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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1929

Page

2

Northland to Bath Fire and Friendly Bayside Visit

A long rustic poem from He. of Petersburg on Maine charm opens the page, then a major Friday 3 am fire on Danforth and Federal streets destroys stables, damages the Dow home, and threatens nearby houses. Firefighters report hose misfit hampered efforts. Bath and Damariscotta aided, with several thousand dollars loss and partial insurance. Community notes cover visits, church services, council plans, theater, and local improvements.

Danforth Street Nellie Strong Somerville W. K. Clisby Cat Walter Dow Turner Center Creamery Federal Danforth Streets Theodore Dow Charles E. Emerson W. B. Lewis Bath and Damariscotta

Woolwich Notes and Summer Guests Reach Across Towns

Woolwich society circles detail guests visiting Richmond Bath and Camden with many locals at cottages, a farewell sermon by Rev C E Bousfield before his China mission, a Tuessie hall dance, a Willing Workers sale and baby clinic, and various travel, hospital plans, and family greetings reflecting a bustling seasonal community.

Eugenie Hunnewell George Tibbet Richmond Marcia Stinson Portland C. E. Bousfield Bousfield China Neil Tuessie Hall Ambrose McFadden Bath Emma Hathorne Ernest Hathorne David Reed Juniper Point Orlando Champion Maine General Hospital Joseph Hecht Boston Elizabeth Wright Mary Charlotte Stinson New York Henry Dunbar William Williams Camden Edward Williamson Rockland William Kennerson William Gould Robinhood Lowell Brown Boothbay Harbor Ira Rice Nequasset

In Memoriam Mrs Daniel M Colby Died July 13 1927

In loving memory of Mrs Daniel M Colby who died July 13 1927. Her smiling way and pleasant face are a pleasure to recall. She was kindly to all and beloved by her family and friends. Her husband and children pray for a reunion in the better land.

Daniel M. Colby

West Bath Visitors Share Weekend at Foster’s Point

West Bath residents and local families gathered at Foster's Point for a Sunday visit. Fred Williams Jr remained to help with haying while others from Portland Bath Greene Maine Beachmont and New York joined the gathering. The article notes numerous family connections and a Bates College summer session, ending with mention of a Congregational church vestry school opening on Summer Street.

Jack Fred Williams Portland Ernest Umn Onsey Bath Lincoln Williams Foster's Point Joseph W. Larrabee Walter Alexander Skillin Henry Holden Greene, Maine Charles Bates, Jr Beachmont Mass Bates Sabine Dorothy McCabe Lower Washington Street Joseph W. Lar Elmer Rogers Lucy Harry Hosmer Larrabee's Grove E. W. Haggett J. M. Lemont Fred Larrabee Freeport Clarence Peaskee Mary Hobson New York J. E. Mayo Mayo Susan Pratt Rian’ Gertrude Goldstein Brooklyn John F Larrabee Bates College

Fire Society Meets in Wiscasset for 515th Quarterly Gathering

The Wiscasset Fire Society, dating to 1801 and limited to 30 members, held its 515th quarterly meeting at Webber's Tavern with 24 members present. Henry E. Scott hosted. William D. Patterson, the senior member, was celebrated on fifty years of membership as the group continues its fire safety and fraternal mission. Continued on Page Eight.

Wiscasset Henry E. Scott Medford Mass Scott Register New England Historical and Genealogical Society New England William D. Patterson Fire Society Nigregeha Patterson

Thomas S. T. Gibbons Dies at 56 in Bath

Thomas Stanton Gibb ons 56 died at home 677 Washington street after six months illness. He was born aboard the ship Majestic, son of Capt. Thomas Patten Gibbons and Susan Fisher Gibbons, and sailed widely with his father. A Bath High School and Gray's Business College graduate, he built a coal business with his father and led Kennebec Towage Co. as treasurer and manager. He served on Bath city council, county treasurer, and was a loyal Democrat. He supported charities, helped the needy, and leaves wife Elizabeth Cape and sister Mary F. Gibbons. Mildred Nichols died Saturday in Portland.

Bath Thomas Stanton Gibbons Washington Street Thomas Patten Susan Fisher Gibbons Mr. Gibbons Majestic Stanton Straights Signapore U. S Hartford Bath High School Gray’s Business College Portland Old Woodward Coal Co Gibbons Coal Co New England

Heavy Taxpayers in Bath City Ledger Listing Names

A long list of residents and businesses in Bath appears with assessed tax amounts. The record enumerates individuals such as Hyde Edward W and Moore Simon N, plus entities like Kennebec Greenhouses and The Texas Steamship Company, detailing varied sums from several dollars to thousands, reflecting a comprehensive tax roll snapshot.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Discusses Basketry and Lampshades

Nequasset Farm Bureau met Wednesday of last week with Mrs Ruth Dubar to discuss basketry and lampshades. About 20 attended including visitors. The committee was Mrs Dunbar Mrs Percy Bailey and Mrs Oswald Rankin. Next meeting will be with Mrs Lincoln Houdlette in August on Use of Patterns.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Ruth Dubar Dunbar Percy Bailey Oswald Rankin Lincoln Houdlette Augusta

Woolwich Grange Progresses with Multiple Degrees

At last week's Woolwich Grange meeting the first and second degrees were conferred on 15 candidates and the third and fourth degrees were completed last Wednesday. Miss Gladys Priestnal of Yarmouth Port Massachusetts is visiting Bath friends. She is daughter of Rev James Priestnal who served at the Swedenborgian church last winter. Mr and Mrs James A Gillies and daughter Nancy of New Haven Connecticut have been visiting in the city for several days.

Fred B. Bean Bath Howard O. Hough Radio Parish Church Portland Alna Frank Southard Bridgeport Conn Maine Historical Society Brunswick R. K. Sewall Wiscasset Mary Dorothy Chase Hogan Pond Addie Merry Johanna Evans Georgia Quinnam Earl Nutter Legminster Mass Earl Parker Lawrence Turner Boothbay L. J. Boynton Uae Erson Frank J. Bragdon Abbie E. Boynton Cumberland Avenue Radio Sheepscot Newcastle West Anna Charles E. Titus Francis Frye Louise Marsh D. R. Sortwell Flag Street Holbrook Chas. S. Sewall A. H. Dodge Simon Wall Lawrence Marston Malden Roy R. Marston Clarence Peaslee Boston Jordan Marsh Co Donald Wilband Bernard Bailey S. S. Otowana New London Nellie Strong Haggett’s Garage Co Middle Water Streets Water Street Middle Street Haggett Woman's Club Rachel Hodgdon Shorey Children Red Men's Hall Lloyd Lowdnes New York Harold Smith Sharon Warren Eldridge Lucy Grindley Bucksport H. W. Webb Arthur Strong Brookline Federal Street Gertrude Murrey Connecticut Warner Ilsley Old Orchard Fred Slsley Norman Sisley George Sawtelle Providence R. I Jane Tucker Lee Street Frank Grant Billy Mr. Grant Alex Grover Vinicent Dickinson Mrs. Ward South Portland Melvin Dickinson Frank Plumstead Waterville William C. Mohman Brooklyn Daisy Bailey Chester Grover Old Bailey Homestead Grover C. Grover Woolwich Grange Hall Lauchlin MacInnis Plumstead Codman Steaves West Bath George Hobson N. Y Fire Society Webber’s Tavern Hobson Squirrel Island Sidney Evans Harry Lewis Hall Rangeley Joseph E. Hubbard Somerville Sound Beach Havenstein B. A. Bailey Mary Hobson Miss Smith George Bemis Florence Grace Knight Nettie Knight Camden Varney Pemaquid Point Ruth Ilsley Saco EmmaTisley Priscilla Lewis Bangor Carl Hughes A. W. Wilband Egypt Herbert D. Pashard West Medford Bible School Con Woolwich Grange Gladys Priestnal Yarmouthport Miss Priestnal James Priestnal James A. Gillies Nancy New Haven, Conn City

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