hospital
Mausy Bubie
Davenport Trustees Aid A Worthy Work
A Davenport estate trustees pledge funds for a temperance worker salary among Bath youths. The WACU LU meeting in Bath heard from Mrs. Althea Quimby and Mrs. Emma Rogers. Rev. Howard Dei spoke on church growth and abstinence. Capt. Warren urged a boys band and instruments. The program featured songs and a flag salute led by Miss Lois Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorge OT Davenport
Bath
Wacurlu
Salvation
Althea Quimby
Dporthind
Emma Rogers
Wac.t.u
Nashua
N. TL
Quimby
Alice Dain
Miss Dain
EL. Mon. Stevens
Wlcueu
Dain
Stevens
Warren
Salvation Army
Financial Department of
the Army
America
Magonn
Center Street
Tlelen Hosmer
Dorothy Anliker
Margaret Mullen
Dorothy Parshley
Pauline Russell
Annat Sullivan
Gwendolyn Quinn
Alends Genthner
Dorothy White
May Gorglen
Ruth Cohen
Evelyn Phir
Lois Palmer
Bannatype Club Founded by Sir Walter Scott in 1823
The Bannatype club a Scottish literary group named after George Bannatype was founded in 1823 under Sir Walter Scott to promote works on Scottish history and literature.
Winter Street Ladies' Aid Annual Meeting
The Winter Street church Ladies' Aid held its annual meeting in the chapel Friday afternoon. Miss Corrie Varney Miss Evangeline Hiaynes and Mrs Langdon TY Snipe hosted. New nominees joined the board. Miss Alice Varney elected secretary pro tem. Mrs Charles J Philsted was unanimously re elected president along with other officers. Directors include Mrs Mawin D Phcardin and Mrs Maxwell Powers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of
Winter Street
Corrie Varney
Evangeline Hiaynes
Langdon TY Snipe
Frostina Marston
Ehner
Hodgkins
William 2. Donnell
Alice Varney
Allen M. Trish
Charles J Philsted
Samuel B. Perey
Langdon P. Snipe
Warren
Kershner
Mars
Arthur I. Purington
The
Flower Fund
Moers
Edward B. Smith
Mawin
Phcardin
Maxwell Powers
Grice Morse
Fred En, Foote
Bessie Dickinson
Lewis Gannon
T. W. Pease
Head of Fern Family Queen of Ferns Title
The term Queen of Ferns is applied to the lady fern indicating its prominence in the fern family.
West Bath Grange to Repeat Our Folks Comedy
West Bath Grange will repeat the three act comedy Our Folks at the Masonic temple for the Doris Chase Purington memorial fund, with proceeds aiding Bath City Hospital Nurses Alumni association. Tickets at Halles or from committee members Laura Rogers, Eaith Rich, Leona Spicer, Itella Crowden, and Tuo Small. Music between acts by an orchestra and dancing after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Masonic Temple
Doris Chase Purington
Bath City Hospital Nurses Alumni Association
Halles
Laura Rogers
Eaith Rich
Leona Spicer
Istella Crowden
Tuo
Capt
Thompson
W. Haggete
Lillian Rogers Harry
Herbert
Simpson Capl
Sleeper
I. Mason Wright
Shamua Plodgkins
Becky Sleeper
Phelma Sylvester Teddy Sleeper
Toe Cnty Sdepse
Hiram Small
Leland Vlimmer Huldah Prime
Hope Wred
Pete Y Eee
Samuel D Thompson Ship carpenter dies after health decline
Samuel D Thompson a noted Bath ship and house carpenter died suddenly at his West Bath home after years of poor health. He built over 40 Bath houses and engaged in poultry farming. He leaves wife three sons Luther Perry Edward K Thompson and daughter Ivertrude Lilly and brothers Frank Levi George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Thompson
West Bath
Mr. Thompson
Bath
John
Lucy Thompson
Ivertrude Lilly
Portland
Luther and
Perry Thompson
Edward Kk. Thompson
Frank N
Levi ‘Ty ‘Thompson
George E. ‘Thompson
Brunswick
Funeral for Townsend M Laffin in Pittston and Hallowell
Townsend M Laffin of Pittston native of Hallowell died Tuesday at City hospital. Funeral held Thursday at 10 am at his daughter Mrs Charles A Cor liss 17 York Street. Knight Templar ritual led by Eminent Commander William A Furber with prelate N Gratz Jackson. Body to be buried in Hallowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend M. Laffin
Pittston
Hallowell
City Hospital
Charles A. Corliss
York Street
Charles
Knight Templar
William A. Furber
Dunlap Commandery
N. Gratz Jackson
John Co. Moulton
John H. Freeman
George C. Quicksall
Roy K. Shackford
Valentine Party and Village Notes From Georgetown
A Work ing League Valentine party brightened the First Baptist vestry Tuesday with red and white decor and music by Mrs. H. W. Browne. Guests enjoyed games and a reception with sandwiches cookies and chocolates served by Mrs. W. A. Todd and Mrs. Plure eld Brown. The Robinhood community saw residents passing and visiting in Bath Montsweag Togus and nearby areas as many locals were noted in daily life and council business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
W. Browne
W. A. Todd
Plureeld Brown
Chirvey
Robinhood
Aid
Buth Peawers
Stella Powers
Eliiss of Arts and Crafts
Mays
Mertha Rich Bowen
Thomas
Bath
Harry Heald
Togus
Morrtown
Joseph Greenleaf
Chiston Tlodgdon
S. Mullin
Edgar Warren
George DB Oliver
Miarripawn
Woolwich
Powers
Levi Powers
Miss Mason
Hunts Mill
Abbie Reynolds
Tenry
Alvah
von. Williamis
West Georgetown
TL Woodside
Joseph Stevens
Everett Pliggins
WW. G. Trenld
W. N. Berry
Adays
Funeral for Mrs Margaret Ellen Leavitt Held at St Marys
The funeral of Mrs Margaret Ellen Leavitt was held Tuesday at eight in St Marys church with high mass by Rev Bro James Gosman. Pallbearers included Thury Diggins Patrick Carey William Curran Edgar McNeil James McNeil and Edward Welch of Waterville. Burial followed at Oak Grove with a rendition of Paes te Pace by Mrs Grace Cunningham. Brunswick attendees included Mr and Mrs Al Desjardin and daughter and Miss Mary Dokim with Portland visitor Dicek Wo MeNeil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt
Margaret Ellen Leavitt
St. Mary's Church
Bro James 1
Gosman
Qaoll
Thury Diggins
Patrick Carey
William Curran
Edgar McNeil
James McNeil
Edrward Welch
Waterville
Oak Grove
Grace Cunningham
Brunswick
AL Desjardin
Mary Dokim
Portland
Dicek Wo MeNeil
Probate petition for will of Carotine Richards in Bath
Marie Southard of Bath presents a probate petition in Sagadahoc County seeking issuance of Letters Testamentary to herself and Elsworth Crosby for Carotine Richards who died February 18 in Bath. The petition lists heirs Frank Southard and Frances Southard among others and requests bondless Letters. A court order directs publication of notice in Bath Independent for interested parties to appear March 13, 1928 to contest if any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Braa Rarlahoe
Marie Southard
Bath
Paul County
Carotine Richards
Bath Omd
Wstestate
Frank KF. Southard
Augusta
Carolyn M. Andrews
Gras
Frances M. Southard
Boston
Mass
Sant
Elwéth S$. Crosby
Sagadahoc
Walter S
Imsai County
Notarized oath for Tops ham and Brunswick Savings Bank official
Nerman L. Stover treasurer appeared and swore the above statement is true for the Tops ham and Brunswick Twenty five Cent Savings Bank. The oath was administered by Justice of the Peace Harry F. Thompson on March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Nerman L. Stover
Topsham and Brunswick Twenty-five Cent Savings Bank
Harry F. Thompson
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Richmond
Sadie Good
Lyndal Good
David McGinn
Wilbur Gilpatrick
Harold Hinchcliffe
Leon Shepard
Clarence Pinkham
Cambridge
C. L. Jefferies
Rockland
New England Telephone Co
Victor Roe. Carey
Sortland
Boothbay
Percy Little
Seth Watson
Florence Watson
Arthur Allen
Medford
Allen
Teed Allen
Frances Preble
Mina Higgins
Colby College
Miss Preble
Frank Preble
Kimball Street
Edith Edgecomb
Andys Lowell
Manchester
Lewis Lowell
Charles Ware
Yarmouth
Harry Verrill
Lillian A. Johnson
Eline Rogers
Auburn
Leighton Gardiner
Authur Randall
Ruse Curtis
Washington
Reading
Olive S. King
Ethel M. Rankins
Courtney Hinckley
Mildred A. Beedle
Georgia Donnell
Mttie White
Clifton Cate
Marion Bibber
Hanover
N. J
William A. Bibber
Five Hundred
Joseph Alexander
Pleasant Street
American Legion
Lot Call
Chester Foster
Herbert Mansir
Sagadahoe Pomona
Enterprise Grange
G. A. Hawkes
Homer Alexander
Rebeccca Rogers
F. J. Washburn
Commissioner of Agriculture
Hazel Braun
W. H. Gould
Ruth Walton
Minnie Waldron
Margaret
Grover
Laura Prescott
Massachusetts
Investors Syndicate
J. Horace McClure
Brunswick Players
Cosmopolitan Club
Coreis
Etek
Hae
Bath Masons
Honor Newell
Archibald M. Main
L. Eugene Thebeau
Roland F. Hill
M’dougall
Davenport
W.C.T.U
Winter Street Ladies’ Aid Annual Meeting
Samuel D. Thompson
T. M. Laflin Funeral
Georgetown
Mabel B. Southard
Tae
Walter S. Glidden
William TV. Dunham
Kenister
Vic
Sagadahoe
Sal
Topsham and
Trumewick
Cumberland
Popsham
Tostam
Bowdotr
William Mallett
Trumphrey Mallett
Partin Det
Brunswick Twenty-five Cent Savings Bank
Herman L. Stover
A. D
Co Abtg
Herman LI. Stover
Teasurer
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