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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1931

Page

4

Wiscasset Picnic At Sewall Home A Delightful Event

The Congregational church school picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 8. J. Sewall drew more than 70 adults and children who enjoyed sandwiches cake cookies ice cream punch and coffee. Guests noted the missing host but praised hospitality before a busy week with other community events and gatherings across town.

Congregational Church J. Sewall Sewall Josephine Tucker Geraldine Elaine Munsey Mildred Main Albert Donald Blackman American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Winona Leavitt Birch Point Farmington Normal School Lions Legion Atlantic Fleets Williamson Wiscasset Village Improvement Society Alvan F. Sortwell Main Street Lawrence Haggett Biddeford Rumford Royal Arch Jerusalem Auburn Thomaston Ledyard Southard John H. Southard Federal Street Joseph P. Tucker Varney Liberty Belfast Rose Vaughn California John H. Dow Skowhegan Elwell Stimpson Commander MacMillan Bowdoin Bristol Charles Mary Metcalf Ruth Sewall Walter Chase Jack Crowell Clarence A. Richards Florence Grace Knight Plymouth Mass Mary Rafter Washington, D. C Bath Road Mabel A. Rhoades Wellesley Hills E. W. Isley Union Street Morton Holton Boston Luther Hall North Edgecomb Cottage Rita Gillatt New York Carl] Brant Alexander Morrison Lee Merry Water Street H. G. Hilton Edith Whitman Holbrook

Isaac Jackson Returns Home from Boston

From the July 2 1892 issue of Sheepscot Echo. Isaac Jackson is home from Boston. The J C Budd Co begins to look like business. The frame of the new schooner at Howser's Island is going up. Lillian D Smith goes to Newburyport for a few weeks Visit. Rev E H Boynton and wife of Bucksport were guests at the Echo home Thursday and Friday. Rev N B Cook attended the Lewiston District Epworth League at Beacon Street church Bath last Thursday. A telegram brings news of Cora Tucker Hunter's death at North Adams Mass. Her remains were brought to Wiscasset for interment. The schooner Little David arrived from Columbia with Dr Leverton's goods and later carried granite and hoop poles to Rockland.

Isaac Jackson Boston J. C. Budd Co Howser's Island Lillian D. Smith Newburyport E. H. Boynton Bucksport Echo N. B. Cook Lewiston Beacon Street Church Bath Dr. Leverton Columbia Wiscasset Rockland

Wiscasset Echo notices from June 30 1906

In brief notices from Sheepscot Echo edition 25 years ago Earl Dow returned to Skowhegan last Monday. South Berwick resident Mrs James White visited Bath this week. William McKenzie returned to Bath last Tuesday night. Mrs Sanford Lewis returned Friday night from a Boston visit.

Wiscasset Sheepscot Echo Earl Dow Skowhegan South Berwick James White Bath Wm. McKenzie Sanford Lewis Boston

Sparks Circus Brings Equine Stars to Bath July 3

The Sparks Circus visits Bath on Friday July 3 featuring equine displays with high and broad jumpers, Kentucky racers, dancing and fancy gaited horses. Allen Hauser and 12 Military Blacks perform with clocklike precision, joined by the Guice family of trick riders on their initial American tour. Holland's top circus contributor, the Guice troupe, headlines. Two performances daily at 2 and 8 p.m., doors open one hour early. Downtown ticket office at Webber's Drugstore on circus day.

Sparks Circus Bath Kentucky Allen Hauser Guice America Holland Webber

New Telephone Cable Planned Between Brunswick and Lewiston

New England Telephone and Telegraph Co will start construction Wednesday on a 18 mile cable project linking Brunswick to Lewiston. The $150000 outlay includes 93200 feet of aerial cable 4060 feet underground and 428 poles with work to be completed by Christmas. The line taps into the Portland Bangor network extending to Greenville and Kansas City. Belanger sisters are in Boston on a business trip.

New England Telephone and Telegraph Co Brunswick Lewiston Portland-Bangor Greenville South Carolina Kansas City Portland Yarmouth Westbresk Windham Deep Cut Liwiston Central

Public warning against depositing flammable materials on highways

All persons are warned against depositing any flammable materials along the highways of Sagadahoc County. Any violators will be prosecuted.

Sagadahoc

West Bath Social News and Local Visits

West Bath notes report visits and dinners among local families including Haggett Chesley Williams Larrabee Small Bates Mayo and others. Residents recount thefts milk and gasoline losses along with heroic river rescue by Capt Lillian Brown and several out of town guests vacationing at Sabino Birch Point and Brighams Cove cottages.

Woolwich Reopens Vacation School With Strong Enrollment

The Daily Vacation School of the Woolwich Union for Christian service opens with higher enrollment than last year. Miss Mary A Hull from William Smith College New York directs, aided by Misses Anna Kaler and Geraldine Stott. A North Woolwich session starts July 1 three days weekly at two. Community support is urged with contributions to the treasurer or pastor.

Woolwich Union For Christian Service Mary A. Hull Woolwich William Smith College of New

Woolwich Union Christian Service Schedule July 5

Woolwich Union for Christian Service outlines services on Sunday July 5 at Nequasset church Day's Ferry church Nequasset Methodist Sagadahoc school house with leader Miss Hull pastor preaching time 10 a.m 11 15 a.m and 7 30 a.m. Tourists welcome and public invited to attend all meetings.

Woolwich Union For Christian Service Nequasset Church Hull Day's Ferry Nequasset Methodist Church Sagadahoc

Woolwich Friends Celebrate Dexter Bakers Surprise Birthday

Dexter Baker enjoyed a surprise party at his home hosted by neighbors and friends last Saturday evening with ice cream and cake. Several residents, including Lemuel Preble returning to Bath Garage, and families from Bath and surrounding towns, were noted in a series of social updates and travels across Maine.

Dexter Baker Lemuel Preble Bath Sarah Bagley Wright Eliza Holbrook Wiscasset Leland Savage Ralph Nellie Harriett Halpen Eben Dana Mary Chester Dana White Mountains Eugenie Bartlett Topsham Moses Kennerson Delia Card Wesley Wright Dresden Mills H. P. Hathorne Mosehead Lake Lake Sara Bailey Edna Currier Farmington F. W. Carlton Josiah Walker Moorsehead Lake Frank Carter Julia Clough Livermore Falls William Delong Augusta Delong Bertram Crocker Richard Lowell Bath City Hospital Lucille Stinson Gertrude Gilmore John Carter California Katherine Beebee Hyde Park Mass Kennebec J. Benjamin Shaw Marcia Stinson Portland Edna Nickerson John Preble John Brown N. Gratz Jackson John Gilmore Miss Hull Melvin Drummond Norman Drummond John Reed Flora Houdlette Farmingdale Lincoln Houdlette Sagadahoc Ferry Carroll Houdlette

Lincoln Pomona July Meeting Highlighted by Speakers

Mrs Henrietta Turner of Lincoln Pomona led a July gathering with Eastern River grange of Dresden featuring piano solo Neeta Fowles and remarks by J H Mayers of Dresden. Victor W Canham spoke on Lincoln Home for the Aged with Mrs Lillian Nash, followed by vocal solos by Sister Good, Lu Laws, and an encore from Sister Clary.

Henrietta Turner Lincoln Pomona Eastern River Grange Dresden Neeta Fowles Whitefield Grange J. H. Mayers Dresden Grange Heilen Linscott Dyers Valley Grange Arthur Turner Victor W. Canham Lewiston Sun and Journal Lincoln Home For Lillian Nash Sister Good Sister Clary Jefferson Grange Lu Laws Bro. Nary Arlington Grange

Unspecified Families Visit in Waterville and Nearby Towns

South Dresden residents and relatives from Richmond Bath Gardiner Ran dolph and Woolwich gathered Sunday visiting L H Siegars and other family homes. A birthday party honored Betty Todd’s first birthday with eleven attendees.

Foreclosure of Bowdoin land mortgage by Lewiston Trust Co

Lewiston Trust Company claims foreclosure on half interest in Bowdoin land of about 100 acres due to breach of December 8 1926 mortgage. Security includes buildings. bounds touch Percy Lane Abram Strout Reuben Arsenault Garfield Mitchell Claire Farnum and Lyman Waterman. Dated June 26 1931. George J Wallingford treasurer swore to truth before notary.

E. F. Verney Bowdoin Sagadahoc Maine Lewiston Trust Company Lewiston Androscoggin Percy Lane Abram Strout Reuben Arsenault Auburn Garfield Mitchell Claire Farnum Lyman Waterman Geo. J. Wallingford Treas State OF Maineroscoggin werotelle—Greorge J. Wallingford

New England Behind in Model Arson Law adoption

Percy Bugbee of the National Fire Protection Association told the New England Association of Fire Chiefs that Maine Vermont Connecticut and Massachusetts have not yet adopted the model arson law. He noted New England lags behind the nation as the law defines degrees of arson and aids officials in fighting incendiary fires. He urged continued adoption efforts until all states implement the model law.

New England Percy Bugbee National Fire Protection Association New England Association of Fire Chiefs Bugbee United States New Hampshire Rhode Island Maine Vermont Connecticut Massachusetts

Far and Near Missionary Society Meets at Corliss Street Church

The Far and Near Missionary Society of the Corliss Street church held its regular monthly business meeting at the president Mrs. Lois Ames home on Weeks Street. Fourteen members and three guests attended. Reports were given after prayers and scripture readings. Members packed 144 clothing items for Mather School for Girls and sent them May 22.

Far and Near Missionary Society Corliss Street Church Lois Ames Weeks Street Annie Towle Mather School For Girls Clarice Berry Assam Crystal Berry Lizzie Coombs Society Nellie Bonney Ruby Preble Vivian Plant High Street

Obituary Emma J. Lewis 76 Widow of Henry Lewis

Emma J. Lewis 76 widow of Henry Lewis died Sunday evening in Sabine at the summer home of her brother Humphrey A. Owen and Mrs. Owen where she had gone Friday to make her home. She was born in the city to Benjamin and Nancy Owen and lived here nearly twenty years. Her first husband was Rufus Robbins. She had lived in Westbrook for 30 years and was a former matron of the Westbrook Eastern Star chapter and a Rebekah. Survived by a niece Emma Brown and a nephew Charles A. Owen and a grandson Arthur Robbins. Funeral and private services will be at Humphrey Owen’s home Thursday at two. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.

Fred Buck Lily Stitphen Eleanor Kilby Allen Eliot Marshall Annapolis Portland Antoinette Plumstead Birch Point Albert Somes Sawtelle Providence R. L Nahant Mass George W. Carleton John Currier Gardiner Farmington Farmington Normal School John Currier, Jr John E. South Edwin Philadelphia Cyril Grant New Bedford Alex Grover Molly Seamon Boston Elizabeth Clarke Cambridge Buckingham Dorothy Washington New York Red Cottage North Edgecomb Ethel Reed T. F. Reed Ina B. Doughty Evelyn Edison Gray Albert Lewiston Clinton Shea Elwell Sampson Showhegan John H. Dow Leslie Ferri Bath Chester Sewell Bonnie View Farm Mabel Thaddeus Reed Burleigh Munsey Thomas Merrill Francestown N. H Wiscasset Grace Methodist Church Henry Clark Charles Boston City Hospital Rufus Sarah Clark Wiscaset Annie Gilpatrick Boothbay William Nellie Peters Somerville Andover St. Philip's Church Charles M. Tubbs A. Williams Lienau Dover C. W. Leslie Alna Sheepscot River Ros Sawtell Martin Andrews E. W. Haggett Arthur Laura Lemont Doris Jordan Southport C. C. Chesley Harry Williams Lincoln Williams Foster's Point C. E. White Lemont Street Miles 8 Purington New Meadows Marine Garage Co West Bath Lillian Brown New Meadows Emma P. Lewis Sabino Humphrey A. Owen Owen High Street Annie Butler Butler Shirley Foster Cathance Samuel F. Bates Eleanor Bates Oscar Landean Frederic Drake Drake Cottage Thelma Dotton Richmond Marguerite Williams Campbell's Pond Gorham George Hunt Daniel Williams Elizabeth Ruth Oscar Williams Ina Williams Charlotte Wyman Harry Hall Cotreau Ida Colby J. E. Mayo Coopers Mills Miss Colby Mrs. Mayo Howard Bates Annabel Lord Miss Bertha Lord Delmar Bates Margaret Bickford Shirley Stanley Silas Bates Beachmont Tibbetts Farm Brigham’s Cove Leslie Bates Tibbett’s Farm J. Everett Mayo Bailey's Island James Thorpe Highsel Emma J. Lewis Henry Lewis Sabine Mrs. Lewis Benjamin and Nancy Rubens Owen Rufus Robbins Westbrook Order of the Eastern Star Rebekah Lewis Emma Brown Park Street Charles A. Owen Woodfords Arthur Robbins Toledo Robbins Oak Grove Cemetery

Deaths of Fred W. Baker and a Brockton obituary

Fred W. Baker of 11 Somerset place Brockton Mass died June 21 at Deaconess Hospital after a long illness. Born April 17 1878 in Woolwich he was a blacking manufacturer with C L Horton Co and later became ill May 3 and did not recover. Survived by wife Eva two sons Earl Medford Kenneth a Brockton High graduate one grandson Russell Medford two sisters Mrs N L Stover Mrs E A Garrelon of Bath and brother N J Baker of Portland. Funeral was held Tuesday at Terrell and Russell Brockton with Massapoag Tribe Red Men and Melrose cemetery interment.

Fred W. Baker Somerset Place Brockton Mass Woolwich Deaconess Hospital C. L. Horton Co Mr. Baker James P Jennie Colby Baker Dionysius Lodge K. of P Massapoag Tribe of Red Men The Masons of Roxbury Shadad Grotto Chapter Council Eva Earl of E. A. Garrelon Bath N. J. Baker Portland Funeral Home of Terrell and Russell White Avenue Robert Wood Coe South Congregational Church Melrose Cemetery

Bath Man, 62, Chief Petty Officer Charles Burgess Dies

The body of Charles Burgess, 62, chief petty officer, USN, reached Bath Friday afternoon with naval escort at the Trevett lot in Oak Grove. A Bath native and former Bath Iron Works boilermaker, he served in the navy 24 years ago and planned retirement in two years. Death followed a surgical operation. Funeral services were arranged for Portland after arrival Thursday, and Burgess leaves a daughter, Mrs. Beulah Brown of Rutherford, NJ, and a sister, Mrs. Neilie Trevett of Portland.

Charles Burgess U.S. N Bath Roland Smith Post A. L Trevett Oak Grove Burgess Beulah Brown Rutherford, N. J Neilie Trevett Portland

Nettie McCurdy Dies at 83 in Lisbon Funeral

Nettie McCurdy 83 of Lisbon died after attending her aunt’s funeral in Lis bon, where she had lived with her husband Joan McCurdy and earlier Nettie Groves Beal. She was born in Topsnam and married Nathaniel Beal then Joan McCurdy. A Baptist member active in church societies, Rev. Roberts conducted the service with interment in the Lisbon family lot amid generous floral tributes.

William Hoyle Woodbury Foster Bedford Street Lisbon Nettie McCurdy McCurdy Topsnam Nettie Groves Nathaniel Beal Lisbon Falls Joan McCurdy Baptist Church Mr. Roberts The

Mrs Mary F Bonney dies at 85 in Newcastle

Mrs. Mary Frances Bonney, 85, died Monday in Newcastle after a nine week illness. Born March 19, 1847, she was known in Bath and attended Beacon Street church. Survived by daughter Mrs Frank Decker, sister Mrs Susanne Lamson of Newcastle, and cousins Mrs A L Shaw of Damariscotta and Mrs Scott Chapman of Millville New Jersey.

Mary Frances Bonney Newcastle Bath North End Beacon Street Frank Decker Susanne Lamson A. L. Shaw Damariscotta Scott Chapman Millville, N. J

Death Notice for Mrs Annie R Thompson of Bangor

Mrs Annie R Thompson died Wednesday at her home 372 Hammond Street Bangor after a long illness. She leaves sons Arthur R Thompson and E Allen Thompson of Bangor a brother Dr Arthur P Allen of Bath and a sister Mrs F B Fairbanks of Winthrop.

Annie R. Thompson Annie R. ‘Thompson Hammond Street Bangor Arthur R E. Allen Thompson Arthur P. Allen Bath F. B. Fairbanks Winthrop

Funeral for Alvah J Higgins Held in Medford

The funeral for former West Bath resident Alvah J Higgins who died in Medford Massachusetts was held Thursday afternoon at 130 at the Curtis funeral chapel 105 Center street Rev Charles R Simms of the First Baptist church officiated Bearers were Fred Bubier E W Haggett I B Neilley and Elmer J Rich Burial followed at Oak Grove

Alvah J. Higgins West Bath Medford Mass Curtis Funeral Chapel Center Street Charles R. Simms First Baptist Church Fred Bubier E. W. Haggett I. B. Neilley Elmer J. Rich Oak Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. A. Gray Hattie Pushard Rock‘lal Frank Jackson Bates College Rena Albee Sam- O-Set Rockland Breakwater Rena Pashard W. H. Sheldon Maine Historical Society Newport News Railrae Vassalboro Woolen Mills E. W. Moore Daisy L. Jackson Lincoln M. Harris Boothbay Harbor D. L. Brackett Ethel Wilson Lewis Harry Lewis Bradford Chevrolet U.C.C Hagcett’s Garage Ford Dealers Misses Belanger Clifford W. Gray Woolwich Services Norway Mepiomn Co Norway L. H. Siegars Joe Joseph Burgess Waterville George Tibbetts Maple Farm Fremont Rowe Moses Rowe Scott Albert Pushard Randolph Arthur Siegars Arline G. L. Siegars Irving Lilly John Todd Betty Ee Et NE Westbrook O. E. S Atwood’s Medicine Nettie Beal McCurdy Mary F. Bonney Fred S. Curtis Thomas R. Huston Mgr
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