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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
7
Fortieth anniversary items from Bath Daily Times 1888 report a city government meeting tonight the public schools closing next week and a Sagamore trial trip. It mentions street spray fountain opening a Mastodons parade a grange festival and a Dean Street parade with local social notes.
June 8 1888 reports a refined Universalist gathering and notes repairs to the long idle marine boiler at the New England Tro n Works wharf. A new sidewalk cover on North street extends from Front to Washington. Dr E M Fuller of Bath lectured at Westbrook Seminary on Heredity. Arcus calls the talk able and instructive.
About 40 Ladies Relief Corps members joined Capt. Thompson for an outing to West Bath at Mrs. Henry Richs residence. The day included sociable activities, supper, and lively games. In Bath events followed with belled church groups, parade noise, and preparations for the Chicago convention. Other items include yacht Sagamore drawing, Ocean Gem engine trial, a strawberry festival, local arrivals, and civic improvements around Water Street.
A horse sprang forward, throwing the rider. The hind wheel crushed the left ankle and foot, but Dr. A J Fuller reports no bones broken and the muscles severely injured. The injured man, Mr Swain, may be able to return to the street within a few days.
Grace Church School conducted its commencement with a morning service and award list led by the rector. Honorees included Louise Rand Calderwood, Evelyn Viola Middleton, and N Marjorie Gilboy for perfect attendance and proficiency, among others.
The junior Corliss Street Sunday school awarded second prizes, bronze pins, from the Cross and Crown System for 18 consecutive Sundays. Recipients include Olive Seavey Estelle McCabe Dorothy TEI William Taisley Franklin Tillowell Cora Pearson Anna Chaney and others, with Superintendent W W Ghaney, teachers Mrs Flora Coombs Mrs John T Parker and secretary Silas Plant.
A high requiem Mass conducted by Father John J. Harris was held for Timothy McAuliffe at St. Marys Church on Monday morning at eight. Bearers included J Eugene Thebean Henry M Biggins John Conley and Mark Hennessy. Burial followed in Oak Grove. Mr and Mrs L T L Howard of this city were recent overnight visitors at their camp at Five Islands.
The Salvation Army will launch its annual fund drive from June 18 to June 25 seeking 82400 for general work. Adjutant Niel leads the campaign with Colnedes 1 Cold as chair. Dente Williams treasurer. committee includes Baxter, Drake, Cahill, Low, Nichols, Shorey, and Williams. Last year’s effort raised 60 Bathhehil- Soren for a five week outing at Christmas.
Mrs. Avena Warner Douglas aged 77 widow of Thoratio No Deaigdias died Wednesday after years of ill health at her Bath home. A Georgetown native, she lived in Bath over 40 years and was devoted to her home and family. Survived by three daughters Mrs Winfield F. Rowe of Waltham Mass and Mrs Nellie J. Thompson and Mrs Lena I. Donnell of Bath, plus three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her death ends a line of four sisters and she attended Universalist church.
Timothy McAuliffe 64 of Bath died Saturday morning at 680 Court Street after a lingering illness. Born February 7, 1864, he spent most of his life in Bath and worked at Sagadahock House, Quincy House, and King Tavern. Survived by wife, one son J Edward McAuliffe, two brothers Edward and William McAuliffe, and sister Mrs Margaret Sanford.
Miss Jennie I Hodgkins aged 75 died Friday after a brief illness caused by a broken hip from a fall. Born in Bath October 25 1853 she lived in this city all her life and worked at the I T Percy store. She was active in Central church and leaves a brother William two nephews Arthur and Raymond Hodgkins of Portland and many California cousins.
Mrs Eva Ji Smith died May 21 at her home 2117 68th Street Brooklyn No Ys of heart trouble. Widow of Arthur J Smith former representative for Charles Corey Son Inc New York at Bath Tron Works Ltd. Survived by daughter Mrs Charles F Johansen sister Mrs Mary EB Bishop brothers George William Deter Edward Yule two grandchildren Jillian Dorothy Johansen one niece Mrs Florence FL Burnham. Funeral held at Greenwood Baptist Church officiated by Rev Francis Wolfrien burial Mayle Grave
In Sagadahoc County probate court at Bath on June 12 1928 Mary A Fugley deceased of Bath presented a petition for inheritance tax determination and her final account for allowance An order requires notice by three week publication in the Bath Independent informing interested parties to appear July 3 1928 at 9 am to show cause why the account should not be allowed Judge Walter S Glidden issued the order with Register William F Dunham attesting A true copy 14 21
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