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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1933
Page
8
Jan 4 1893 report covers city council meeting this evening the Universalist ladies plan a Thursday gathering with Mrs J W Savage and updates on state legislature travels by Representatives Shaw and Twitchell. Morse barge near launch and Charles Greenleaf views cottage remains at Small Point.
Whist clubs meet at Mrs Elliot's and Phoenix venue in Bath. Miss Belle Carter leaves for Bradford academy to resume studies. Shoe and clothing stores plan January to February evening close hours. Arbitration board to review water question report in aldermen’s room. Prof Wilson shifts Alameda dancing class to Russell's hall due to cold. H L & W E Chase set up at 775 Washington, reopens delayed by fire. Hercules transfer steamer off route, to get heavier paddle wheels. City of Rockland replaces it during repairs. Frank Berry of Topsham aided after burning incident. fundraising underway. Harold M Sewall seeks charitable meetups. Young People's Christian Union hosts annual reception at Universalist church with 50 invitations. Nathan Stiles recovered and back at M C R R office.
A Bath party joined the dance at Perry's hall in Winneganee last evening. Miss Nellie Clark plans to entertain classmates of the class of ’93 tonight. James Bailey traveled to Portland to appear before the grand jury regarding recent lobster seizure cases. The mill pond has provided fine skating with large crowds skating day and night in recent days.
The Morses plan to leave for New York next week as their Washington Street homestead closes for winter. Bath Iron Works praises Supt Charles E Hyde as Norwich and New York line adopt his triple expansion engine designs for a half million dollar steamer. Adams block ruins crews begin rebuilding after Tuesday fire, halting only for debris removal. Universalist church to replace four old windows with memorial panes honoring Dr Bibber and his wife plus two others. Lisbon Falls commandery U O G C invites Katahdin commandery for public officer installation next Tuesday evening January 10 with Grand and Supreme officers set to perform. Dirigo and Durham commanderies also invited. Bath attendance urged. Fire week delay caused water pressure loss leaving pipes frozen when restored. Plumbers are in demand.
The column notes active winter recreation in Bath with skaters enjoying moonlit nights while river ice and drift complicate ferry landings. It reports on steel passenger steamer bids, a new coal shed at the depot, and Bath Iron Works prospects. It also mentions yacht work, a Samoa lecture, Bowdoin football directors, and upcoming launches with timing from mid February.
Arthur Dunton resumes studies at Hebron Academy while Charles Harrington sketches on several steam yachts. Miss Hattie Watson hosts an informal tea for friends as Bath society notes quiet police. The Bath Missionary and Charitable association adjourns for a 7.30 pm meeting Tuesday. Fortnightly club lecture by Francis Bellamy on The Poor Americanism scheduled Friday evening. Patten Free Library holds annual meeting Monday at 7.30 pm with officers to be elected.
The article notes grammar schools enjoying tempo vacations as ice melts from wood and questions why such material fails to provide warmth. This quaint observation reflects unusual weather-related conditions impacting daily routines.
Word has been received of the death of John Lorne Denny aged 61 in St Elizabeth New Jersey after a three week illness. Born in Dunbarton Scotland he was a cousin of Sir Archibald Denny and related to the Denny shipbuilders of Dunbarton. He worked as a draughtsman for Bath Iron Works and The Texas Co and later as an official with Lloyds Registry of Shipping in New York City. He is survived by his wife Sarah Delany Denny and daughter Alice Denny of New Jersey State College for Women. He was a member of Kilwinning Lodge Dunbarton and the First Presbyterian Church Roselle.
Mrs Delia A Bates longtime Greene resident dies at her son Herbert Bates home after a brief illness. Born in Bath on Bates line she would have turned 95 next February. Survived by five children including Herbert Bates Lewis Bates Jennie Mower Cyrus Bates and Bessie Fegg.
Miss Alice Worcester Sewall, 91, died Sunday morning at her Washington street home after months of illness. Born in Bath, she lived there her entire life and was the last of her generation. Survived by seven sisters and nieces and nephews, she was active in art, music, languages, and Bath social circles, including the Church of the New Jerusalem and the Monday club.
Elizabeth Crosby Sewall of Wellesley Hills Massachusetts former Bath resident died Thursday at her Banerst road home. Born in Bath she was daughter of Elbridge Sewall and taught English at Framingham High School before retirement. Funeral held Saturday at 1 30 pm in First Congregational Church Wellesley burial in Oak Grove old family lot Sunday.
Miss Avis Millett 75 died Saturday night at the Old Folks Home where she had lived eight years. The funeral was Monday afternoon at the Home with Rev. David L. Wilson of Central church officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove. She was born in St. Martin N B a daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah Millett and long treated Bath as home. Survived by brother James Millett Portland sister Mrs Charles Kelley Boston five nephews James William George Ralph Walter all Bath. Nephews Ralph Walter George and James Millett Portland served as bearers.
Hattie Jane Kenney 76 widow of James B. Kenney died last week at her Boothbay Harbor home. Born in Bath to John W. and Mary Jane Pask, she attended Bath public schools and married in 1887. She is survived by one son, Harry Kenney of Boothbay Harbor.
Private services for Dr. William J. Rouse were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence on Hich Street. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs of Grace Episcopal Church officiated. Bearers included Arthur A. Gilley Hayden F. Conant George Wright and Howard W. Mayo. Burial followed in the Oak Grove family lot.
Private services were held Sunday afternoon for Jeanette Josephine Joyce the 3 1/2 year old daughter of Martin A and Gladys F Haskell Joyce at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Vinal W Haskell 595 High Street Rev Forest L Littlefield of the Wesley M E church officiated Bearers were uncles Robert and Preston Haskell Burial followed in Oak Grove
Jeanette Josephine Joyce, daughter of Martin A. and Glady F. Haskell Joyce, died early Thursday at her grandparents’ home 585 High Street after a brief illness. She was three years, six months and twenty three days old.
Putnam B. Bicknell of Rockland has been granted a patent on a bush diel and was the sole Maine man in the week’s list from the patent office in Washington.
Burial services for Elizabeth Crosby Sewall were held Sunday morning at 9 30 at Maple Grove Cemetery. Rev. David L. Wion of Central Church conducted the rites.
The piece notes four women legislators Maude Gay Gail Laughlin Marion Martin and Bessie Carter with Gay the lone Senate member and their roles in state politics. It profiles Bath leader Maude Gay their party affiliations and multiple civic duties plus remarks on Bath city charter prospects and lawmakers seatings in Augusta. Also mentions Rep Henry Wright Wilbur Oliver George Hawkes and Bailey plus Sagadahoc county representation and notable local figures and families connected to state government.
Judge Walter S. Glidden presided at the January term second session of Sagadahoc probate court. Proceedings show multiple wills admitted, executors appointed without bond, administrations granted, bonds filed, and inventories approved for estates in Bath Topsham Brunswick and Bowdoin with inheritance tax determinations and guardians appointed.
Capt. Cleveland B. Swett of Edgecomb, former Bath resident, served two terms in the House and one in the Senate, now back in the House. Augusta’s World War memorial stands on the Augusta House lot apex, lit by floodlights at night. Home owners seek roomers during the legislative session, with window cards visible. Councillor Carlton and Sen ator Jackson returned to Woolwich and Bath after the session. Sagadahoc county’s House representation is noted, with Charles O. Beals as labor commissioner, A M G Soule and Charles M. White in the Agriculture Department.
Mrs Annie M Pushard aged 82 widow of Phillip Pushard of Dresden died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs Qivatiss BK Oliver 112 Bedford Street Bath. She was born in Litsiv valley of Atonzzo Rinse and lived in Dresden until her husband’s death. Survived by son Henry J Pushard of Porttas Ma and two other relatives Arthur W King and Mrs va R Olives of Bath and two sisters Mrs Harriet Coombs of Bath and Mrs Sarah Toris of Roxbury Mayseth Wearand ighnon. Funeral Friday at two at the Oliver home burial in West Dresden with Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist officiating.
The funeral of Charles H. Cressey who died suddenly was held Wednesday at two at the Fred S. Curtis Funeral Home 105 Center Street with Rev. Charles H. Berry officiating. Burial followed in Maple Grove with bearers Benjamin Cressey Stanley Cressey Ulysses S Grant and Charles Johnson.
In Sagadahoc County Bath on the first Tuesday of January 1933 Daisy G Steeves widow of Coleman E Steeves presented her petition for allowance from the estate of the deceased The court orders three weeks of notice in Bath Independent for all interested to attend a Probate Court hearing on the first Tuesday of February 1935 to show cause why the petition should not be granted Walter S Glidden, deputy of Probate. Attest William F Dunham, Register.
In Bath Sagadahoc on January 3 1933 Edward W Bridgham as executor presents final account of Hattie A Treen estate for allowance. Court orders publication for three weeks in Bath Independent to notify interested persons to appear February first 1933 at nine oclock to show cause. Charles C Low of Bath named executor of Edward W Larrabee estate without bond and qualifies for the trust.
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