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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

9

Four Masted Schooner Inez N Carver Launched In Bath

The New York built four masted schooner Inez N Carver was launched at 1 30 P M at the New England Co yard with a large audience in attendance The vessel measures 167 6 feet long 36 feet wide and 13 4 feet deep and carries 730 91 gross tons and 625 75 net The ceremony featured a bouquet of pinks by Mrs Hodgkins wife of Capt Hodgkins Also noted were the Sagua a duplicate Havana launched at 2 45 P M by Kelley Spear Co and updates on local industry and notable residents including the untimely death of Capt Josiah B Elwell

Inez N. Carver New York New England Co Charles S. Hirsch Springfield Helena Hinkley Sagua Havana Kelley, Spear Co

Bath News and Maritime Notes from June 19 1901

The torpedo boat Biddle logged a mile at 29.2 knots on the Southport course, exceeding contract speed. Funeral services were held for Capt. Josiah B. Elwell at 270 Front Street with Rev. D. B. Holt officiating. Nohoko yacht launched for ex-Mayor Sortwell of Cambridge, in service by week’s end. Bath businessman Charles Davenport dies after a long public career. Also reports on marriage of Miss Margaret McPhee in Cambridge, a downtown burglary at F A Welch Co, and community updates on local deaths, enrollments, and social events.

Biddle Southport Josiah B. Elwell Front Street D. B. Holt Wesley Church Charles H. Morse Samuel G. Cook William FE. Whitmore Samuel Strout Maple Grove Cemetery C. B. Harrington Sortwell Cambridge Wiscasset Capt. Brown Margaret McPhee S. D. McPhee St. Mary's Church M. C. McDonough Maggie McPhee Charles Davenport Washington Street William P. Merrill Beacon Street Church J. E. C. Sawyer Williamstown Mass David T. Percy Charles E. Patten William D

Local Weddings Noted In New England Area

The groom's brother Drew McCarthy served as best man. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s uncle A McPhee’s Center street home. Invitations issued for Miss Samanta E Ballem and Francis Drake's June 26 city wedding. James C Marshall and Miss Mabelle Howland wed tomorrow at 71 Porcelain street Dorchester with Rev G G Allbright officiating. Best man Robert A Howland and bridesmaid Miss Jennie Marshall will accompany the couple to their new home in this city. Samuel D Cushing earns Pan American Exposition organ recital honor in Buffalo. Last night F D Hill hosted a refined dancing party on High street, organized by Mrs Hill and Mrs Homer L Ferguson.

Drew McCarthy A. McPhee Center Street Samanta E. Ballem Francis Drake Prince Edward Island James C. Marshall Mabelle Howland Martiage B. E. Russell Porcelain Street Dorchester Mass G. G. Allbright Robert A. Howland Jennie Marshall St. John N. B Samuel D. Cushing Temple of Music Buffalo F. D. Hill High Street Hill Homer L. Ferguson

Town power ready as two new generators come online

The city lists sufficient capacity to meet present lighting and power demands. Superintendent Humphreys has crews installing arc lights and transformers citywide, featuring 2000 cubic power enclosed lights. Captain John O Reed injured aboard the cat boat Sweetheart by a sudden sail flaw near Brown's Island, receiving treatment in Hallowell before continuing to Augusta with a load of alewives.

Supt Humphreys John O. Reed Kennebec Brown's Island Capt. Reed Hallowell Augusta

Bath Iron Works employee injured by falling plank

George Deehan was struck on the head by a falling plank yesterday forenoon at Bath Iron Works but suffered only a minor injury and was treated by Dr. Fuller. Meanwhile Sagadahoc Light & Power Co plans near completion of major improvements at its power house including a 40 foot addition, new engine and dynamo, and a 500 kilowatt direct current generator to boost lighting capacity.

George Deehan Bath Iron Works Fuller Sagadahoc Light & Power Co Shaw Mill

Ship Annie & Reuben Ashore at Pond Island Mouth Kennebec

The two masted schooner Annie and Reuben ran aground this forenoon at 9:30 on Pond Island at the mouth of the Kennebec. She carried a cargo of laths bound for Boston. While the vessel remained aground local crews assessed the scene.

Annie Reuben Pond Island Kennebec Boston

Levin Receives Dental Degrees at Tufts Commencement

David W. Levin earned the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Tufts 85th Commencement in Medford Massachusetts last week and returned to 10 North Street. He is son of Mr and Mrs Sam Levin, a Morse Bush School graduate class of 1938 who earned a BS from Bowdoin College in 1987 and was involved with the Dental School Bowling Team Explorer Year Book staff and Alpha Omega fraternity. His parents attended the exercises and he plans a summer at home. Mrs Bertha Dunbar resumed duties at the Edna Mae Shoppe after a West Upton vacation, accompanied by Miss Shirley Higgins resuming duties at Senter’s Inc office.

David W. Levin Tufts Medford Mass North Street Mr. Levin Sam Levin Morse Bush School Lufts Dental School Bowdoin College Dental School Alpha Omega Fraternity Levin Bertha Dunbar Fdna Mae West Upton Shirley Higgins Senter’s, Inc

Pierce Couple Return From Birch Point Cottage Visit

Mr and Mrs Thomas L Pierce returned Sunday to Seekonk Massachusetts after a brief stay at their Birch Point cottage Mr Pierce attended Bowdoin College Commencement week

Thomas L. Pierce Seekonk Mass Birch Point Mr. Pierce Bowdoin College

Maine to host talks by Randlette and Potter at defense school

Joseph W. Randlette chief of the Richmond Fire Department and Howard H. Potter PUC engineer will speak at the Federal Engineering Defense School for water utilities workers and officials across Orono Augusta Auburn Portland and Kennebunk Randlette will discuss water and fire department cooperation and Potter will cover auxiliary supplies and system connections Potter previously trained at Dartmouth and Thayer School and has worked with Stone Webster Lockwood Greene and the American Electric Metals project in Lewiston Maine officials say the topics reflect joint emergency service roles and utility challenges.

Maine Federal Engineering Defense School For Water Utilities Joseph W. Randlett Richmond Fire Department Howard H. Potter Public Utilities Commission Randlett Mr. Potter Potter Orono Augusta Auburn Portland Kennebunk Norway Dartmouth College Thayer School of Civil Engineering Michigan Stone & Webster New York Lockwood & Greene, Inc Boston American Electric Metals Corporation Lewiston

Dinner Is Served In Attractive Form

Miss Elizabeth E. Webber editors a 14th edition pocket guide to discriminating Inns Tea Rooms and Lodges with foreword by Miss Alice Bradley. The book highlights charm and menus while librarians and travel groups request copies nationwide. Webber plans to spend August at Popham Beach cottage and operates Buttercup Hill Tea Room.

Elizabeth E. Webber Cambridge Popham Beach Alice Bradley Miss Miss Webber Guide Space Buttercup Hill

Foreclosure of Mortgage in Woolwich Maine 1941 notice

Foreclosure action filed by Gould Bailey against George O Main and Aura Matin of Woolwich Sagadahoc County Maine alleging breach of mortgage deed dated April 20 1939 and recorded in Book 212 Page 235. Property bounded by Fred Grover J Gould Batley and old county road with right of way reserved for Batley. affidavit sworn June 11 1941 by J Gould Bailey confirming non military status.

George O. Main Auram Matin Woolwich Sagadahoe State of Maine Sagadahoc Woniwich Fred Grover Wiscasset Bath J. Gould Batley Gould Batley Ler Hird Farm J Gould Batley

Shop in the Garden opens on Mohawk Trail near Groton

A new shop in the Garden location along the Mohawk Trail near Groton, Massachusetts is described as a local feature in the Lunenburg area. It highlights a garden themed shop offering items for outdoor spaces and home decor.

Lunenburg Mass Groton

Gammon Welch Wedding at Woodfords June 13

Miss Evelyn Louise Welch and Lynwood Milburn Gammon wed at the Welch home in Woodfords with Rev. Cornelius Clark officiating. Attendants included Miss Frances Lemont and Arthur Olsen. The couple plans a Boston honeymoon and summer stay with the bride’s parents.

Warner-DuPont Wedding Recalls Little Women Gown

Leola Merle Dupont married Clarence A. Warner Jr. in a Grace church single ring ceremony at 8 p m. The bride wore a white hoop gown inspired by Little Women with a square neckline. After a Lewiston wedding supper the couple will live at 205 Middle street. Mrs Warner works for Congress Shirt Co. and Mr Warner, Morse high school class of 1941, is with Bath Iron Works Corp.

Freeland King Lewiston Middle Street Warner Congress Shirt Co

Clever art work contest for Boothbay Playhouse letterhead

The Boothbay Playhouse invites black and white designs for a letterhead with a design or emblem simple enough to be reduced to one inch. A season ticket prize awaits the winner who will be notified to attend Goodbye Again, the opening production. The deadline is midnight Monday June 30.

Boothbay Playhouse Playhouse

Probate notices for Addie E Moulton and Annie Fisher Lincoln

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County sets July hearing on deaths estates Addie E Moulton of Georgetown and Annie Fisher Lincoln of Montclair New Jersey. Executors named Charles M ineexter and Ralph W Davis guardian present will and probate records. authenticated will copy and letters testamentary requested.

John Jack County of Sivadahoe Everett W. Neal Bath Edna A Durgeanor Tucker Pembrioke Parish Bermuda Harry J Day Sagendahoc George Lapates Sally Nenev Nellise Sagadahoc Rly Jin Che Bath Independent Coutty Addie E Moulton Georgetown Ralph W. Davis Guardian Annie Fisher Lincoln Town Montclair New Jersey Charles Molinsonnexter Charles M ‘Ineein

Boothbay Playhouse Publicity Offer Details

A notice states a picture of the Playhouse can be mailed on request and provides a contact for more information, Miss Howlett at the Boothbay Playhouse.

Kennebec Claims Second Victim In River Tragedy

Police investigate a second man missing after a fall from the wharf near Read Nichols Co. A Panama hat found on the river wharf is linked to the victim, with officials noting an attempted step between pilings may have caused the plunge. The first body, Richard Dali of Bruns­wick, was recovered earlier.

City Landing Read Nichols Co McIntyre Richard Dali Brumnswick Carlton Bridge

Orrs Arrive for Ten-Day Stay with Oak Street Family

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Orr and their son Nicholas Edward arrived Tuesday to spend ten days with her aunt Mrs Henry W Owen and Col Owen of Oak Street.

Kenneth Orr Nicholas Edward Henry W. Owen Col. Owen Oak Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times Nevada Albert H. Shaw Shaw Bunker Hill York Hall Sumner Sewall William D. Sewall Sherman J James Mark Sedgwick Elnathan Rendall Olive Trask James Breen Phippsburg Nellie Lena Douglas Alfred J. Rowe Azelda Harford Lena G. F. Jackson Mabel Sadie Toothaker Bates College Old Ladies’ Home Benjamin and Lucy Davenport Messrs. G. F. & J. Patten F. A. Welch Co Corliss Street Church Lot M. Harmon Harmon William Henry Duncan Samuel Duncan Duncan Charles Davenportt D. W. Oliver Bedford Street Ira Mason Mr. Oliver S. H. Rogers Western Avenue Josephine D Marshall H. Purrington James E. Dunton Bath High School Farmington Normal School North Bath Arthur C. Lemont Hyde Light Guards Guards Walter Swett Morse T. L. Nichols Charles F. Ring Metropolitan Life Insurance Co F. H. Kimball F. S. Curtis Mildred W. H. Emmons Old Orchard Harry L. Mitchell Mildred Nichols Bangor Roland Weymouth Arthur C. Shorey Camden Ocean House Eliza Whitney Ruth Lydia Folsom Bradford Academy Charles E. Cushing Bar Harbor E. S. Hutchins Sedgwick Post No. 4 Songo River Dunlap Commandery J. R. Paul G. E. Marston Lynn William C. Duncan J. A. Paul L. N. Perry Winter Street James P. Webber Hattie Mitchel Hiram T. Stevens Annie F. Kimball Sarah M. White Charles J. Donnell Anne Kimball Rupert Much Mary E. Fawcett Beatrice B. Millett Harold H. Gould Sarah A. Harriman Harold W. Smith Margaret O. Metcalf Ruth S. Whitney Martha M Linwood P. Wright Murray Varney Susan M. Daley Old Academy School Florence Dunton Court Street James F. Dunton Spinney Adelia Frank Gardiner Moosehead Lake Capen Horace W. Ward D. Everett Edson Charlestown Thomas Spence A. Sewall & Co Elizabeth A Br. Allen Jones Winship Street Parker Head W. A. Atchley George L. Pratt W. W.hlaskell Charles Bachelder Herbert Bonney Daley Byron M. Rowe Five Islands Mr. Jones the Baptist Church Lena A. Cousins William C. Todd New People’s Church Joseph W. Randlette Elizabeth Webber J Gould Bailey Taura M Matin Gould Bailey Lincoln J. Gould Bailey Cari M P. Larrabee John L. Jack Register Arthur Prieteste Otha Jaerhor WOWN TAK John TL Ulate WooPerehyy Ain Conyers Artur John 1 Tack Gammon-Welch Raymond B. Welch Woodfords Bride Portland Man Evelyn Louise Welch Lynwood Milburn Gammon Nevens Street Cornelius Clark Woodfords Congregational Church Frances Lemont Arthur Olsen Westbrook Joan Huston Robert Huston Deering High School Henley-Kimball Co Frank Lemont Frances Bessie Potter Gammon Mrs. Welch Warner-Dupont Pride Arthur J. Dunton Jack Register Pree OF Bath Henry W. Owen, Jr Full the Times CO Tel
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