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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1931

Page

3

Patten Free Library marks 40th anniversary in Bath

New Year 1891 opening of Patten Free Library in Bath marked four decades of serving rich and poor alike. The piece recalls early registration, first trustees, first librarian Miss Foote, and the library’s growth from 4308 volumes to 27479 by 1929 while noting shifts in access and services over the years.

Patten Free Library Bath Galen Clapp Moses Bathites Miriam D. Newman Samuel F. Dike George E. Hughes Charles E. Hyde Galen Pattensie Apjeanh Annie J. Anderson Winter Street Frank A. Luce Elm Street F. E. Dennett Pearl Street Rachel A. Clifford Middle Street D. M. Humphreys High Street Annie L. Palmer North Street Wm. Sanford Washington Street Angie M. Dunton Robert Manson Garden Street Veturia Manson Charles A. Palmer Mary E. Mitchell Mary B. Page Fred A. Page Elizabeth R. Moses George Moulton, Jr H. G. Emmons Summer Street H. H Grove Street Willie S. Shorey Charlie Mouitsn Margaret Rogers Foote Saidie J. Hitchcock Nellie P. Clark George W. Hunt F. F. Blaisdell John C. Humphreys O. F. Williams School Street H. W. Owen, Jr King Street Emma F. Hooper Green Street Roscoe P. Ham Raymond Court Robert M. Manson George Washington John Marshall Manson Galen C. Moses Smith College Elizabeth E. Webber Boston Alice M. Humphreys Humphreys Robert Tocthake Brunswick A. Mae Gilman Maine Historical Society Portland Arline P. Troop Miss Newman Miss Manson Miss Foote

Library A Fine Send Off Toward Its Half Century Mark

A local library plans a ceremonies and exhibits to celebrate reaching its 50th anniversary. Officials honor volunteers and community supporters while outlining future services and funding needs. Community members share memories of programs that shaped generations and fueled literacy.

McDorr Family Won’t Lose Home After Court Ruling

In Sagadahoc Superior Court Judge John J. Keegan ruled that by accepting a payment after a breach the McDorrs had waived the default on their Sabine Road property. The case arose from a writ of unlawful detainer by Allen Brown against Helen B. McDorr over a 200 loan and a $150 bond with tax obligations.

McDorr Sabine Road Winneganee Sagadahoc John J. Keegan Allen Brown North Bath Helen B. McDorr West Bath McDorrs Albion C. Brown Brown Mc- Dorrs Ralph O. Dale Gardiner R. Deering Keegan Dale McCorr

Nursing Committee of Red Cross Meets Bath Chapter

The Bath Chapter Red Cross Nursing Activities Committee met at 72 Front Street with Laura Knowlton of Washington D C present. Mrs Ruth Weeks Henry will be on duty daily except Saturday afternoon and Sunday when a physician is present. No night calls unless emergency. Minimum 75 cents per visit and one dollar for maternity cases. Office hours 830 to 9 am and 430 to 5 pm. Phone 805.

Nursing Activities Committee Bath Red Cross Front Street Laura Knowlton Washington, D. C Ruth Weeks Henry

Allen Rowe Bath Couple Married at Central Church Parsonage

Ralph W. Allen and Alice Rowe of Bath were married at the Central church parsonage Saturday evening at eight. Rev David L Wilson performed a single ring ceremony. Bridesmaid Alice Rand and best man Harvey V. Rowe attended. The bride wore blue satin with a matching hat. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Rowe. The groom is a mason and painter in Bath, son of Mr and Mrs Henry P Allen of West Buxton.

Ralph W. Allen Alice Rowe Bath Central Church David L. Wilson Alice Rand Harvey V. Rowe John A. Rowe Bernard

East Bowdoin Ladies' Aid Holds New Year's Tree

The East Bowdoin Ladies' Aid held a New Year tree at Mrs. Ernest Carr's home on January 1 with eleven members attending dinner of baked beans bread cake pies pickets and coffee. After the business meeting gifts were distributed with each receiving popcorn and candy. Music by younger members added to a gay gathering. Next meeting set for January 15 at Mrs Grant Woods. Also notes visits from Chelsea and Augusta residents and students returning to Brunswick and New Gloucester. Two women appointed to the Bench in Mess. to the Bench, the first time in the state.

East Bowdoin Ladies’ Aid Ernest Carr Grant Woods Irving Clough Chelsea L. C. Starbird Orman Myron Douglass Augusta Clyde Starbird Brunswick Samuel Enman Charles Babb Leonard Curtis New Gloucester

Seeds salesmen wanted in Cobb Co Franklin Mass

Energetic men nationwide invited to earn significant earnings selling seeds. No experience required. Steady commission work offered. Write for particulars Cobb Co Franklin Mass 1 1 41p.

Cobb Co Franklin Mass

Saladahoe Fertilizer Co office reopens in Bowdoinham

In Bowdoinham the Saladahoe Fertilizer Co office opened for the first time this winter with word a new company will take over the business and the plant will soon operate, a development welcomed as the town would face losses if the plant closed. Frank J. Nichols, 70, died Saturday in Culzu ra California, a longtime Maine Central Railroad figure and former village station agent. He leaves a widow, a daughter Mrs Robert H. Jack, two grandchildren, and a son in the Philippine Islands.

Saladahoe Fertilizer Co Frank J. Nichols Culzura Calif Nichols Maine Central Railroad Robert H. Jack Kenneth Adra Jack Bangor Frank Philippine Islands C. L. Browne R. D. Purington Mary Lilly Samuel Dorrance Hulda Powers Topsham L. P. Temple Lewiston Merrymeeting Grange Charles M. White Agricultural Department Civil Service Examining Board Brunswick James Perkins Boston Perkins Electa Chapter G. M. Rogers Marshall Litchfield Lydia Webber Ewiston F. K. Jack’s. Kennebec Lodge K. of J. E. Cornish Newtonville Mass Cornish Charles McEwen C.C George Sedgley V. C William Adams Norman Rowe Caleb Sedgley Ernest S. Lancaster Emer Jordan Charles Berry Richard Frye I. G Percy Tibbetts O. G Lodge Judge Ames Harvey Watertown Harvey, Jr Charles Hackett Jack Gibson James Brown Hackett George H. Hackett Selectman Douglass Richmond H. D. Cornish Portland Jessie Cromwell Charlotte White E. L. White the Ridge Augusta Kenneth Webber Frank Webber Pittsburg John Gibson John Jewell Wellesley Karel Cornish Washington L. P. Tempie E. P. Kendall R. A. Soaglass

Sagadahoc Fertilizer Firm Passes To New ownership

The Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co of Bowdoinham is reorganized as Sagadahoc Fertilizer Company Inc. under Avery M. Fides. R D Purinton remains as superintendent and the firm, backed by ample financing, aims for prompt service and reliable shipping as it begins January 1 and anticipates a prosperous year.

Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co Bowdoinham Sagadahoc Fertilizer Company, Inc Avery M. Fides R. D. Purinton Purinton Fides Maine University of Maine

Bath Eagles to Honor the Past Presidents

Past Presidents Night at Bath Aerie of Eagles No 875 will be observed Tuesday evening January 13 at its Front Street rooms. Secretary Edward Jr Lee dispatched notices to members. expected large attendance. The event features initiation auditor's report entertainment and refreshments. Sixteen of nineteen past presidents living will likely attend with others listed as deceased. William F Ham in charge will appoint chairs for the occasion.

Bath Aerie of Eagles Front Street Edward Jr. Lee Bathaerie Order of Eagles Roscoe P. Ham Eugene J. Hartnett Alex J. Cochran Thomas B. Perry William L. Cullinan Hyde Park Mass Henry S. Farrell John C. Tourtlotte John J. Lee Quincy Edward M. Stcobbins Edward ‘1 Whitehouse William F. Ham William H. Poertner Portland Harold W. Child Edward J. Lee

Mrs Hyde Hosts New Year's Bridge Party

Mrs Percy Hyde entertained her bridge club at Bedford street with a New Year joke tree. Winners at two tables included Mrs Sherman McQuaide and Mrs Stearns Scott with the consolation prize going to Mrs Scott. Plans for next meeting were made and refreshments served. A separate note says a woman recently lost 200000 dollars worth of unset diamonds on the sidewalk.

Percy Hyde Bedford Street Sherman McQuaide Stearns Scott Scott Andrews Road Addison Pendleton Lincoln Street William Hoyle Lincoln Bailey John Atwood Lois McKeiver

Colorful Scenes About Capitol in First District Observed

The report highlights figures around the first district including Dr. Augustus O. Thomas former state superintendent and possible gubernatorial contender, Daniel F. Field of Phillips as Republican chairman, Edgar Rounds of Portland a veteran lawmaker, Harmon G. Allen of Sanford and Dr. Adelbert F. Williams in federal service roles. Sagadahoc delegates Henry C. Wright N Gratz Jackson Wilbur C. Oliver Bath residents and state officials occupy Augusta House and Sewall Street addresses. A House session informs governor of quorum and a contested supply order by Wright passes with one dissent.

Cumberland York Augustus O. Thomas Carl E. Milliken Nebraska Gardiner Daniel F. Field Phillips Republican Committee Edgar Rounds Portland Edgar Harmon G. Allen Sanford Harmon House Senate Adelbert F. Williams Phippsburg Williams Sagadahoc County Maine U. S N. Gratz Jackson Bath Henry C. Wright Carlton Wright

North Grammar School Pupils Commended for Attendance

The following pupils have been neither absent nor tardy for the first term: Grade 7 Madelyn Dunton Margaret Gallagher Elizabeth Lee Lawrence McDonald Beatrice Rideout Henry Rideout Francis Stover Roscoe Woodman Grade 6 Mary Bates Ruth Gallagher Frank Gibbons Howard Holmes Annie King Ida John Dorothy Wing Grade 5 Robert Carver Edmund Furber Virginia Kingsbury Katherine Milliken Roger Oliver Charles Robinson John Staples Francis Sullivan Grade 4 Eunice Ambrose Warren Higgins Helen Joy Constance Morin Viola Rideout.

North Grammar School Madelyn Dunton Margaret Gallagher Elizabeth Lee Lawrence McDonald Beatrice Rideout Henry Rideout Francis Stover Roscoe Woodman Mary Bates Ruth Gallagher Frank Gibbons Howard Holmes Annie King Ida John Dorothy Wing Robert Carver Edmund Furber Virginia Kingsbury Katherine Milliken Roger Oliver Charles Robinson John Staples Francis Sullivan Eunice Ambrose Warren Higgins Helen Joy Constance Morin Viola Rideout

Also Mentioned on This Page

Patten Miss Robbins John G. Knowlton Florence E. Donnell South Street Ruth Work Oak Street H. Emma Magoun Lida C. Fisher Carrie F. Luce Alice N. Magoun Alice K. Robbins Annie EF Nursing Committee OF Allen-Rowe Bowdoin Mess F. H. Whalen Clara Fogg St. Petersburg Fla Emily Rideout Farm Bureau Richmond Sorner Arthur Webber Orono Helen Britt New Hampshire Sagadahoc Fertilizer Company Bath Eagles Bath Aerie Mrs. Hyde Goodyear Hatch’s Shoe Store Brunswicck Senter Spencer Corsetiere Spencer TOR Beatrice E. Rand Dummer St Capitol Bath Department
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