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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1915

Page

4

Sunday School Annual Report Sees Growth and Activities 1914

The School Board notes 1914 Sunday school had 8396 visits with a 220 peak and 162 average attendance, up 50 percent from 1913. Three teachers meetings, Capitol Island picnic, four concerts, and special observances including Decision and Radh Days are reported. Treasurer shows $15 in birthday deposits and $1 balance. new officers elected for the year.

Josephine Crosman Capitol Island Deering Ecoud Eleanor Bruce John Hunt Jass Sdihty Baton Sas Richy Lara Coombs Treas Ethel Alten Wyeatrail Polehs Annie Knight James Coombs Browne Elvira Coombs E. F. French

Obituary of Mrs Fannie Stearns Warren in Pensacola

Telegram informs Miss Clara Manson of the death of Mrs Fannie Stearns Warren wife of Andrew F Warren in Pensacola Florida She was 60 and leaves three daughters including Mrs J H Pierpont and Mrs Thomas Brant Relatives in Bath and the city remember her as a popular former resident daughter of William B Stearns bookstore keeper William R B Stearns also noted as a longtime local bookseller and gentleman.

Clara Manson Pensacola Fla Fannie Stearns Andrew F. Warren Thomas Potter Warren William B. Stearns Bath William RB. Stearns

Death of Dr. James A. Bazin of Montreal

News of the sudden death of Dr. James A. Bazin of Montreal reached Joseph White of West Bath a cousin. He was a summer visitor at the White farm for much of his life and was 4 years old. Survived by a widow two daughters and two sons Dr Alfred Bazin a Montreal physician and Dr Walter Bazin a dentist in Bombay India.

James A. Bazin Montreal Joseph White West Bath Bazin White Farm Alfred Bazin Walter Bazin Bombay India

Mrs Catherine Clancy Dies After Long City Life

Mrs Catherine Clancy aged 95 years wife of John Clancy of 5 South Street died Sunday. A native of Ireland she was daughter of the late Michael Costello and lived much of her life here. Survived by her husband two sons Thomas and Joseph and brother Thomas Costello. Funeral was held Tuesday at St Marys Church with interment in Portland.

Catherine Clancy John Clancy South St Eccased Geland Michael Costello Thomas Joseph Thomas Costello St. Mary's Church Portland

Order of Moose Bath Lodge Formed in Pythias Hall

Bath Lodge No 534 Loyal Order of Moose organized Tuesday evening with sixty charter members. Officers installed by Arthur W Hayden and H T Moses spoke on Mooseheart Ill with its home for widows and orphans. Dues set at nine dollars. members limited to age under 55 for benefits.

Bath Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Knights of Pythias Bath Todge William Mann Augustus Veron Warren H. Mclntire Harry G. Estes Bert Dyer Isaac CC. Coombs John S. Place Vernon W. Miller Harold FE. Beans Herbert I Pettengill H. E. Ragan Ta. Wihithiere Joseph Ee.evrard R. C Hannigen C. A. Peaslee Tield Iitie 1 Haentender eVourd Order of Moose Chicago The Moose

County Commission Board Chooses Mason as Chairman

The Board of County Commissioners organized at the County Building on Tuesday selecting Charles H. Mason as chairman. Other members are Alton B. Thwing and Mark T. Costello. Costs for 1915 and 1916 are estimated at 25 900 yearly with notable increases in suppression of liquor traffic and officer expenses. Treasurer Albert J. Strout handed over to successor Thomas Gibbons. Elm Street Church union meetings progress with Evangelist Taylor and Singer Hatch delivering Messages and songs.

Board of County Commissioners Charles H. Mason Mason Alton B. Thwing Woolwich Mark T. Costello Richmond Thwing Morrell MelWhenney Supreme Judicial Court Albert J. Strout Thomas 3S. Gibbons Elm Street People’s Church Taylor Hatch Mr. Hatch Jesus

Christmas Spirit On Ferry Delivers Five Thousand Five Hundred

A Wednesday ferry carried a total of 5562 by noon. A gentleman and his wife gave a lift to a tramp on the back seat and paid the fare, a gesture described as true Christmas spirit.

Five lodgers at the police station Tuesday night

Five lodgers were held at the police station on Tuesday night after a disturbance. Authorities booked the individuals on investigative or public order grounds and released them after standard processing.

Attendance Growth in Bath Manual Training Courses

Attendance figures show rising numbers for Bath schools' manual training courses. Tables detail year by year increases across courses and sessions, reflecting growing student interest and program expansion in Bath.

The Bath

Probate Court session acts on real estate sales and estates

January Probate Court actions include license to sell real estate in the Priscilla F. Hunter estate in Topsham, administration grants for Charles J. Gorham and others, wills proved for MacDonald and Totman, various accounts filed and approved, inventories listed for multiple estates, and guardianship oversight in Bath Richmond Woolwich Phippsburg and Topsham.

Lowell Priscilla FF. Hunter Topsham Gordon EF Preble John Co RS Ite Bath Center St Charles JF. Gorham Richmond Frank F. Gorham Marie Fo Nistonate William Sc. Hogan Daniel A. MarkDonald Phippsbore Margaret B.macdonald Margaret Totman Herbert Mansir Warren W. Gond Alice Gond James EF. Fullerton James M. Tibbetts Woolwich Mary E., McGillicuddy Charles H. McGillicudds Joseph MM. Trott William E. Rice Louise H. Gahan Winder Obed B. Merrill Edward W. Wheeler Ann E. Thompson Langdon T. Snipe Bridget McDonough Woolwith Myra W. S. Dean D. Howard Spear Walter S. Glidden Walter F. Lakin Lucinda Gaubert George A. Hawkes John A. Mero Delia E. Mero Deborah Meserve Charles FE. Meserve Carrie M. Shaw George M. Shaw T.a Bedford Kelley Phippsburg C. V. Winott, Jr C.t.a John JT. Ellis Nem Stephen Killam Guardian

Chase Wallace wed in Brunswick on December 30

James H. Wallace and Susan A. Chase, both of this city, united in marriage in Brunswick on December 30 with Willis E. Roberts, justice of the peace.

James H. Wallace Susan A. Chase Brunswick Willis E. Roberts

Unclear Evening Service At Local Churches

Last week Thursday at the Beacon Street M. E. Church parsonage Fred J. King and Irene E. King of Rev. T N Kewley attended. An exceptional service was held at Corliss Street Church Tuesday evening with song led by Mr. Peterson and the Jordan Quartet singing. Miss Vrecht of Broadway Baptist Church Cambridge Mass delivered a short decisive message.

Beacon Street M. E Fred J., King Irene E. King T. N. Kewley Corliss Street Church Peterson Jordon Miss Vrecht Broadway Baptist Church Cambridge Mass

Local News Roundup From Cundy's Harbor And Nearby

SEBASCO T H Bartlett is confined to the house with a bad cold. Floyd Wallace is improving from a severe cold. Eugene Perry on sick list. Dr. Williams attends. Will Dunning aids Wilkins for F W Ridley the past week. Fishermen report better mood and good catches. Elbridge Thompson funeral at Cundy's Harbor with Rev Brown officiating. Bartletts notable catch of 1000 lbs. party to Ashdale to see old year out. Supper raise money to repair parsonage. House and wife sick. Miss Malle Bartlett visiting. Mrs J D Eastman and Elizabeth York of Bath in town. Chester Oliver led meeting on hill-top. New arrival at Jean Davis home. Loton Wallace and Everett from Portland visiting family.

T. H. Bartlett Floyd Wallace Eugene Perry Dr. Williams Will Dunning Wilkins F. W. Ridley Elbridge Thmopson Cundy’s Mr. Brown Brunswick E. P. Bartlett Earl Bartlett Beryl Pie Cecil Harris Almon Wallace Cecil Wallace A. Thompson Phillip York Lillian York Geal Bartlett Beulah Vie Ashdale House Wife Alesander Malle Bartlett J.D. Eastman Jean Davis West Point Loton Wallace Son Everett Portland Levi Wallace

Bath Sewing Circle and town notices in brief

Mrs Henry Potter entertained the Sewing Circle Thursday afternoon. Rev T A Kewlex led the meeting at Beacon Street MFE Church Bath Wednesday night. Mrs Joshua Tibbetts and family returned from Parker Head to Bath. Several residents report visits, moves, and homecomings including Mrs Alden Merryfield, Mrs Jennie Franks, Mr and Mrs John Butterfield, and Miss Grace Trask. Local social notes list guests and travelers across Bath and nearby towns.

Henry Potter T. A. Kewlex Beacon Street M. FE Bath Joshua Tibbetts Bernice Ralph Parker Head Tibbetts Elbridge Morse Harry V. Oliver Alden Merryfield Thomaston Seymour Hayden Harry F. Oliver Portland Jennie Franks John Butterfield Edith Exeter Robert P. Manson South Boston Bertha Morse Myra Rovers Ella Knight Grace Trask Susan Kenney Bristol Janey Small West Bath Frank Oliver Roger Pierce Sherman Morse

Deer Park at Conduskeag Canoe Club Showcases Tame Deer

Visitors to the Conduskeag Canoe and Country Club near Bangor describe a young doe added to the deer park. A buck kept there last summer thrives in captivity and both animals are very tame, enjoying petting. A lean-to shelter was built and fed from the clubhouse.

Conduskeag Canoe and Country Club Bangor Oelab

Annual Pre Inventory Sale Opens Friday Morning

Local store launches its annual pre inventory sale starting Friday with deep discounts on coats suits dress skirts unbleached cotton and curtain scrims. Prices mark substantial savings from prior lists with multiple lots offering sale prices as low as 39c.

Coats Navy Copenhagen

Sledding and social life in East Harpswell and nearby towns

Ice cutting began at Stevens pond as farmers store ice for summer. A New Year’s Eve party hosted by Miss Sybil Holbrook drew about twenty five attendees with games and a hat trimming contest. Forest Jackson won best hat and Lina Randall won nail driving. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harvey Jordan and Mr and Mrs Sidney Holbrook with daughter Marjorie, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Holbrook at Silas Holbrook’s. Rev William Fultz of Portland suffered a stroke with right-side paralysis. he had preached in Phippsburg and Portland for years.

Steven’s Pond Harvey Jordan Sidney Holbrook Marjorie Arthur Holbrook Silas Holbrook East Harpswell William Putman Forest Hills Alfred Stover Harriet Stover Sybil Holbrook Forest Jackson Lina Randall Hannah Walker Harvey William Fultz Portland Mr. Fultz Phippsburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Annual Report Corliss Street C. H. Mason Morse High Bailey Probate Chase-Wallace Sebasco Elizabeth York M. Ha. Merritt Harriman Boothbay Harbor Fren Odrrehter Wale Chester Oliver Winnegance News Deer Club Kenduskeag Canoe Club Grounds O. P. Coffin Onyx Cordover Oxford Tap Bigelow Ax Sanfords Tap Sanfords Nottingham Lot Hassocks James F. Will Co Irunsvn AISCE New Meadows Abbie E. Snow Middle Bay Alma Holbrook
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