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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1937

Page

5

Richmond News Roundup Hosts Moves And Honors

Richmond notices report residents moving homes on Front Grant and Gardner streets, visits by Mrs Wren and Mrs Lord in Bath, and club gatherings at Pleasant View Farm with high score by Mrs Libby. Bowdoin student Oscar Smith wins Stanwood Scholarship for Richmond youths. Phi Beta Kappa election for Mary Ann Tibbetts at Wheaton College noted with peers joining later.

Mary Ann Tibbetts Bethel Phi Beta Kappa Wheaton College Norton Mass Jean Cummings Douglaston L. I Janet Hoffman West Hartford Conn Miss Tibbetts Marjorie Hope Nicolson Smith College

Sagadahoc Probate Court Hears March Term Actions

Sagadahoc probate court at its March term second session, Judge Walter S. Qudden presiding, granted administrations and filed petitions for wills. Estates from Bath Richmond Bowdoin Topsham and Redlands see appointments guardians bonds and distributions. several accounts and guardians named.

Walter S. Qudden Sagadahoc Mary E. Hathorne Richmond Silas S. Lemon C.t.a Flora C. Blanchard Bath Allan Spear George L. Coombs Bowdoin Robert G. Coombs Merion M. Olver Dorothy M. Oliver Jeremiah Millay Bowdoinham Lida M. Baker Eugene B. Webster Edward W. Bridgham Merton M. Oliver Mary I. Durand Edwin E. Durand Rose A. Hodgdon George A. Yeauton Ravnmond Osier Lewis 1 Naiman Taventones Alvah C. Beal Topsham Marthe Beal Sally Hyde Eleanor B Hyde Mabel A. Thwing Jane Hyde Eleanor B. Hyde Mabel A Thwing Nancy Hyde Juun A Varney Corrie H. Varney Amanda V. Coleman Irwin McDowell McIntire Sarah F. Carlton Frank W. Carlton Woolwich Julian T. Clason Azelle H. Huntington Rogers Richmonds William B. Massenden Charles H Cahill Horace W. Swett Depositors Trust Co Edward A. Mansir Edwin B. Dunn Eliza J. Hughes Charlotte C Day Edward H Cook Charles C. Low Abbie L. Gage Emily J. Morgan Helen M. Potter Julia A. Varney Guardian Samuel Sewall

Local Georgetown Social Notes Hit Bath and Brunswick Visits

Georgetown residents and visitors fill a busy social week with calls on relatives and friends in Bath Brunswick and Worcester. Generous guest lists include Mrs Harold Hunt Mrs Harry Heald Rev Walter Schoepfer and family as well as Mrs Thomas Hagan Jr of Norwich. Local workers like Walter Powers and T M Havan reported lumber and canal activity while funeral services marked the passing of Jackson F Harford at Cedar Hill Washington.

John R. Blackie West Georgetown Blackie Harold Hunt Brunswick Harry Heald Clayton Pelle Heald Walter Schoepfer Donald Bath Thomas Hagan, Jr Woolwich Water Powers Woodrow Gray Five Islands T. M Havan McFarlene Arrowsic Seguinland Fleanor Cunningham Morse High School Melvin Cunningham Newman Walter Newdick W. A. Todd Durin Joseph Wo Lane Tane Edward B. Manning Melrose Mass Indian Point Roy M. Newman Visi Boston Walter Powers Perry Beals Robinhood Bath Memorial Hospital Alfred J. Rows John Grindell Oak Cemetery Creorgetown Rowe Jackson F. Hrrford St Elizabeth's Hospital Washington, D.C Harford Washington Cedar Hill Chapel Joseph Lane Roy Newman William A. Todd Stes Cunningham Walter E. Reid Emmons I of Selectmen Georgetown Edward Emmons

Man's Body Identified as a Flood Victim

The body of a 29 year old man found in the Kennebec River marsh near Lee's Island was identified by his wife at Curtis funeral home. Identification rested on a leather elbow pad on his sweater and a distinctive belt buckle. He was one of three men swept to their deaths during a freshet on March 20, 1936.

Lee's Island Kennebec River Charles W. Messenger Loring D. Small Curtis Funeral Home Robert Maxwell Coolen Green Street Topsham Coolen Richmond Thomas Coolen Pejepscot Paper Co Andraseogein Topsiam Donald McKay Simpson Island Androscogein River Trueworthy Brunswick Road Eand Bourassa Coplen Lisbon Falls Bathauld

Fire in Georgetown blueberry pasture blazes 25 acres

Elbridge Powers of Robin Hood Georgetown reports burning about 15 acres of a blueberry patch at Flying Point on Monday morning. The fire spread to junipers and scrub trees over 25 to 30 acres but was contained by afternoon with help from bystanders. The smoke was visible from Bath Woolwich and Popham Beach coast guard station.

Elbridge Powers Robinhowl Georgetown Flying Point Powers Bath Woolwich Coast Guard Popham Beach

Famous City of Bangor Steamer Nears End in Boston Harbor

In East Boston the City of Bangor, last relic of the Boston to Bangor steamship line, awaits disposal. The owner considers towing her out to sea to scuttle, or wrecking funds may be allocated, as decades of service fade. Built 1893 she carried 425 passengers and 69 in the dining saloon, once a symbol of a bustling era on the Boston Maine route.

Boston Donald MacKay Boston-o-Bangor WPA Bangor Eastern Steamship Lines East Boston Wiliam McKie Federal Dock Boston Harbor Otis Ingram Prince Albert Calvin Austin Maine Queen City Penobscot Portland Legislator Connecticut Boston & Bangor Steamship Company New York America Fastern Steamship Christian Science Monitor

Ducheu Offenders Ducked in Ohio River in Early Days

In Cincinnati’s early days, men who broke the law were often subjected to vigilante action. They would ceremoniously duck offenders in the Ohio River, reflecting rough frontier justice and local social enforcement of order.

Cincinnell Ohio River

Five Islands News Roundup of Local Visits and Puzzles

Mrs Lettle Harford returned from Quincy with her son Branwell and Mrs Harford, her niece Evelyn Magro joined them for the weekend. Bath visitors included Mrs William Belanger and daughter Nola, and Bath residents J G Stevens, Iva and Rudolph Pinkham. A pheasant visits homes daily and Boy Scouts meet next Saturday at 9:30. A heavy gale Sunday caused dust and rattling windows before calming at sunset.

Lettle Harford Quincy Mass Branwell Grove T'S Iva Rudolph Pinkham Bath George Laskey Robinhood Five Islands J. Stevens Isabel Stevens Alonzo MacMahan Mr. MacMahan Bath Memorial Hospital Horace Fo Wade Wiscasset Raymond Belanger James T. MacMahan BE. B. Knight Leonor Knight Stevens Cambridge Everett Reid Sherman Campbell Ioan Pinkham Frank Potter Alonzo Tolbodeanu Seavnnland Camarincotta Fred Potter Velma Parson Bay Point Ambrose Thibodeau Seguinland

Obituary: Almon L. Johnson dies at 73 in Portland

Word has been received of the death on February 21 of Almon L. Johnson of Portland eldest son of the late Capt Abner Johnson and Lorana Wallace. Born June 6 1848 at Phippsburg he attended business college in Portland and later worked for his father in a lobster business. He later ran a brokerage in Dusides until retirement after a shock confined him to home with his daughter Mrs Fred Spring of Woodfords. A 32nd degree Mason he held many offices in Atlantic Lodge and the DeMolay. Survived by brother Abner C Johnson of Bath two daughters Mrs Faith Sprite and Mrs Repe Sherman, two sons Edward and Amery Bail, and two stalwarts with many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at his Woodfords home conducted by Rev CG Hazel of Congress Street ME Church. Evergreen cemetery, Woodfords.

Ethel Rankins Mabelle Crillen North Front Street Gardner Street George Wren Marjorie Lord Bath Chester Foster Mansir House Chestnut Street North End Foster Fred Pecci Janice Martha Wren Rebecca Rogers Elizabeth Kelley Pleasant View Farm Raymond Libby Oscar Smith Bowdoin College John McCormick Stanwood Richmond Lyte Lint Mabel Price Gardiner T. J. Southard Edward Jack Paul Jack Portland Edward Hall Laura Stilphen Main Street Cedar Grove Nettle Randlette Herbert Edgecomb Edith Edgecomb Goerhem Carrie McKenney Marion McKenney Brunswick Front George Thompson Lexington Mass Charles Thompson A.D. Page Masonic Lodge Augusta Farm Bureau Progressive Grange Hall F. D Meacham Ruth Lane E. O. Tarr Dorothea Lammers Finchburg L. H. Lamoreau Sportsmen's Association Paul Roberts James Carr Frank Sherman Rifle Club Wesley Webber Clyde McFee Treaster Norms Sidelinger Tris Little Leutenant Charles Alexander Richard Grindle South Berwick Darrell Badger Bridgeport Attieboro Alice Given Marie Given Bowdoinham Grace Ellis Auburnn John A. Spittell Linwood Castner Arthur Adams Joseph Perry Suncook N. H Charles Deehan Daugher Mary Amesbury Perry Deehan Elizabeth Hurley Harland McCobb Dresden Willis Lane Bates College Carlton MecCook Leoshe Watson Chicago Frank Stetson Edna Lane Litchfield George E. Ames Courtneys Flinn Beverly Hill Calif Ames Fitchburg California Mr Ames James and Courtneys Sparks! Ames Brighton Falmouth Paper Co Luella (Thayer) Ames John Flinn Melville Ames Newton Charles Ames Dover Beverly Hills Chiartes Ames N.H Whitingsville Mr. Ames Cworge Ames Courtney ‘Sparks! Ames Rose (Savage) Ames Jennie Pen Dover, N. Hy Newton, Mass Almon L. Johnson Abner Lorana Wallace Phippesburg Phippsbuys Dusides Dua Fred Spring Woodfords Johnson Maofey Athantic Lodge Tle Ladeils Greetent Chaypier Royal Arch St Alban Couvnandery Knights Templar Braumawil Killehite Pythiae Canagress Street M. EO Porthod Adair I. Marston Lynn Wirte Margaret FE Masterton Porthland Abner Co Johnson Eaith Sprite Repe Sherman Edward Ff Amery Bail Odus Waoodfords CG. Hazeldiv Osbourne The Congress Athantit Lodae Po A Mo Willard Kraight Thomas Doushins Arthur Manchester Towell Woodbury Herman Das Insermient Evergreen Cemetery

Hog Bristle Trade Term Chu Chang In Hotu China

In Hotu China natives call hog bristle chu chang as bristles are scraped from hogs and beaten with sticks to knock out the 10 Ulin, a detail from local brush-making practices.

Hotu China

Wife of Elmer McFarland Dies At 32 In Bath

Dorice Bennett McFarland 32 wife of Elmer F McFarland died Friday at 5 20 pm at their Bath home after a brain operation in Boston City Hospital on Jan 4 She was born Sept 14 1904 in Sanford daughter of Myron E Bennett and Florence Bennett She was a popular figure in Bath known for House of Chang Kennels and Maine sport circles as an outboard motor boat racer She taught school in Salon and West Paris before marriage on Sept 2 1933 Survived by husband two sons Roy and Frank Dresden and Herbert Tily Woolwich daughter Mrs Herbert Delon Woolwich three brothers Joe R Bath Herman P Dresden Harley S Lilly Dresden one sister Miss Edith Lilly Dresden

Dorice Bennett McFarland Elmer F. McFarland Mechanic Street Boston City Hospital Bath Sanford Myron E. Bennett Florence Bennett Boston Madison Wis Miss Bennett Maine Salon Paris Masonic Lodge of Dresden Modern Woodmen of Americaie Roy and Frank Herbert Tily Woolwich Herbert Delon Joe R Herman ‘P Harley S. Lilly Edith Tilly

Albert A. St. Pierre Dies in Lewiston Hospital

Albert A. St. Pierre a 62 year old music teacher long known in the city died Sunday morning at St. Marie's General hospital Lewiston after being moved there Saturday night ill with pneumonia He was born in Brunswick on May 4 1884 a son of Louis and Josephine Luwarra St. Pierre He closed his Quality Shop opinewears proprietorship a year ago Surviving are his widow Maude his mother a daughter Camille a brother Alexis and a sister Mrs Clayburn C Rich all of Brunswick A son Leo died March 15 1935 from wounds received in a Harpsvil camp when a rifle discharged in a companion's hands

Alber Alfred St. Pierre St. Marie's General Hospital Lewiston Brunswick Louis Josephine Luwarra St. Pierre Alexis Clayburn C Rich Auburn Leo

Mrs Mary E Oliver dies after short illness at daughter’s home

Mrs Mary E Oliver age 80 widow of John H Oliver of Bath died Thursday afternoon at the Portland home of her daughter Mrs William Poertner after a long illness. She was born in Topsham and had lived in Bull for many years. She leaves several sons and daughters and many grandchildren.

Mary E. Oliver John H. Oliver Bath William Poertner Forest Avenue Portland Oliver Topsham Bull Forum Peeriner New McFiudden George Kilgore Rumford Harold Oliver Brookis P Row Hiratferd Cann Maurice Oliver Bash

Obituary Notice for John B. Olilly of Woolwich

John B. Olilly died Thursday. Born in Dresden, he was the son of Joseph and Margaret Lally. He lived in Woolwich after moving from his native town, and his family residence was listed in Sagadahoc County records.

Bapitie Marian Sagadahoc Ferry Dresden Joseph Margaret Lally Wil Wisite Anlsts Reges den Woolwich

Resident of Hamilton Dies in City at Daughter's Home

Jessie J Margadant 63 wife of Capt A W Margadant of Hamilton Ohio died Tuesday afternoon at her daughter's home Mrs George H Thorburn Jr 1083 Washington Street while visiting since New Year’s Eve She was a descendant of early Holyoke Mass settlers and a lifelong Universalist She sang as soloist in Cincinnati and Hamilton churches Survived by daughter sister five grandchildren funeral set Saturday afternoon at 29 Milkin Street with Rev George H Thorburn officiating assisted by Rev H Nea Kerst D D

Jessie J. Margadant A.W. Margadant Hamilton George H. Thorburn, Jr Washington Street First Universalist Church Jess Murgadant Holyoke Mass Welles Cincinnati Ohio River Universalist Ii Margadant Free Synagogue Unity Universalist Church

Funeral held for Charles W. Pratt at Greenwood Mountain

Funeral services were held for Charles W. Pratt who died Friday at home on Gobb Road. Rev. Harley A. Shattuck officiated at Beacon Street church. Bearers from T W Hyde camp Sons of Union Veterans included George Melzaid Seth Stewart and others. Burial followed at Woodland Cemetery in Freeport.

John A. Spittell Attleboro. Mass Roberts Funeral Rooms Richmond Rev. C. Leavens Eldridge Harvey Spittel Pranz Hutchins John Parker Joseph Bragg Charles W. Pratt Western Maine Greenwood Mountain Gobb Road Harley Beacon Street T W Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veto Mr. Pratt George Mele Zaid Seth Stewart Lloyd L. Hooker Joseph Dax Vernon W. Miller Charome

Miss Meaveland's Funeral Rites Noted In Parish Records

Fragmented obituary item lists a funeral service for Mrs Dorien Beenie and names several individuals and addresses, including Wis Mondas and Vecchi Street, with unclear roles. The readable fragments suggest a local church ceremony and attendance by family members.

Community Service Aide Laid To Rest In New Brunswick

A local obituary notes the service for Robert M. Cugten at Priv Pistiew cemetery after a funeral in Brunswick. The service was conducted by Reverend Bacon Christian of the Universand.

Robert M. Cugten Lee's Island Arth i Priv Pistiew Brunswick Rey Bacon Christian The Universand Brunswick

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