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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1948

Page

5

Bath Daily Times 1908 Items Range From Assault Trial To Church News

The Bath Daily Times reports a local assault incident in which Purington was struck. the assailant, described as an expert, left him with a bruised cheek and no clear motive. The text also covers church services, hospital study ambitions, social gatherings, probate court executors for E Patten, and lodge activities including a wrestling event and lodge officers.

Purington William D. Sewall Frederick H. Low E. Patten Bath J. Patten Lexie Jane Patten

Pulp Handling and Railway Plans Highlight Maine Coast Town

A Sagadahoc towing company barged pulp from the Great Salmon river to the city, with plans to build open rack cars for Maine Central to move pulp by rail. The pulp flow is expected to create local jobs as summer activity increases. Edward Carter travels to Washington and a Wesley ME church supper draws strong attendance. The Beacon notes social entertainments and local names in a lively, period-voice recap.

Palenoe Igpscot Great Salmon River N. B Writ Sagadahoc Towing Co Maine Central Pejepscot Co Pejepscot Lisbon Falls

Bath and area notes span travel ships and civic events

March 12 1908 items include Mrs Martin Conley visiting Amesbury and Boston with relatives, Thomas Quinn returning home after six years. Bath shipyard work paused awaiting orders. injuries in a coal bunker accident. ferry service between Bath Boothbay hinges on ice out. Local officials praise Bath finances. visits from Arkansas City and Shanghai captains. Elks lodge room dedication. Swan Island harvesting planned. patent work and local politics surface in civic notices.

Maude Adams to Perform at Empire Lewiston

Charles Frohman presents Maude Adams at the Empire theatre Lewiston on Wednesday evening March 18 1908. Lewiston is among the few cities in the country where this favorite actress will appear this season and theatregoers may see her in the notable star showcase.

Charles Frohman Maude Adams Empire Theatre Lewiston Bath Theatre

Local Naval Exam and Bath Theater Program Highlight March 16 1908

John A Lord sails for examination at League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia as promotions near for two Navy carpenters while Bath theater showcases a top program including The Troubles of a Grass Widow and vocalists Miss Sadie Harriman and Mr Barrows. Local and river news include fog delays for the Hercules, Arthur J Dunton visiting Portland, and Nelson McKinney’s power dory launch going overboard on the New Meadows river. Birthday party for Dean Bonney and Odd Ladies and Myrtle lodge gatherings are noted with refreshments and Shamrock pins for St Patrick’s Day.

John A. Lord Carpenter League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia Navy Chester Mare Island Calif Columbia Theater Bath Sadie Harriman Barrows Portland

Shaw Bible Class Misses Report Strong Attendance

The Shaw Bible class of Corliss Street church saw large attendance at their regular study session, indicating substantial missionary work by Avery Mrs Bucknam Mrs Smith Miss Lizzie Belle Card Evelyn M Sutherland and Mrs Cameron last week.

Shaw Bible Class Corliss Street Church

Annual Meeting Highlights Cosmo Club Speakers

The Cosmo Club annual meeting featured talks by Bath leaders and educators. Speakers included Mrs. Loring Addison on Scouting, Mrs. G Baer Connard on Music, Mrs. Joseph I Smith on PTA, Mrs. Wallace Ham on the Red Cross, and Mrs. Granville Colby on Education. Sumner Sewall discussed Politics and Mrs. Herbert Lemont spoke on The Federation and club leadership.

Cosmo Club Rela Bath Girl Scout Council Loring Addison G. Baer Connard Bath- Brunswick Community Concert Association Joseph I. Smith PTA Congress PTA Wallace Ham Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Bath Cross Red Cross Granville Colby Central Grammar Sumner Sewall

Final Meeting Close of Year With Honors Given

Mrs. Voorhees presided over the final meeting of the year as president of the auxiliary. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs. J Arthur Burgess. Directors and members thanked her for two years of leadership and praised the auxiliary’s work.

Bath J. Arthur Burgess Voorhees Herbert Cavanaugh Charles B. Doyle Frederick Drake William Dennison Charles Hoebel

Boy Scout Troop 50 Holds Meeting at Hyde Park

Boy Scout Troop No. 50 met Wednesday evening at the Hyde Park Community building. Sergeant Morin from the local army recruiting office showed army life films and James DeCapua spoke on boxing. The scout committee then planned the coming year and troop registrations.

Hyde Park

Citrus acid in lemons rivals sourness of berries

Citric acid, responsible for sour taste in lemons and oranges, is also found in cranberries currants strawberries raspberries and many other fruits.

Wills and Administrations in Bath Area Estates

Wills filed and administrations appointed across Bath Richmond Phippsburg and West Bath with executors and executrices named. Inventories and accounts filed for Martha Seymour Margaret Kearns Tito Pecci Gladys Oliver Margaret Peabody William Sidelinger Marion Moody Annie Cox and others. License to sell real estate sought for Maude W Russell.

Annie G. Morang Richmond Depositors Trust Co William Robert Dean West Bath Bessie Holmes Dean Lillian H. MacDonald Helen M. Walker New Haven Martha A. Seymour Bath Maud C. Phinney Florence A. Campell Margaret Kearns James L. Boyle Tito Pecci Arminia C. Pecci Gladys H. Oliver Georgetown Alfred D. Rowe Guardian Margaret B. Peabody Edna M. Jones Maude C. Phinney Florence A. Campbell William E. Sidelinger Edward W. Bridgham Marion W. Moody Fred L. White Annie E. Cox Bath Trust Company Susan E. Galusha Emma E. Brown Henry E. Preble Afferteen Preble Horace F. Murray Als of Daniel Williams Maude W. Russell Clifford W. Russell

Birthday surprise honors 73rd for Mrs Susie Bean

Mrs Susie Bean of Wiscasset received a surprise birthday party Sunday at her granddaughter Alma Pierce’s home on Denny road. Family guests presented a decorated cake and gifts as she marked her 73rd year with four great grandchildren among the attendees. The celebration was a happy gathering.

Susie Bean Wiscasset Alma Pierce Denny Road Bean

Bath Girl Scouts Maintain Busy Week Activities

Wise Owl Troop No. 32 met at Morse High School with Mrs. Nelson ridge and Ep O'Donnell leading. Brownies in Oak Tea No. 14 rehearsed songs for Saturday's banquet and invested four girls. White Violet Troop No. 9 completed second class requirements and staged a Rumplestiltskin dramatization. Cloverleaf Troop 5 worked on art projects and sports steps with a flag salute and taps closing.

Wise Owl Morse High School Nelsonridge Ep O'Donnell Juliette Low Hyde Park James Caverly Charles Kidder Marijane McKinnon Carol Hamilton Mable Ashe Nancy Garside White Violet Troop No Beacon Street James Steen Kenneth Wood Maureen Kelcher Judy Manks Patricia Gaudet Nancy Pratt Betty McPhee Queen Ellen James King Nanette Sonia Page Connie Davis Miller Dorothy Robbinson Patricia Roth Ney Gaudet Nancy Rogers Cloverleaf Troop 5 Lewis Carter Martha Pratt William Freeman Helen Canales Patricia MacFarland Marian Helms Una Witham

Plastic spectacles for poultry to prevent picking announced

Farmingdale New Jersey inventors unveil plastic spectacles for poultry. The mini spectacles have two prongs over the nostril, flexed apart to fit, and are produced in colors to distinguish breeds ages and strains. Earlier, an electrocution test on March 2 1889 killed four dogs four calves and a horse.

Farmingdale N. J

Notice of Foreclosure in Sagadahoc County Maine

Notice states a mortgage default in Sagadahoc Maine with property described by metes and bounds on Main Road and adjacent land. The breach of condition triggers foreclosure action dated March 2 1948 and sworn before notary Gardiner R Deering with notary seal.

Casey Maine MD. D Mathews State of Maine Sagadahoc Gardiner

Probate notices list executors for Sagadahoc estates

John L. Jack, Register of Probate for Sagadahoc County, certifies appointed executors and administrators for Bath and Lewiston estates. Names include C. Shepard, Henry N. F. Marshall, Gerald Lekochalis, Gate, Gate House, Haggett, Flint, and others, with dates noted. Attest: 12-19-26.

John L. Jack Sagadahoc John Ish Bath C. Shepard Henry N. F. Marshall Ern Eames Edlewton Massachuset Gerald Lekochalis Aes Pe Pony Elle Lewiston Maine Sppoin Barchttevee Ned Apne of Pain William B. Haggett Katherines. Haggett Saneaerek William Flint Edwridge Arthur

Descriptive Fragments Describe Agency Deliberations

Fragmentary notes indicate the F. ESA aims to secure an example by April 15 and discusses Monday meetings and possible recommendations. The text mentions daily operations and substantial output, referencing human pumps and large tonnage.

Wiley F.esa

Estate matters and filings in Bath area

A sequence of probate notices lists estates including Annie E. Cox, Amante E. Cox, William E. Side, Martha A. Sinha, and Gladys, with executors Edward Kam Maude Ney and Florence Tors. Filings reference first and subsequent proceedings, dates and court entries from Bath, detailing estate actions and claimant names.

Jon Mileenne Conservato Taira Monty Annie E. Cox Bath Amante E. Cox Aearee Wee William E. Side Edward Kam Rite Peel Arminia Martha A. Sinha Maude ©Ney Florence Tors Gladys A Alfred Soon Ian Arthur John L. J

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