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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1931

Page

4

Aunt Hannah's Quilting Party Planned in Wiscasset

The March Ways and Means committee and Organ Society present a play titled Aunt Hannah's Quilting Party at Red Men's hall on Wednesday evening March 11. The large cast lists Aunt Hannah Barhite and many neighbors and relatives with Deacon and church figures among the roles.

March Ways and Means Committee the Organ Society Aunt Hannah Red Men's Hall Aunt Hannah Barhite John H. Southard Isaac Barhite Norris A. Miller Ketury Ann Barhite Perreeranome Lawrence Haggett Henry Doolittle Frank Adams Priscilla Hastings Wareres Jessie Jackson Hulda Greenlief Deacon Clinton Bailey Becky Todd Archie ‘H. Dodge Polly Hopkins Ernest G Spinney Desire Moretown Louise Blagdon Dorothy Meekmake Frank Adams Miranda Jane Appleton Meraene Seers Carl M. Larrabee Simpkins Banc Ear Forrest Preble Jonah Greenleaf John Riley Hezekiah ‘Ludd Byon Mahar

Used Ford Cars and 1920s Chevrolet Touring for sale

Cars listed include a 1930 Sport Coupe, 1929 Tudor Sedan, 1929 Closed Cab Pickup at 350 dollars, 1929 Closed Cab 11 ton Truck at 375 dollars, 1928 Tudor Sedan at 250 dollars, and a 1926 Coupe and a 1925 Chevrolet Touring. U C C terms apply on above cars.

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Town Folks Meet, Travel, and Socialize in Wiscasset Area

Vacationing Raymond Quinnam and Ralph Dow enjoy time in Anna while Lawrence Crocker opens an electrical shop. Miss Mabel Rhoades returns to Wellesley Hills after visiting relatives as the home demonstration group conducts a pine needle basket class at the Wiscasset Inn with participants from Federal Street and Edgecomb. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Sidelinger follow a long town residency, and social events including bridge at Washington Street highlight the week amid illnesses and civic meetings at the Wiscasset Larger Parish.

Raymond Quinnam Ralph Dow Anna Lawrence Crocker Raymond Mary Sidelinger Leland Bryant Middle Street Sidelinger Nellie Pusher Charles Stuart Bath Fred Portland Charles E. Titus Minnie Porter Lion's Club Jessie Lawrence State Farm Bureau Randall Cummings E. G. Spinney Jean Brown Fred Merry Allen Malcolm John H. Southard M.s Frank H. Hutchins Washington Street Harvey R. Pease Zina Davis Washington Lester Knight and Son E. J. White Clarence A. Richards Damariscotta Misses Varney Edgar Hilton Boston John Merry Gardiner Road Emily Groves Nellie J. Bingdon Julia Colby Isabella Pinkham Mabel Lewis Nina G. Fowles Lizzie Main Laura Carleton South Newcastle Wiscasset Charles BE. Titus A. S. Oliver Rockland The Methodist Church Tristess Titus Wonnies Association of the Methodis Church Linen County Red Cross Mirren Charles Sewall Edward Biddle Philadelphia Nash Williams Lienau Albert Doughty

Local society notes feature meetings and visits

An all day session of the organ society occurred on Wednesday and a Monday special meeting of St. Philip's branch of the Woman's Auxiliary at Mrs Sortwell's. Mary Boudin plans to return to Head Tide school in three weeks. Ida L Shea has returned from Boston visit with her daughter. Huntoon Hill Grange social hour draws visitors from Sheepscot Valley Waldoboro and Woolwich. Josephine and Dorothy Merry visited Bath. Silas Lee Merry Jr stayed with Morris and Kenneth Glidden. Bruce E Dickson, Wis casset Academy 1930 graduate now at University of Maine, made the Freshman A B C list.

Organ Society St. Philip's Woman's Sortwell Mary Boudin Willard Bowdoin Head Tide School Ida L. Shea Fred Geysler Boston Huntoon Hill Grange Sheepscot Valley Progressive Grange Waldoboro Woolwich Josephine Dorothy Merry Bath Silas Lee Merry Jr Morris Kenneth Glidden Bruce E. Dickson Wiscasset Academy University of Maine

Bath Updates and Town Notes From Sheepscot Echo

May Taylor visits Bath on Wednesday as March rushes in like a lion. Everett Jackson serves as fireman on the Nahanada. A town meeting is set for next Monday the 14th. Mrs Harrison Hilton lies seriously ill. W R Bailey ill but improving. Birch Point reports a full ice crop and many houses occupied. Capt Benj Jackson arrived in San Francisco after 125 days from Baltimore. Presiding Elder Wharf led Methodist quarterly services last Sunday. Capt T F Shea improves and may be released in a month, per Dr Stephens. Rev E Freeman attended Georgetown quarterly meeting in place of the presiding elder.

Sheepscot Taylor Bath Everett Jackson Nahanada Harrison Hilton W. R. Bailey Birch Point Benj. Jackson San Francisco Baltimore Presiding Elder Wharf Methodist Church T. F. Shea Stephens E. Freeman Georgetown Presiding Elder

Wiscasset 25 Years Ago Echoes in March 1906

Dr Louis C Bickford visits town for a few days. Mrs Sarah C Sylvester returns from Boston. Mrs W K Clisby and two children arrive from Boothbay Harbor. Mrs David Clifford of Bath visits her parents. Ross Bailey incubates 250 eggs aiming for future business. L B Marston in Portland for wife’s hospital treatment. Alma Rines returns from Farmington Normal. Pendleton seeks bid from Small Brothers Boston for a fine launch. L W Gibbs and wife visit Alliance Ohio. Buckshot discharge at T T Dana store injures no one. window panes damaged.

Sheepscot Echo Louis C. Bickford Sarah C. Sylvester Boston W. K. Clisby Boothbay Harbor David Clifford Bath George F. Rines Ross Bailey Ross L. B. Marston Portland Maine General Hospital E. Alma Rines Riday Farmington F. F. Pendleton Small Brothers L. W. Gibbs Alliance James Knight T. T. Dana Randlett Block

YMCA Billiard Tournament Sees 26 Entrants Scheduled

Twenty six boys and young men sign up for the YMCA billiard tournament amid high interest as no champion is yet evident. First round matches listed with pairings and rules set for 30 point games, referees required, time limits, and progress deadlines through Saturday night.

Y.M.C.A Harold Burns H. E. Cooke Ernie Kingsbury Arthur Sarkis Herbert Henderson L. Haynes Thomas Deejay R. B. Hatch

West Bath Notes Local People and Schoolhouse Sale

Miss Marguerite Williams visits Portland while teaching in Nequasset. The Campbell's Pond schoolhouse will be sold to the highest bidder after more than 20 years unused. Various local visits, illness updates, arrivals, and a large town meeting attendance are reported along with a sale of the William H. Brown property to Portland buyers.

Marguerite Williams Ernest E. Williams Campbell's Pond Portland Miss Williams Nequasset J. Everett Mayo Julia Coombs Amy Coombs Fred W. Larrabee E. R. Brown Deering Street Emily Larrabee Joseph W. Larrabee Brunswick W. A. Brown George Jewett House Cummings Laura Lemont Arthur Lemont Lemont Street First Baptist Church West Bath Miles Purington Ida Colby Rufus Colby Cooper’s Mills Silas Bates Beachmont Mass Bates Wilton Bates Winneganee Charles Bates Loring Small Elmer Craig Westbrook Mr. Craig Ernest Rowe Rowe Craig H. Lester Hawes Haverford Penn Charles Harvey Hawes Hawes Lois Vanderkleed Vanderkleed Lee Farm Susan Pratt Brooklyn N. Y Pratt Red Cross Annie Trufant School League Fund Frances Wallace Bath H. R. Rich Berry’s Mills Linwood Chadbourne Herbert Hopkins Percy Holbrook William H. Brown C. C. Chesley Joseph Larrabee

West Bath Grangers Hold Successful Card Party and Dance

A West Bath Grange Hall event drew 28 tables of auction and straight whist. Mrs. J Edward Drake was replaced by Mrs. Charles C Chesley due to illness. Prizes went to Mrs Harold Preenan Mrs Fred Hayward, Mr Harry Peterson, Mr Stinson, Mrs Katherine Perkins and Edwin W Haggett. The event honored Washingtons birthday with themed decor and a dancing session followed by a catered supper.

West Bath Grange Hall J. Edward Drake Charles C. Chesley Washington Harold Preenan Fred Hayward Harry Peterson Stinson Katherine Perkins Edwin W. Haggett Chesley James B. Lemont Alice Johnson Bessie Snow Edna Higgins Marie Ayer Ida Rose Vincent Henderson Oscar Blethen

Winter term pupils listed at Union Bridge school Woolwich

The notice lists pupils who were neither tardy nor absent, including Dorothy Stilphen Betty Leavitt Made us Hartley Merle Hathorne Adrien Ellsworth and Frankie Wright. It also notes many town residents and visitors, with service times for Woolwich Union Christian services on Sunday March 8.

Union Bridge School Dorothy Stilphen Betty Leavitt Madeus, Hartley Merle Hathorne Adrien Ellsworth Frankie Wright Charlotte Buck G. M. Stinson Portland Josephine Cunningham Bath Fred Carlton Leland Savage Augusta Ralph Rice Vernon Ayer Winthrop Delia Card Hazel Allen North Woolwich Mary Dana Rufus Savage Marion Skinner Hartley Hathorne John Savage Wiscasset Ariel Hayward Farm Bureau Cyrus Gilmore Miss Wells A. I. Oliver J. Benjamin Shaw Chopps School Ernest Hathorne Day's Ferry Sagadahoc

West Bath Grange hosts 88. program highlights and plans

West Bath Grange members gathered for an 88 attendee meeting with five visitors. The evening featured singing, solos, harmonica duet, pantomime, sketches, duets, a discussion on social life of youth, a poem reading, piano solo, and a reading. An attendance contest and next meeting plans were announced, along with a short play and hospitality discussion. The February Oxford County Superior court term centered on the number 13 with 13-day duration and 13 indicted.

West Bath Grange Albert Henderson Iola Worrey Harold Freeman David Henderson Joanna Hodgkins Marie Ayer Grace Freeman Robert Oliver Herbert Cavanaugh Monica Ella Douglas Annie Peterson Elizabeth Chesley William A. Coombs George Crocker Frank Barker Wilbur Hagan William H. Brown Sidney Ward John Carey Marion Plummer Lizzie Haggett Grange Edwin Haggett Pearl Lemont Charles Chesley Beatrice Rand Fdna Higgins Elizabeth Haley Philip Boudreau Oxford County Superior Court Grand Jury

James B. Young Obituary Prominent Augusta Tailor Dies

James B. Young longtime Augusta tailor died Monday night at 11 30 at 345 Front Street after a year in declining health. Born in Augusta to James and Anna Colby Young he moved to the city 43 years ago joining Vaughn Snow before starting his own business. He belonged to the Augu sta Masons and Knights of Pythias and attended Grace Episcopal church. He is survived by wife Alice Dow, a daughter Mrs. Benjamin Haggett of East Orange New Jersey and a son Donald D. of Augusta. Funeral Thursday at 10 30 from his home with Rev Charles M Tubbs. interment in Augusta.

James B. Young Front Street Mr. Young Augusta James Anna Colby Young Alice Dow North Vassalboro Vaughn Snow First National Bank City Hall Small Augusta Lodge of Masons Knights of Pythias Grace Episcopal Church Young Benjamin Haggett East Orange N. J Donald D Charles M. Tubbs

James Love 75 Riveter Dies in Brooklyn Hospital

James Love a longtime riveter born in Scotland died Saturday February 28 in a Brooklyn hospital after a year's illness. He moved to Brooklyn after his wife died 19 years ago and had worked at Bath Iron Works and Sewall's shipyard. Survived by four sons and three daughters, body to be brought here Tuesday night, funeral Wednesday at Curtis funeral home at 2, interment Maple Grove cemetery beside his wife.

James Love Brooklyn N. Y Mr. Love Scotland Bath Iron Works Sewall’s Love Beacon Street M. E David A Thomas A William A California Henry W Florida Henry W. Hanson Walnut Hill Herbert C. Gruber Arlington Mass John Fitzgerald Roslindale Curtis Funeral Home Center Street Weston P. Holman M. E. Church Maple Grove Cemetery

Wilton Bates 64 Island City Mason and Club Leader Dies

Wilton G. Bates of West Bath and Brunswick died at Brunswick hospital after a week’s illness. Born February 28, 1867, he lived at 44 High Street in the Winneganee district. He was a mason by trade and a long time community worker, member of the Winneganee Community club and the Sabine Improvement association. He leaves a son, two daughters, three brothers and a half sister.

Wilton G. Bates West Bath Brunswick Hospital Mr. Bates Charles H. Bates Dedham Mass Alvina G. Thornton

Joseph F Campbell Dies at 72 in Bath Home

Joseph F. Campbell 72 died suddenly Thursday morning at his Bath street home. A former worker at Bath Iron Works he moved with his family from Southport 14 years ago. He married Mary A Field on December 24 1879 in Southport. The couple celebrated their Golden Anniversary December 24 1929. He is survived by his widow.

Joseph F. Campbell West Street Bath Iron Works, Corp Mr. Campbell Georgetown Patrick Mary Haskins Campbell Southport Mary A. Field Campbell

Notable Local Death Beloved Figure Survived by Large Family

The obituary notes six children living in various places including Portland and Greene, with two daughters in South Portland and Swampscott Massachusetts, plus a sister in West Southport and many grandchildren. It records the family spread and suggests a well remembered local figure.

William Portland Pearl Webber South Portland Harriet Watcher Swampscott Mass Bertha Furber City Ralph Greene Elwood Annie Roberts West Southport

Lulu Barker Dies Suddenly At Bath Home

Lulu B Barker 55 wife of George E Barker died suddenly Monday at her home 57 Academy street Bath She was born in Wiscasset daughter of Charles and Harriet Foster The Barkers lived in Chelsea Mass before moving to Bath Area 33 years ago Survived by husband two daughters Hazel Hartley Eva Fulton both Bath two sons George E Jr and Frank Bath three grandchildren two brothers Charles Jamaica Plain Mass Franklin C Evansville Ind one sister Mrs Arthur Harris New York and her mother Jamaica Plain A son Earl F died about a year ago.

Lulu B. Barker George E. Barker Academy Street Bruce Clair Fulton Jacqueline Barker Charles Jamaica Plain Mass Franklin C Evansville Ind Arthur Harris New York Earl F

Mrs Powers Dies After Short Illness At Sanford

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Powers 83 widow of Rev George G Powers of Bowdoinham died Thursday at her son Erlon Powers home in Sanford after a five day illness. She lived in Bowdoinham 36 years and was a member of the Bowdoinham Methodist church. Survived by her son and two brothers Charles Stuart Bath and Joseph H Stuart Lynn MA. Funeral at 2 PM Sunday at 35 Winter St Sanford. Interment in Cathance Cemetery in spring. body in Oakdale receiving tomb awaiting burial.

Mary Elizabeth Powers George G. Powers Bowdoinham Erlon C. Powers Sanford Powers Methodist Church of Bowdeinham Charles Stuart Bath Joseph H. Stuart Lynn Mass

Five Generations Gathered for Mellen Frazee Birthday Memory

Ella Mellen Dennison Frazee 72 former city resident and Seventh Day Adventist member died Sunday in Holden Massachusetts. The obituary recalls a February 3 1928 five generation celebration at 491 Middle Street where Mrs Venetia Mellen marked her 91st birthday and Frazee her 69th. Funeral held Wednesday at Edson cemetery chapel Lowell Massachusetts.

Ella M. Mellen Dennison Frazee Seventh Day Adventist Church Holden Mass Frazee Middle Street Venetia Mellen

Mrs. Mary Sidelinger Dies at 79 in Wiscasset

Mrs. Mary Sidelinger 79 of Wiscasset died at home on Tuesday Feb 24. She is survived by her son Fred D of Portland and six grandchildren. private funeral was held at her home last Wednesday afternoon and the body was entombed. Charles Stuart and Mrs Nellie Pusher of Wiscasset are listed as relatives.

Mary Sidelinger Wiscasset Charles Stuart This City Nellie Pusher Fred D Portland

Funeral for Joseph F. Campbell at 31 West Street

The funeral for Joseph F. Campbell was well attended Sunday afternoon at two at his home 31 West Street with Rev. David L. Wilson presiding. Bearers were Robert Donnell Joseph Brown Maxim Peters Everett Stilphen and Ernest Pinkham. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Joseph F. Campbell West Street David L. Wilson Central Church Robert Donnell Joseph Brown Maxim Peters Everett Stilphen Ernest Pinkham Oak Grove

Erskine Funeral Held for Cemetery Board Employee

Origen M. Erskine, 35 year employee of the Cemetery and Park board, was buried Friday afternoon at Oak Grove. Rev. David L. Wilson of Central Church officiated in the Board office with bearers Frank Ward, Laurence Mahoney, Edwin Jaquith and Edward Daley assisting.

O. M. Erskine Origen M. Erskine Cemetery and Park Board David L. Wilson Central Church Frank Ward Laurence Mahoney Edwin Jaquith Edward Daley Oak Grove

Bates Funeral Held for Wilton G Bates at Home

The funeral service for Wilton G Bates veteran mason was held Saturday afternoon at his home 44 High Street with Rev. David L Wilson of Central church officiating. Bearers were Cyrus Thornton Leon Bates Delmar Bates and Loring Small. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

W. G. Bates Wilton G. Bates Mason High Street David L. Wilson Central Church Cyrus Thornton Leon Bates Delmar Bates Loring Small Oak Grove

Ward Constables and School Board Wins Listed

The article lists election results by ward with winners for Ward 1 Fred E Witham and others. It shows Republican victors in multiple wards and Frostina F Marston dominating Board of Education races across seven wards with a total vote count of 2 470.

Fred E. Witham Samuel C. Mulcahy Joseph A. Smith Charles M. King John §. Place Peter G. Innes Edwin A. Russell Edward S. Gediman Langdon E. Green Charles E. Robbins Board of Education Frostina F. Marston Frostina E. Marston Frostina FE. Marston

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Reuben Hopkins Stanley W. Dodge Matilda Crabtree Bradiford Redennett Patience Goodenough Retury Benjamin Crossman Barbara Kilkins Priscilla Woodbridge Alberta Nellie Tyler Raymond Sherman Augustus Tyler Philander Hopper Frank Grey Josiah Linewell Burroughs Stinson Hiram Pettibone John Currier Jacob Weissman B. C. Redonnett Congregational Vestry Rustlers Dorcas Club EF. G. Sp Nney Dorcas Congregational Church Knox and Lincoln Farm Bureau Sheepscot Valley Grange Hall Ralph Wentworth Simon D. Crosby Rockland Highlands Stanley H. Walsh Jr James FE. White Theodore Sherman Sherman Boothbay Nichols Waterville F. E. Parker Fedral Street Jonesport Ford Tudor Chevrolet Haggett's Garage Woman's Societies West Bath Grangers Grange Hall Newcastle Maine Palm Beach Fla Sheriff Henderson L.F.” Atwood Atwood’s Medicine Brooklyn Hospital High St Arthur F. Mayo Bath, Maine Ella M. M. D. Frazee Mrs. Mary Sidelinger J. F. Campbell
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