Davenport Will Shocks City as Estate Valued Beyond Belief
The Davenport will entered for probate in Sagudahee county on Tuesday proposes a vast fortune to fund benevolent, educational, and religious causes. Executors Shorey, Dunton, and Drake receive trust duties to steward income for public benefit, shaping a long term philanthropic legacy for Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagudahee County
George Patten Davenport
Cirenhition
Davenport
Bath
William S. Shorey
Arthur J. Dunton
J .Edward Drake
Ath
Bath Brunswick Winter Road Plan For All Weather Travel
The Portland Lewiston Gray road will stay open for auto travel through winter via joint action of chambers of commerce and others. A local contractor can manage with available equipment, preserving the route from Bath to Brunswick and beyond to Peterson hill. Residents urge a working agreement to keep the Bath Brunswick state highway safe for winter travel unless a severe storm grounds it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Lewiston
Gray Road
Bath
Brunswick
Tath
Peterson Hill
Brunswick Line
Maine Legislature Opens Its Session
The Maine Legislature convened with Republicans holding major offices. Senate President is Frank TH Holley, House Speaker Burleigh Martin, and Edgar C. Smith named secretary of state. First blind legislator William Oliven seated. Doris Bradbury Pinkham and Katherine Allen become first women senators. Mabel Cheney joins the House as first Democratic woman. Inauguration of Cros Brewster planned for Thursday. committees to be named after adjournment Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Frank TH. Holley
North Anson
Senate
Burleigh Martin
Augusta
Edgar C. Smith
Dover-Foxcroft
Republican Canons
LL. Ernest Thornton
Belfast
Raymond Bellows
Pangor
William SS Oliven
Milo
Waschesen
William Biscott O
Porthind
Mire
Doris Bradbury Pinkham
Port Kent
Katherine Allen
Lisbon Parls
House
Homer On
Davenport Will Is Filed Today
The document details bequests for Bath Maine, including funds to support the Davenport Memorial, city hall, and burial lots. It establishes the Davenport Trust Fund for needy children, with trustees and probate oversight, and requests careful care of family cemetery lots plus a note asserting the testator acted freely and without undue influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Davenport Memorial
Tendoin College
Bath
Maine Children's Tome Society of
Davenport Fund
Davenport Trust Fund
Maine
Charles Davenport
Tivenport
Personal notes from Brunswick residents and visitors
Mrs Evelyn Gallant of Brunswick returns after a week with Mrs Anthony Thomas at Freemont street. Ambrose Curran of Rockland Coast Guard comes back after several days in the city. Lawrence Hickle from Washington DC arrives to winter with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Wickle. Mrs Fred Stafford and daughter of Bath spend the winter at Sagadahoc towing barges. Charles W Clifford Jr Elmer Dow John Rines and Earl Dow of Bath Motor Mart attend Buick Co sales meeting and banquet at Congress Square Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Gallant
Brunswick
Anthony ‘Thomas
Fremont Street
Ambrose Curran
Rockland
United States Coast Guard
Larence
Hickle
Washington, D. C
Henry Wickle
North Street
Fred Stafford
Bath
Sagadahoe Towing Co
Charles W. Clifford, Jr
Elmer Dow
John Rines
Earl Dow
Bath Motor Mart
Buick Co. N
Congress Square Hotel
Portland
Kinney Laves Bath Brunswick Exchangers After 26 Years
Plant employes of the Bath and Brunswick exchangers of the New England Tel and Tel Co honor I P Kinney at retirement with a gold watch. The farewell in the stock room followed by a lobster and clam supper for 18 attendees including Scribner Teving Joy Totten Tarrabee Lane Vennell Brett and Te more among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P. Kinney
Bath and Brunswick
New England Tel, & Tel. Co
Warn
Mr. Kinney
F. A. Scribner
C.S. Teving
Lewiston
O. W. Joy
Totten
Brunswick
W. H. Tarrabee, Jr
A. Amex
Lane
Vennell
E.R. Brett
H. B. Lnce
AL GG. Cornish
George W. Dall Roy
Denton O. W. Leeman
Robson
FM. Winslow
G. Temore
Kennebec Refining Co Articles Filed in Sagadihoe Registry
Articles of incorporation for the Kennebec Refining Co of Diath were filed Thursday in Sagadihoe registry of deeds. The company aims to engage in general refining of marine deposits. Frank S. Oliver of Phippsburg is president, William A. Davis treasurer, with directors Oliver Davis and Willem C. Davis. Capital stock is 500000 dollars of no par value, none paid in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Refining Co
Diath
Sagadihoe
Frank S. Oliver
Phippsburg
William A
Willem C. Davis
Obituary of Angie Bo Purinten Widow of Hdcar Purinton
Angie Bo Purinten widow of Hdcar Purinton died suddenly at her Beverly home in Beverly. She was a Dane Street Congregational Church member with a wide circle of friends and provided home for three nephews beyond her four children. Survived by sister Mrs Acheson Purinton of Bowdoin and daughter Mrs Taowrenee Bo Poster of Beverly, with sons Forrest G. Purinton Waterbury Conn, James Durinten and Perley Durinten of Beverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Angie Bo Purinten
Purinton
Jeverly
Heverly
Dane Street
Eben
Mary Stevens
Curtis
Bowdoin
Maine
Beverly
Achesoh Purinton
Taowrenee Bo Poster
Harriet W. Higgins dies after paralytic stroke at 78
Harriet W. Higgins 78 widow of John I Higgins died Friday morning at her daughter Mrs Albert W. Flint’s home 27 Farrin Street after illness following a paralytic stroke suffered Sunday. Born in Harpswell daughter of Alexander and Mercy Totman she lived in Harpswell West Bath and Arrowsie until about 10 years ago when she moved to Bath. She was a member of the Methodist church in Arrowsie for 35 years and was a devoted homemaker wife and mother with wide esteem. Survived by two sons Arthur Higgins and Roscoe Higgins both of Bath, a daughter Mrs Albert W. Flint of Bath, and ten grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet W. Triggins
John I Higgins
Albert W. Flint
Farrin Street
Mrs. Higgins
Harpswell
Alexander
Mercy Totmano
West Bath
Arrowsie
Methodist Church
Arthur (. Higgins
Roscoe I. Higgins
Bath
Mrs Annie C Stacy Dies After Long Illness In Bath
Mrs Annie Cook Stacy wife of George K Stacy died Friday afternoon at her home 3 Pleasant Street Bath after a long illness Born in Bath she was a daughter of John and Mrs Cook and lived in Bath all her life She was a member of Corliss Street Church Her husband of 57 years survives along with a son John F Stacy and a grandson Reginald Stacy both of Bath
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Cook Stacey
George K. Stacy
Pleasant Street
Bath
John Cook
Corliss Street Church
John F. Stacy
Reginald Stacy
Funeral for Mrs Agnes Gore Curtis Held Private
The funeral of Mrs Agnes Gore Curtis widow of Henry Clifford Curtis who died December 26 was private Wednesday afternoon at her Brookline home. Mrs Curtis long served as a Visitor at Small Point and numbered Bath residents among her acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Gore Curtis
Henry Clifford Curtis
Harvard Street
Brookline
Mass
Mrs Annie Freeman Dies at 80 in City Home
Mrs. Annie F. Freeman 80 widow of Charles S. Freeman died Thursday morning at the city home. Born in Salton Massachusetts she lived in the area. Funeral will be Friday at two in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie F. Freeman
Charles S. Freeman
Salton
Mass
Warren Davis Funeral Held After Auburn Auto Fatality
Funeral services for Warren Davis of Five Island were held Saturday afternoon at the Five Islands church after he was struck and killed by a car in Auburn last week. A delegation from Acadia Lodge K of P attended, as Davis was a longtime member. the Pythian burial service was led by William Mann as chancellor and Robert Sutherland as prelate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Davis
Five Island
Auburn
Polace
Five Islands
Acadia Lodge K
Pythian
William Mann
Robert Sutherland
Mrs Higgins Funeral Held at Home in Farrin Street
The funeral of Mrs Harriett W Higgins widow of John T Higgins was held Sunday at two at her daughter Mrs Albert W Flint’s home 27 Farrin street. Rev FL L Littlefield Wesley church officiated and six grandsons served as bearers. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett W
John T. Higgins
Albert W. Flint
Farrin Street
FL L. Littlefield
Wesley Church
Walter A
Sidney
Byron
Wilbur
Forrest
Elmer Higgins
Oak Grove
Annie C Stacy funeral service held at home
Annie C Stacy funeral occurred Monday afternoon at 2 at 31 Pleasant Street. Rev. Robert H Carey of Corliss Street Church officiated. Pallbearers included her son John F Stacy and grandson Reginald Stacy with Fred Curtis Thomas and R Huston. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Stacy
Pleasant Street
Robert H. Carey
Corliss Street
John F. Stacy
Reginald Stacy
Fred Curtis
Thomas
R. Huston
Oak Grove
Queen Esther Lodge Christmas Party Delights Local Children
The Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held a Christmas party in Odd Fellows hall last Tuesday evening. Seventeen children attended from lodge families plus over 60 total attendees. A decorated tree, special children's menu, and games followed a program including music, readings, and a visit from Santa Claus who handed out gifts assisted by Shirley Mank and Arthur Leeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Rebekah
Oscar Thornton
Ralph Mank
Scott Tibbetts
Fanny ‘Thurlow
Maria Wiggin
Leis McKeiver
America
Hattie Muggard
Mildred Punt
Isabel Paisley
Reading
Charles Tlelit
Maria Wigein
Paul Daley
Piaineengli Paoleskee
Dorothy Metahe Stile
Greece
Lilian Tleemir
Hayward
Mary Metals
Seles
Lillian Stove
Kris Kringle Homesell
Shirley Mank
Arthur Leeman
Santa
Manny Tharlow
Wilson Haskell Wedding at Brunswick Home
The marriage of Lois Haskell daughter of Dr and Mrs Alaric Weston Haskell to Charles Oscar Wilson of West Newton Massachusetts was solemnized Thursday at the brides parents home in Brunswick Rev Phompseon EF Ashby of the First Parish Congregational church officiated The bridal party included Mrs Henry Haskell as maid of honor and Norman T Dana as best man A reception followed and the couple will live at 30 Southgate Park West Newton Massachusetts Highlights note graduates from Brunswick High and Smith College and University of Michigan with careers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Haskell
Alaric Weston Haskell
Charles Oscar Wilson
West Newton
Mass
Federal Street
Brunswick
Phompseon EF. Ashby
First Parish Congregational Church
Ilenry Haskell
Pawtucket
R. E
Norman T. Dana
Wellesley Iills
Ilenry C. Haskell
Francis JD. Freeman
Portland
Aimee Stetson
Charles A. Warren
Roland J. Sawyer
Georgette
Erlanger
Charles E. Wilson
Muskegon
Mich
Haskell
University of Michigan
Sigma Chi Fraternity
The
March Irrigation Co
Predictions Fall Short In Maine Almanac Forecast
The Maine Farmer's Almanac December predictions missed the mark with January expectations. It forecasts a cold New Year start, sun on New Year's Day, mixed weather through mid January with snow on the 20th and 21st, a few fine days later, plus an annular solar eclipse on January 8 invisible in Maine. A southern voyage could offer a 46 second eclipse view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Farmer's Almanac
Maine
South America
Gardiner Addresses Maine Boys and Girls Club at State Contest
Hon William Tudor Gardiner speaker of the Maine House addresses the thirteenth annual State Contest at the University of Maine. The opening meeting drew enthusiastic participation from boys girls and adults as registration set a record. Dean Merrill urged continued education beyond high school and highlighted rural opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tudor Gardiner
Maine F House of Representatives
University of Maine
Jed Ashby
Green Ridge Club
Caribou
Bertha Paul
East Madison
North Hall
Dean Leone, Merrill
College of Agriculture
A. L. Deering
Extension Service
Estelle Mason
George K. Simmons
Pearl 8
Greene
C. G. Chandler
South Sragerville
College of Agriculture and
Cave
Hubert Bowie
Lisbon
Gardiner
Miss Avery
Miss Spaulding
Chicago
Doris Smart
Parkman
Kenneth Gibbs
Tullsborough County
Milford
N.fl
Maine
Adjourned Probate Court session ends after 20 years of service
Sagada county probate court adjourned with Judge James Lowell presiding for the last time after 20 years of service. The session approved wills and inventories for Appleton C. Day of Woolwich and Charles B. Savage of Woolwich, appointed executors, plus estates of Sarah A. Rogers of Bath and Clemence Morse of Bath with extensions and accounts granted. Final matters include Emma McL Duncan as executrix for M. Louise McLellan of Topsham and distribution petition filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
James
Lowell
Appleton
C. Day
Woolwich
Charles C
Low
Charles B
Savage
N. Gratz Jackson
Sarah A. Rogers
Bath
Walter I
Chase
Clemence
Morse
Emma McL
Duncan
M. Louise McLellan
Topsham
M. Louise Mefellan
Acadia Lodge Elects Officers For Ensuing Year
Acadia lodge K P elected officers Thursday night to serve the coming year. Benjamin Oliver C C Otis A Munro V C Jacob A Faney prelate Loring A Roberts M W Albert F E McTellan M of A Russell L Kenney K of BR S William Mann M of Fy Fred F Hill M of E Harry H Wattson I G Edward H Lartwell O G Robert Sutherland Fred H Pratt J representatives to grand lodge two years Henry G Hodgdon William Hi Puffier alternate two years James S Lowell trustee three years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acadia Lodge
Benjamin Oliver
C. C
Otis A. Munro
V. C
Jacob A. Faney
Loring A. Roberts
Albert FE. McTellan
Russell L. Kenney
William Mann
Fred FP. Hill
Harry H. Wattson
Liquors Spilled at County Courthouse Destruction
Nearly 500 gallons of alcoholic beverages were spilled at the county courthouse Friday afternoon under Sheriff McClure. Deputy Roscoe Perkins of Bath, Special Deputy Nathaniel Gilpatric of Richmond, and John W. Crosby of the federal prohibition corps directed the action. The process took about an hour, ending with bottles and barrels broken and stills and other apparatus destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
McClure
Roscoe RE. Perkins
Bath
Nathaniel Gilpatric
Richmond
John WP. Crosby
Federal Prohibition Corps
January Weather Outlook by Sam Morrill of Lewiston
Lewiston forecaster Sam Morrill predicts January will run below average in temperature with near average precipitation. The warmest spell is expected between January 10 and 25, with two storm periods the first from the 7th to the 9th and the second from the 19th to 25th. Temperature changes will be frequent early in the month, ending with dull cloudy weather and a mid month thaw. The month starts with a cold wave and ends stormy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Morrill
Lewiston
Recreation for youths eyed to cut state school commitments
Secretary Grube B. Cornish told the V Port land Club that gymnasiums and proper recreational options for boys and girls could lessen reliance on the State school for boys in South Wortland and the State school for girls at Hallowell. He outlined mothers aid, now a decade old, keeping families intact while providing medical care, meals for the hungry, and development for backward children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wortland
Hallowell
Grube B. Cornish
State Board of Charities and Corrections
V Portland
Cornish
Independent’s Cross Word Puzzle Answers Preview
Crossword puzzle clues list across many definitions from 1 across to 74 across and vertical. The grid includes terms like Kenneled ventilate converge and various compact crossword style hints, with references to ancient gods, animals, furniture, and letters. The solution will appear in the next issue.
Nequasset Christmas Concert Recalls Community Spirit
Nequasset Congregational church hosted a large turnout for the Christmas tree event organized by the Sunday school. Ladies made 104 candy filled bags and sent baskets to children, shut-ins, and those unable to attend, while two complete Christmas dinners and two sunshine baskets were delivered. The event featured an extensive program led by John Carter at the organ, with multiple recitations, a vocal solo, and a children's choir performance, all framed by festive decorations and evergreen ropes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Congregational Church
John Carter
Harold Gilmore
Nae Pha
Edna Stevens
Roberta Hathorne
Ane
Charles Dub
Gertrude Gilmore
Bernette Bailey
New Ferry Schedule Effective Saturday
New Bath state Ferry timetable announces a January 1 effective start with traffic conditions guiding future changes. Weekday sailings run from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every half hour then hourly, with Woolwich returns staggered from 6:04 a.m. onward. Sunday trips begin at 5:20 a.m. from Bath and 5:50 a.m. from Woolwich, continuing with regular half hour to 1:30 a.m. and hourly afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
New York
Vermont
Massachusetts
Bath
Damariscotta
Wiscasset
Boothbay Harbor
Portland
Briggs
Woolwich
Midnight Revue Draws 1000 At Bath Opera House
A capacity audience of over 1000 gathered from Bath and nearby communities to welcome 1927 at the Opera House. Jimmy Evans' troupe staged an hour of stylish choruses and costumes, drawing locals from Y.W.C.A. and Music hall parties as far as Small Point and Brunswick. The festive crowd arrived early, packed the balcony and boxes, and left convinced the Midnight Revue would become an annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Jimmy
Evans
Near
Lax
Y.W.C.A
Music Hall
Small Point
Popham
Brunswick
Jimmy Evans
Husmor
Ramona Council Nominates Officers for Ensuing Year
At the annual meeting Thursday night Ramona council of D of P elected officers for the ensuing year Ines Puffer Pocahontas Lucilia Blake Wenona Edward Besaw Powhatan Sadie Garcelen keeper of records Florence Robinson keeper of wampum Mildred Avery collector of wampum Lillian Fates trustee three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona Council
D. of P
Ines Puffer
Lucilia Blake
Pocahontas
Catherine Durgan
Edward Besaw
Powhatan
Sadie Garcelen
Florence Robinson
Mildred Avery
Lillian Fates
First Family Reunion After Twenty Years in Ireland Dinner
Rev Samuel A Evans hosted a Christmas gathering at Summer Street bringing together his sister Jennie Frans brother John Evans Sr and his son John Evans Jr with James McCormick all from Quincy Massachusetts. John Evans Jr captains the Fore River shipyard soccer team and James McCormick is the teams goalie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Evans
Summer Street
Jennie Frans
John Evans
James McCormick
Quincy
Mass
Ireland
John Evans, Jr
Fore River Shipyard
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the Times Company
R. B. Nichols, Pres
Treas
Front Street
Bath, Maine
Mr. Davenport
Wis Ff
Frank H. Holley
PLANT
Kinney
Angie E. Purinton
Harriet W. Higgins
Annie C. Stacy
Annie C. Stacy Funeral
Queen Esther Lodge
Santa Claus
Orono
Independent
Teo
Fis
Nequasset
Opera House
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