Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bath Independent in Bath, Maine

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1932

Page

3

Estimated liquor seizure valued at twenty nine thousand dollars

Customs agent H R Gillias said the seized cargo is genuine, estimating value at 29000 while Albert Henderson reported a 20000 seizure near Bath. Investigators pursue a bootleg ring tied to a large five ton Reo truck and a Chevrolet Hunter car, with clues from Boston authorities and local officers.

H. R. Gillias Portland Bath Albert Henderson Boston Blue Trucking Co North Street State House Cadillac John P. Crosby Augusta Sagadahoc County

Thespians Stage Second Play Tonight At Columbia Theatre

The Thespians present Fredrick Jacksons A Full House at the Columbia theatre at 8 15 tonight. Miriam Kimball leads a strong cast in a comedy of humor and intrigue with Charles Cummings and Lillian Miller in key roles. A married couple plot unfolds as a train wreck swaps suitcases leading to comic discovery and misadventure.

the Thespians Columbia Theatre Fredrick Jackson Miriam Kimball Charles Cummings Lillian Miller

Community Notes From Maine Outing And Visits

Miss Hagel Feero of the University of Maine plans a one week Easter vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Linwood Feero. Several local residents and visitors are listed with weekend and holiday social activity including Mr and Mrs William Grevers of New York at a Summer home, Alice Benner of Portland visiting her aunt Mrs James Perry, Rev Chester Oliver of Livermore Falls visiting his mother, and many others in Brunswick Bath West Bath and Gorham Normal school attendance.

Hagel Feero University of Maine Linwood Feero Martha. E. Cutting Gusta Gunday Ei' Som Omar Perry William Grevers New York Alice Benner Portland James Perry Alvena Oliver Chester Oliver Livermore Falls W. A. Cummings William Robert Albert J. L J. Harry Blaisdell Richmond Cora Campbell Edith Atwood Brunswick Pauline Rogers Bath Cynthia Roges Swant A Wyman Nettie Martha Beals Baster West Bath Dora Crowley North Yarmouth Academy Verne Oliver Capt W. B. Perry Brunswick Hospital Ernest Rogers Jane Feero Gorham Normal School

Bath Country Club Joins Maine State Golf Association

Bath Country Club is to become a member of the Maine State Golf Association enabling members to obtain state handicaps and enter state tournaments. The Maine association’s executive committee met in Augusta and announced dates for the season, starting April 19 at Brunswick on Patriots Day, with multiple tournaments listed through September. Bath CC is not requesting a state tournament date this season since it is a new course, with potential placement in a future year.

Bath Country Club Maine State Golf Association Augusta Maine Brunswick Course Portland Country Club Poland Spring Old Orchard Brunswick Golf Club Biddeford and Saco Country Club Old Orchard Country Club Bridgton Highland Country Club Webhannet Kennebunk Beach Wawenock Country Club South Bristol Fairview Cumberland Center Penobscot Valley Country Club Bangor Scarboro Martindale Auburn Poland Old Odphard Country Club Augusta Country Club Rockland Country Club Norway Country Club

Winter Street Ladies Hold Annual Meeting and Supper

Winter Street auxiliary met in the chapel for its annual supper and meeting. About 60 attended as the group reported a successful year with strong meeting turnout. Officers were reelected: Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont president, Mrs. A. John Conti Jr. vice president, Mrs. Harry L. Horne secretary, and Miss Edna N. Bliss flower fund treasurer. Conti presented Lemont a corsage. A concluding musical program followed. William Donnell, previously a California clerk for five years, arrived home in Bath.

Winter Street E. D. Hardin Arthur C. Lemont

Winnegance Update and Local Matters In Maine

Winnegance residents celebrate a planned fill and spillway replacement for the bridge to Bath, improving fire access and tides. Edgar W. Oliver remains ill at home with Parker O Rogers and Harold ill, while Bath Iron Works layoffs affect many locals. Community club women plan to travel to Lisbon for the Maine Progressive Union meeting on April 6.

Herbert Morse Sherman L. Morse Portland Edgar W. Oliver William Thompson Farmington Winneyance Phippsburg Bath Parker O. Rogers Harold Bath Iron Works Charles A. Hunt Hose Company Women's Auxiliary Lisbon Maine Progressive Union

Morse High School Honor List Read In Office Of Principal

The Morse high school honor list for February 1 to March 18 was issued by Principal Arthur B. Scott. Three sophomores and three freshmen earned highest honors, with others across postgraduates, seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen listed for honors and highest honors, noting required ranks and student names.

Morse High School Arthur B. Scott Ssaphene Dollof Robert Hatch Albert Ingalls Charles Stuart Hubert McCarty Louise Calderwood Evelyn Coombs Mary Dunton Ada Greenblatt Nellie King William Levine Edith Mackinnon

Four Morse High seniors honored for scholastic achievement

Morse high announces four honor parts for top three and a half years. James W. Temple valedictorian with 90.17 average. Carol E. Stevens salutatorian at 89.28. Ada Y. Greenblatt and Marjorie E. Palmer as honor essayists with high averages. Graduation to be one day.

Morse High Arthur B. Scott James W. Temple Carol E. Stevens Ada Y. Greenblatt Marjorie E. Palmer Temple Palmer Sarah J. Palmer Marshall Avenue John T. Palmer

Obituary for Mrs Ann Gowell 52 Bath resident dies

Mrs Ann Gowell of 679 High Street Bath dies after two years of ill health with two weeks bed confinement. She leaves husband Leon ard Gowell and son Frederick H Gowell. Born Skowhegan daughter of Lorenzo and Orla Cobb, she lived in Bath since infancy. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence with Rev Edwards Ellis officiating.

Ann Gowell Leonard Gowell High Street Frederick H. Gowell Universalist Church Murray Club Gowell Skowhegan Lorenzo Orla Cobb Bath Maine Central Railroad Bath-Lewister Run Arthur F. Mayo Edwards Ellis

Dr George P Emmons longtime Lewiston physician dies

Dr George Porter Emmons first superintendent of Central Maine General Hospital and a longtime figure in Lewiston and Auburn died at the hospital after a two week illness. Born 1859 in Georgetown, he studied at Bates College and the University of Maine Medical School. He practiced at Parker's Head and Richmond before settling in Lewiston. He is survived by his wife Annie C Emmons, a son George H Emmons and grandson George L S Emmons of New York City, and a brother Seward E Emmons of Portland.

George Porter Emmons Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Auburn Emmons Georgetown Seward P Louisa Ann (Hinckley) Emmons Nichols Latin School Bates

Mrs Clarence Greenleaf dies suddenly in Everett Mass

Mrs Clarence Greenleaf 33 of Everett formerly of this city died from pneumonia late Saturday in Everett. Edna Greenleaf, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin A Russell, was born here and attended local schools. Survived by husband, parents, three children Alberta 9 Calvin 8 Russell 2½, sister Statira Cummings and brothers Philemon Belfast and Edwin Jr of this city. Family left to attend funeral.

Clarence Greenleaf Everett Mass Albert McFadden Park Street Edna Greenleaf Edwin A. Russell Alberta E Calvin J Rusll Statira A Vincent E. Cummings Philemon R Belfast Edwin A. Russell, Jr

Wilbur A. Southard Dies. Bath Native Sailmaker

Wilbur A. Southard about 60 died Thursday, body brought from Floral Park Long Island to Bath. He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery after committal services at the grave. A Bath native, son of the late Eugene and Mrs. Southard, he learned sailmaking in Bath then moved to New York to run his own business. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Leo Payne of Baltimore.

Wilbur A. Southard Bath Floral Park Long Island N. Y Oak Grove Cemetery Mr. Southard Eugene Southard Washington Street A. M. Cutler George M. Silsby New York Leo Payne Baltimore

George William Marston Dies at 78 in North Woolwich

George William Marston 78 a retired ship painter died Saturday at his home in North Woolwich where he had lived over 30 years. He had been ill for some time. Survived by his wife and a daughter Evelyn Marston at home.

North Woolwich George William Marston North Woolwich Henry and Octavia Marston Sewall Evelyn Marston

Death of James Manier in Hudson Mass

Mrs. Florence Dunton of Court street received word Thursday of the death of her son-in-law James Manier of Hudson Massachusetts. He died suddenly Thursday afternoon from appendicitis. Manier had lived in Tennessee for years and worked in the Hudson shoe industry. He married Florence Dunton of the city. Mr and Mrs Dunton and James Dunton left Friday to attend the funeral in Hudson.

Werd James F. Dunton Court Street James Manier Hudson Mass Manier Tennessee Florence Dunton

Mrs. Etta Gannon Dies After Long Illness in Beverly

Mrs. Etta Gannon aged 70 wife of Thomas Gannon died Sunday in Beverly Massachusetts after a long illness. Funeral held Tuesday at two o clock at her Beverly home and the body was brought to Bath. A committal service was conducted at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Etta Gannon Thomas Gannon Beverly Mass Bath Maple Grove

Infant Shirley Estes Dies at City Hospital

Shirley M. Estes two days short of her first birthday died Thursday morning at City hospital. She was the only child of Jerome and Dorothy Estes. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence located at 879 High Street.

Shirley M Jerome Dorothy Estes City Hospital Arthur F. Mayo High’ Street

Mrs Phena B Jordan Rites Held At Oak Grove

Funeral services for Mrs Phena B Jordan wife of Samuel M Jordan were held Thursday at 2 PM at Arthur F Mayo 819 High St with Rev Edwin D Hardin officiating. Bearers named include Harold E Cutting Arthur C Lemont and others. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Flowers came from relatives friends and many organizations she belonged to.

Phena B. Jordan Samuel M. Jordan Arthur F. Mayo High Street Edwin D. Hardin Winter Street Harold E. Cutting Arthur C. Lemont Edrie

Mrs Lundrigan Funeral Held at St Marys Church

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret J. Lundrigan wife of Thomas J. Lundrigan was Friday afternoon at three in St. Marys church. Rev Timothy C Maney officiated with bearers Daniel T. Dougherty Thomas Conley William P McAuliffe and L Eugene Thebeau serving.

Margaret J Thomas J. Lundrigan St. Mary's Church Timothy C. Maney Daniel T. Dougherty Thomas Conley William P. McAuliffe L. Eugene Thebeau Oak Grove

Lynch Funeral Held in St Marys Church

The funeral of Charles P. Lynch who died in Tewksbury Mass was held Friday at 10 30 in St Marys church. Rev Timothy C Maney officiated. Bearers were Thomas Grindell John Hart John P Carey and Harry Sullivan. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Charles P. Lynch Tewksbury Mass St. Mary’s Church Timothy C. Maney Thomas Grindell John Hart John P. Carey Harry Sullivan Oak Grove

Respondents Advised to Return Home After Bath Court Arraignments

Three defendants appeared in Bath municipal court on Friday. A Portland cook charged with intoxication was told to return to Portland. A 70 year old Bangor man called on Bath then sent home to Bangor. A 19 year old man pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace after his wife left, receiving one year probation.

Bath Portland Keegan Bangor

Easter at Advent Christian Church

Sunday worship at Advent Christian Church drew a splendid turnout with a morning message on The Resurrection and an evening Sunday school program. The service featured organ music, Bible readings, solos, duets, and recitations such as A Giving Day and By Request, ending with Benediction.

Advent Christian Church Evie Phyllis Ervin Berniece McCrater Boboo Thelma Dotton Harriett McCrater Evie Given Priscilla Shirley Warner Lena Green Nellie White Frederick Berry E. R. Rice Marion Warner Millard Warner E. Rice Mrs. Berry L. Abbot

Miss Patricia Whitehouse on Easter Vacation Home

Miss Patricia Whitehouse a Castine Normal student travels home for Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward T Whitehouse at 209 Center Street during the holiday period.

Patricia Whitehouse Castine Normal School Edward T. Whitehouse Center Street

Problems of the Farm and Home Discussed

Specialists at University of Maine Farm and Home Week explained solutions to farm issues. Poultry expert J R Smith urged ample chick space with two per sq ft for four weeks, then adjust. W T Snyder and H L Richardson spoke on seeds and egg production, while R M Riley and H L Sweetman covered cultivation and garden pests. Truck farmer S W Prout discussed iceberg lettuce and soil needs. Maine Farm Bureau elected A P Stearns Jr as president, H A Rackley as VP, George E Lord as secretary, and Elmer Baird as treasurer.

University of Maine J. R. Smith University W. T. Snyder H. L. Richardson University Extension Service R. M. Riley H. L. Sweetman W. Prout Cape Elizabeth Maine Farm Bureau Federation A. P. Stearns, Jr South Paris H. A. Rackley Topsham George E. Lord Orono Elmer Baird Pittsfield

Doctor Geiger Named Fellow of Two Medical Societies

Friends of Dr. John C. Geiger, who married Miss Anna Morse of this city, will note he has been made a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in London England.

John C. Geiger Anna Morse City American College of Physicians Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene London England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Customs Thespians Mary Blake Poland Mexico William Blake Parker Street Mexico High School Atwood Atwood’s Medicine State Golf Association William Donnell California Morse Scott Thomas Warren Smith Alden G. Smith Grace Episcopal Church Charles Myron Tubbs Brown Norway Medicine Co Norway Mrs George P. Emmons Central Maine Hospital Everett, Mass Shirley M. Estes THE National Board OF Fire Underwriters Chicago West Adams Street John Street San Francisco Merchants Exchange Bldg Mrs. Jordan Portland and Alice Warner Marjorie McNeil Lena Lee L. Abbot Heart Broadway Hotel West Headilly
Search Courier

Search the Bath Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bath Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication