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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1955

Page

7

Forty. Ago in Bath July 6 1915 civic notes

Liveryman Hosmer in Small Point recalls a fisherman selling mackerel in Portland for two cents a pound. Eva Shorey of Bridgton accepts a Red Oakes Lodge secretary post for Dr Lambert. Juno captain Houghton hosts a yacht cruise to Boothbay Harbor for John Meeker of Montreal. Edward R. Smith sails into Boston with salt cargo from Cockburn Harbor. Bath celebrates the Fourth with temperate crowds and a late night parade as police ease up.

Hosmer Portland Eva L. Shorey Bridgton H. A. Shorey Red Oakes Lodge Belgrade Lambert Hortense Herson Igrade Miss Shorey Hartford A. M. Houghton Juno Boothbay Harbor John Meeker Montreal Captain Houghton James A. McLellan J. Houghton McLellan S. J. Meeker William D Samuel S. Sewall Charles R. Donnell James Hart New York Edward R. Smith H. P. Lewis Boston Harbor Cockburn Harbor Truks Island Lewis

Small-town notes mingle stamps and births in Bath and Long Beach

A letter from Black Point Nova Scotia bears an extra war tax stamp beside the usual two cent stamp. A six and a half pound daughter, Alice Percy Cutler, arrives in Long Beach California to Miss Percy. Bath nurses inaugurate a fund for a Nurses Home with a lawn party and band concert on July 20 at Henderson Field to benefit the hospital project.

Black Point N. S U.S E. O. Cutler Long Beach Calif Alice Percy Cutler Bath Henderson Field

Weinblatt Heads to St Paul for New Business Venture

July 7, 1915 report that Weinblatt leaves for St Paul to start a new business after running a lunchroom on Commercial street. Mrs. Weinblatt plans to join later. Visitors from Peru Indiana and city residents stay with Mrs Hugh Davis in Portland. R G Holbrook named June 1 superintendent at Hewitt Bearing Metal Co Newark. Fire at plant caused about 15000 damage.

Weinblatt St. Paul Commercial Street Mubray Peru Indiana Arthur Dunton Hugh Davis Portland Davis Matthews R. G. Holbrook Charles F. Holbrook Maplestreet Hewitt Bearing Metal Company Newark N. J

Doughertys Plan Rexall Special Trip to Boston Convention

Friday July 8 1915 Mr and Mrs D T Dougherty left for Boston to join the Rexall Special bound for San Francisco for the 13th annual United Drug Co convention. They expect to return August 5. The day’s notes include a Corliss Street church lawn party and a Wawanoek Campfire Girls outing with chaperone Mrs Joanna Hodgkins. A Seth Thomas clock was donated to the Y M C A by William H Sewall, and Charles W Clifford with R H Howland returned from Boston with a 1916 Buick six for Bath Garage Co demonstration. The schooner Horace A Stone docked with a large hard pine cargo for the road. A Beacon Street parsonage reception honored Rev G C Stanley and Mrs Stanley from Putnam Conn.

D. T. Dougherty Boston Toom Charles W. Clifford R. H. Howland Bath Garage Co Messrs. Clifford Howland

Holiday Travel and Local Movements Reported

Mrs. William C Chadbourne and Mrs. Arthur R Chadbourne returned from Brockton Massachusetts with Arthur E Chadbourne assistant Woolworth store manager. Mrs. Chappell and son Raymond travel with her mother to spend July and August in New London Conn with Mr Chappell joining in August. Dr Fuller plans August cottage move to Popham, house diagonal to land to avoid storm waves. Hyde Guards received War Department scarlet figure 1s for last year’s championship and top merit at target practice.

William C. Chadbourne Arthur R. Chadbourne Brockton, Mass Arthur E. Chadbourne Woolworth Raymond C. Chappell Raymond L. L. Merriam Boston Hyde Guards War Department United States

Postmaster Change Nears as Hyde Hands Office to Hartnett

July 9 1915 report notes E W Hyde packing up ready to hand over to incoming postmaster F W Hartnett once commission arrives expected this week. Retiring official says four years were pleasant and patrons well cared for. The Times records community actions and local notes including storms and local businesses.

E. W. Hyde F. W. Hartnett Hyde

Lewiston Youth Wins First Prize in Charlie Chaplin Role

On Thursday evening July 11 1915 Frank Stanley Haskell of Lewiston son of Mr and Mrs William F Haskell and grandson of William L Sprague excelled in the Charlie Chaplin role at Music Hall Lewiston and won the first prize before a large Lewiston audience.

Frank Stanley Haskell William F. Haskell Lewiston William L. Sprague Richardson Street Charlie Chaplin Music Hall Haskell

Bath Notes and Local Ventures Highlight Weekend Activity

The town buzzes with varied tidings as Holman Day heads fishing trip after finishing a Maine novel. Bath hosts Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson en route to Dark Harbor, with others from Bath and nearby towns on business or leisure trips. A beloved cat at Hallet's Drug Store returns home, and a six masted schooner completes repairs to sail to Norfolk, marking a lively day in regional life.

Charles Dana Gibson Bath Gibson Dark Harbor

Bath News Roundup July 12 1915 Highlights

Port residents and visitors noted as F F Ingraham returns to Boston after a weekend with family at the Low homestead. High Abraham Oliver named game warden replacing Fred Willis who retires after years of service. Lisbon defeats Bath 4-3 at Kelley Field in a standout game. Commodore Gannett’s yacht Kestral II visited, and local fishing reports include Al Ridley’s three sturgeon catch. Road conditions hinder travel. Percy and Soule families make summer moves between Bath Augusta Popham Beach and Damariscotta.

F. F. Ingraham Boston Low Homestead High Street Abraham Oliver South End Fred A. Willis Willis Electric Express Bath Steam Dye House

Summer visitors and building plans near Popham Beach

Soule's former Woolwich summer home hosts are noted. John McInnes and Charles Ford family visits mark a seaside pattern. Fred A. Fuller and wife spend Sunday at the Fuller cottage. John H. Stacey builds two cottages for Massachusetts buyers on Little Cox's Head. Hyde Windlass and Bath will clash with Kelley Field hosting a red hot local championship game next Saturday.

Charles W. Clifford Popham Beach John H. Stacey Massachusetts Little Cox's Head Hyde Windlass Bath Kelley Field

Wonderful Town Opens Next Week at Lakewood Theater

Lakewood presents Wonderful Town as its fifth show of the 55th season. It runs July 18 for one week with a Wednesday and Saturday matinee. Evelyn Page stars in this Bernstein music Betty Comden Adolph Green lyrics Gus Schirmer directs.

Town Lakewood Theater Evelyn Page Big City Greenwich Village Leonard Bernstein Betty Comden Adolph Green Gus Schirmer Donald Cook John Dall Monica Lovett Lakewood

She's Her Own Grandma in Tennessee Wedding

Thirteen year old Betty Louise Willis wed Ed Earley with parental consent. Earley listed as over 50. Willis parents Paul and ex Mrs Willis divorced and married Earley's child, making Betty both mother-in-law to her parents and grandmother to Earley. Tennessee law required parental signatures for the license.

Greenville, Tenn Betty Louise Willis Ed Earley Paul Willis Earley Tennessee

Indians Lose 19-0 in Boston Narrowly Miss Record

Cleveland Indians routed the Red Sox 19-0 but fall two runs short of tying the modern major league shutout record. Tigers and Yankees share the mark with 21-0 defeats, set by the White Sox in 1901 and the Athletics in 1989.

Indians Boston Cleveland Indians Red Sox Tigers Yankees White Sox Athletics

Pace Has Much to Learn Before Wolverines Debut

In Ann Arbor Bennie Oosterbaan describes sophomore Jim Pace an Arkansas star as a good prospect but with a lot to learn before he plays left half for Michigan Pace shows shifty fast running but average passing during spring practice in Michigan.

Ann Arbor Mich.p Michigan Bennie Oosterbaan Jim Pace Arkansas Wolverines Pace

Moving Cash Windows Houston on Wheels planned for plants

Cashier windows on wheels are planned for industrial plants in the Houston area. A check cashing company will offer the drive up service.

Houston Tex

Probate Court continues updates on Bath and Bowdoinham estates

The Probate Court lists appointments and filings for numerous Maine estates including Bath Bowdoinham Topsham and Richmond. Appointments include Lester Rideout Carl Albee and executors Greenblatt and Breton. Inventory filings and final accounts span Flora Broom Elsie Sutherland and others with bonds and depictions noted.

Cosmopolitan Club outlines fall parking district talk and events

Cosmopolitan Club members discussed a fall talk on a parking district. Miss Alice Johnson reported the Garden Club earned a Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker citation and announced a florist speaker for Monday. Drama Club plans a picnic next Monday at Mrs. Joseph I Smith’s Foster Point cottage and an overnight trip to Wilson's Mills for Hamlet.

Singer Cosmopolitan Garden Alice Johnson Garden Club Leeman Highway Johnson Daniel F. Matter Cosmopolitan Drama Club Joseph I. Smith Foster's Point Drama Club Isabelle Bryant Wilson's Mills Rangeley Lakes Margaret Foote Linwood Boardman Granville M Colby Roberts Daniel F Matter Ervin Senter Maine Federation of Women’s Cluirs Gerard Billington Ernest G. Bailey Jack Hensinger

Mayor Van Every Talks Private Y Branch Here

Mayor Phil Van Every told a Y M.C.A. banquet he often addresses his own private branch of the organization. His wife and four daughters are members.

Y Charlotte N. C Phil van Every Y M.C.A

Hollywood To Collect Rewards Hollywood Star Steve Allen Returns

Steve Allen, after years of radio and small film work, returns to Hollywood to collect rewards by starring in The Benny Goodman Story and maintaining a busy career in TV writing acting and music. He reflects on balancing multiple pursuits and notes fame supports diverse projects.

Hollywood Steve Allen Night Owls June Haver Gloria DeHaven Mack Sennett Memory Lane Allen Network TV California New York NBC King of Swing Universal-International Benny Goodman Milton Berle

Paint for Relaxation in Jacksonville Detective Sgts Hobby

In Jacksonville Florida detective sergeant Claude Hendricks who weighs 265 pounds makes money painting small figurines. He says painting calms his mind and keeps his thoughts from wandering while applying color to tiny plastic lips. Hendricks opened a retail store three months ago with partner John B. Outz, while Outz handles the moulding.

Jacksonville Fla Claude Hendricks Hendricks John B. Outz Outz

Judge Darbings Reflects on Spoiled Son Comment

Denver Superior Judge Mitch Johns lectured parents of a 17 year old in his court. He called the youth a spoiled little boy then noted with humor that he has a 17 week old son who he says is spoiled too. The exchange highlights the judge’s attempt to relate to parents while addressing juvenile conduct.

Denver Mitch Johns Johns

Probate notices from Bath court list estate actions

Court of Probate at Bath issues notices for estates including Burgess name change, Francisco final accounts for Frank Francisco, Hitchcock trusts, Johnson guardianship license to sell real estate, Povich widow’s debt free third, Tarbox final accounts, with August hearing and three weekly notices in Bath Independent. Judge Arthur J. Dunton signs true copy. register Lillian H. Hpai attest.

Bath Adahoc Uly Kenneth N. Francisco Sarah J Hitchcock Canal National Bank of Portland Catherine M Hitchcock Nellie M Johnson Richard F Johnson Samuel Povich Sophie Povich Alfred JL. Tarbox First Portland National Bank

Appointment of Executors and Administrators in Idaho County

Register Lillian H Heal certifies in the Nowing estates that named individuals were appointed as executors administrators conservators or guardians with appointment dates of July 5 1955. Clayton B Churchill named administrator without bond for Frank M Churchill estate. Danford A McDonald for Helen E McIntyre estate. Daniel Williams for Walter E Reid estate.

Helen E. McIntyre Bath Danford A. McDonald Frank M. Churchill Clayton B. Churchill Sarah Rideout Bowdoin Lester F. Rideout Frank M. Stinson Carl Albee Norris H. Wilson Woolwich Alice W. Small Margaret L. Luce Topsham George E. Melvin Guardian Glenna M. Connors Als Bowdeinham Julia A. Hinkley Solomon K. Greenblatt Abraham E. Greenblatt Iscar W. Greenblatt Owen Lee Greenblatt Flora L. Broom Merline E. Breton Christine Cameron Adelaide Coombs Arthur C. Davis Viola O. Davis Everett Betts Lynn M. Bussey Merliner E. Breton Frank D. Scott Phippsburg Myra E. Scott T. Lillian H. Heal County of Idahoc Nowing Clayton B Churchill Helen E. MclIntyre Walter E. Reid Georgetown Daniel Williams

Boating Notes Highlight Local River Activities and Safety

Ed McCormick fished two pollock at Popham Beach then joined friends for another outing on the river. The Kennebec River Squadron plans a sail up the Eastern river next weekend with more boating events including a Labor Day cruise. Ralph Hutchins urges Bath youths to wear lifejackets, noting drownings could have been avoided with safer habits. Berry’s Landing shows new models including Wolverine. Konrad Parker’s 12 foot mahogany plywood craft draws attention. City Landing features Howard Kirkpatrick returning from a 500 mile trip with a Penn-Yan Swift, praised for its handling.

Ed McCormick Popham Beach Kennebec Bath Ralph Hutchins Hutchins Maine Berry Konrad Parker City Landing Howard Kirkpatrick New York Kirkpatrick

Long force play shocks St Paul as Cleverly hits deep drive

Jim Cleverly of the Indianapolis Idians delivered a long force play in a game against the Saints in St Paul Minnesota. Jose Santiago pulled a groin while running to first after tripping over the bag and was helped off. Cleverly then hit a ball deep to left center over 400 feet as Santiago collapsed. The relay from the outfield to second forced the runner, and Cleverly was charged with a force out rather than a double or triple.

St. Paul, Minn Jim Cleverly Indianapolis Idians Saints Jose Santiago Santiago Cleverly

Exectrom Springs Seeks Name Change to Caldwell

In a petition filed with the clerk of Superior Court, Exectrom Fullenwider Springs asked that his name be changed to Exectrom Fullenwider Springs Caldwell.

Winston-Salem, N. C Superior Court Exectrom Fullenwider Springs Caldwell

Massachusetts Divorce Libel From Bath Court

Libellant T Irene Barclay of Bath Sagadahoc seeks a divorce from Clyde E Barclay of Dorchester Massachusetts for desertion and cruel treatment. Court orders publication in Bath Daily Times and notices Clyde Barclay to appear on the October 1955 term to show cause why the prayer should not be granted.

State OF Maine Sagadahoc Suror Bath Withn Adahoc T. Irene Barclay Aine Clyde E. Barclay Dorchester Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bath Maine Irene Barclay Clyde E Barclay Sacadahoc Bath Daily Times Cecil J. Siddall

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The Frank Larrabee Lines Island Helen Wheaton Elma Lemoine Bessie Hopkins Rachel Potter Bessie McKay Helen Childs Evelyn Shaughnessy Bath Telephone Exchange Exchange S. R. Hersey Dr. Butler Mildred Nichols Popham Frank Small Hubert H. McCarty Bar Harbor Fred P. Shaw Dunning Cottage Foster’s Point E. W. Briggs John S. Briggs Arthur H. Stetson Eertain Front Street Arthur Hodgdon Ieierytt Bostish Pat Hernsenit Road Harry E. Litchfield Texas Mrs. Huldah Silver of Dover Brother Otis J. Card Liberty Street Joseph Gerren James Holt Cambridge E. J. Murphy Gilbert Foster E. A. Hodgkins Hodgkins Summer Street Harry Hodgkins Central House Page Diamond Page Frank F. Clapp Malden Damariscotta Caroline McNeil J. W. and William McNeil Corliss Street Church John Thurlow McNeil Abbie Morris Thurlow French Wawanoek Birch Point Roy Shackford Joanna Hodgkins Mildred Curtis Josephine Crosman Ethel Totman Mel Harrington Marion Ferguson Edith Mitchell Marion Redlon William H. Sewall Seth Thomas Horace A. Stone Beacon Street Parsonage G. C. Stanley Putnam, Conn Virginia Driftwood Club Mate Hodgkins George A. Baker National Guard William Mann Center Street Center Street Crossing Charles Chestra New Meadows Inn Donald Sewall M. W. Sewall Port Said Athens Sewall Africa John B. Brown Hallet's Court Street Bridge Fred C. Leonard Western Avenue Mr. Leonard Middle Samuel Welch Pentecostal Church Benjaminero Augustus Pero Wesley Methodist Sunday School Capitol Island Eastern Steamship Co Ethel Hawley Forest E. Legard Clifton and Marjory Berlin N. H George E. Legard Court Street Holman Day Maine Woods Walter S. Glidden Biddeford E. P. Briggs Walter P. Chase W. H. Bowker M. A. Haraden Eastern Steamship Company Harry E. Cook Waltham Mr. Cook Waltham Theater Herman A. Spinney Diana Pond Island Joseph Torrey Islander Bill Hallet’s William Crocker North Woolwich Eleanor A. Percy Percy and Small Norfolk Mrs. Coleman O’brien Portand al Ridley Commodore Gannett Augusta Kestral II John E. Fitzgerald Lisbon A. A. Percy Herbert Simpson M. G. Leonard South Gardiner A. M. G. Soule Soule Woolwich-for-the-Summer John McInnes Frank A. Small Fred A. Fuller Street Railway Mrs. Fuller Fuller Cottage Sonoma County Santa Rosa Gayle Schneck Winnie McCune Elizabeth CC. Sutherland Evelyn M. Sutherland George McIntire Walter F. Taylor Charles O. Baker Richmond Leslie F. Roberts Andrew M. Byras Helen E. Byras Seddie F. Kelley Ethel B. Maxcy Abigail F. Carter Isabelle E. Carter Maurice Albion Luce, Jr Edith Elinor Luce Cosmopolitan Club By Bob Thomas Arthur J. Dunton Lillian H Hpai Lillian H. Heai Register Ruth Mathias Broadway Everett Mass State OF Maine Libellant Lynn M Bussey Notary Public Esther L. Brawn
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