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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1927

Page

2

Sterling Bible Class Concert Draws Fifteen Dollars

The Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street held a Wednesday night program led by Rev. A. T. Carey with readings, solos, and instrumental numbers by the Corliss Street orchestra and local performers. Fifteen dollars was raised for the rejae fund.

William Rich Minnie Paisley John Sheldon Lizzie French Vearl Campbell John Hlent Ida Durington Chester A. Phint Stearns Scott

Bath Garden Club Gains New Members In Meeting

The Bath Garden Club met at the Patten Pree library with 27 members present. Miss Isabel Carter spoke on experiences in raising perennials from seed, followed by discussion led by Harry L. Day. The club now totals 46 members after six new entries Wednesday night.

Patten Pree Isabel Carter Harry L. Day Thomas

Funeral Service for Mrs Annie Somerville Held Saturday

The funeral for Mrs Annie Somerville was held Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter on Federal Street. Rev Forrest L Littlefield of Wesley Methodist Church officiated. Bearers included Hazen E Bosee J Maurice Bhaynes Charles B Nelson and Vrauk Ineowlen. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Annie Somerville Twee Boyce Federal Street Forrest L. Littlefield Wesley Methodist Church Hazen Eb, Bosee J. Maurice Bhaynes Charles BE Nelson Vrauk Ineowlen Ouk Ciorove

Wool Worsted Yarn Offers Free Samples From Mills

Advertises buy all wool worsted yarns and heathers for knitting and rug yarns at 50c for 4 oz skeins. Mentions free samples and C. O. D. service with postage paid. From Concord Worsted Mills in West Concord, New Hampshire.

Concord Worsted Mills

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Sagaduhee Registry

Over the past two weeks real estate transfers were logged in the Sagaduhee registry of deeds. Notable moves include Augustus Fuller to Vieda M. Fuller and Walter BodXerh to Lestie GG Bickford among numerous other property transfers in Bath Town and surrounding areas.

Sagaduhee Registry of Augustas Fuller Vieda M. Fuller Alkan al McDonald Bath Eho Middenze Daisy Phillips Edgar W. Oliver Darold B Leoweloiss Walter BodXerh Lestie GG Hartford

Masonic Singing Club Organized by Local Masons

An enthusiastic gathering of Masons formed the Masonic Singing Club atop the Masonic Temple on Sunday afternoon. The group plans to provide music for the Masonic church service in May and to support Mason lodges. Mack Shaw leads arrangements with local members including Jack Shaw and Mrs N K Card. Rehearsals for the church service occur each Sunday afternoon.

Masonie Temple Masonic Singing Club Gnusie Central Church Mack Shaw Jack Shaw Curtis W. Peres Marks Llosa Dinlew N. K. Card Gieorge Gaendwin Daniel S. William. Hey Dl Parthea Pisenpsem Ralph Phikenes Dareld

Roberts Fountain on Park Damaged

On Saturday a fountain at Roberts Park was damaged after falling and resting in the pond. Repairs will be necessary to restore the fountain before it is ready for use. Mrs. Mainard W. Tirde of 66 Veerthond reported the incident.

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Wis casset Inn Banquet and Town Meeting Notes

Wiscasset gatherings feature a banquet and speeches by Hinkley and Reddenett, with plans for a larger town presence and a future judges’ visit. Red Men and American Legion prepare a large program at Red Men’s hall. Obituary for Thomas Rankin. local news on residents, businesses, and town happenings.

Standard Furniture Co Ad in Bath Maine

Used furniture wanted and for sale across a range including tables chairs bureaus beds and antiques with cut prices and cash offers. The ad lists Standard Furniture Co at 77 74 Center St Bath Maine corner of Washington and Center St and phone 574 W plus a second listing 77 79 Center St Bath Maine and phone 574 W 3 241.

Standard Furniture Co Center St Bath Maine Washington

Funeral Services for Rev S A Evans Held in City Church

Large crowd attends the funeral of Rev Samuel A Evans pastor evangelist and member of the Board of Education at the First Baptist church. City officials cl and schools suspend sessions. Notables from Baptist and local churches participate. burial follows at Steep Falls and a second service is held at Free Baptist church with local clergy and choir.

City and Board of Education First Baptist Church Samuel A. Evans Baptist Board of Education Cahill William A. Furber Clinton TD Wilson Evans John Shaw Haydn Quartet Fred S. Curtis Fred J. Till Charles H. Berry Gray Weston D. Tolman Beacon Street Methodist Church Bath Roberts Lisbon Falls Mr. Brown Yarmouth Steep Falls Pitesduy Meni Free Baptist Church Gifford Eva Coolbrooeth Alice Dresser

Closing Exercises Highlight Evening School in Bath

The Dailey evening school held in the high school building closed with an engaging program. Over 300 students completed five weeks of courses earning more than 40 certificates. Principal Ella Carey received praise, while Edward W. Bridgham and Miss M. E. Furbish spoke on value to workers and health work. Demonstrations in first aid, home nursing, clothing, handicrafts, manual training, and mechanical drawing complemented exhibits. The program affirmed Bath’s evening school among Maine’s best, applauded by state educators.

Dailey Evening School Bath Ella Carey Edward W. Bridgham M. E. Furbish City Hospital John N. Purington Charles Miller Sarah Oliver Sarah Percival Alice Heald Gertrude Blaisdell Omey Derry David Y. Alkazin J. Edward Pomeroy Maine Portland Bangor Augustus O. Thomas Home Economies Journal

Henderson Named Sheriff Of Sagadahoc County

Bowdoinham residents learned that Albert Henderson will be appointed by the governor to sheriff Sagadahoc County, succeeding J. Horace McClure who resigned. Henderson, a long-time deputy, hails from Bowdoinham and will be confirmed by the Governor and Council next week. The town notes history of local sheriffs and other community items, including visits, gatherings, and recent fires.

Albert Henderson Sagadahoc County Bowdoinham Brewster Sagadahoc J. Horace McClure William H. Puffer Bath Henderson Millay Bowdeinham

Fowle Home Hosts Vacation Visit By Bert Mervill

Bert Mervill departed Monday to visit his uncle Samuel Thorne in Biddeford while a vacation at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Fowle is noted.

J. W. Fowle Bert Mervill Samuel Thorne Biddeford

Charles Dana Gibson Buys Ancient Chest in Maine Sale

Charles Dana Gibson of New York City and Summering at Dark Harbor purchased an old three foot square wheeled chest that once held Customs House records from Dr. William J. Rouse. The chest, linked to 1812 events and Joshua Wingate, was later stored at Freeman Rowe's shop before Gibson acquired it. Gibson, famed for the Gibson Girl, is married to a sister of Lady Astor, a British MP.

Charles Dana Gibson New York City Dark Harbor William J. Rouse United States Customs House Joshua Wingate High Street Owen J. Ledyard Great Britain Kennebec Bluff Head Wingate New Meadows New Meadows Inn Rouse Freeman Rowe Mr. Gibson

Local notes include births and visits across towns

Mr and Mrs Frank Serois have moved to Yarmouth. Mr and Mrs A S Temple celebrate the birth of twins born March 27, Edward Cornish has a new sedan. Dorothy Douglass visited Waterville over the weekend. Earle Douglass is improving. Edward and James Cornish with Mrs Annie Cobb and Mrs Charles Fogg and daughter Nona visited their brother A M Cornish in Lewiston Sunday. Ehner Jordan was a Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Sleath and family. Mr and Mrs Caleb Mitchell and son Clayton were in Gardiner Sunday.

Frank Serois Yarmouth A. S. Temple Edward Cornish Dorothy Douglass Waterville Earle Douglass Edward James Cornish Annie Cobb Charles Fogg Nona Lewiston A. M. Cornish Ehner Jordan Frank Sleath Fiaimil Caleb Mitchell Clayton Gardiner

Deer Spotted Near North Bath Home in Whiskeay District

A deer was seen early Monday morning near Harry Plummer’s North Bath road home in the Whiskeay district. Student Malcolm Loring first spotted the animal and alerted his mother Mrs John Loring. The deer lingered in the road before vanishing into the woods.

Harry Plummer Bath Malcolm Loring Thes College John Loring

Mrs Herbert and brother visit Turner Court guests

Mrs. Frank A. Herbert of Dixfield and her brother Roland W. Payne of Worcester Massachusetts are guests of their sister Mrs. Otis N. Be Card at Turner Court.

Frank A. Herbert Dixfield Roland W. Payne Worcester, Mass Otis N. BE. Card Turner Court

Death and funeral notices and local updates

The body arrived Tuesday morning and funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 o'clock in the Cor national church for Mrs. Henry W. Webb. Mrs. A. H. Lennox attended PhilharMonic orchestra events in Portland.Mrs. Emma Weeks’s family plans to spend next year in Wiscasset, arriving from California around June first. Robert Creamer shows health improvement after months ill in Boston. Carlisle Macurda vacations in Boston from Lincoln Academy. Woman's Club meeting postponed from Friday April 1. Charles E. Emerson visited on business. Carl Mo Larrabee confined at home with grip. Mrs. Charles S. Sewall died in Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Day and Mr. Sewall traveled there with her. Funeral service for Mrs. Sewall held Wednesday at St Philip's church at 6:50. Assistant assessors to begin April 1, to finish by April 10. Well tax bills due May 1. Professor Norris of MIT has an imitation fur made largely of resin, rivaling real fur.

Wiscasset Inn Wiscasset Wetherbee Prederick W. Hinkley South Porthond Hinkley Cradford Redennett Riley William Pattengall American Legion Red Men Thomas Rankins Fedend Steeer Sanday Black Hienry W. Webb Woo Keene Monedaw Sonthared Main Street Meuday Jesse Bailey Edgecomb Tje Die Et Te Dee Jesse Hlaggetts Garage Jessie AL OW. Clack Diamnariseetta Mgns Nobleborn Mr. Chirk County of Lincoln Hunt AL TL Lessien Joseph Hubbard Ranger Y. ML Coo Merville Mass Hubbard Wiseusset Wiseisset Oenneh Ernest Marsh Donald Wilbsnd Lincoln Academy Thomas Rankine Federal Street Arambee Lodge Lolo.p Star Lodge Lincoln Lodge FL & UA. M Malgar Vincent Dew Hleb Portland Hermon Hill Milsworth Toneola Ehamteen Hill White Pine Tarbox Ernest Taf North Keomb Main Street Hardware Hoo Northern Pines Development Co James F. White Boston Georgina Lily Dmacs Perry Woolwich Turner White University of Maine Bath City Lanie Macards Addie Merry Ava Dodge Colby College AL EL Dodge’s Joseph J. Ntinashian Brooklyn No Yo New York City HM. Markley Christian Civic League of Maine Baptist Church Markley Daniel Jacques Bowdoin Gustin ME Ostiat Nelson South Gardiner KE. M. Graves Amanda Nall Cathance Horatio Hall Charles J. Browne Brunswick Capt. Hall Clara Fogg Emily Ridvout Alma Kendall D.alr William Willes Accion William Merrill Jame Merrill Spence June Worcester Frances Carr S. W. Carr Bowdoinham Col. Dummer Sewall DLA DP. Hall Jane Brown Ethel Willes Richardson Star Aid W. T. Hardie Elisha Webber Eleeta O.1.s Helen Britt C. Br. Hackett Benjamin Jackson Gardiner Henry Cornish W. A. Foster Watertown Alphonzo Berry A. C. Staples Bath Edgar Wilkinson Ruth McEwen Farmington Normal School Elmer Dodge Hebron H. S. Dodge Town Hall George A. Tackett Newcastle Jessie Ames Northampton L. V. Temple Robert Temple Ernest Lancaster Helen Thickett Falmouth Edward Wentworth Florida Mont Woodsum A. W. Wentworth Saco Bowdeinham Sarah Carver Wilbert Carver Carver Lewiston Frank Thorne Belfast Thorne O. Purinton Frances Cutler KE. E. Wilson Mary Dodge Connecticut H.S. Dodge Earl Blodgett Kenneth Webber Mar Arthur Webber Clinton Bailey F. E. Jack Richmond America Purinton Gile David Moulton W Portland Robert Patten Cornish Maxwell Ward Clinton Jais Edwin Denham Wilhelmina Newton Evelyn Hackett Ida Fowle Cornational Henry W. Webb A. H. Lennox Philhartonic Orchestra Mmma Weeks California Robert Creamer Carlisle Macurda Lincoln Academy Woman's Club Charles EK Emerson Carl Mo Larrabee Massachusetts General Hospital Charles 8. Sewall

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Sterling Bible Class Bath Garden Club Mrs. Somerville Cosmopolitan Club Cook Book Chamber of Commerce Redmen and Legion Castile Ie Lj Inc S. A. Evans Senter Bath Custom House Bowdoinham Post Road North Bath Board of Assessors Norris Massachusetts Insit of Technology Bath Department Store
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