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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1934

Page

4

Veteran fastener John Eagle dies after busy life

John Eagle aged 89 died at his Bath home after illness since Thanksgiving. He was the last living member of the original Kelley Spear Co. shipyard crew, served 37 years as boss fastener, aiding in fastening over 180 ships. He retired in 1923 and is survived by grandchildren and relatives.

John Eagle Summer Street Bath Kelley, Spear Co Kennebec Fred R. E. Dean Peter Mary Eagle Ireland United States John America Atlantic Ocean Drummond Street Tabor Litchfield Academy Sewall Charles A. Blair Charles B. Harrington Boston King Dunton Dan Snow Bath High School Sarah Frances Hill Kelley, Spear Yard McKay & Dix New York City Edward Sewall Eagle Portland Charles B. Williams Winnegance Lewiston Brunswick Solar Lodge Masons Montgomery & St. Bernard Royal Arch As Lodge

Legion Civic club picks new leaders at Jan meeting

Wiscasset Legion Civic club reelected Charles S. Sewall as president and elected Norris A. Miller to lead for the coming year. Carroll T. Berry was chosen vice president, Sidney G. Evans reelected secretary and treasurer. The meeting drew a large crowd and featured Selectman Arthur W. Young as guest speaker on town affairs.

First Parish of Wiscasset elects officers. Feb meeting set

The First Parish of Wiscasset held its regular annual meeting on Jan 10 in the vestry of the Congregational church. Parker B. Stinson was elected moderator. Officers elected for the year include Clerk Harvey R. Pease Treasurer Samuel Sewall Auditor Norris Miller Assessors John H Southard Parker B Stinson and Samuel J Sewall.

W ‘Divson Sherwood Damaris Allen Montsweag North Edgecomb Norton Boothbay Bassett Graham Boothbay Harbor Stevens Southport Titus Spinney Wiscasset Carroll T. Berry Henry G. Raps Charles E. Titus Congregational Church Parker B. Stinson Harvey R. Pease Samuel Sewall Norris Miller John H. Southard Samuel J. Sewall E. G. Spinney P. B. Stinson Dorcas Club Helen Quinnam George Hobson Augusta Mary Hobson

Social notes and local happenings in Bath district

A Bath town column records visitors and residents including Miss Jennie Tucker Mrs Emery of Randolph Dr Brown and others visiting or traveling. An accident on Main Street injures Harry Berry as a horse runaway disrupts Middle Street causing sleigh damage. Wiscasset and Quebec Railroad stockholders plan bonds to extend to Bangor Aroostook and Canadian Pacific. Rev Burroughs begins vacation and church schedule adjusts.

Wiscasset Echo January 16 1909 Local Social And Town Notes

Wiscasset Echo reports a series of brief town notices. Fred Merry and Harry Peterson are in Bridgton. Dr Albert M Card of Head Tide visited town last Tuesday. F M Chase placed a neat sign over his store door. Miss Annie L Sawyer of Portland spent Sunday at The Albee. A E Gove of Westport was in town midweek. Mrs H S Shea and son Harold of Westport were here last Saturday. Erastus Foote returned from Bermuda and spent the week in town. Perkins ice houses nearly filled with cutting to finish soon. Miss Gladys Crossman and Will Cowley visited South Gardiner. Murray Trask of Heal's upper Mill was in town Monday. Two new members admitted to Brunette club. Joseph Tucker entertained the Fire Society at The Albee. Mrs C F Williams and daughter Marguerite of Edgecomb visited Tuesday. Academy doors on Fort Hill street now swing open. Theodore returned home Saturday from Boston and New York. Wiscasset Creamery reports a large quality of ice from Edgecomb pond. Parishioner from St. Philip's parish spent a pleasant afternoon with Mrs Sol Holbrook. Mr and Mrs Herman Greenleaf and child traveled to Anna due to the illness of Mrs Greenleaf's grandmother. North Edgecomb resident Fred Clifford is seriously ill.

Christian Endeavor Society Miss Leavitt George A. Dusseault William K. Houghton Henry W. Webb Woodlawn Cemetery Everett Mass Sagamore Corwin Petrola Capt. Hall Addie ‘Merry Fred Merry M. A. Plumstead Birch Point Friends Waterville Pendleton Boat Shop Wiscasset Charles E. Knight William G. Hubbard Charles §. Sewall Knight Lawrence Hlaggett California George Wilson Providence R. I Archie H. Dodge Sheepscot Echo Harry Peterson Bridgton Albert M. Card F. M. Chase Annie L. Sawyer Portland The Albee A. E. Gove Westport H. S. Shea Harold Erastus Foote Bermuda Perkins Gladys Crossman Will Cowley South Gardiner Murray Trask Heal's Upper Academy Fort Hill Street Theodore Boston New York Creamery Edgecomb St. Philip's Parish Sol Holbrook Herman Greenleaf Anna

West Bath Red Cross Meeting Sews for Children

About 20 people attended the West Bath branch of the Bath Red Cross at West Bath grange hall last Wednesday. They sewed quilts and garments for children. a dinner committee was named for the next meeting on January 24.

Wiscasset Notes On Visits Illness and Travel

Friends here wish for a speedy recovery for a local patient in Wisconsin. Blanche Robertson returns to Rochester New Hampshire to resume school after brief visit with her parents. Mrs E P Lowell dies at St Elizabeth Home Providence aged 86. Mrs E R Stimpson returns from Skowhegan caring for a sick daughter in law. Mrs M S Clapp and Miss Emma Clapp depart for Malden Massachusetts seeking to stay through winter, with plans to return in April.

Wiscasset Blanche Robertson Fred Robertson Rochester N. H Robertson E. P. Lowell St. Elizabeth Providence R. I Lowell John and Charlotte (Parsons) Thompson E. R. Stimpson Skowhegan E. W. Stimpson M.S. Clapp Emma Clapp Malden Mass

Frederic M. Coffin Dies in Wiscasset After Illness

Frederic M. Coffin died at his home in Wiscasset on January 5 after a severe illness. He was 35 years as a longtime employee of the Wiscasset Waterville and Farmington Railroad Co. Survived by wife Lara Crommitt Coffin, brother Joseph Coffin, sister Mrs. Everett Albee, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral held January 8 at his Hooper Street home with Rev. Ernest Spinney. interment in Albion Maine.

Frederic M. Coffin Wiscasset Mr. Coffin Isaac and Susan Roberts Coffin Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railroad Co Lara Crommitt Coffin Joseph Coffin Dorchester Mass Edgecomb Everett Albee Alna Hooper Street Ernest G. Spinney Albion Maine

Brunswick Starts Work on Modern Airport Project

Brunswick begins a Civil Works Administration project to convert Town Common on the Gurnet road into a large aviation field. Twenty six local workers clear brush as plans for three 4000 foot asphalt runways unfold.

Brunswick Gurnet Road Civil Works Administration Garnet Road C.W.A Federal Bureau of Aeronautics Bureau Harry Jones John McDonough

Surprise 30th Anniversary Party for Mr and Mrs Arsenault

A Bath couple, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Arsenault of 49 Union Street, celebrated 30 years with a surprise party hosted by their children. About 30 guests brought pearl gifts including a ring for him and a necklace for her. The event featured dancing, games, refreshments and a toast by Emanuel Gallant.

Emanuel Arsenault Union Street Mr. Arsenault S. Arsenault Arsenault Ben Doucett Brunswick Frank Gallant Clarence Cunningham Herbert Grindell Alex St. Pierre Evelyn and Mary Gallant John Joseph Viola Arsenault Bath Emanuel Gallant Felix Gallant Reece Margaret Gallant

Woolwich News Briefs From Day's Ferry To Nequasset

Mrs ac Howard of Day's Ferry travels to Portland to visit friends then Eastland and Ev mags for a visit with nephew Harry Tabor and Mrs Tabor returning about April 1. A poverty party is planned at Day's Ferry parsonage Jan 20 with a cotton dress code and ten cent admission. Union services are listed for Nequasset Sagadahoc Ferry and Day's Ferry with a 7.30 service at Day's Ferry. Mrs Georgie Walker resumes teaching at Arrowsic. Myra Thwing dies at home of Mrs Sarah Bagley Wright. Mrs Rachael Gilmore celebrates her 90th birthday with neighbor Dora Bailey on her 82nd birthday. Mrs Powne and children visit Dover-Foxcroft. death announced of Mrs Abbie Lily of Augusta formerly of Woolwich. A public supper will be held Feb 22 at Nequasset Congregational church and a play is planned Feb 9 in Sebenon hall under Woolwich Union for Christian service.

Ac Howard Day’s Ferryett Toselay Portland Eastland Fateh Abe Santbed Ev. Mags Harry Tabor Tabor Nebulasee Congregational Church Ladies’ Auxiliary Day's Ferry Day’s Ferry North Woolwich Georgie Walker Arrowsic Myra Thwing Sarah Bagley Wright Roberta Hathorne Emma Head Bertha Presley Rachael J. Gilmore Cyrus Gilmore Dora Bailey Powne Dover-Foxcroft Abbie Lily Augusta Congregational Nequasset Sebenon Hall Woolwich Union For Christian Service

Miss Emma Barnes Naval Hero's Daughter Passes Away

In Woolwich a longtime resident Miss Emma T Barnes died Friday morning at her home. Born May 5 1841 she was daughter of Capt William Barnes and Sarah Farnham Barnes and lived in Woolwich most of her life. She accompanied her father on several sea voyages and he fought on the Enterprise during the War of 1812. Her niece Mrs Sarah Bagley Wright was her caretaker in recent years.

Emma T. Barnes Woolwich Miss Barnes William and Sarah Farnham Barnes Capt. Barnes Maine Sarah Bagley Wright

Expert furriers visit Bath on Tuesday for one day

Representatives from the I. J. Fox Fur Co of Boston arrive in Maine for a semi annual visit. They display a full fur coat assortment at prices from 45 for muskrats to 1295 for extra fine mink with trade allowances on old coats.

I. J. Fox Fur Co Boston Maine Bath Independent

Cape Elizabeth Light Keeper Fatally Injured in Fall

Captain Joseph H. Upton, Cape Elizabeth shore light keeper, was fatally injured Sunday after falling on stairs inside the keeper’s house. The incident occurred at the coastal station, with authorities reporting the death as resulting from the fall.

Joseph H. Upton Cape Elizabeth

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Roselle Woodbridge Huddilston J. Homer Huddilston University of Maine National Society of Magna Charta Dames Magna Charta Colonial Society of Americans Huddisston l@er Donald F. Preble Legion Civic Club Charles S. Sewall Norris A. Miller Sidney G. Evans Arthur W. Young Charles L. Macurda Massachusetts George M. Piichard New Orleans George E. Coleman Rhode Island Reds Walter Adams Mary F. Hilton Federal Street Charles Pomeroy Haggett's Grace A. Lawrence State Dept. of Health Alvin W. Keirstead Main Street New Harbor Verna Mae Leeman Tracey Fayette Howe Waitsfield Webber's Tavern Mabel Lewis Nina Fowles Louise Adams Court House Miss Adams Arthur Young Woman's Club Maude Clark Gay Eliza Jane Clifford William Johnson Ella Searle West Roxbury Wilbur A. Searle, Sr Worcester Searle Buffalo N. Y Ruth Silva Maude Goold Ralph Clifford Caton Wilbur A. Searle, Jr Winchester Priscilla Searle Forest Hills Cemetery Organ Society First Congregational Church Abigal Babson Jemima Hues Hannah Miller Sally Taylor Mary Johnson Ann Johnson Helen W. Shepherd Abby Whitney Rachel Brooks Mary A. Brooks Sarah Cutter Jane Boyd Hannah Flagg Sarah Damon Mary Patterson Mary Coffin Eliza Stay Hannah Anderson Sarah M. Crate Betsy Brooks Sarah Wood Louise L. Sewall Jane Wood Maria Erskine Sally Tinkham Mary Boyd Eliza Foote Hannah Wilder Rosanna Miller Jane McNear Jane O. Boyd Mary Hobart Lydia Throbold Ruth Sweett Hannah Light Mary Lincoln Mary S. Payson Hannah Levey Mary Chick Lucy Smith Susan McCowan Susan Cook Mary Owen Caroline Cook Susan Taylor Mary Tinkham Hannah Wood Mary Stacy Susan Boyd Hannah S. Taylor Mary H. Scott Lydia Hilton Elizabeth Thayer Beulah Spinney Edith Day St. Philip's Woman's Auxiliary Sarah Keirstead F. W. R. Nash Eliza Holbrook Nina Lennox Henry G. Rapps Keirstead United Bank Helena Bellas House of Good Shepard Emma Giffin Nash Holbrook Giffin Miss Pellas Old Files Jennie Tucker Emery Randolph Joseph Groves Josephine Buxton Warren H. A. Woodward Norwich Harry Berry Montsweag Bridge Harry Massausetts Charles Day Erskine Wharf Branch Mills Wiscasset & Quebec Railroad Co Franklin Hall Bangor & Aroostook Middle Street Main Webster Dow Dow Miss Albee West Bath American Red Cross West Bath Grange Hall Edwin W. Haggett Herbert Hodgkins Humphrey A. Owen Ralph W. Kenney Harold E.freeman Herbert S. Cavanaugh Charles B. Doyle Scott R. Ward Miles Purington Trufant’s Crossing Dean Bonney Larrabee’s Grove Weston L. Bonney Brunswick Road Cushman Bakery Orr's Island Bailey’s Island Charles C. Chesley Llewllyn D. Rogers Herbert C. White Highland Spring Ice Co Joseph W. Larrabee Leburton D. Sheldon Harry Williams Lincoln Williams Williams Foster's Point Georgia Chester Lorentsen Dwinal E. Cornish Campbell's Pond Amy Coombs Ernest E. Williams Tito Pecci West Bath Farm Bureau Grange Hall Red Cross Ernest E. Rose Walter Smith Earle C. Donnell Frank A. French L. F." Atwood Atwood’s Medicine Garnet Lyndon A. McMackin George E. Stetson McMackin M Stetson Federal Everett Coffin Frank Simpson Powers Field Bath Road Simpson Mrs Enterprise Myrtle Lodge No. 8 U. O Merry Meeting Lodge Alice Peterson Kenney DR. H. B. Duce
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