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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1935
Page
4
A Friday meeting in Wiscasset, led by William L. Frye, drew church leaders to discuss united work among Wiscasset area congregations. A council will direct cooperative efforts with two delegates from each church, inviting Newcastle and Bigecomb churches to join.
Mrs Alberta E Knight 79 widow of Alexander M Knight died early Wednesday at her sister Mrs Emily Morse 79 High Street from a heart attack. She had split her time between her sister home in winter and her own at 56 High Street. Born in Bath to Luther and Jane Booker Storer she spent her life in the city. Surviving relatives include her twin brother Albert B Storer of Phippsburg and sister and niece. Funeral Friday 2 30 pm at Fred S Curtis funeral home 105 Center Street.
Seafaring men recall the death of Captain William C. Crocker a retired Sandy Hook pilot and former sailing ship master at his Bronx home 801 East 176th Street. He was 80, retired in 1918 after 54 years at sea, served in the clipper ship era with Bath builders and worked in the China tea trade. Survived by wife Mary Blank Crocker two sons Raymond W. and Wilmer J. Crocker and three daughters Nessie Crocker Mrs Anthony O Sullivan and Mrs Walter Costellow of Malden Mass.
Florence B. Young, 56, lifelong Bath resident, died Tuesday at 116 Dummer Street. She was the daughter of John F. Young and the late Julia Young. Survived by her father and brother George Young of Bath. Funeral Thursday at 3 PM at the home, Rev. Harley A. Shattuck officiating. Burial in Oak Grove.
Alfred B. Higgins of East Brunswick was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at Curtis funeral home Bath. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated. Bearers were Fred Cary Herbert Cavanaugh Harold Freeman James B. Lemont. Burial followed in Burr Cemetery Freeport.
The funeral for Mrs Nora J Gallant wife of Joseph S Gallant was held Monday at eight in St Marys church Rev Ludger Melancon officiated The carers were Edward Arsenault Alexander Burgess Peter Morin Joseph Terrell Thomas Tracy and George Wilson Burial followed at Oak Grove.
The funeral for Irving H. Nash took place Sunday afternoon at three in the parish house of Central church with Rev. David L. Wilson presiding. Pallbearers from Bathrodge and the Elks included John P. Carey Jr., Albert E. Desmond, Clarence A. Mayo, and Edward J. McMann. burial followed at Oak Grove.
Mrs Ellen S Roche widow of Civil War surgeon Dr Edward P Roche died Wednesday night at the home of Mrs Edgar C Murphy 625 Washington St Bath where she passed her life. Born in Bath she would have turned 94 on April 15 and was the oldest Bath High School Alumni member. Her relatives include niece Juliette Souther of Portland and cousins Grace Lambert Hampden Mass and Mrs Henry P Lincoln Santa Barbara California.
Mrs Helena Stirling Wood wife of Rev William Wood retired died Saturday night at 75 after a stroke. Funeral was Monday at 3 p.m. at their Upper Washington street home with Dr Albert I Oliver and several ministers officiating. Burial planned in Berlin New Hampshire. She was born in St Andrew New Brunswick and survived by husband a sister in law a nephew and a niece.
Relatives report the death on Feb 28 of Mrs. Josephine Higgins Waite in Providence Rhode Island at 81 years 11 months She was born in this city daughter of George and Mercie Leavitt married Alvin Waite longtime managers of the American House and later moved to Rhode Island Survivors include one sister Mrs Ida Greenleaf of Westport and Cliftondale Mass and three nieces Mrs Burt Lyons Mrs Chauncey Lewis and Mrs Albert McFadden
Alfred B. Higgins 76 of East Brunswick died Sunday night after two years of ill health. Born in Bath he was a longtime dairy farmer who produced and sold milk there for more than 50 years. Survived by his wife Marion H. Higgins two daughters Mrs F W Carlton of Woolwich and Mrs Sophia Gilchrist of West Bath a son Ralph E. Higgins of East Brunswick a sister Mrs Clara H. Mallett of Freeport two cousins Walter C. Higgins of Brunswick and Cyrenas T. Higgins of West Bath.
The body of Charles W. Melcher, formerly of Bath, arrived from Belmont Massachusetts where he died on Friday. A Bath native and son of A S Melcher a former boot and shoe dealer, he left Bath at 19 and lived in Massachusetts thereafter. He worked in Chelsea and Kennedy’s Boston before losing his property in a 30 year ago fire. He left no near relatives. The funeral was held Monday at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street.
The funeral of Mrs Ellen S widow of Dr Edward P Roche Bath’s oldest natives was Friday at two in the Central church parish house where she was the oldest member. Rev David L Wilson officiated. Honorary pallbearers were William W Robinson Charles T Jackson Augustus A Percy and Owen J Ledyard. Burial was in Oak Grove.
Dr Roger Eustace Bousfield 33 died this week in Bafigor hospital. Funeral Friday at First Baptist Woolwich with Rev Clarence ery and Rev Plinette Allen officiating. Burial in Laurel cemetery. Survived by parents Cyril and Lillie Snowdon Bousfield and brothers Walter A Bousfield and Neal D Bousfield.
Mrs Nora J Gallant 51 wife of Joseph S Gallant died of a heart attack at their Bath Maine home on Washington Street after retiring for the night. Born in Alberta P E I, she had lived in Bath 35 years and was a St Marys church member. Survived by husband John F Gallant Bath son. daughters Helen B Gallant and Mrs Pascal P Harper Bath. four grandchildren Betty Haverend Dale Harper Beverly Gallant. four brothers John H Murphy Boston Thomas A Murphy Stephen Murphy Prince Edward Island James D Murphy Bath. one sister Mrs Bernard Seymour Braintree Massachusetts.
Irving H. Nash, 65, longtime Irving resident, died Friday night at Memorial hospital where he had been a patient since July 12, 1934. Born in Columbia, Missouri on December 25, 1869, he worked as an adzoman in shipyards and later as a traveling salesman. He also spent years in a North End grocery owned by his brother-in-law Rufus D. Moulton. He was a member of Bath Lodge of Elks. Surviving relatives include nephews Parker N. Moulton of Portland, Conn., and Rogers I. Moulton of Irving.
Mrs Lillie M Blair 76 wife of Capt Charles A Blair died Friday morning at home 691 High street after a long illness Born in Bath daughter of Capt Reuben and Mary Elizabeth Mooers lived here most of life except for a spell in Charlestown Mass They observed their 56th wedding anniversary last Christmas Day and she kept her birthday this Tuesday Survived by husband and one sister Mrs Charles R Donnell of Bath She was a Universalist.
The widow of Wilmot A Jewell and Bath native Mrs Anna E Jewell died Thursday at her daughter’s home in Malden Massachusetts. Born to James Hinckley in Bath she lived here much of her life and was active in Rebekah and Odd Ladies lodges. Burial was held Sunday at Oak Grove at 1 30 p m.
The funeral for Charles W. Melcher of Bath who died in Belmont, Massachusetts was held Monday at 2 PM at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street. Rev David L Wilson officiated with bearers from Masonic lodges Solar and Polar Star. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
The funeral for Mrs. Lillie M. Blair wife of Capt. Charles A. Blair was held Sunday at two at her home 691 Washington Street Rev Edward Ellis officiated Bearers included Charles Alexander Alfred E Carpenter Capt Thomas K Haley and Carroll Watson Burial followed at Oak Grove Mrs Harry C Webber of Winneganee and Mrs Ernest A Allan of Topsham traveled to Boston Monday to attend the New England flower show.
Evelyn Perkins improves after weeks of bronchial pneumonia and can sit up daily. Hayden S. Rogers transfers to Waterville for work at Central Maine Power Co and receives a gold wrist watch from coworkers. he starts in Waterville this Monday. Various local visits and moves are noted including Gibbs moving to Campbell's Pond, J Everett Mayo hosting, Barbara Brown visiting from University of Maine, and Ada Benson visiting from Topsham. Sunday school gathers with Lowell district children. Red Cross set for an all day meeting next Wednesday with a covered dish dinner.
Gus taf Bratt of Portland lectures at the Cosmopolitan Garden Club meeting in the assembly room attended by about 75 members and guests. He discusses color balance and room relationships, showing wall paper and fabric ensembles and noting ceiling papers are returning while dark walls are used with bright damask, moire, and glass curtains. The club plans a telephone bridge fundraiser on March 30 with home tables and prize awards. Millen Griffeth of San Francisco, Yale class of 1936, visits Mrs. Arthur Sewall in Washington street during spring vacation.
Commissioner Frank P. Washburn urged optimism for Maine agriculture and youth at the University of Maine Farm and Home Week. He cited Amelia Earhart, real estate tax relief needs, farm product advertising, farm electrification, and rising agricultural bills as signs of progress and future change. He praised transportation and highways, noting the shift toward rural medical care and potential revival of country churches amid broader liberal religious thought.
Mrs Anna E Jewell widow of Wilmont A Jewell died Thursday March 21 in Malden after a month's illness. She was born in Bath and lived in Malden 40 years. She belonged to Rebekahs Mystic Commandery Daughters of Pocahontas and related groups. Funeral services were March 23 at 2 30 pm at Cowan funeral home Malden with burial at Oak Grove cemetery.
John N. Rines and Lemuel C. Preble form a partnership to open a new garage and service station at 213 Front Street. They will carry Dodge and Plymouth cars and aim to meet old Bath customers at the new facility.
Winter tourists took charge of the evening service at the First Baptist church in Daytona Florida Rev W F Ellis from St Louis delivered the message and Gilbert Maxell from North Adams Massachusetts a frequent Bath summer visitor was among the ushers
Mrs Eugenie Hunnewell travels from Sagada hoc to Waterboro for a two week stay with Mr and Mrs Charles T Carll. Pearl Gainsley teaches at Walnut Hill School for Girls in Na tick Mass on a ten day vacation with her parents. The Woolwich school board and superintendent met after noon at Mrs John Reeds home. Graduation exercises are planned for June at Nequasset church. Easter Cantata set for April 21 at Nequasset church. Easter morning service at Day's Ferry. Berry mill moved to Winneganee. Captain and Mrs Frank J Walker and Mrs John Reed return from a ten day visit with Miss Maxine Walker in Brookline MA. Friday evening features entertainment and dancing at Montsweag grange hall. North Methodist church interior renovation hoped complete by Easter. Gertude Dunton returns home after a week with Mrs William H Gould in Boothbay Harbor. Good Will club meets at Florence Carlton's Wednesday. Mrs Percy Marston and Mrs Henry Dubar attend Farm Bureau convention in Orono. Miss Mary Dodge teaches in Brunswick and weekend at Woolwich. Mrs Josephine Cunningham returns to Bath after short visit with Mrs Fred Carlton. Thursday service at Woolwich Union for Christian Service promises high interest with Mrs Ernest Heywood of Wesley Bath bringing evening message. Heywood to outline Society program and social relations efforts. Service at Nequasset church at 7:30 with The Christian Pioneers in attendance. Mrs Earl Dow to be the vocal soloist.
Montsweag County Agent C. E. Eastman reorganized the 4-H club at Montsweag hall Friday with Bruce Dickson named leader. Members present included William Berry Paul Berry Donnell Getchell Samuel J. E. Soule Donnell Brookings Marshall Erskine the oldest member will attend the Orono 4-H annual meeting in August. A later club meeting is set for Wednesday evening April 4 with Miss Spearin of the University of Maine as instructor at the grange hall.
An all day Farm Bureau meeting was held Friday March 22 at the grange hall with 21 members present. Miss Lawrence led the discussion on Making the Living Room Comfortable and Homelike. A manual training meeting is set for April 4 at the grange hall. Mrs Ethelyn Shea will report on Farm and Home Week at Oro no. The April 18 session will be at Mrs Edith Getchells home continuing the living room topic.
Amanda Ouellette widow of Zepherin Ouellette died late Monday afternoon at 669 Middle Street after a four day bronchial pneumonia illness. She was 81, born in Point Libby Canada, long resident of Bath, a St Marys Church member, survived by son William J. Ouellette and daughter-in-law at 696 Middle Street plus five nieces and two nephews from Bath Woolwich and Belmont Mass.
Revival of interest at Edward Little High prompts Auburn alumni to organize an association of former letter winners in athletics at Auburn High School.
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