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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1924

Page

2

Birthday party and neighborhood social notes in Bath

Eight year old Stanley Williams hosts friends at Brigham's Cove for a birthday. A long list of local residents visit, stay, or attend gatherings at cottages and homes in Bath and Sabine, with multiple mentions of travels, guests, and church services. Obituary notes Miss Alta Tropkins of Morse High School dies at 15 after appendicitis complications and typhoid fever and Beecher Falls connections.

Stanley Williams Ernest KE. Williams Campbell's Pond Brigham’s Cove Marjorie Furber Mother Furber Martha Cutting Joseph Dunning Beatrice Ridlon Freeport W. O W. Trosmer J. A. Spinney Mayo Uareld Gerrish Mary Tinareld George Butler Rockland Red C Gerrish Charles Bye Anthony Bae Dewey Robinson Porthind Ernest Bye CD. Riley John and Orrin Bath Poulsday J. J. Mayo BE. O. Taylor Corliss Street Bh. Ry Brown Taynd Seattle Washington Tney Gerrish Amd Mars Clarence AL Peaslee Gerrish Junmd Peaslee Lrst Baptist Clutres Shimmer Jenina Cox New Meadows Fred Getehell Auburn King’s Point Susan BR. Pratt Maye Marblehead Gertrude Goltsten New York Hollowell Rogers Llewellyn Rogers Massachusetts Sundin Joseph Tiernay Alston Mass Ethel Cookson Richard MacMahin Bowers Fosters Point Raymond Cummings Tsaine Doughty Joseph Tinckley Allston Larrabee’s Grove Buckley Brighton Moore Cecil Ida Brunswick R. R. Shafer Beacon Avenue Jersey City N. J Larrabee Grove Arno Jackman Eleanor Wentworth Brewer John King Sabine Borjesson Sweetster Dinsmore Philip Richmond Harold P. Williams Preston Harold Flint Mich Williams Alonzo G. Fisher Foster's Point Virginia Cleveland Ohio New York City Boston Fosters’ Point Vassalboro Clara Williams Fred Duren Frank Duren Samuel F. Bates Bates Pearl Card Ernest Aileen Harmon Bowdoinham Lloyd Bates Elizabeth Albany N. Y Bates Par Ralph C. Whitehouse Stanley Winneganee Fred Butler Sabino Morton Wellman Augusta King John Nelson Reuben Somerville Rosedale Charles Bates, Jr Charles Beachimont Ralph McNary Lynn Loring Small Methodist Church Brooks R. WY. Parks N. dL Frank Jaques Parks Campbell’s Pond B. OW Stackpole EW. Taggett Mrnesti Arthur Perry Winnenee Murray Brewer Murray Alta Tropkins Morse High School Colebrook N. P J.C. Hopkins Beecher Balls Colebrook Hospital Miss Hopkins Clarksville J. Hopkins Cleo W. Hopkins Morse High Beecher Falls Cleo Vernon Hopkins Charles Joyce Wesley 9 Methodist Church Epworth League

Miss Meta Marie Neilson 84 dies after yearlong illness

Miss Meta Marie Neilson of Portland dies at 84 after a year of declining health. She trained at Maine General Hospital and served as supervisor for the Children’s Hospital in Portland before becoming assistant superintendent in a Long Island hospital. She leaves her mother in Portland, two sisters including Mrs. Mullin of Bath, Mrs. Libby of South Portland, and three brothers in Portland.

Meta Marie Neilson Seth S. Mullin Bath Mullin Miss Neilson Maine General Hospital Portland Children's Hospital Acang L. I Lorenzy Neilson Carl Libby South Portland Clifford Harold Neils Neilson Portand

Funeral Held for Alpheus W Erskine 75 in Bath

Prank Erskine and Edward returned from Manchester after attending the funeral of Alpheus W Erskine who died Tuesday at 75. Born in Bristol he spent years in Bath and worked at the old Park stable later with Vine Grove Cemetery Association. Survived by a widow six children and siblings in Bath, Damariscotta, Manchester and Bremen.

Erskine Edward Tallman Street Manchester N.hs Mr. Erskine Alpheus W. Erskine Bristol Bath Old Park Vine Grove Cemetery John EL Frank Alton Montsweng Fred Cora Hitchcock Belle Dodge Damariscotta Helen Perkins Newcastle John BE Emeline Chirk Bremen

Death of George Gilbert in Rensselaer at age six

George Gilbert age six died in Rensselaer New York on July 24 after nine weeks of heart trouble caused by intense heat. He was the son of Fred Gilbert formerly of Bath and left behind a sister ten and a brother four.

Ward Bath

Elbridge H. Kimball Rites Held After Lewiston Death

Elbridge Henry Kimball 55 of Lewiston died Monday after a long illness. Born in Boothbay 1869 he previously lived in Bath. Survived by wife and five children including Mrs William L Skelton of Bath. Funeral Wednesday at 2:50 PM at home. Burial Riverside Cemetery Lewiston. Mr and Mrs Elmer Prey and daughters Shirley and Lucey of Melrose Mass returned Monday after visiting Mr and Mrs W F Wetherbee of 648 High Street. Mrs Prey formerly Miss Freida Wetherbee.

Elbridge Henry Kimball Lewiston Boothbay Bath William L. Skelton Riverside Cemetery Elmer Prey Shirley and Lucey Melrose Mass Mr. Prey W. F. Wetherbee High Street Prey Freida Wetherbee

West Georgetown Captain Visits City on Saturday

Captain E Marr of West Georgetown was a visitor in the city on Saturday, meeting local residents and inspecting daytime activities.

Capt. E. Marr West Georgetown Saturily

Phippsburg Center Church Services and Local Visits

Sunday worship at Phippsburg Center Church begins at 10 30 a m with Rev Horace F F Houghton of Massachusetts. Local residents host and visit families include Miss Minima Perry with guests Dr R J Condon Mrs Condon Katherine Condon Miss Margaret Wilson Mrs Annie Hovey and others. The town sees road work notes and several residents traveling between Bath Brunswick Sebasco and Chebeague Island amid routine community updates.

Phippsburg Center Horace FF. Houghton Massachusetts Minima Perry R. J. Condon Cincinnati Ohio Condon Katherine Condon Y.W.C.A New York Margaret Wilson New York City Annie Hovey Beachmont Mass Henrietta Bowker John Golder Leach Boston J. F. Leach Irving Harrington Sebasco James Chambers Brunswick Mar William Wynn William Farr Ernest Blaiscell John Wright Jane Wyman Wright J. B. Leach Bath Herman B. Rollins Somerville Walter J. McCourt Christine Katherine Hamilton Chebeague Islind Herbert Hamilton Charles Paine Augusta Small Point Beach Dick Richardson Nellie Perry Basin Walter Richardson Tlenry Minett Porth Venus John Ht. Pease Harry Shaw Sabattus George Brannen Richmond Center Village William Perry Edith Campbell Farm Annie Dale Elbridge Wright Wyman House Leon W. Berry Corinne PF. Os. Bowker Chira Derry Wnth Frank Leach Chebeague Island Everett Harrington Harrington Lyde Windlas Co Grant Fred A. Oliver Kelley Farm John F. Leach Key West Fla BF Raymond Richardson Sebasco Hill Archibald

Recent arrivals at the Riverside at Pop ham Beach

The Riverside at Pop ham Beach welcomed new guests including Mr. and Mrs. Al Rogers F W Wright Rose Bresnich Mrs Freedman Lillian Leppen Boston William B K Hogan George W Johnson G T Spearin Bath Mr and Mrs A B Sucmuiain Mrs S C Mason Fitchburg Caroline Rich Mrs E F E B Rich Mrs Louis Healey New York.

Riverside Popham Beach al Rogers F. W. Wright Rose Bresnich Freedman Lillian Leppen Boston William BK. Hogan George W. Johnson G. Tf. Spearin Bath Mra A. B. Sucmuiain S.C. Mason Fitchburg Mass Caroline Rich EF. EB. Rich Louis Healey New York

St. Jean's Band Delights Bath With Brass Concert

St. Jean's Band of Brunswick gave a one and a half hour concert in the park Friday night. Drum Major Edwin Simmons urged donations to cover expenses, with Bath residents showing interest and applause. A second concert is promised this season.

St. Jean

Mrs. Gannett to Address Sagadahoc County Meeting

Mrs. Guy W. Gannett of Augusta and a National Republican Committee member will attend the Sagadahoc County Republican gathering at New Meadows Inn today. County and town committee members candidates and others will hear talks by Chairman Emery the vice chairman Mrs. Mason Senator Fernald if present and Congressman White.

Guy WL. Gannett Augusta National Republican Committee Sagadahoc County New Meadows Inn Emery Mason Fernald White

Maine's Oldest Priest Buried in Machias

The funeral of Fr. Cornelius O'Sullivan, Maine's oldest priest, drew a packed Machias church and 24 cars in procession. Fr. O'Sullivan died suddenly Tuesday morning at St Stephens after 40 years serving the parish. Twenty three priests from across the state attended the services and a solemn requiem high mass opened the rites.

N. J. Horan Machias Cornelius O'Sullivan Maine St. Stephens Monsignor McDonough Lewiston Father Nelligan Bangor Fathers Petit Calais Martin A. Clary P.R Monsignor O'Flaherty St. Stephen Horan Bath Harrington Orono Gauthier Old Town Flynn Rockland Maney Dexter Drain Murphy Reilly South Brewer Gorman Ellsworth Moriarity Woodland Sullivan Eastport Boland Griffin Lubec Carey Wortland Curran Waterville O'Brien Bar Harbor Gleason Baltimore Feeney

Large Registration at Normal School

Miss Sadie Coombs reports at Farmington Normal School that nearly 300 Maine teachers are enrolled in Grade and Rural work courses. Miss Elizabeth Collins leads Primary instruction with assistants, while seven teachers handle upper Grade and Rural coursework. Edith Peckham offers Junior Red Cross training under Supt. W. G. Mallett with courses provided by the State Educational Department.

Sadie Coombs Mitchell School Farmingto Edith Peckham Bath Red Cross Supt W. G. Mallett Normal School State Educational Department

Maine Graduate Directs Electrified Spanish Rail Service

Luther B. Rogers of Patten Class of 1918, a University of Maine graduate, directs the electrified section of the Spanish Northern Railways in Spain. The opening is set to be a major event with King Alphonse and dignitaries attending. Rogers was a pole vault specialist, freshman captain and later a varsity member, and a Kappa Sigma member.

University of Maine Luther B. Rogers Patten Spain King Alphonse Rogers Maine Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Memorial Craftsmen Gather at the New Meadows Inn

Maine and Massachusetts craftsmen gathered on the lawn at New Meadows Inn for their annual field day. More than 100 participants enjoyed a forenoon of sports followed by an early afternoon dinner. A 20 member band performed a fine concert for attendees.

Maine Massachusetts New Meadows Inn

Must File Bonus Claims Promptly, Veterans Urged

Washington advises veterans to file for adjusted service certificates quickly to ensure the proper payout. If death occurs before filing, dependents receive only the adjusted credit amount. In other notes, Mr and Mrs J A Gillies and relatives, visiting New Slaven, Conn, have departed for a week at the DeLong cottage Popham Beach.

The Red Cross Washington J. A. Gillies James A. Jr Nancy Josephine McFarline New Slaven, Conn Popham Beach DeLong Cottage

Surprise Birthday Party for Frank Perry Draws Neighbors

In Winnnegance a village birthday surprise honoring Frank Perry drew about 40 friends. The eve featured the Greene Sisters Trio from Bath, auctions and bid whist with prizes, a silk shirt gift, ice cream and cake, and a community spirit praised by all. The event followed a day of prep by Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Manson at the Lerry mansion and included a later small game and socializing at the Perry cottage Basin.

Capt Butler E. P. Bartlett Frank Perry Frank Greene Sisters Bath Hofse Mr. Perry Herbert Perry Cottage The Basin Squaw Club John G. Morse Harry C. Webber Frank Verow Frank Perow Jennie Franks Los Angeles Alphonso D. Adams Harry F. Oliver Cliverts Emeline Williams Portland Harry B Edgar D. Williams Winneganee Sebasco Abram Oliver New England Tel. & Tel. Co Dailey American Legion Kelley Field Lelia Oliver California Jennie Adams Franks Elbridge R. Malcolm Eureka Arthur Jackson Bangor Ellen Williams Freeport George Dennison Hattie Merritt Robert T. Manson Roberta Sherman Morse Franklin Phippsburg Basin George HI. J. Ingalls Place

Community notes mark birthdays and local gatherings

Sunday reports describe a rocky mishap and a front wheel damage while blueberry picking proceeds. William Campbell of Providence plans a vacation visit and the Community club hosts him warmly. Arthur Perry turns five with a home lawn party and games. Marjorie Furber wins a peanut hunt prize, with Sidney Knights Jr. second. Local residents attend gatherings, visits, and a Dro more grange meeting.

William Campbell Providence Arthur Perry Owar R. Verry Marjorie Furber Sidney Knights, Jr Stanley Williams Herbert Perry Roberta’ Manson Sidney Knights Catherine Campbell Stuart Day, Jr Othe Dromore Grange

Scots protest sixpence to see Stone of Scone

Scots in Parliament oppose paying sixpence to view the Stone of Scone in Westminster Abbey. They argue the public should view the “Stone of Destiny” for free or have it sent back to Scotland, while England defends keeping it at Westminster as part of royal tradition and prophecy.

Westminster Abbey Scone Jacob Bethel Scotland Tara Edward II England Westminster

Genesta Chapter Members Enjoy Welcome Picnic at Brigham's Cave

Fifty two Genesta chapter members from Winneganee Bay attended a Thursday night picnic at Brigham's cave. Hosts J. Albert Redlon William Furber Edward Sampson welcomed guests with a tree top banner saying Welcome Genesta. Guests shared box lunches and coffee as a portable radio provided by Harold Small aired programs clearly through the grove.

Genesta O. KE Brigham's Cave Winneganee Bay J. Albert. Redlon William A. Furber Edward W. Sampson Harold Small

Hotel Will Enclose Calvary Baptist Church in New York

A 15 story hotel and wings will enclose the Calvary Baptist Church on West Fifty second street while the congregation remains in place. The 4000 seat church will retain the auditorium and gain a larger gallery. Wings and 12 stories above the church will form the hotel to be operated for Christian purposes with about 2 million dollars in improvements and a radio station promoted as the world’s largest by Pastor Dr John Roach Stratton.

Calvary Baptist Church West Fifty-second Street New York John Roach Stratton

Strange skulllike beetle found by rancher in California

Rancher STRANGE BEETLE I. L. Knowlin from Wayward Heath California reports a beetle resembling a human skull. Local experts cannot classify it and have sent it to the University of California for study. The thumbnail sized critter looks skull like. Duncan Bragg son of Ralph Bragg enjoys an outing at the Rex C A camp at Lake CobBoscecontee.

I. L. Knowlin Wayward Heath Cal University of California Duncan Bragg Mrs Ralph Bragg R Ey. C. A Lake Cobboscecontee

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West Bath Alta Hopkins Lewes L.F.”_Atwood al Et Medicine Co Portland, Maine George Gilbert Phippsburg the Center Church Bay State AT the Riverside ST. Jean’s Band Maritara Vincent Wallace Sigrid Bombey Julius S. Seredy Head Mackie Beyer VG Eo Everett A. Moyes Phe Gner Mrs. Gannett Ray Medicine Co Norway Aibacalere South End Winfield W. Morse Dresden Winnegance Comunity Club Comets Percy Morse Community Club Mosely F. Perry Berry H. Cahoon Pinkham Bath Savings Institution Baptist Church Strange Beetle Fletcher
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