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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
5
The Bath Independent presents William D. Patterson’s ninth installment in a history sketches series on Wiscasset and the Sheepscot. This piece surveys early settlers, local geography, and town development, highlighting notable figures and societal changes shaping the community.
A building in Wiscasset recognized as Maine’s prettiest village will be purchased and transformed into a library. It once housed Wiscasset’s first bank and ties to local writer William Patterson’s recent Independence articles from Sheepscot.
In recounting Philip Goldthwait’s 1777 flight from Townsend and the family’s later moves, the piece traces his stay at Montsweag, a 1779 winter harbor relocation, disputes over a farm, and his son’s lighthouse service. It notes Loyalist ties, scarce records, and the broader Montsweag history including local militiamen and mill sites.
Pupils at Ashdale school enjoyed a picnic under teacher Miss Bessie Sprague after a brief closure. Names of participating pupils include Arlene York and Belle, with Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan Sargent of Cambridge visiting their cottage at Small Point. The piece lists many summer visitors and residents around Bath and Sebasco, including ex governor Kendall and families at Popham Beach and Sebasco.
A Thursday card party hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary at the Community club drawn over 50 players with prizes to Miss Marion Morse and George Hunt and consolation prizes to Mrs. Arthur Totman and Emery Footer. Community news notes road work by Parker O. Rogers, raft arrivals for John G. Morse & Sons mill, Squaw club meetings, and local visits including Doris Morse’s weekend return. Wild geese and blueberry crop hints appear with a Petersburg visitor guest at Hewitt home.
Riverside Cemetery Association expresses deep sorrow at the death of Novella J Trott Bell. The member who helped build the memorial in Riverside Cemetery is honored, and sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Resolutions are to be published in The Bath Independent and kept in association records.
Nequasset Farm Bureau will meet Tuesday June 25 with Mrs Bernice Bailey. The topic is reupholstered furniture and all members planning to reupholster should bring materials and implements. The subject is expected to attract many attendees.
Mr and Mrs Frank Perkins of North Street visit Mr and Mrs M F Biggins of Arlington Massachusetts at their Five Islands cottage on Sunday. The Biggins plan to return to Arlington this week and come back July 1 to spend the rest of the summer there.
Woolwich residents host or visit relatives across New England. Guests include Mrs. Fred Carlton and Mrs. Ann Cunningham in West Bath, Miss Marcia Stinson returning from Portland, and Miss Catherine Beebee from Hyde Park arriving at Ortega cottage. Invitations go out for Delmar Trott and Miss Annie Goff’s Richmond wedding. Moose sightings noted with a local tale of a moose crossing Lynd's Island.
The Davenport Fund trustees pay travel and conference expenses for twelve young men from Bath and ten organizations to attend the Leadership Conference at the State Y.M.C.A. Camp June 22 to 29. The fund funds leaders to strengthen churches and the Y.M.C.A. The selection was made by ministers teachers and secretaries to support undeveloped leadership.
Grace Maxwell and daughter Alice host at East Bowdoinham. John Jewell and family from Wellesley, Mass., visit Mrs. Jewell’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. Irish. Mrs. D. M. Jarvis of Winn arrives to live with daughter Lorraine M. Price at 67 Court Street. Mr. and Mrs. Price travel to Winn, returning with Mrs. Jarvis.
Central Congregational church hosted Morse high school seniors for the baccalaureate with Rev. David L. Wilson delivering the address on Education and Its Relation to Life to 46 graduates. The week includes preparations for Friday's graduation and a Wednesday reception. Three class trip options include Lakewood, Portland, or Boothbay Harbor with Monhegan boat trip.
South Dresden notes frequent visits as residents share calls in Richmond West Dresden and Gardin er. River road school ends term taught by Miss Irma Deverson with bird and flower contest prizes and awards for attendance conduct and grades.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith and their children Marie and Otis join Mr and Mrs Wilbur Crocker and daughter Doris as they pass Sunday at Thomas Point. Mrs Edith Lemont leaves Monday to visit relatives in Waterbury Connecticut.
The Maine Central Railroad unveils a June 24 summer timetable with major changes. The Portland New York Boston through train arrives at 5.55 pm with Rockland steamship connections. parlor cars added on Boston Bath runs. Pine Tree Limited shift to 3.30 pm departure improving Hub access. morning Portland Boston trains gain parlor cars. Rockland Bath New York Express runs Sundays with through sleepers to New York and Philadelphia. Rangeley and Down Easter trains expanded. dining cars restored Portland Bangor Rumford. vacation traffic boosted by additional Pullman cars and Montreal night flyer.
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