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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1930

Page

2

Wiscasset Community Notices and Memorial Day Observances

Local residents host guests from Boston Thomaston and Boothbay over Memorial Day weekend. Alumni meeting at Wiscasset Academy slated June 9 with Commander B MacMillan as speaker. Various church services, parochial events and a candlelight mystery play tied to a windstorm. Town updates include sidewalk work, summer openings, and multiple family visits and travels.

Massachusetts Bernard Hutchins Water Street Lawrence Macurda Donald Macurda Boston Charles L. Macurda Main Fort Hill Dorothy Sewall Samuel J. Sewall Raymond Sherman E. P. Munsey & Son Laton Jackson Peggy Thomaston Burroughs Stinson High Street Wiscasset Academy Congrevestry Commander B. MacMillan Freeman D. Southard Bath Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co Haggett Building Middle Streets Manley Glidden and Sons Kenneth and Maurice Albion Herman Fowles J. W. Fowles Langdon Road Gordon DeWolf Clewisto Fla Dewolf Luther Hall Edgewater Susan Clark Boothbay Madge Stahl Fannie Stone Edgecomb Wiscasset Church School Sheepscot South Newcastle Herman L. Fowles South Windham M. D. Glidden Joseph P. Tucker Josephine Tucker F. B. Dunn Rock Island, Que Alvin F. Sortwell F. G. Alger Ernest Stinson Bangor Emma Stinson W. F. Addison Turner Falls Mass Congregational Church Robert Day

Jones Leaves for West Somerville in Fine Position

From the Sheepsed Echo June 6 1891 W H Jones went to West Somerville last Saturday where he has a fine position A Sunday school concert at the Congregational church drew interest Repairs on streets and sidewalks are substantial this year with thoroughness as the motto

Sheepsed Echo W. H. Jones West Somerville Congregational Church

UVIN-PIERCE WEDDING AT ST MARYS CHURCH

A pretty wedding was solemnized at St Marys church at eight oclock Monday morning. Miss Doris Elizabeth Pierce and Leo Joseph Gauvin exchanged vows in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev Timothy G. Maney. Pearl white attire and a pink bouquet marked the bride whose parents are Adeline Pierce of 77 North Street and Martin J. Gauvin of 1187 High Street. After the nuptial mass a breakfast and reception were held at the couple's home, with many relatives from area towns in attendance. Gauvin, a builder, is a well known figure among local youths and will live at 1189 High Street after a brief wedding trip.

St. Mary’s Church Timothy GC. Maney Doris Elizabeth Pierce Adeline Pierce North Street Leo Joseph Gauvin Martin J. Gauvin High Street Arlene Prances Pierce Edward R. Gauvin Starbird Portland Harry Jr Albert Vigne Lowell Mass Albert Gauvin Elizabeth Gavagan Dorchester John Powell Charles H. Kidder Yvonne Fred Legere Frank Lyons Fred Perry Thelma Arsenault Roscoe Robinson A. V Gauvin

Bath Area Residents Spend Weekend in Various Homes

A long list of Bath and nearby towns residents enjoyed weekends and holidays with family and friends. Teachers, students, and workers from Saco Portland Hartford and Winthrop joined dinners funerals and cottage visits across Sabino Campbell's Pond Birch Point and Larrabee's Grove.

West Bath Grange Drapes Its Charter in Honor

The West Bath grange honored member Rev. Ernest M. Holman of Camden by draping the charter on Monday night and will again drape it next Monday for W. Marshall MacDonald whose death occurred Tuesday morning. The meeting opened with singing and readings by the master Herbert Simpson and others, with performances including The Back Yard Gossip and The Holy City pantomime by local members.

West Bath Grange Ernest M. Holman Camden W. Marshall MacDonald The Grange Herbert Simpson David Henderson Bertha Dunbar William H. White Herbert Cavanaugh Hayden Rogers Holy City Marion Plummer Beatrice Rand Margaret Mackinnon

Local visitors span three New England towns this weekend

Personal notes record visits by Mr and Mrs Fred Glidden and their son John of Quincy Massachusetts to Mrs Glidden's sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Maurice Oliver on Robbins Street. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Donald Wishart and their baby Donald Franklin from Wollaston Massachusetts visiting at Mrs Ida Daleys Pearl Street home. In addition Mr and Mrs Robert Shaw of Pelham Manor Pelham NY were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Fred P Shaw on Green Street.

Fred Glidden John Quincy Mass

George E Legard Dies in Bath at 75

George E Legard 75 a long time Bath livery stable man died Monday night at his home 245 North Street after a brief illness He was born in Georgetown son of Edward and Sarah Crowell Legard and had sailed as a ship captain before later running stables in Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich Bath and Freeport He helped build the Newburyport breakwater and returned to Bath about 30 years ago to resume business allied with horses and carriages.

George E. Legard Bath North Street Georgetown Edward Sarah Crowell Legard Riggsville Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich Bath Hotel The Phoenix Freeport Boston Rhode Island Newburyport

Bath man known for livery business dies at long life

The obituary notes a Bath resident who ran a livery business until 1918 and earned a national reputation among stablemen as an excellent judge of horse flesh. He is survived by wife Ella Campbell Legard and two sons Ralph E. and Forrest C. Legard of Bath, plus two half brothers Alden Avery of Five Islands and Joel Avery of Topsham. The funeral will be Thursday at two in the afternoon at his home.

Ella Campbell Legard Ralph E Forrest C. Legard Bath Alden Avery Five Islands Joel Avery Topsham

Death of W Marshall MacDonald 31 in Bath after long illness

W Marshall MacDonald died at his home 1392 Washington St Bath after an eight year illness aged 31 years eight months and 25 days He was born in Bath the son of Daniel A and H Alice MacDonald He was a member of Beacon Street M E church Solar lodge of Masons and West Bath grange The funeral was at his home at two oclock.

W. Marshall MacDonald Washington Street Mr. MacDonald Bath Daniel A H. Alice MacDonald Hazel M. Henderson Barbara Walter Morse Beacon Street M. E. Church Solar Lodge of Masons West Bath Grange

North Center P T A Expresses Appreciation

North Center P T A reports a year with all bills paid and a $243 balance. Milk distribution cost $652.91, including $300 donated by George P Davenport estate trustees. $70 remaining. Officers elected: President Mrs Edward J Lee, Vice President Mrs Harold Avery, Secretary Mrs Arthur C Norton, Treasurer Mrs William E Palmer.

Ralph W. Bragg George P. Davenport Norton Harold Avery Bath High School Charles P. Wetherbee Morris Cohen Marie Colby Russell Kenney Ralph Balkam Ada Crockett Reginald Stacy Arthur F. Mayo Max Katz Bay Point Central Grammar Center Street North Primary North Grammar Charles R. Farnham Roscoe P. McFadden Harry G. Deering H. Emma Magoun Edward J. Lee Arthur C. Norton William E. Palmer

Directors of Y Hold Their Final Session

Frank B. Nichols Charles C. Low and William C. Perkins presided as directors voted to continue the customary rest room for visitors and tourists. The general secretary outlined three summer camping projects for the Association including Christmas Cove Camp Leadership and the State YMCA Camp.

Frank B. Nichols Charles C. Low William C. Perkins Christmas Cove

Summer Visitors and Home Openings in Coastal Town

Mrs Stuart W Webb and daughters Marcia Barbara Elea of New York City have rented a Kennebunkport cottage for the Summer. Mr Webb to join later. Mrs Raymond H Trott of Providence is visiting Bath with her mother Mrs Amory Houghton. The Trott Summer home at Small Point nears completion. Mrs William D Sewall returns to Washing Street after Fargo visit with daughter Mrs Fred Hector. Sewall accompanied by daughter Mrs John K Jayne and Kennon.

Woodfords Wiscassethire Lowell Chester Augusta Harriet McPhee William McPhee Bradford C. Redennett Mount Vernones Maildred McCarty Port New Jersey Warland Main Street Etta Stimpson Skowhegan Frank Metcalf Birch Point Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church Haggett Water Street Wilmot W. Dodge Joseph Y. Groves Nina Fowles Gardiner George Warren Ilene Fairfield Parker Marean Stanley Parker Boston Marion Dale Haushalter Rebecca Nash William Lieneau Henry v. B. Nash Richmond L. White Reginal Foster New York Laura Coffin J. Y. Groves Bath Celia O’brien Mary Page Sidney Evans Belfast Charles S. Sewall Winona Marsh Sheepscot Sunset Lodge Jefferson Ralph Preble Ralph, Jr North Edgecomb Ho. B. Nash St. Philip’s Church Sadie Southard Bridgeport, Conn Charles E. Cowley Middle Street Southard Cowley Louise Marsh Charles Anabel Horace Marsh Cecil Holmes Sidney G. Evans Federal Street Burroughs Stinson Fred Merry Roy Dickinson Ed Locke Sabomock Con Moosehead Lake Lillian Loud Lillian Beverly Mass Minnie Lewis Jennie Nute Memorial Bar H. W. Hawes Cap Weatherbee’s Conquerors Bill Carleton Conquerors Red” Perkins Pirates Carleton Perkins Dick” Palmer Freeman D. Southard Louis C. Bickford Portland PF. W. Sewall S. J. Sewall George Cowley North Leeds Joseph Cowley Josephine Plumstead Nina Groves Albee H. N. Lowell Ashville N. C E. B. Neal H. L Holt Camden H. M. Prentiss Chicago Helen Rogers Saco Llewellyn Rogers Henry Cotteau Eleanor Mary Eleanor Wright Cottreau Sabino Eleanor Bates Oscar Landean Samuel F. Bates Silas Bates Margaret Bickford Shirley Stanley Leslie Bates Sabine Martha Hall Front Street J. E. Mayo Hallowell Rogers Hartford University of Maine Mayo U. of M Metcalf Campbell's Pond C. C. Chesley Hallowell Worcester House Fred W. Larrabee Herbert E. Worrey Washington Street Milton Dyer Loring, Short & Harmon Co Larrabee Larrabee’s Grove Carolyn Stackpole B. H. Stackpole Ernest E. Wiliams I. B. Neiley Neil Pred W. Larrabee J. M. Lemont Ernest M. Holman First Baptist Church of Parker Worrey Rockland William Charlesworth Donald Worcester Marguerite Williams Winthrop Ernest E. Williams Stuart W. Webb Marcia Barbara New York City Kennebunkport Mr. Webb Raymond H. Trott Providence R. I Amory Houghton Fargo Fred Hector Sewall John K. Jayne Kennon

Local residents return from Bath visits and Worcester trip

Mr and Mrs Fred Eaton returned to Arlington after visiting Bath with Mayor Harold P Small. Maurice Warner came back to Boston after a few days with his parents. Mr and Mrs Harry Leeman and two sons returned to Day's Ferry from Bath. Mr and Mrs Ernest Bowers returned to Worcester after Memorial Day with the Bellmores. Miss Marjory H Dearborn Colby 31 earned the Colby Health League C W emblem for excellence in athletics.

Fred Eaton Arlington Mass Bath Harold P. Small Maurice Warner Boston Daniel Warner Middle Street Harry Leeman Day’s Ferry Chestnut Street Ernest Bowers Worcester Dennis Bellmore Green Street Marjory H. Dearborn Colby C. W Colby Health League

All-Wool Blue Serge and Related Menswear Sale

A sales listing details prices on suits $19.50 to $22.50, dress pants $2.95, union made work pants, caps, hosiery, sweaters, shirts, and boys suits $5.75, plus overalls, knickers, and jeans. Includes quantities and sizes across department stock with emphasis on all-wool fabrics and broadcloth shirts.

Union Panterabet Ccee Busness Bennet Athletic Union Pepperell

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Bert F. E. Lambert Ford Watford U.C.C Haggett’s Garage Ford Dealers Uvin-Pierce West Bath Hevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet Motor Company Transien Mtzed United States Phaeton Flint, Mich Atlantic Motor Company, Inc Damariscotta Maine O. M. McKown Boothbay Harbor Turner & Gilpatrick Richmond W. Marshall M’donald Whitefield Olive Comens City Hospital D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room North Center P.T.A Elm Street the Working Men’s Store
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