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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1937

Page

3

Richmond News Briefs Remembered Visits and Departures

A long list of social visits and hometown movements fills the Richmond area notes. among those visiting or staying with locals are Mrs Mary Roberts and relatives in Richmond, Howard Farwell Jr in Maine, Mrs Farwell and Barbara Ann, Mr and Mrs Ray Merrifield of Dan forth, and many others from Brunswick to Portland. Several residents travel to Bath Boothbay Harb or New York. Death of Miss Grace G Starbird noted at Waterford July 5. Enterprise grange held July 6 with inspection and memorials. Road resurfacing affects traffic from Richmond Corner to Topsham with detour via Temple's store.

Mary Roberts Charles Roberts Red Rapids N. B Frank Marshall Lillian Marshall Warren Hosmer Paul Brunswick Arthur Maxwell Front Street Howard Farwell, Jr Maine New Albany Ind Farwell Barbara Ann Roland Peterson Louise Portland Lucile Utter Ruth Whitehouse Somerville Mass Harry Jordan Mabel Hines Barbara Lynn Fred Atkinson Barnes Doris Myrtle Hines Robert Wyman Waltham Pleasant View Farm Wesley Hinkley Lowell Terrell Chester Emmons Linwood Grindle Fort McKinley Woodbury Potter Topsham Vernon Coombs Rebecca Rogers John Hartford Vera Meserve Bath Richmond Massachusetts School of Art Girls School of Practical Arts Cambridge Isaac Warren Starbird Edward P. Starbird Rochester Herbert Starbird Litchfield Ella Pary Gardiner Everett Hatch Audrey Holman Milton Webber Charles Webber James Kempton Henry Alexander White Road Christine Toothaker Social Welfare Bureau State House Augusta Hilda Toothaker Augusta Lumber Co Clifton Toothaker Charles Wade Boothbay Harbor Victor Carey Robert New York City Frances Libby Brooklyn N. Y Henrietta Libby Pleasant Street Mary Carr Hazel Bennett Ralph Brown Quebec Cecil Richards Harvard Maine Central Railroad Geneva Brown Lillian Brown Boston Dorothy McKenna Georgia Bickford Margaret McKenna Old Orchard Helen Blenn J. R. Hall Bowdeinham Hall Edwin B. Dunn The Depositors Trust Co Dunn Lock's Mills Walter Barnes Roberts New York Chicago Annie Hawkes Ocean Park Fred Duren Duren Margaret Rich Alice Rich Columbus Ohio Charles Hatch Karl Hatch Frances Esther Parker Charles B. Stetson Norwalk Charles Brown Thomas Nealon Enterprise Grange Harry Rackley Richmond Corner Temple Carl Bolton New Road Horace Gilpatrick Annie Johnson Ruth Savage Maurice Wheeler Bar Harbor Cadillac Mountain Mattie Garretson Hollywood Calif S. S. Queen Mary Noble Maxwell California John Phyllis Crane Maynard Brown Thelma Dickinson Barbara Weeks

Reckless Driving Charge Stemming From Fatal Horse Hitting

Maurice Norton of Phippsburg will be ordered into municipal court to answer a reckless driving charge after a car allegedly driven by him struck and fatally injured a horse owned by Irving Harrington just north of Phippsburg center last Saturday night. Deputy Loring D. Small and Sheriff Charles W. Messenger investigated the accident, with the Harrington horse being led by a boy across the highway when struck. Norton resides in the West Point section of town.

Maurice Norton Phippsburg Irving Harrington Phippsburg Center Loring D. Small Small Charles W. Messenger Harrington Norton West Point

Church Wedding Of Two Ministers In Maine

The ceremony united Rev Charles Simms daughter and Rev Cecil Overman in a Gordon College wedding. Ushers included James Pendleton Paul Legard Walter Schoepfer and Frank Martin. After a reception at the church and parsonage the couples planned to serve Baptist churches in Nobleboro Waldoboro and South Waldoboro. Continues from Page One.

Haslam Gordon College James L. M. Pendleton Quincy Mass Bristol Paul G. Legard Miss Sims Winneyance Walter Schoepfer Georgetown Frank S. Martin Cecil V. Overman Chanute Kans Bracey Winneganee Baptist Church Overman Cecil Vaughn Overman Girard Girard High School Gordon Bay Road Revere First Baptist Church Sims Ruth Dunlap Antrim Braceys New Durham N. H

Georgetown Selectmen to Convene for Hall Wiring Bids

Georgetown Maine selectmen will meet at the town hall on Saturday July 17 1937 at 2 p m to discuss wiring the town hall and two school houses. Interested bidders may submit figures on a later date after material and lamp locations are decided.

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Bath and Georgetown Social Notes Highlight Summer Visits

Georgetown and Bath residents share a summer of visitors and arrivals. Miss Georgia Randall of Cambridge arrives at a Bath cottage. Miss Viola Buzzo of New Britain visits for Sumner. Phyllis Drake marries Augustus Collins in Bath. Constance Elizabeth Gray born at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Georgia Randall Cambridge Mass Edward Wren Boston Lester Powers Central Maine Power Co Lisbon Falls Viola Buzzo New Britain Traften Charles Blaisdell Bath Ann Phyllis Drake Augustus Collins G. B. Wolstenholme The People’s Church Little River Farm Indian Point Sumner Mains Eleanor Edgar Warren Constance Elizabeth Bath Memorial Hospital Woodrow Gray Prescott Stedman Denver Colo Stedman Vira Traften Lincoln Strees Harry Carlisle George Carlisle North Edgecomb T. M. Hagan Eilie Oliver Popham Beach J. F Frank Wren Kennebec Point Medford Thomas Williams Gunnell Virginia Bertha Russell Portland Nancy Russell Woodside Charles Andre Wendell Baker Heal Ernest Heal Dorothy Hagan Martha Rich Bowen Boothbay Harbor Carler Emma B. Billings Walter Schoepfer Vaughn Overman Helen Sims Elm Street Baptist Church Schoepfer Manning Tobey Stormer Grace Tobey Carrie Oliver C. B. Billings Tobey First Baptist Church Town Taunton Kittery

Record Seasons At Sebasco Estates Full Swing This Summer

Sebasco Estates and Sebasco Lodge anticipate their biggest season with hotel and annex booked to capacity through Labor Day. Shore Acres golf course and tennis courts see heavy use as guests enjoy tuna fishing, contract and bridge parties, and nightly hospitality from Rock Gardens Inn. The annual golf tournament is planned with many entries, and BI Tench returns at the clubhouse with assistants. Bill Was once made a hole in one on Shore Acres course.

Sebasco Estates Sebasco Lodge Shore Acres Sebasco J. W. Merritt Rock Gardens Bi’ Tench Bill

Former Grangers Reinstated At Dromore Orange Meeting

Former members Hammond and spouse, Mrs. Florence Savage, Mrs. Viola Smith, Mrs. Mattie Donahue of Brunswick, and Mrs. Estelle Wade were reinstated at the Dromore Orange regular meeting. The program featured balloting review, community singing, and a mentor discussion led by Annie Malcolm, Grace Kenney, Edward Kenney, and Hubert McCarty. Refreshments followed.

S.x Dromore Orange Hammond Florence Savage Viola Smith Mattie Donahue Brunswick Estelle Wade Bath Dinah Metor Annie Malcolm Grace Kenney Edward Kenney Hubert McCarty

Two youths held on alleged assault on Woolwich girl

In Bath magistrate court two youths Elmer Geneau and William Hudson were held on felonious assault and attempted ravish charges regarding Miss Faustina Reed an 18 year old Woolwich girl. The State produced witnesses including Dr Winchenbach and Mrs Wilson. A motion for discharge was denied and they were bound over to the Sagadahoc Superior Court in October with Hudson posting bond and Geneau unable to obtain sureties.

Edward W. Bridgham Elmer W. Geneau William H. Hudson Faustina M. Reed Woolwich Arthur J. Dunton Sagadahoc Hudson Geneau Kennebec County Augusta Miss Reed Topsham Bridgham Ralph O Dale Dunton Francis A. Winchenbach David L. Wilson Donald B. Wilson Wilson Topsham Road Middle Street Wilson Home Bath Winchenbach Aid Harold J. Rubin Geneauor Hudson

Oscar the sea turtle captivates South End dock crowd

A sea turtle nicknamed Oscar drew a lively crowd at the South End near the Central Maine Power Co. powerhouse on Sunday evening. George W. Gallant guided the creature ashore, aided by local youths, while Johnny Bourque and Everett Comeau provided transport and a penned enclosure. Oscar weighs several pounds, with long claws and a spiny tail, and was later marked with initials GWG. The tale also notes a collection of bell metal cymbals once owned by Edward C. Danforth, now at Gardiner High School.

Oscar Central Mai Power Co George W. Gillant South End Vieiuts John E. Hughes Te Bath Trust Co Marvin A. E.rabeth Colby Mr. G Aliant Johnny Bourque Everett Comeau Gallant Miss Colby Helen M Moses Mr Gallant Bath Maine Edward C Danforth Eighth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Gardiner High School Danforth Second Street Randolph

Five Islands Improvement Association Opens Season

The Five Islands Improvement Association held its first meeting of the season on a Tuesday evening, with Mrs. Norman Howard presiding in the absence of President Elbridge Southard. Plans were laid for the summer as residents and visitors from Bath, Stoughton, Malden, and New York gathered at cottages along Seguinland and Lenegmere Road.

Five Island’s Improvement Association Norman Howard Elbridge Southard E. M. Horton Lakewood New York City Charles MacMahan Everett Mass Gene Stevens A E Wyman Parks Sabattus Walter E. Reid E . Pierce Boston Seruinsend Donald Kenney Bath T. E Cromwell Cromwell Raymond Hell Newftown Conn Hall Lengemere Road I. P. Quimby M.besse Quimby Malden Herbert Moore Charles and Herber Belmont Mas Islands Europe Norman Dubois Stoughton Mt. Hope Alice Cromwell Albion Mattapan Jeve Rowe Mabel Dickey Mary Norton Clarence MacMahan Kittery Harriet Worrell Ralph Worrell Clemence Hassenfus Newton W. C. Hassenfus Thomas Aykroyd Hyde Park Harold Pinkham Bath Memorial Hospital Pinkham Percy Savaze G. T. O'Donnell Chestnut Hill Moore Davis Sedgemere Road Marjorie Bartlett Columbia University New York Hush Etenhauer Watertown Seguinland C. H. Ashford Augusta J. A. Folsom Five Islands C. H Ashford Harry Horne Georgetown Caline Hors E. Wade Woolwich Mas Pinkham Norman Stouchton Dubois Marchet Norton Barclert Field

Bath Visitors Highlight Quiet Weekend Gatherings

Well's daughter and Mrs Charles Kenney hosted Bath guests. Mr and Mrs Fred Potter of Damariscotta spent the weekend with sister Mrs Alonzo Thibeau. Doris Sanborn visits Mrs Percy Savage. Roland Swan and family from Everett Massachusetts occupy Staffeld cottage for two weeks. Sherbrook Howard of Saugus Massachusetts stays at Howard cottage. Rockcrest cottage guests include Rosamond Wright Elizabeth Peabody Elizabeth Bullard of Cambridge Mass Harriet Worrell Ralph Worrell of Philadelphia and Steadman of Denver.

Well Charles Kenney Mr. Kenney Bath Fred Potter Damariscotta Sherbrook Howard Saugus Mass Rockcrest Cottage Rosamond Wright Elizabeth Peabody Elizabeth Bullard Cambridge Harriet Worrell Ralph Worrell Philadelphia Steadman Denver Colorado

Obituary of Dora W Melrose from Bath resident dies at 22 Bedford

Dora Wyman Melrose wife of William R Melrose died suddenly at home 22 Bedford street after a week long illness with heart trouble Born in Londonderry Vermont July 13 1863 she taught school in youth and lived in Bath about 36 years She leaves husband son Joseph Rowe Melrose and grandson Joseph R Melrose Jr A brother and sister died earlier She was a member of First Baptist church.

Dora W. Melrose William R. Melrose Bedford Street Londonderry Isaac Wyman Melrose Bath Joseph Rowe Melrose Mr. Melrose Joseph R. Melrose, Jr First Baptist Church

Mrs Nancy A Oliver dies after stroke at 60 High Street

Nancy Alice Oliver 80 widow of Alfred S Oliver died Friday night at her home following a stroke on June 29. Born in Phippsburg, she lived in Bath 63 years and leaves one daughter Leila of Bath, two sons Raymond of Quincy and Robert of Gorham, a granddaughter Rodney Jones of Astoria, and two nieces. She was a member of Winnegance Baptist Church.

Nancy Alice Oliver Alfred S. Oliver High Street Phippsburg Thomas Annie Wyle Oliver Bath Harry E. Litchfield David Kidd Stratford, Conn Winnegance Baptist Church

Arthur A Brown dies after illness at 77 in Fairfield

Arthur A Brown 77 former Bath resident dies at his Ridge road Fairfield home after a four month illness. He lived at 1086 High street Bath about ten years, moved to Fairfield four years ago. Born in Middleton Massachusetts he is survived by his wife four children Raymond of Waterville Mrs Fred Bickford Augusta Mrs John Jones Waterville and Maurice C Brown Bath.

George H Smith Hallowell Mr. Smith England Ernest Smith Elizabeth (Powers) Smith John Crane Bath Fairfield Arthur A Brown Ridge Road Brown High Street Middleton Mass Anniie Raymond of Waterville Fred Bickford Augusta John Jones Maurice C Brown

Mrs Oliver Funeral Held At Home High Street

The funeral for Mrs Nancy A Oliver widow of Alfred S Oliver was held Sunday at two at her home 60 High street with Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist church officiating. Bearers were Frank Allegrin Aimon Perry Charles Preble Ralph Trask. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery Winnegance.

Nancy A. Oliver Alfred S. Oliver High Street Charles R Sims First Baywtist Church Frank Allegrin Aimon Perry Charles Preble Ralph Trask Fairview Cemetery Winnegance

Widow Alice Colby Dies in Portland at 70

Alice G Colby widow of Albert C Colby of this city died Tuesday morning in St Barnabas hospital Portland after a five week stay following a broken leg She was born in Brewer daughter of Charles G and Clara Foster married Nov 17 1883 lived in this city for years Survived by son Warren Albert Colby daughter Mrs Albion K Parris grandson Keith Colby Parris and half brother Albert Cressey She belonged to Christian Science church and Bath club resided at Eastland hotel

Alice G. Colby Portland Albert C. Colby St. Barnabas Hospital Brewer Charles G Clara Foster Mr. Colby Walter C. Rogers Washington Street Wesley M. E. Church Colby Bath Iron Works Christian Science Church Bath Club of Eastland Hotel Warren Albert Colby Old Orchard Beach Gardiner Albion K. Parris Keith Colby Parris Albert Cressey

Joseph E. Tardiff Dies at 52 in Bath Home

Joseph E. Tardiff 52, a Torrey Roller Bushing Works employee, died Tuesday at his Bath home. Born in Canada to Philip and Mary Tardiff, he lived in Bath many years. Survived by wife Delia, two sons Joseph and Henry, two daughters Jean and Jeannette, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral Thursday at eight at St Mary’s Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Joseph E. Tardiff Torrey Roller Nichols Street Canada Philips Mary Tardiff Bath Delia Tardiff Joseph Henry Jean Jeannette Tardiff Arthur Luke Portland John Allain Joseph Tardiff Philip Rosario Tardiff St. Mary's Church Calvary Cemetery

Mrs Elmira E Stinson Funeral Held In Bath

The funeral of Mrs Elmira E Stinson widow of John M Stinson and Bath's oldest resident was held Friday at two at her home 476 Middle Street where she had lived 85 years Rev Frederick P Moffatt officiated The bearers were Harry W Crosman Robert Fulton of Portland Donald Hopkins and Henry Weyland of Holyoke Mass Burial was in Oak Grove

Elmira E. Stinson John M. Stinson Bath Middle Street Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Harry W. Crosman Robert Fulton Portland Donald Hopkins Henry Weyland Holyoke Mass Oak Grove

Funeral for Katherine F Emmons at St Marys Church

Funeral for Katherine F Emmons wife of Frank Fiamons of 37 Court Street was held Saturday morning at eight in St Marys Church. Rev Timothy C Maney officiated the requiem mass. Mrs Grace Bo Cunningham sang Ave Maria and Face to Face. Bearers were Scott Morse a nephew Edward Jo Tee John M Con ley and Edward Biggins. Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery family lot.

Katherine FE. Emmons Frank EF. Fiamons Court Street St. Mary Timothy C. Maney Grace Bo Cunningham Gounod Ave Muri Scott Morse Edward Jo Tee John M. Conley Edward Biggins Maple Grove Cemetery

Mrs Melrose Funeral Held Saturday Afternoon

The funeral of Dora W wife of William R Melrose was Saturday afternoon at two at the Fred S Curtis funeral home on Center Street. Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist church officiated. Burial followed in Oak Grove. The theater’s Henry Minott Olney Perry Arthur B Stearns and Arthur Ward were mentioned in attendance.

Dora W William R. Melrose Fred S. Curtus Center Street Charles R. Sims Fist Baptist Church Henry Minott Olney Perry Arthur B. Stearns Arthur Ward Oak Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room Frank J. Walker Maxine Bethel Board OF Selectmen Georgetown, Maine Lodge Annex South End Dock E. Cromwell Mr. Croir Atle Saph Savings Institution William Melrose Winneganee District Arthur A. Brown Mrs. Oliver Torrey Roller Bushing Works Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston
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