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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1929

Page

2

Funeral for Lothair Lowell Held at Woolwich Home

Attendees James E White and Jesse F White attended the funeral of Lothair Lowell at his Woolwich home on Saturday. The report lists local residents visiting, social events, church and club activities, and ongoing town life including residents moving, visiting Mass., and public notices.

James E Jesse F. White Lothair Lowell Woolwich Georgiana Lilly Massachusetts Herbert Munsey Alton James E. White George Carlton A. E. Hitchey Portland Wiscasset Inn Wiscasset Metcalf House Union Street Marguerite Hall Bridge Congregational Vestry Frank Grey E. Fred Albee F. H. Hutchins Organ Society Mary Fullerton Lila S. Dusseault Edgecomb Emerson School of Oratory Birch Point Percival Hodgdon Roland Florida Molly Seaman High Street Wiscasset Public Library Damon Lewis Washington Street Dorothy Greenwood Olive Johnson Forest Johnson Ervine Jones Dorothy Young Greenwood Zina Davis Grace Pease Paul Farnham Miss Greenwood Dorothy Chase Mary Bailey Dorthy Young Etta Blair Mary Colby Miriam Reed Lucille Quinnam Elinor Carleton Harriet McPhee Virginia Pease Barbara Greenwood Forrest Johnson Hall Lewis Ervin Jones Lawrence Greenwood Chester Greenwood Wiscasset Fire Society Webber's Tavern Charles S. Sewall William D. Patterson Marriner’s Bank Seamon Bath City Hospital President Adams Cristobal Atlantic Panama Canal Thomas D. Bronson Winifred California Nellie Carlin Bath William D. Blake Els Worth Devitt Eliswert Lothar Lo Lowell Nate Wiscasse Paerdd Sacybelasy Chari EuGay Homer Vitus Shea Appeiadi Gropeie Faylstas Pigeon Cove Mass Perry Jo EL White Sheepscot Arcadias Montswear Yihbe Titleret Bra Montsweae Gove’ Club Hillcrest Mentawear Willae Worker

Veteran Fireman Faces Grace Parish Blaze Sockless

A Bath department veteran fireman fought a Grace parish house fire Sunday evening without his socks. He removed them to be prepared if a zero blaze occurred, then rushed to the scene in below zero conditions, forgetting he wore no stockings.

Bath Department Grace Parish House

Bath and Richmond Aces to clash Thursday night

Bath basketball fans will see the Bath A C host the Richmond Aces in a second meeting of the season. Managers McFarland and Terrill meet to form a peace pact after three years of rivalry. Lineups shift with Jenson moving to center and Richmond adding a new center Smith. Tickets are on sale at the Y M C A.

Bath Basketall Richmond Durand Aces Bath A. C McFarland Bath Terrill Richmoundites Richmond Bato Ees Triobned Tratet-Rooters McCabe Mac McCabe Lonelexy Burnings Joral Pennsylvania Jenson Wiscasset Gelfast Harrington Carlton Bill Jenson Smith Brunswick

Rotaryans Enjoy Motion Pictures at Topsham Hall Dedication

Rotarians were treated to two educational films by John Conti Jr on supply sources for telephone components. The event included a dedication of a new Topsham Grange hall with State Master John E Abbott officiating and a supper for attendees from multiple lodges and visiting members.

Rotary Club John Conti, Jr A.W. Green National Bank Examiner Harry E. Stetson Bath Cairden Lib P Brices B.D. Hardin C. G Liaw HH. T. Passmore BE. Pusey Walb Topsham Grange John E. Abbott The Grange BE. C. Patten Earl Ormsby Edwin Huldreth Walter Plummer Alvah Rackley W. B. Deering Hollis Staite Orange Executive George Stevens Kennebunkport Pomona York County Vincent Canham Auburn John Ei. Abbott Charlotte Robbins Boris Edgecomb Sax Louetta Wheeler Khrapeth Vannah Ana Driscoll Nehie Moore Minnie Plaimuier Che Dindne John &. Abbott Stalin Marv Hierold Hildreda Hazel Smith Emblem Beerer Marry Buckley Frank ‘Wodd Winied Backlevi Wilken Steve Est Asal Steward Woreren Morel Lhd Do AK Moore Scerttay Wha Fetea Wasons Ceres Christine Backley Arnone Tighe Parity Pho Minbette Sachs S&s Jessie Morrill M Jweres Berths Vrmeht Otaden Bleimor Ripley Betetla Wet Ik Winrtieed Rareklew

West Bath Social Notes From a Cold Flu Season

West Bath residents report illnesses and recoveries in a round of social notes. Mrs Gordon Preble is ill at home with a severe cold, along with I B Neiley and Florence Neiley. Several guests visit Bath homes as teachers attend conventions in Portland and Brunswick.

Lowell Gordon Preble Oak Street I. B. Neiley Florence Neiley Nellie Brown Alma Reid Russell Street Bath Marguerite Williams Campbell’s Pond Raymond Williams Portland Miss Williams Cumberland Sabine Campbells Pond J. M. Lemont Joseph W. Larrabee Fred W. Larrabee W. Taggett West Bath Grange Hall Jopsham J. Everett Mayo The Nazarene Church of Brunswick Walter Brown Lower Washington Street Helen Rogers Gorham Normal School Llewellyn Rogers Hazel Wharts Elmer J. Rich North Bath City Hospital

Obituary notices honor late residents and survivors

An obituary list recounts the passing of several residents and notes survivors and kin. It lists Mr Walter Bardo of Bryan QC Mrs John Seana of LaGrange TH and Dr Delbert MO Stewart of South Paris among others, with mention of a brother in law relation to Mrs Jesse Sanders and a Boston connection. It references last rites and a probate context along with a retirement era tone and ongoing community remembrance.

Siredel Gr Perabo Aig Laawa Wilo NYS Sprineveles H. Las Cilla Bitte W Hollis Douglass Walter Bardo Bryan QC John Seana LaGrange Delbert MO Stewart South Paris Hanscont Jesse Sanders Washington Street

Maine Farm Crops Valued at 40 959 000

The Maine Department of Agriculture reports total farm crop value at 40.959 million as of December 1, down sharply from 1927 and the five year average. Potatoes alone accounted for 15.136 million, about 52 percent below 1927 and 60 percent under the five year average, driving much of the decline.

Maine Miah Department of Africushure Chis

Three Teams Tie Atop Park League Standings

A three way tie for first place dominates the Park alley bowling league as the Red Sox Senators and Cardinals share the lead. The Yankees sit a couple games back as a four corner race looms next week with strong individual performances and high averages highlighted by Plant Reynolds and others.

Park Alley Red Sox Senators Cardinals Yankees P.C. Frg Shetty Stiri Garcisis Seit Giatits He Suenee Cubs Oeon Diese White Sox

NOGLWICH GRANGERS HAVE FINE PROGRAM

Woolwich program opened with Onward Christian Soldiers singing and Current Events read by Anna and Hilton Soule. A Benjamin Franklin paper by Anna Soule, piano solo by Mrs Hodgdon, nursery rhyme recitation contest with a chocolate prize, and a discussion on simple remedies for the home followed. John Carter led singing. meeting closed with roll call and quotations.

Wooolvich Prance Ecanyr Anna Soule Hilton Soule Benjamin Franklin Rachel Hodgdon Eyanee Grange John Carter

Woolwich Parents Charged With Neglect

Weller H. Green and wife Odessa Wright Green of Woolwich appeared before Judge John J. Keegan on a Woolwich selectmen complaint alleging neglect of two children aged seven months to 11 years. Bertha and Thelma Wright were committed to the State Board of Children's Guardians, Katherine M. Green placed with grandmother Mrs. Katherine Green Bath, and Warren W. and Walter H. Green to remain at home under conditions.

Weller H. Green Odessa Wright Green Woolwich John J. Keegan Bertha Thelma Wright Walter H. Green

Mequasset Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting and Elections

NeQUASSET Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at Mrs. Winfield Wrights home with a planning session and officer elections for the coming year. Officers elected include Mrs. Wright chairwoman, Mrs. Gertrude Muiton secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Revel Todgaon publicity, Mrs. John Crimnore food project leader, Mrs. Percy Bailes clothing project, and Charles L. Mariahilla oldest member recognized. meeting adjourned with notices for future committee assignments and location at Chestnut Street.

Mequasset Farm Bureau Winfield Wright Hortense Welch Auburn Publue Wright Gertrude Muiton Revhel I Todgaon John Crimnore Leadey Percy Bailes Dire Vial Welin Cailener Doris Wright Chestnut Street Aye Hye Ponent

Red Cross Pledges For Community Nurse Support

A Bath event reports Red Cross pledges for a community nurse project. An attached donor list shows contributions totaling 8509 fe and notes committee hopes for sufficient funds to sustain nurse services. The piece mentions election of a chairperson and names several local organizers.

Gonritto Bath Fideloet Ebsumiani MD Ave Charles

The Poston Rheumatic Medicine Ad Notice

An advertisement offers Bostonhermes Specie rheumatic medicine available at leading drug stores and via mail order from Abbot Village Maine. It urges buyers to try VW and promises satisfaction with a check or bill.

Woolwich Notes Include Meetings and Marriages

Woolwich community reports a weekend visit by Mrs. Vernon Ayer and her son, Farm Bureau and Men’s Forum plans, auction evenings, council and grange events, and a Woolwich marriage. Edward A. Erskine of Bath married Alice H. Reed of Woolwich in Central church parsonage. both families and friends attend the ceremony and wedding trip.

Vernon Ayer Little Son Winthrop Delia Card Men's Forum Farm Bureau Center Baptist Hall Ladies’ Aid Mary Wright Portland Raymond Rice Edwold Carter Philadelphia Boston George Rice Douglass Hunnewell Lewiston Mr. Hannewell Leora Stinson Mr. Doughty Boothbay Harbor C. P. Hall Vera Dexter Flora Leonard Harry Fitch Charles Henderson Bath Fred Carlton Harry Bartlett Berlin N. H Lothair Lowell Louise McDonald Hopkington Mass Wilson Wright Aragane A. Stott Hame Sagadahoc Ferry F. W Carlton Clarence “Shea BE. W. Dexter Earl Dow Sherman McQuaide Maurice Shea F. W. Carlvon Eleanor Erwin Geraldine Stott Montswear Men's Farm Bureau of Montsweag Mr. Eastman Montsweag Grange Hall Harry Bradford Montsweag Ladies’ Farm Bureau Committee Nelsie Dowling Blanche Dickson Ethel Leavitte Anna Soule Woolwich Grange Frank P. Washburn Augusta Lwleanor Hathorn Mabel Grover Louise Grover Ledia Stinson Mrs. Allen Plano W.M Fred Soule W. O Joan Carter W. Stew Edward Hodgdon W. Chap Oswald Rankin W.A.S Frank A. Hodgdon W. Treas Alton Berry W. See. Racheal Hodgdon W. Secy Alton Erskine W. Ceres Mary Hunnewell W. Pomona Evelyn Bailey W. Flora Lena Grover Ruth Headedon Percy Bailey Hilton Soule Thaursday Wolf Pond G. Crrover Wiscasset Woolwich Grange Hall Eastman Inun Edward A. Erskine Alice H. Reed Woolwich David L. Wilson Central Church Frank Fiskine Tallman Street Aevl Morse High School Alexander IM. Reed Day's Ferry Reed Erskine

Morse High Beats Cony 34 to 24 in Friday Battle

Morse High School extended its winning streak to four with a 34 24 home victory over Cony High of Augusta at the Y gym. Captain Harold Lyden led Morse with seven baskets and Jimmy Miller added six as Morse used its depth to pull away through the third period. Titus led Cony with five field goals while Malcolm Cony hit four free throws and two shots.

Morse High Y. Gym Cony Jenkins Titus Morse Capital City Cutts Maxwell Farrell Conley Gaudette Norton Whitehouse Coachley Jimmy Miller Crocker Lyden Malcolm Cony

Bangor Chryslers Rally To Beat City Service Five

Bangor Chryslers defeated Wiscasset City Service 44 37 at Wiscasset Friday night in a contest marked by rough play and disqualifications for personal fouls. The City Service led 30 0 after the first period but Bangor surged to take a 23 17 halftime edge then expanded to a 39 27 advantage before finishing seven points ahead. Brewer Carlton Harrington led Wiscasset with the attack while Ralph Jordan paced Bangor with seven scoring efforts.

Bangor Chryslers Wiscasset Bangor Queen City Turner J. McClay Queen City Lads Brewer Carlton Harrington Fisher Bath Pooler Perkins Ralph Jordan Kamenkovitch Shanks McClay

Morse High Girls Stage Surprise Victory at Newcastle

Morse High girls upset Newcastle Lassies 35 to 21 after a 28 all tie last Friday. Gladys Spinney scored 21 and Mary Larrabee added 12 before fouling out, with Morse guards McCarty and Twomey delivering strong defense. Lincoln Academy 2nds beat Grace Church league in prelims as Morse rosters and scoring details listed.

Morse High Lincoln Academy Pryimnasium Newcastle Lassies Earth Morse Gladys Spinney Mary Larrabee Paime McCarty Twomey Mins Perkins Academy Piris Newcastle Grace Church Lincoln Academy Ris Larrabee Aderton Oger Leman TALES Lincoln Gin Et Creatibis J Perkins Ly Barnes Rites Fliscoek Aes Traey Miss Seavey Portland

Pine Tree Circle to Install Officers

Pine Tree Circle of Alpha footers to install officers elected Friday by deputy Mary F Gallant. The banquet follows at the Colonel. Officers listed include Alice Taft Parshley Mary F Murphy Nellie M Johnson G H Johnson Josephine McNeil Jane Murphy Jamie Farrin Lillian M Taft and others. The report notes a Boston hospital trustees inquiry into councilmanie investigation of institu

Pine Tree Circle C.F Mary F Gallant Alice Taft Parshley Mary F. Murphy Nellie M. Johnson G. H. Johnson Josephine McNeil Jane Murphy Jamie Farrin Lillian M. Taft

Universalists defeat Boothbay Harbor High in overtime thriller

The Universalists edged Boothbay Harbor High 19 to 17 after a see-saw game at the Harbor. Le mont delivered a late center-hall shot as the Bath church team rallied from an 8 point halftime deficit, amid a tense finish.

Boothbay Harbor Universalist Church Universalist Maxwell Jewell Achics Ganna Ie Seiden Dh Damie Sci Otis Bats Perkinit Wesih Rere BSI Bigeg Gi. Pgs Tis LoGoit Es Cart Tewe Ea Feomats Barisal Doc Nevens Jewett Pierce

Endeavorers Install Officers for Year

The First Baptist Christian Endeavor installed officers Sunday night under acting pastor Rev. William Fletcher. Wilfred Rice is president with C. Lloyd Hooker as first vice president and Harold Carter as second vice president. Ruby Fullerton serves as third vice president and Hooker as treasurer. Laura Harrington is recording secretary. Carter chairs the prayer meeting committee.

First Baptist Christian Endeavor William Fletcher Wilfred Rice C. Lloyd Hooker Harold Carter Ruby Fullerton Laura Harrington G. EB. Roberts Margaret MacDonald C.F. Harrington Albert Austin

Segadahoc Council Hosts Whist and Bridge Night

The Segadahoc council of the Knights of Columbus will hold a straight whist and bridge party in St. Marys parish hall on Friday night. Table reservations can be made by contacting Mrs. John J. Keegan Miss Arline Footer or Mrs. Stephen McPhee.

Segadahoc Council K. of St. Mary's Parish Hall John J. Keegan Arline Footer Stephen McPhee

Dr H B Duce Police Contact Note

Police telephone 145 and residence 623 listed for Dr H B Duce in the city directory. The item records his contact numbers for official and residential needs.

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