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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1947

Page

10

Bath Daily Times 1906 Bath Meeting and Local News

A Monday meeting of the Bath moar is reported with Dr. B. M. Fuller noted as Shaw. Attendance included Mrs Emma, H. E Williams, Rev Henry Howard, E. So Ellis, and Haro C. Ro. Various items touch on a special train to Chicago and Portland, a whist party at Mrs. Frank En on Oak street, lobster price spikes, a Boston benefit for N E T and T employees, Bath Elks travel to Rockland for a new lodge, river ice conditions, and local business notes including Crosby and the gas contract.

Bath B. M. Fuller Shaw Emma H. E Williams Ate Henry Howard E. So Ellis Haro C. Ro

Gardiner Wedding Set at Episcopal Church

February 7 1906 notices show Mr and Mrs Fred D Hill and Mr and Mrs W P Hill traveling to Gardiner to attend the wedding of Marion and Dr Lewis M Spear at 730 PM in the Episcopal church The item mentions Miss White granddaughter of William W Bradstreet as a beneficiary in a scholarship fund and various local names and activities reflecting community notices of the era

Fred D. Hill W. P. Hill Marion Lewis M. Spear Episcopal Church Gardiner Miss White William W. Bradstreet

Bath Readers hear water board report and city efforts

A Bath city meeting discussed water supply concerns and a state health board inquiry. Local social notes mention a German Society event, a 80th birthday party, Elks delegation, and community gatherings with music, dancing, and charitable fairs.

State Board of Health

Parishey of Central church breaks with feast and speeches

The Feb 11 annual Parishey of Central church began at 6 30 with a menu of escalloped oysters cold meats potato salad hot rolls coffee cake and ice cream. Capt William R Kimball and J H McLellan assisted by William R Shaw Rev e C DeMott Owen J rd led service with many compliments for service.

Central Church Roy Bee William R. Kimball J. H. McLellan William R. Shaw E C. DeMott Owen J.rd

Oak Park summer visitors and Tremont Temple invites

Reports mention summer visitors at Oak and the New Meadows River for a grand union at Tremont Temple. Invitations issued to journers in the vicinity. Fresh meats will be served and a splendid time is assured. Charles D Weeks is tax collector for days in Greenleaf city building.

Oaksledge New Meadows Tremont Temple Meeeton Nex Charles D Weeks Penobscot Enderstood Som B. Fuller

Local events mix with maritime haste across Bath area

February 12 1906 report notes Sig nor Nunciato leading a 55 piece group at a Maine Festival style event in Bath hall with a 20 member orchestra for a week. Ice river activity increases, shipyard work proceeds and lumber crews haul logs in Woolwich Dresden and West Bath.

Signor Nunciato Maine Hall Inland Henry W. Howard Woolwich Dresden West Bath

Locomotive Plans Ferry Link Across Kennebec

The article notes a locomotive and tender with minor damage and mentions M C R R officials planning drops for a new ferry system to transport trains across the Kennebec from this city to Woolwich. It also references the Colonial club and Seaman et al at the B I W. Beals of this Rocket returned from Rochester with Swift Beef involvement as part of local notes.

Kennebec Woolwich

A and P Faces OPA Charge Over Sugar Shrinkage

The Great A and P Tea Company issues a statement regarding an injunction sought by the OPA alleging sugar handling shortages of 51,000,000 pounds since April 27, 1942. The firm claims shrinkage is due to intransit damage and other common losses and notes stores distributed over 350 million ration stamps under OPA rules.

Great A & P Tea Company OPA Oge OPA Bngan

Service Column Continues On Page Two

A brief note states a person will go to Fort Devens for a year and expects to be home shortly.

Fort Devens

Bath Social Notes Include Hospital and Home Visits

Mrs. Joseph Dauphin of Spring street visited Memorial hospital in Bath on business. Mrs. Fred S. Coombs is a patient recovering at Memorial hospital. Mrs. Alfred J. Rowe has been ill but can sit up daily. Merle Finley to receive honorable discharge at Fort Devens. Miss Jane Trott and Milton C. Trott’s daughter attended Lassell and Dartman events. The District hosts cocktail party on a first wedding anniversary. Patricia Thackery visited from Bradford after family reunion. Merle Finley Sr. arrives from Panama City awaiting discharge.

Joseph Dauphin Spring Street Memorial Hos Harbor Bath Harry B. Carney Green Street Milton C. Trott High Street Harry Locke Victoria Locke Gardiner Fred S. Coombs I Washington Street The Memorial Hospital Alfred J. Rowe Middle Street Douglas Dearborn Washington Street Louis Thackery Patricia Bradford Mass Fort Devens

Probate Court Action on Wills and Administrations

Tuesday's probate term covers wills for Octave eos of Topsham Florence D. Pel executrix and others. administrations granted or filed for King Graves Fullerton Woolwich Bath Arrowsic and more. numerous estates submitted accounts and final papers. names include Haskins Hunnewell Bearce Knight Gignoux Pouliot Goodspeed and Waite.

Octave Eos Topsham Marie James Boudoin Fredrick N. Kippel Woolwich Florence D. Pel H G. Hodgson Bath Annie R. Hodgen Albert L. Boucher Leon Frederick E. Waite Bertha C. Waite Mary A. Lynch Athieremeena Nellie V. Driscoll Edith G. Stewart Jve Rawney Hulda J. Faulkner Richmond Edwin C. Dunning John P. Carey Lena C. Crocker Gardiner E. Crocker Alice M. Soule Charles A. Soule Sarah E. Whitten Charles A. Knight Katherine Gignoux Cape Elizabeth National Bank of Commerce of Portland Frances H. Peaslee David L. Wilson Jean Pouliot Alphonsine Pouliot John Hall Bowdoinham Ernest L. Goodspeed Guardian

Bath License to Sell Real Estate Granted

Bath granted to Nellie V. Driscoll administratrix. Presented by Mary J. King.

Bath Mary J. King Mary A. Lynch Nellie V. Driscoll

Richmond News Highlights Frank Details of Local Service Members

Funeral services for Albertine G. Baker were held in Washington. Cpl Carlton A Ring, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Ring, a University of Maine student and Ardennes veteran, earned Good Conduct and three battle stars. Robert Sidelinger, USMC, home after three years with three Pacific-area months, wears multiple ribbons. J Norris Sidelinger Jr discharged at Fort Devens. Richmond High honor roll lists top students. Death announced for Mrs Mattie Garretson of Hollywood California.

Washington, D. C Albertine G. Baker Roberts Funeral Rooms David Hickland Evergreen Cemetery Cpl Carlton A. Ring Russell Ring University of Maine Camp Polk 8Th Armored Ardennes-Ruhr Germany Robert Sidelinger U. S Aircnatae Oceanside Calif Pacific J. Norris Sidelinger, Jr Fort Devens Servin Army J. Norris Sidelinger Chestnut Street Richmond Dorothy Patten Charlotte Brown Patricia Hurley George Umberhind

Mrs. Kittredge Returns Home from Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Kenneth Kittredge of Washington Street has returned home from Memorial Hospital and is convalescing satisfactorily.

Kenneth Kittredge Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company Assets 1945

Woolwich Maine assets as of December 31 1945 show cash in office and bank 62557 98 and gross cash assets 2557 98. Premium notes item appears garbled but part of balance sheet.

Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company Woolwich Maine

Probate Notices From Bath Estates Await Executors

In Bath Maine the following estates list appointed executors and administrators. Mabel B. Merrill named executrix without bond for Frank M. Lamb estate. Lydia Brimisine estate trustee William S. Shorey and George G. Hathorn connected to Bath estates. Beal, Wilson, and other Bath residents also noted with bond terms and court order. John L. Jack, Registrar, cites original order for all appointments.

Lydia Brimisine Bath William S. Shorey Annie M. Andrews Frank M. Lamb Mabel B. Merrill George G. Hathorne Dora C. Beal Roland S. Beal Elmer Curtis King Richmond Olive K. Haskins Terabe Alton G. Graves Ted Marion Tr Raven Mary J.fullerton J. Vinal Hunnewell Frances Maybury Woolwich Helen Frances Bearce John H. Curtis Arrowsic Celia J. Hutchins William S. Wilson Phippsburg Chester W. Wilson Grace E. Colbu Topsham Orrin A. Colby C. Beal Roland Beal Williams Shorey William Wilson Sunk I Sanateten Hoesinies Mananani Bond Snestaie Sonn Arrowuorter Tate Arrow PRG

Bath volunteers form Hellcats Corps Reserve group

Corps Reserve and Cpl Richard Footer plan a local unit in Bath as veterans return from the South Pacific. Charles D Milteen sails from Shanghai to San Francisco and awaits arrival. John L earns three months to discharge while Eugene J. Morey plans extended service before home leave. civilian meetings will follow as club activities are announced.

Richard Footer Cne Renexpec’ Field Colo Charles D. Miltieen L-C Shanghai San Francisco John California Cific Eugene J. Mreaye Wiees South Pacific Bath

Rosses Motor Trip to Florida Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs R E Ross of High street left by car for Florida and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Georgia. They expected to reach Delray Park Florida by today.

R E. Ross High Street Florida Georgia Delray Park Fla

Court to hear probate in Bath County on March first

The Bath County court to hear petitions for estate matters. J Vinal Hunnewell seeks appointment as administrator for J Fullerton estate. Helen Frances Bearce seeks administratrix for Maybury estate. Marilyn J King Bath seeks license to sell real estate. Guardian Mary J Whitney presents the petition.

Bath J. Fullerton J. Vinal Hunnewell Helen Frances Maybury Woolwich Helen Frances Bearce Marilyn J. King Mary J. Whitney Edith G. Stewart Ira Kenn Waldo L. Hathorne Waldo L. Hawthorne Waldo L. Ha Giuseppina Passi Vesco Conchita Rosita Lopes Maass Peedi Oy Giuseppina Passi Mae Olive "Leighhon Mae Olive Bannister Mae Olive Saas Alma Derry Mabel Katherine Ee

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