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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1925

Page

4

Social Happenings of Bath Week Includes City Open House

Bath social pages list numerous gatherings from Beacon Street church group to mid week club events with New Year gifts, recipes, and conversations. Several Bath residents share travels, visits to Portland and Brunswick, and attendance at charity events and balls during the week.

Miss Frances Hubbard Visits Mrs Fuller in Yarmouth

Miss Frances Hubbard of Yarmouth visits her Aunt Mrs Re Motley Fuller on High Street.

Frances Hubbard Yarmouth Mrs. Re Motley Fuller High Street

Miss Leah Green Returns to Philadelphia for Studies

Miss Leah Green leaves home for the Christmas holidays and heads back to Philadelphia on Friday to continue her studies at the Philadelphia School of Design.

Duncan Meiinnis Worcester Tech Worcester Miaiss Isnother John McInnis Mildred Palmer New York Leah Green Philadelphia Philadelphia School of Design

Bath hotel service chief takes Alcazar post in St Augustine

John Farrin, a well known Bath figure with years in hotel service, previously led the Wentworth service department last summer and now serves in a similar role at the Alcazar in St Augustine Florida for the winter season.

John Farrin Bath Wentworth Alcazar St. Augustine Fla

Social Visit Sparks Card Tables at Washington Street Home

Mrs. Robert T. Hatch hosted three tables of suction at her Washington street residence Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Earle Twitchell of Haddonfield New Zealand visiting Thatch. Miss Miriam W. Kumball won first prize a pair of silk stockings and Mrs. Bruce H. M. White second prize a pack of cards. Wesley Ed Shaw of Bath Tallow Co was in Portland on business. Mr and Mrs Fred Andrews of Washington street are visiting for a few days.

Beacon Street J. E. ‘Sawyer Washington Marion Plummer Georgie Knight Charles Robbins Lewis Wall A. M. Teeling Fred Teeling George Wallace F. A. Shepard Frank Daley Fred Sidelager Ella Willis Charles Oliver Sherman Tabor Mae McCabe Eva Dunton Henry Adams Herbert Cavanaugh Brunswick Hazel FE. Freemcin Fred Kittridge Everett G. Lemont Nathan FE. Coffin Harry A. Beals Flossie Beals Dark Street Sanford Nickerson Park Street Hox Page & Shaws Nickerson William Pond Robert Oliver Herbert Haggard Robert T. Hatch Washington Street Earle Twitchell Haddonfield N. Z Thatch Miriam W. Kumball Bruce H. M. White Wesley Ed. Shaw The Bath Tallow Co Portland Fred Andrews

Joseph Small Returns Home After Boston Visit

Joseph Small came back home Sunday after spending several days in Boston as a guest of friends.

Joseph Small Boston

Miss Whalen Missing Weekend With Portland Family

Miss Margaret Whalen of Portland was absent over the weekend, living with her parents Mr. and Mrs. FP Whalen on Pearl Street, according to local family notices.

Margaret Whalen Portland W. Whalen Pearl Street

January Probate Court closes brisk with many estates filed

The January session of Sagadahoc county probate court under Judge James S. Lowell and Register William F. Dunham sees numerous wills filed and administered. It lists estates from Bath, Topsham, Richmond, Bowdoinham and Woolwich with executors, administratrices, and guardians named. Inheritance tax determinations and inventories approved accompany petitions for administration and guardianships.

James S. Lowell William F. Dunham Sagadahoe County Lowell Albert J. Grassy Bath Fannie R. Little‘field Moses C. Young Callie M. Young L. J. Hoage Richmond Carrie A. Hoage Cornelia G. Blaisdell John W. Blaisdell Ida L. Morse James L. Morse Sarah R Bert M. Webber G.hannecy F. Curtis Maria Louish McLellan Topsham Emma Mel. Duncan Elizabeth A. Day Woolwich Appletdon C. Day FP. Wilbur -Brown Nettie M. Averill Martin L. Green Bowdoin Norman EB. Curtis Cra Ay Toothaker Trath Alberta Knight Algernon FE Blair Lillian A. Johnson F. Knight Ora A. Toothaker Ellen Purinton Carrie A. Stone Levi Wiley Isabel B. Wiley Anna Kateon Arhur H. Kaeton Charles Emery Holt Ada May Sprague Thomas J. Oliver Arthur F. Maxfield Elizabeth M. Ince Latte Marion Luce Purington Ema T. Barron Della M. Douglas T. A P. W. Tarbox Augusta Fisher Elvira Carrie Hall William T. Hall Harriet J. Fulton James M. Fulton Bowdeinham Laura A. Curtis Tarris O. Curtis James C. Mulligan John Henry Mulligan Laura 10 Appleton Everard W. Appleton Lucy G. Armstrong Susan F. Wim Tate Florence C Annie S. Sparks Fred Peacock Mary Sterkey Nellie E. Merrifield Bertha G. Whitney Tertha G. Whiteyates Wichmond Walter S. Glidden Andrew E. Rowe Georgetown Alfred J. Rowe Warry G. Swett Jenne W. Swett Raphael N. Thone Florence IR. Woodside Benjamin H. Woodside Fred P. Emmons William HW. Emmons Tyath Benjamin FP. Curtis Rhoda Webber Lillian Scribner Ruse Anna Th. Kateon D Bowdeinham Rath W. Tarbox Violetta Sheperd Joseph M. Trott John BE. Drury Triseia EF. Hunter Edward W. Wheeler Guardian Harry EE. Whitney Bessie Lancaster Emma Ti Barron Albert M. Douglas Emma Ts. Barron Topshinn Mary EF. Lyon

Burial for Bertha May Heald in Phippsburg

Bertha May Heald 11 daughter of William and Harriet Heald of Phippsburg died in Augusta Tuesday. Funeral Thursday at 1 PM at Fred S. Curtis Funeral Home 105 Center Street with burial in Phippsburg. She leaves brothers Henry and Edward Heald and sisters Blanche Toint and Ruth Doughty.

Bertha May Heald William and Harriet Heald Phippsburg Augusta Fred S. Curtis Center Street Henry Edward Tleald Blanche Tfint Ruth Doughty

Ockerbloom Return to Springfield Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Ockerbloom returned to their home in Springfield Massachusetts Sunday following a two week visit with Mrs Ockerblooms parents Mr and Mrs Marshall A Varaden in nearby town.

Freeman A. Trott Dike Road City Hospital Virginia Preanor John Hayes Providence College Providence, R. T Aml John PL Hayes Fred Ockerbloom Springfield Mass

Red Men conduct annual election at Sasamoa tribe

Sasamoa tribe I. O. R. M. held its regular meeting Tuesday evening and raised new chiefs for the term ending in July. Edward Garcelon Prophet and other officers were named with Ralph Boardman and Napoleon Lemoin as Sannaps. A social supper and entertainment followed at the G. A. R. hall with thanks to the hostesses.

Sasamoa Ernest Avery Ralph Boardman Woodbury Napoleon Lemoine Thomas Lyons Earlon Rideout Arthur McCullum Woodbury Potter Archie Grant G. A. R. Hall Florence Robinson Cory Freeman Martha Wilson Sarah Garcelon Cora Freeman

Queen Esther Lodge Installs Its Officers

Officers of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge were installed Tuesday night in the Odd Fellows hall by District Deputy President EMthel Blancford of Brunswick with assistance from Marshal Anna Soule. New officers include Annie Colby as Noble Grand and Lois McKiever as Treasurer. About 500 members attended as speeches were given and gifts presented to retiring Noble Grand Annie Colby. Refreshments were served by Lida Sampson Elizabeth McCabe and Charlotte Heald.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge O. O. F. Hall Emthel Blancford Brunswick Anna Soule Queen Esther Lodge Mae Congdon Sarah Munsey Melissa Thornton Jennie Farrin Lois McKiever Florence Mank Harriet Bunker Delia Haley Lida Harriman Elizabeth McCabe Nellie Leeman Harriet Hanggard T. G Ralph Mank O. G Lodge Annie Colby Lida Sampson Charlotte Heald

Health Director Once a Telegraph Operator

Dr. George H. Coombs of Augusta, now a Maine Public Health division head and Bath visitor, was a former telegraph operator. He led the Augusta Western Union office after Frank Munsey and later studied medicine in New York while telegraphing to cover expenses. In Waldoboro he kept the town connected during elections and major events.

George H. Coombs Augusta Maine Public Health Department Bath Frank Munsey Western Union New York Associated Press Robert Martin Waldoboro Coombs Eco

Research class annual meeting at Corliss Street church

The research class of Corliss Street church held its annual meeting at Mrs. Charles W. Plant's home 203 High Street. They reported a successful year with a cash balance, one new member admitted, and plans to quilt for sale. Officers elected include Anna Allen president Mary McIntire vice president Lizzie Prench secretary Harriet Nocton treasurer and Fanny Thurlow floral committee.

Corliss Street Church Charles W. Plant High Street Treasury Thurlow Plant French Anna Allen Mary McIntire Lizzie Prench Harriet Nocton Fanny Thurlow

Charles E Leonard former Bath resident dies at 78

Charles E Leonard aged 78, a former Bath resident and Oakland merchant, died December 31. He married Jennie Jook of Dhippsburg and left Bath over 50 years ago to settle in California. He had lived with his son Edwin S Leonard in Oakland since his wife’s death two and a half years ago. He was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia, son of Thomas and unnamed Leonard, and is survived by two Bath brothers Fred and E Randall, plus three sisters Elmer B E Larrabee of Norwich Town and Jennie M and Lillian Leonard.

Charles KE. Leonard Bath Oakland Cal Jennie Jook Dhippsburg Leonard Leonard Jind Edwin SS. Leonard Windsor N.S Thomas Leonard Tle Fred E. Randall Heed Elmer BE. Larrabee Norwichtown Conn Jennie M Lillian Leonard

Farrin Family Plans Bath Return After Winter Visit

Mr and Mrs George Farrin stay in Fords New Jersey with son George T and enjoy their winter in New Jersey while looking forward to returning to Bath in the spring.

George Farrin George T Fords, N. J Bath

Snow and ice crown Bath as Thrift Week nears

Snow thaw brings first melting in ten days while Bath readies for Thrift Week opening Jan 17. Local smelt fishermen report excellent catches, sledding and skating ideal, and a busy scene with dances, card parties, and community events across Bath and nearby towns.

Dam on Kennebec proposal stirs Bath harbor debate

The Portland Express discusses a speculative Kennebec dam with locks permitting river shipping, rail and road bridges, and cheap hydro power. Backers claim limited tidal rise avoids land damages while promising harbor benefits. critics worry about Bath harbor impact and ferry bridge plans. Portland Express notes involvement of Bath interests and future federal permits.

Maine Ripogenus Great Northern Pawel Co England Bath Carleton Portland Express

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