Superior Court Adjourns At Noon Costly To County
Sagadahoc superior court ended after 11 days under Justice George H Worster. Jury service and sheriff costs ran high with Pearl Pearson murder trial expense pushing totals toward 3000 dollars. Sheriff Henderson escorted two prisoners to Kennebec jail. Eight divorces granted include Lemont v Lemont and Webber v Webber with child custody provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Superior Court
George H. Worster
Pearson
Henderson
Kennebec
Augusta
Michael Lyden
Rexford Pierce
Justice Vorster
Mertie A. Lemont
Charles M. Lemont
Bath
Pauline F. Webber
Wesley A. Webber
Richmond
Diana St. Peter
William St. Peter
Topsham
Bernice A. MacDonald
Thomas MacDonald
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cecelia E. Beecher
Harold B. Beecher
Elizabeth Ann Beecher
Clayton J. Cass
Helen E. Cass
Ashland
N. H
Edward W
Evelyn M
Louise M. Price
Loraine M. Price
Barbara
Elizabeth
Mary E. Gardiner
William C. Gardiner
Two Men Sentenced In Sagadahoc Court
Justice George H. Worster presided at the Sagadahoc superior court January term sentencing Rexford Pierce of Bath to 30 days in Kennebec county jail and Llewellyn Yattan of Richmond to an indeterminate sentence at South Windham reform school. Pierce pleaded guilty to sending Bath police on a false mission. Yattan pled guilty to carnal knowledge of a 15 year old girl. the assault charge was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Worster
Sagadahoc
Rexford Pierce
Bath
Kennebec
Llewellyn Yattan
Richmond
South Windham
Pierce
Augusta
John P. Carey Jr
Yattan
Sagadahoc Delegation Organizes For Maine Session
The Sagadahoc county delegation in the Maine legislature has organized. Senator Ellis L. Aldrich of Topsham serves as chairman and Representative N. Gratz Jackson of Bath is secretary. Other members include Rep Henry C. Wright Wilbur C. Oliver George A. Hawkes and Freeman H. Merritt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Maine
Ellis L. Aldrich
Topsham
N. Gratz Jackson
Bath
Henry C. Wright
Wilbur C. Oliver
George A. Hawkes
Richmond
Freeman H. Merritt
Phippsburg
Lyden Convicted in Sagadahoc Court Trial
Michael Lyden of Bath was found guilty of a single sale in Sagadahoc superior court before Justice Worster and a jury after the afternoon reconvened. Two similar charges were not pressed. Justice Worster deferred sentence and traverse jurors were discharged. Henry O. Trowbridge of Bath Iron Works Corp. is in New York on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lyden
Bath
Justice Worster
Sagadahoc
Traverse
Henry O. Trowbridge
Bath Iron Works Corp
New York
Pearson gets ten to twenty year state prison term
Thomas H. Pearson, 23, was sentenced by Judge George H. Worster in Sagadahoc county superior court to not less than 10 and not more than 20 years at hard labor in the state prison at Thomaston. Pearson cried briefly while declaring he acted because he loved his wife, amid pleas for leniency from defense and maximum from the prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Pearson
Thomaston
George H. Worster
Sagadahoc County
John P. Carey, Jr
Edward W. Bridgham
Ralph O. Dale
Pearson
Reece
Coasting accident hospitalizes Morse high student
Pearl Savage a 16 year old Morse high sub freshman sustained a serious abdominal wound in a coasting accident on Oliver street Monday night. She was treated at home by Dr Hour and later moved to Bath City hospital where her condition improved by Tuesday morning. Marion Coleman rode with her as a large shooter bearing Victor Norton Marion Arsenault and James Craig approached from the east hill when the rope on Pearl’s sled broke and she collided with the shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Savage
Morse High School
Bath City Hospital
Oliver Street
Melvin H. Savage
Washington Street
Marion Coleman
Victor Norton
Marion Arsenault
James Craig
Miss Savage
Aldermen Meet Over Damages Claim At Lincoln Street Homes
Mayor H P Small and Alderman Leslie J Wold formed a committee with Attorney John P Carey Jr to discuss an assessment for damages claimed by Harriet E Jaqua and Josephine Chandler tied to Lincoln street 75 and 77. The owners seek restoration to pre raising level and grading rather than monetary compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
H. P. Small
Leslie
J. Wold
John P. Carey, Jr
Carey
Lincoln Street
Harriet E. Jaqua
Josephine Chandler
Small
E. Mason Wright
Harold Cutting
Leslie J. Wold
Frank W. Jaqua
Jaqua
Chandler
Bath
Western Maine Pythian Jubilee set for Bath April 20
Between 1200 and 1500 people are expected to attend the Western Maine Pythian Jubilee in Bath on April 20. Acadia lodge K of P officers William Mann Edward Hartwell and Russell Kenney chaired the conference with Jubilee officials. Pythian Sisters will join the event with sessions in the afternoon and evening, a six o'clock supper, and a monster parade after the afternoon session. The date falls around Patriot's day observed Monday after Sunday April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maine
Pythian
Bath
Jubilee Association
Acadia Lodge
K. of P
William Mann
Edward H. Hartwell
Outer Guard
Russell L. Kenney
Wagner Discharged in Municipal Court
John Wagner was found not guilty and discharged in municipal court by Judge John J. Keegan after arraignment on a warrant accusing him of interfering with an officer. Officer Lorenzo Collins testified that Wagner spoke to him during another arrest. no physical contact occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
John J. Keegan
Lorenzo Collins
Wagner
Past Masters' Night Held by Solar Lodge Masons
Eighth annual Past Masters Night observed at the Masonic lodge with Supper served at 6 30 by Genesta chapter ladies. Music provided by the Polar Star Quartet and Mrs Williams. Potter listed as a patient at Brunswick hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solar Lodge
Masons
Masonic
Ladies of Genesta
Polar Star Quartet
Williams. Potter
Brunswick Hospital
Admiral Hughes Portrait: Old Walrus Face Retires
The article portrays Rear Admiral Hughes nicknamed Old Walrus Face, detailing his naval career and retirement after a long, stern, decisive service. It credits him with steadfast leadership on the New York squadron in 1917 and a sustained push for American sea power despite treaties and pacifist pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hanna
The
Marine Journal
Hughes
Navy
New York
Hanna
Wyoming
Florida
Delaware
England
Coolidge
Walrus
Bureau of Operations
America
Washington
McCabe Guilty of Assault on Officer and Intoxication
Ralph McCabe was found guilty of assaulting an officer and intoxication. He received an indefinite sentence at the South Windham reformatory by Judge John J. Keegan in municipal court. He lacked counsel and will appeal to Sagadahoc superior court in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McCabe
Reformatory For
South Windham
John J. Keegan
Sagadahoc
Alameda Polo Team Crowned 1884 Champion of New England Era
Historic photo recalls Alameda polo team that ruled roller polo in 1884 by beating Massachusetts Bay States 3 to 2 in a late Sunday match at the old Alameda. The article recounts seven-man lineups, early gear, and Bath public’s adulation as the team’s legends linger in local memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
Bath Sport
New England
Fred Nort
Roger Guthrie
Lester Perry
Bay States
Boston
Massachusetts
Maine
Alamedas
Bath
Kendall Proposes Bath Adopt Plan for Future Fund
Hon William B Kendall of Bowdoinham urged Bath Rotary to start a perpetual fund to grow wealth through interest. He cited 1907 Tercentenary spending and a $20,000 seed turning into a million after 100 years if invested, with funds already in state banks. Kendall pledged $100 and asked other groups to follow, noting the plan could double every 17 years to aid projects and pay debts. Guests included Dr. J W Loughlin and Joe Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William PB. Kendall
Bowdoinham
Bath Rotary Club
Hotel Phoenix
Kendall
Bath
Popham
Bowdeinham
Briggs
J. W. Loughlin
Damariscotta
Joe Eagle
Boston
Ducks Travel Far From Breeding Grounds
Breeding grounds for migratory waterfowl are scarce in the United States but bird banding shows a single breeding site can serve a wide area. Redhead and pintail from Bear River marshes near Great Salt Lake have been recovered in 14 states and Mexico. black ducks and bluewinged teals from southern Ontario found in 29 states and 3 Canadian provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Bear River
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Mexico
Ontario
Canadian
Trinidad
Cheyenne
Kansas
Alaska
Miss Elsie Wakefield Visits Portland for Short Stay
R.N. Miss Elsie Wakefield is in Portland for a brief sojourn, staying at an area residence while on assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Wakefield
R.N
Portland
Kennebec Bridge Traffic Shows Rapid Modern Travel Rise
The 1930 traffic report for the Kennebec bridge at Bath shows 849,000 crossing in the year, with 330,899 autos 3 921 teams 25 351 trucks 191 buses and 896 motorcycles. Since the bridge opened in 1927, traffic has surged beyond ferry-era highs, while team usage has fallen from 12 511 in 1920 to under 4000 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Kennebec
Bath
Children warned as revolver remains unfound
City Marshal cautions residents along Pearson alleged route to handle the weapon carefully and warn children of danger after Thomas H. Pearson says he shot Harold O. Wagener on New Year’s Eve. He tracks a possible path from Bath High School to Willow Street with four slugs and two empty shells in the firearm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Pearson
Harold O. Wagener
Walter L. Whitney
Pearson
Bath High School
Willow Street
High Street
Ralph Kingsbury Returns Home From Portland Hospital
Mr. Ralph Kingsbury returned to his home on Dummer street after several weeks confined to Maine General Hospital in Portland for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kingsbury
Dummer Street
Maine General Hospital
Portland
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A I Stuart
Optometrist Tel
W. Batu
Harold O. Wagner
Thompson
Bridgham
Dale
Lewiston
Pythians
Admiral Hughes
Tower OF Strength
M’cabe
Arthur Pepper
Union Street
Hiram Tobey
Lamedas
Frank H. Haggett
James O. Lincoln
Hary E. Stetson
Olman Dunning
Kennebec Bridge
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