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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.C
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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