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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1930

Page

4

Bowdoinham News Notes and Weekend Visitors

E. P. Gile begins duties as R F D carrier on Route 1. Bowdoinham residents and visitors from South Berwick, Wakefield, and Providence gather for family visits. A window accident at the post office injures three matrons but causes no serious harm. Obituary for Miss Lena Berry. Various locals travel, host guests, and attend social events with family ties to Bowdoinham and surrounding towns.

Ani E. P. Gile R. F. D. Carrier Benjamin Richmond Favor Mr. Chapman Bowdoinham New York R. B. Rideout South Berwick Paul Yarmouth Rideout W. E. Rideout Harry Mosher Wiscasset W. B and E. P. Kendall Richmond Johnson Leonard Bishop Portland J. W. Bishop Postoffice Lena Berry Charles Berry Richmond Corner Litchfield Plaines Cemetery Abbie Hulse Amandus Borgenson Verona Moore Little Sister Massachusetts

Republican Leaders Plan Campaign in Sagadahoc County

The Maine Republican state committee met in August to map early campaign efforts in Sagadahoc County. Governor Gardiner, Rep. Wallace White Jr., and national committeewoman Mrs. Gannett attended, with plans for county meetings or tours and potential national speakers. Field and Simpson then traveled to Washington to confer with Congressman Tillson on speakers.

Sagadahoc State Committee Daniel F. Field Field Arthur K. Purington Bath Ruth Dodge Bowdoinham Gardiner Wallace H. White, Jr Maud B. West Winthrop James H. McLafferty California Simpson Washington John O. Tillson Connecticut Seson

Murphy Yacht Althea Makes Fine Showing

Murphy's yacht Althea impressed on its trial trip on Wednesday averaging 12 knots. Owner C Hayward was at the wheel most of the time as the craft left Bath at 9.56 and reached Popham at 10.45. A 49 minute run to the river mouth followed before a west swing from Seguin and an hour idle during compass adjustments.

C. Hayward Murphy Althea Bath Popham Seguin

Memorials of Real Merit Never Undersold Maine Vendor

Bath Maine retailer offers vast stock of finished cemetery memorials. Slogan proclaims Monuments of Real Merit Never Undersold. Located at 224 North Street.

North Street Bath Maine

Five and six leaf clovers appear at local home

The Independent office received several rare clovers from Guy Crocker of 186 Middle Street. A six leaf clover and multiple five leaf clovers were shown by Mrs. Crocker, with her husband having also found seven-leaf varieties.

Guy Crocker Middle Street

Record of speed run aboard vessel with diverse crew

The account details a 2.5 nautical mile speed run on a boat with owner aboard and a list of aboard officers and guests including Capt Perry Stokes son William Fred G Carey Ralph Carey Wald M Main Fred Hoffman E Fredericks Alex McGregor William Brown W Mer ton Rice William Corfield Kenneth C Mayo compass adjustor Benjamin Garnett Sidney Harrison Frederick J Sanborn docked at Iron Works at 2.05 PM

Perry Stokes William Fred G. Carey Ralph Carey Wald M. Main Fred Hoffman Mrosianertog Bath Iron Works Corp E. Fredericks Alex McGregor William Brown Bessemer Co W. Merton Rice William Corfield Henry J. Gielow, Inc Kenneth C. Mayo Compass Adjustor

Fire warning by telephone operators saves Nequasset home

Nequasset residents aided by central telephone exchange respond quickly to a fire at the Card dwelling owned by Asbury Bailey. Volunteers form a bucket brigade and ladders to battle the blaze, preventing total destruction though roof damage is reported.

Central Telephone Exchange Nequasset Woolwich Asbury Bailey

Diamond rings found by Bath merchant

A small bag containing diamond rings valued at about 700 dollars was found on Water street opposite the United Motor Fuel Station Wednesday morning by Earl H. Daley, manager of the A. and P. store on Center street. He took the rings to A. G. Page Co. for examination and they were confirmed as diamonds. one ring alone was estimated at 350 dollars. The rings did not appear to be from a ring salesman and seemed privately owned.

Water Street United Motor Fuel Station Earl H. Daley Center Street Daley A. G. Page Co

Heartless cruelty to cat shocks bridge witnesses

Motorists watched as a person in a passing car hurled a cat from the Woolwich side of a bridge into the river. The animal swam toward Bath shore and miraculously reached the Bath Iron Works wharf. Marriage intentions filed Tuesday show Charles A. Shepherd and Marie A. Craige planning to wed.

Massachusetts Toll House Bath Woolwich Bath Iron Works Charles A. Shephard Charles E. Shephard Pine Street Marie A. Craige Jane Craige Washington Street

Social notes from West Bath and surrounding towns

Miss Eva Thompson of Haverhill visits. various Bath area residents and guests travel to cottages in Sabino and Larrabee's Grove. Families from Bath Lewiston Medford and Topsham, with visitors from Portland Revere and New York, attend gatherings and boat trips including a Birch Point camp, a barn dance, and weekend stays at Sabino and Bryant cottages.

Eva Thompson Haverhill Sasang Percy Helen Foster Pine Street Bath J. Everett Mayo John Thompson Haverhill Bosnox Winthrop Mass Robert. Metcalf Freeman Trott Cotteau Sabine Mildred Graham Robert Green William Green Revere Larrabee's Grove Julia Clough Livermore Falls E. W. Haggett William J. Burke William Small Raymond Billy Springstreet Bath Delmar Bates Sabino Elmer Hodgkins Ellen Earl Williams Topsham Ernest E. Williams Campbell's Pond Eleanor Bates Portland Susan Pratt Gertrude Goldstein New York Bowdoinham Joseph Larrabee Anstress Emily Emma Sears Alexander Skillin Falmouth Roy Larrabee Roy, Jr Graham Russell Green Phyllis Bryant Mabel Ingalls Belle Donnell Joseph W. Larrabee C. C. Chesley Brooks The Grange J. R. South Weymouth South Allen Cates G. N. Eddy Gordon Robert Helen Medford Mr. Eddy

Selectmen Resign Posts At Wiscasset

Wiscasset voters may face a special town meeting to elect new selectmen after two members Alexander M. Wetherbee and W. Philip Munsey offer to resign. They cite harsh criticism over a property revaluation and tax bill increases. Blagdon chairs the board.

Wiscasset Board of Selectmen Alexander M. Wetherbee W. Philip Munsey Wetherbee Munzey

William A. Perry Resumes Duties at Morris 8 Povich’s

William A. Perry resumed duties Saturday at Morris 8 Povich's clothing store after his annual vacation.

William A. Perry Morris 8

Receiver Appointed for Monroe Stores in New England

Federal Judge James A. Lowell named George B. Monroe of Quincy as receiver for Monroe Stores Inc on petition by four New York creditors. The firm operates department stores in Bath Quincy Brockton Taunton Falmouth Shelburne Falls East Pepperell Farmington Brattleboro St Johnsbury Central Falls New Britain and other locations. Outstanding debt exceeded 9000 with assets about 297000.

James A. Lowell George B. Monroe Quincy Monroe Stores, Inc Boston New York Monroe New England J. 8. Hirshfield and Company, Inc Leroi Hosiery Company James H. Dunham and Co Waterproof Novelty Company New York City

Knox Memorial Association to Meet in Thomaston

The Knox Memorial Association will hold its annual meeting on July 25 at 10 a.m. in the Congregational vestry on Main Street Thomaston. Officers will be elected, constitutional changes considered, and reports reviewed. The dedication of Montpelier is due in 1931 with grounds graded and Old Church restoration hoped. Gen Knox’s birthday will be marked only by a wreath at his grave.

The Knox Memorial Association Congregational Vestry Main Street Thomaston Gen. Knox

McCullum Returns to New York After Bath Visit

Donald A. McCullum has returned to New York after spending two weeks in Bath with his mother Mrs. Lena W. McCullum of 1094 Washington Street. He is employed at a wholesale grocery house in New York.

Ces Ida Taylor Laurette Hodge I. M. Fowle Clinton Bailey Wis Bale Elisha As McEwen Warren Margaret Reed Selectmen’s Office State Hospital Augusta Roy Williams Rumford East Bowdeinham J. B. Lilly Malden Mass Alden Small Nelson Place George Curtis Kendall Millay Road Ann Fisher E. P. Gile Grant Freeport Road Brunswick Dorothy Dickinson Alfred Dorothy Stevens Miss Dickinson George Wedge Sebago Lake Charles Hackett Carrie Merrill Frances James Thorn Alfred Sparks Spark Ellen Sparks Harpswell Mary Lilly Bay Shore Fannie OC. Hamlett Ohio Hamilton House Lena Cornish Ethel Temple Alma Kendall Clara Cannon Grace Weeks Cora Wilkinson Massachusetts Bertha Moulton Berchbay Ocean Point Mere Point Wilkiamson Young and Spinner Henry E. Cornish Mary Purinton George Cutler Vendella Mosher Helen Britt Charles Randall Wilkinson Worster House Hallowell C. B. Randall Rose Farm S. A. Clark Ray Verrill Blanche Small Buffalo N. Y Ridge Carrie McKenney Marion Richmond Donald A. McCullum New York Bath Lena W. McCullum Washington Street Mr. McCullum

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Ruby Wood Cobb Sanford Andros Wollaston Edith Wood Wood Home F. K. Jack Corine Rogers Litchfield Bay Road Miss Rogers Doris Reeves Foxboro John Maher Miss Reeves William Purington Mary Duran Lottie Cobb Chris-Craft A.C. F Johnson Sea Horses Duplex Marine Supplies R. A. Scott Boothbay Harbor, Maine Yacht Club Boothbay Harbor Hutchinson-Wiich Boston Brance International Shoe CO Margachubetts Hatch’s Shoe Store West Bath Agricultural College Maine Central Livstock Spencer Beatrice E Dummer &T Spencer Corsetiere Monroe Stores Raymond Harnden South Monmouth John E. Clark Bowery Street Knox Memorial Association Meeting Noxwar Medhine Co Norway Reece Philco
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