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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1929

Page

6

Wiscasset History Notes Peleg Tallman and Maritime Links

Historic letters from 1811 1812 reveal Peleg Tallman and the Lincoln and Kennebec Marine Insurance Company in Bath and Wiscasset. The records recount war talk with England, trade restrictions, and Tallman’s roles in banking and shipping as Col. Cony and Samuel Cony’s family enter local history.

Judge Cony Lincoln and Kennebec Marine Insurance Company Wiscasset Hare Perseverance Bowdoin Evergreen Robert Elwell Insurance Company Boston Elwell Colonel Cony King Great Britain

First July session of Sagadahoc probate court busy

Judge Walter S. Glidden presided over a crowded July term in Sagadahoc probate court. Wills were allowed for Jacob L. Coombs of Bath and Novella J. Trott of Woolwich. executors named without bond. Petitions for probate, administrations and bonds were filed and approved across multiple estates, with inventories and accounts ordered recorded and various administrators and guardians appointed or continued.

Walter S. Glidden Sagadahoc Jacob L. Coombs Bath Elizabeth Fulton Coombs Novella J. Trott Woolwich Freeman A. Trott George M. Stinson John F. Skillings Edith F. Skillings Ann Maria Crosby Elwell S. Crosby Joseph M. Lemont West Bath Laura E. Lemont James B. Lemont Joseph Chase Ryan Edith M. Ledyard Henry M. Hartleb Daniel Williams Sidney L. Eaton Arthemise Lavoie Tonsham J. H. Rousseau Bessie M. Williams Ann Maria. Crosby Helen Clinto Crosby Topsham Florien Lavoie William F. Simpson Herbert L. Simpson Theodore M. Getchell Asbury G. Bailey Ambrose Reed Gilbert M. Elliott Oscar C. Smith Richmond Rosa J. Hathaway Alburtus D. Hathaway Bowdeinham Walter ©. Perry Margaret F. Holland Harry G. Swett Jennie W. Swett G. Allen Howe John Francis Eaton Carrie J. Haskell Frank G. Eee Benjamin O. Emmons Leslie F. Roberts Harry L. Curran Mary E. Kilby William M. Dingley Sarah E. Giles Ellen B. Patten Warren L. Patten

Winnegance Notes With Outing Hearth and Local News

Mr and Mrs Charles E Hewitt Jr and their son Charles E Hewitt 3d return from a two week cottage stay at Capitol Island Parker O Rogers buys a new Chevrolet coach The Squaw club misses a bridge session as meetings are suspended through summer Mrs Beulah McIntire visits daughter Mrs John G Morse Several locals work on the State aid road at Small Point Mr and Mrs Richard C Morse welcome a son Former Winnegance residents plan a Fourth visit John G Morse and Sons mill crew head out for a raft of logs for the mill

Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Charles E. Hewitt 3d Capitol Island Parker 'O John G. Morse Richard C. Morse

Popular Bath Girl Weds Brunswick Man

Miss Alice Bernier of Bath marries Ferdi nand Dumais of Brunswick in a St Marys church ceremony. The bride wore nile green satin and tulle with pink roses, with cousin Jeanne Drapeau as maid of honor. The couple will reside in Brunswick and take a wedding trip after a reception at the bride’s home.

Bath Alice Bernier Ferdinand Dumais Brunswick St. Mary's Church Father Maney Jean A. Bernier Joachin Dumais Jeanne Drapeau Emile Dumais Miss Bernier J. A. Bernier High Street St. Mary’s Bridge-Merrill Dumais Androscoggin Railway Co Elizabeth Conley John Allain Rosario Tardif Josephine Tardif

Packard Nominated as Education Head

Bertram F. Packard of Augusta nominated by Governor Gardiner to be State commissioner of education to succeed Augustus O. Thomas. Packard, 52, longtime education official, Bates College 1900 graduate, former superintendent in Camden Turner Sanford and other schools, Maine history author, law degree holder, married with two children. Confirmation set for July 9 session.

Bertram F. Packard Augusta Gardiner Augustus O. Thomas Elmer F. Campbell Washington Street Bath Packard Litchfield Litchfield Academy Bates College Leavitt Institute of Turner Hallowell High School Camden- Thomaston School Union Sanford Maine Teachers’ Association New England Association of School Superintendents University of Maine School of Law Maine

Personal Notes From Local Social Roundup

Personal notices summarize residents visiting and staying with families across town. Mentions include Kerwin Butcher Reynolds families at Popham Beach, McFarlands guests of Crockers, Kenneth Sheldon visiting from Falmouth, Mrs Green at Rostoen, Lena Donnell with aunt in Georgetown, Frank Percy visiting Sagadahoc, Simons at Prout's Neck, Mark Sewall luncheon at Mill Creek Tea Room, and John Sheldon from Boston staying with the Sheldons on Hig d street.

Kerwin Butcher Thomas Reynolds Sarah Reynolds Helen Reynolds Popham Beach Lawrence McFarland Len Wilbur Crocker Park Street Kenneth Sheldon Falmouth Mass William Sheldon High Street Samuel Green Rostoen Mill Creek George R. Drake New York John Sheldon Boston Wrass William.h. Sheldon Higd Street Sheldon New England Conservatory of Music

Electric shock ends life of Ash ley Falls gardener

A gardener spraying elms on Ash ley Falls street was shocked by a bare electric wire delivering 4400 volts. He fell about 40 feet and died instantly. Funeral held Friday at South Congregational church Pittsfield with burial in Milo. Various summer visitors and residents arrive at Sebasco and Popham Beach for the season, including Emma Hathaway, the Brown family, and Rev. Charles Stevens at Center and Popham Beach.

Ashley Falls Mass South Congregational Church Pittsfield Milo Emmons Hathaway Cambridge Popham Beach Roy Marston Augusta Harry Tucker Bath Emma Hathaway Reese Eby Peru Ind Sebasco Helen Crossman Mary Morse Rock Gardens Taunton Alexander Brown Sebasco Priday Brown John C. Berry Catherine Berry Wynburg Allan Spear Frank Torrey McKay Grace Cullity Rockport Nathaniel Percy Ella Arras George Ingalls Edith Bolton Portland J. E Riley Williams Harriet Elinor Jane Bailey Springfield Stanley Huntington Jack Lindburg Washington, D. C Jones Cottage Annie Cutting En County New Bruns Henry Jackson William Fields Port Meadowbrook Percy Dorothy Marston New York Amy Parker Jennie Feere Ernest Rogers South Deerfield

Westport Town Meeting Discusses Extra School Funds

A special town meeting at the Westport town hall addressed raising additional money to lengthen the school year as mandated by the legislature and reconsidering continuing the Center school. The vote to keep Center school passed after strong turnout.

Center School Center Mabel P. Heal Bath City Star Carl N. Garland Augusta Charles J. Tilton Belle Tilton South Portland the Cedars Maud Webber Kenneth R. Bruce Boston Thomas McLaughlin Olivia Barker Portland M. O. Webber Charles W. Collins Wallingford Conn Collins Cottage East Side Ellen Collins Carrie Collins Gladys Jewetts Westport Lynn Mass Ruth White Lillian Anderson Mt. Vernon N. Y E. V. Lewis Odway Lewis Stoughton Percy W. Hodgdon Milford Lauretta Hodgdon South Freeport Edna Pierce California James H. Tarbox

Bath Women Attend Wedding Anniversary

Mrs. Roscoe G. Bailey and Miss Laurice Smith joined relatives in South Newcastle to honor the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury A. Smith at their Bath home. The ceremony was by Rev. G. M. Prescott. 12 children survive, including five daughters and four sons. The event followed a family noon dinner and highlighted Mr. Smith’s prominent local roles.

Roscoe G. Bailey Pratt Street Laurice Smith Newcastle Woodbury A. Smith Mr. Smith Freetown Grange Lincoln Pomona Lincoln County John T. Smith Dresden Dora M. Dodge Horatio Dodge G. M. Prescott Methodist Church

Auto pileups amid heavy rain on Bath to New Meadows road

Two crashes occurred Sunday evening on the Bath to New Meadows river route during a downpour. State officer Harry L. Thompson investigated the incidents near New Meadows bridge where the Stearns-Knight, driven by Peter Bates, and an Essex, driven by Leslie J. Davis, collided and toppled into mud flats. No injuries reported though tides could have worsened outcomes. A second collision near Prescott's garage involved a Chevrolet driven by Lucien Bisson and a Ford touring car driven by Lester Whitten. both vehicles damaged with no injuries.

Bath New Meadows River Harry L. Thompson Stearns-Knight Peter Bates Lisbon Street Lewiston New Meadows Bridge Essex Leslie J. Davis Brackett Street Port Percy Marston Woolwich New Meadows Prescott Lucien Bisson Shepard Street Lester Whitten Middle Street Ford Mr. Whitten Frank Powers Earl Peterson Sylvan Avenue Lucille Loebling Laurette Burgon

Bath Woman Heads Maine Delegation to Mackinac Meeting

Mrs. Harry Thurlow will represent Bath at the National Convention of Business and Professional Women's Clubs on Mackinac Island Michigan from July 8 to 15. One hundred Maine delegates travel to Mackinac via Montreal Toronto and Detroit for sessions and social events. The program features top women speakers round tables with national officers and executive sessions.

Harry Thurlow Bath B. P. W Mackinac Island Michigan National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs St. Louis Thurlow Bath Portland and Professional Women’s Club Elks Club Portland Maine Montreal Toronto Niagara Falls Detroit Mackinac

Shipping board official lauds American shipbuilding effort

Col. E C Plummer of the United States Shipping Board spoke at the Bath Rotary luncheon. He noted the rise in U S ship tonnage under recent laws, with about 30 ships under construction for Atlantic and Pacific trade. He praised U S commerce goals and contrasted progress with other nations. Visiting Rotarians included Dick Vose, C C Keen, George Marr, and R F Raymond.

E. C. Plummer United States Shipping Board Bath Rotary Club Phoenix Clinton D. Wilson Eugene Desmond Chester Plant Col. Plummer Poae Ward Washington Pacific Shipping Board United States Col. Phimmer

Metcalfe Coombs Couple Wed at Campbell's Pond Home

The marriage of Robert Conan Metcalfe of Attleboro and Miss M Coombs of West Bath took place Tuesday at the bride's mother's home Campbell's Pond. Rev Edwin Dodge Hardin presided. The groom, foreman at The Watson Co. silver works, and the bride, a former Attleboro teacher, will reside in Attleboro after a White Mountains honeymoon with the brides family.

Robert Conan Attleboro Mass M. Coombs West Bath Amy Coombs Campbell's Pond Edwin Dodge Hardin Winter Street Irving Coombs Julia Coombs Frank Metcalf

Maine Central Offers $1.25 Weekend Round Trip Fare

The Maine Central Railroad cuts to one dollar and 25 cents for a round trip between any two Maine Central stations as a response to declining local passenger traffic from car competition. Officials claim trains run below capacity, allowing a low fare without sacrificing comfort or safety on weekend travel.

United States Maine Central Maine

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Sheepscot William D. Patterson Ashineton W King Congress England Peleg Kennebec W. King Department Treasury Canada Novascotia France Senate Messrs Madison & Co Granger Paine Committee of Coin & Manufacturers Committee of Commerce, & Manufactures Peleg Tallman Peleg Tailman Malitia Company Lincoln Bank Captain Tallman Sheenscot John Merrill, Jr Main Street Bank Madison Lincoln and Kennebec Tallman Wood Vernon Supreme Judicial Court General Wood Betsey Lst Samuel Cony General Cony Easton Massachusetts Fort Western Settlement Daniel Cony Timothy Tim St. Mary’s Church Waterville Wall Street Mrs. Woodbury A. Smith South Newcastle Ruth Hannah McCormick Illinois Ee Ne O. Williams Washington, D Garet Elliott Ann Arbor Ria Castelani Ac Orbeaeee Aar P. W America Bath Box Co Bath B. & P. W. Club Col. Prue Nee Ees PPING the Rotary Club Metcalfe-Coombs Bride Campbell’s Pond S. Clyde Feere Hagen
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