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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1915

Page

8

Home for Aged Couples and Old Men Holds Annual Meeting

The Incorportors of the Home for Aged Couples and Old Men met in the Common Council room with a quorum at 8 20. George P Davenport chaired the session as Horatio A Duncan read minutes and presented the directors report noting ten meetings and ten inmates. The treasurer reported 3114 89 in disbursements and 96 80 balance. A nominating committee proposed officers and new incorporators for 1915, all elected unanimously.

George P. Davenport Horatio A. Duncan William E. Palmer James Lockery Gertrude C. Greenleaf Frank A. Small E. Randall Leonard Charles C. Low Lorettus S. Metcalf Times Duncan William FE. Palmer Presi O. W. Folsom F. H. Low E. W. Hyde L. S. Metcalf Harry B. Sawyer Harold M. Sewall F. A. Small G. F. Jackson Arthur J. Dunton Celia Hatch Emma J. Hathaway H. A. Duncan W. E. Palmer Harry B. Lawper H. R. White Gerrude C. Greenleaf

Supreme Court Opens January Term in Sagadahoc

Supreme Judicial Court began its January term in Sagadahoc with Chief Justice A. R. Savage presiding. A grand jury and two traverse juries were organized, with jurors listed by name from Bath Richmond Bowdoinham and surrounding towns. A pickpocket case and motions filled Tuesday and Wednesday sessions, with several out-of-town officials present.

Supreme Judicial Court Sagadahoc A. R. Savage E. W. Bridgham F. H. Thompson Wilbur C. Oliver Atkinson Bullock Nelson Robert Jack Richmond Traverse T. J. Southard C. B. Day W. F. Denham Lowell B. Brown Woolwich W. B. Williams Bowdeinham George E. Thompson Bath William K. Baker Charles H. Campbell Georgetown Charles J. Cain Edward W. Hyde Isaac L. Holbrook Bowdoin A. A. Jack Topsham John H. Morse Fred A. Rackley Henry G. Shaw Frank L. Webber C. F. Wade Perkins David G. Reed Foreman John F. Clary Lloyd L. Hooker Marshal Haley Henry M. Heald Phippsburg William P. McFadden Arrowsic C. A. Newton Bowdoinham John W. Nocton Henry G. Turner James D. Tabor Charles B. Williams C. E. Woodworth Supernumerary Grand Jury George H. Litchfield Oscar R. Adams Harry G. Deering E. Randall Leonard J. Houghton McLellan Charles Rose Harry W. Thebeam William R. Bowker James W. Brown Alfred C. Carr Ralph E. Call Seth C. Watson Joseph W Cornish Fred J. Hall Alvah Mallett Harvey Mahan Elsie M. Colby Topsham Fair Frank A. Morey Lewiston E. W. Wheeler Brunswick Attorney Rawlins Farmington Tyson Maine State Hospital

Storms Bring Anxiety to Phippsburg Sailor Families

Recent storms in Phippsburg caused anxiety for local sailors as ice and snow disrupted travel and daily life. The narrative recalls a severe Monday storm, drifting sleet on trees, and quiet moonlit nights, with community members and visiting individuals cited among the year’s weather impacts and local movements.

Phippsburg Sailor

The Wiscasset Tragedy Concluded and Its Enigma

A historian argues the Wiscasset tragedy was premeditated night attack rather than a casual encounter. He cites magisterial action, attorney statements, and public records to support his view, contrasting prevailing histories. The full narrative appears in Maine Historical Society collections. Continued on Page Twelve.

Maine Wiscasset Maine Historical Society Swan Island

Socialist Club Holds First Pitch Party in New Clubroom

The Socialist Club held the first series of pitch parties Tuesday evening in their new room in John Bros block. Gardner Crocker won the first prize, George tle received the booby. The club plans rapid growth as new members join and books are donated to the library by members and friends. A funeral for Mrs. Jane M. Swett, widow of Edwin W. Swett, was held Tuesday at her Oak Street home with Rev. Maurice J. Duncklee officiating. Floral tributes were many and pallbearers included Henry R. White William Potter John L. Evans and John Gilmore.

Sarah A. Bibber Wilbur C. Oliver W. S. Shorey D. L. Black J. H. McLellan H. D. Bacon H. Cahill C. S. Cahill M.J. Duncklee Socialist Club John Bros. Block Gardner Crocker George Tle Memis Jane M. Swett Edwin W. Swett Oak St Maurice J. Duncklee Winter Street Congregational Church Henry R. White William Potter John L. Evans John Gilmore Woolwich

Read Nichols celebrate 69th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Read Nichols honored their sixty ninth wedding anniversary at their Washington Street home with a four generation family reunion. The event included a sumptuous dinner, many gifts, a postcard shower and telegrams from relatives and friends. Attending were their son Charles Nichols. grandsons Arthur Nichols and family. daughter Mrs Emma Pierce. granddaughter Mrs R B Hatch and husband. great grandchildren Beatrice Nich

Read Nichols Washington St Arthur J. Nichols Emma Pierce R. B. Hatch Hatch Beatrice Nich

Local Provisions for Hardware and Finish Supplies

Headquarters advertise stock of machine tools from L. S. Starrett Millers Falls tools from Stanley Rule and Level paint by Sherwin Williams and Berry floor varnishes plus linseed oil and rope and cordage from New Bedford Cordage Co with Crockett spar and floor varnishes available year round.

New Bedford Cordage Co Manila Crockett

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Joseph Remick Charles Swett Laws Sec'y E. R. Leonard Treas Supreme Court Savage Nelson Heald Pan McCormick Lumber Heaven Anand Hiwale Bombay India Bowdoin College Charles Stevens Congregational Church C.E.S Annie F. Nichols Portland J. F. Leeach Frank Allegrin Joseph Crocker Dr. Stott Elmer Rogers Annie Cutting Rebecca Bowker H. H. Willis Ellis Rogers Frank M. Bowker Arthur Clinton Beals William Butler F. S. Bowker Walter Bowker W. R. Dickinson Alex Coffin Sebasco Drummond Kelley Kennebec Whidden-Noble Fort Richmond Canada John M. Clark Undertaking Conducted BY Wm.c Chadbourne Front St Mr. and Mrs. Read Nichols Mr. Nichols
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