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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1930

Page

2

Craft Well Known on Kennebec River Linked to Puritan Ship

A three months hunt along the Atlantic coast for a replica of the Arabella ends near Capt. O. A. Gilbert in New Bedford. The James J. Maloy, once a lumber steamer, is docked at Kinney’s wharf in Onset and being converted into a modern tearoom. Gilbert, named by the Massachusetts Bay Tercentenary Inc, aims to have the craft on exhibition as a copy of the Arabella that carried the Puritans to America in 1630.

Atlantic America O. A. Gilbert New Bedford Times James J. Maloy Kinney’s Onset Gilbert Massachusetts Bay Tercentenary Inc

Puritan Ship Arabella May Move to New Bedford

The executives consider moving the James J. Maley to New Bedford for better tidal security after inspecting three Salem wharves. The vessel, bought from Capt William J White’s estate, is being cleaned and sealed and should finish next week. Capt Gilbert pursues replica projects linking Maine and Philadelphia, with ties to the New Bedford Salvage and Wrecking Co.

New Bedford James J. Maley Salem Fairhaven Terentenary Committee William J. White James J. Maloy

Wiscasset Inn Hosts Summer Guests and News

Wiscasset reports a busy social scene with guests arriving for summer at Westport and North Edgecomb. locals attend church events, birthdays, and a card party for Lincoln Home. the Maine Methodist conference, census work, and a tree of local appointments fill the week.

Sunday May 4 church program in Westport note

The notice lists songs like Just a Weary'n for You and I Love You Truly performed by Miss Anna Holbrook with Carrie Jacobs Bund at a church program for Sunday May 4 including church school and a league. Rev Titus and wife returned from the Methodist annual conference. next worship service and family night in Westport scheduled for Monday May 5.

Carrie Jacobs Bund Anna Holbrook Accompadieu Parish League Ship Wiscasset Titus The Methodist Church Gardiner

Lilliputian Notices From April 27 1889

Mrs N Lincoln went to Boston Thursday. Miss Edith Sawyer spent weeks in Portland. Mrs A C Chaney and family left Thursday to join her husband in New York. Mrs Coffin and Florence returned from Chicago where they spent the Winter. Mr Hunter of North Adams Mass visited Joseph Tucker the past week. Capt James E Ballard of Freeport visited his mother Mrs Arnold Greenleaf the first of the week. Misses Alice Bragdon and Alice Boynton from Portland visited relatives in town the first of the week. L W Gibbs went to Boston on a business trip.

Lilliputian N. Lincoln Boston Edith Sawyer Portland A. C. Chaney New York Coffin Florence Chicago Hunter North Adams Mass Joseph Tucker James E. Ballard Freeport Arnold Greenleaf Alice Bragdon Alice Boynton L. W. Gibbs Campbell's Pond John Larrabee Walter H. Larrabee Woolwich J. M. Lemont E. W. Haggett Lincoln Williams Foster's Point Fred Williams Jr Philip Williams Foster’s Point Emily Larrabee Margaet Marriner Topsham Delmar Bates Bath Samuel F. Bates Sabino Ronald McLellan New Brunswick J. B. Lemont Lewis Williams Samuel F. Batss James Cameron Ohio Merton Wright West Bath Cameron Maine Central Railroad Ralph Wright Bingham Larrabee New Meadows Worrell Lemont Earl Lemont J. B

South Gardiner Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Clarence Avery of Jefferson called on Mrs L H Siegars Friday. Heather Marquis returned home after a Portland visit with her father Joseph Marquis. Joseph Siegars visited his aunt Mrs James Lynch in Richmond. Mrs A A Hododon of Gardiner spent Sunday with her brother Harold Wall. South End residents attended the Gardiner conference Sunday. Mr and Mrs L H Siegars with son Joe and Heather Marquis visited relatives in South Gardiner Sunday.

Clarence Avery Jefferson L. H. Siegars Heather Marquis Portland Joseph Marquis Joseph Siegars James Lynch Richmond A. A. Hodedon Gardiner Harold Wall South End L. H. Si¢gars Joe South Gardiner

Maine Central issues Vacationland booklet for 1930

Maine Central Railroad releases the 1930 edition of Vacationland Accommodations. Fifty thousand copies printed for distribution from Portland, detailing Maine's inland seashore and mountains, hotels, golf courses, camps, train service, and fares from major cities to vacation points.

Maine Central Railroad Company Maine Central Maine Portland Boston New York Philadelphia

Poll counts rise in Bath with new record near 2650

Bath shows 2650 polling places, up 191 from last year and 360 more than 12328. The tale notes Bath’s peak 4545 in 1919, with a long decline until gradual increase resumed. Tax clerks prepare bills to mail soon, with stubs summarizing each bill.

Bath Eacucu

Campbell Featured on Pioneer Cover as State Agent

On the cover of a recent Pioneer issue a photo shows William R. Campbell of Portland formerly of Phippsburg. Campbell married Miss Mary Lincoln of Bath and is the state agent for Employers Liability Assurance Corp. He wrote the article.

The Pioneer Employers Liability Assurance Corp William R. Campbell Portland Phippsburg Campbell Mary Lincoln Bath Coran

West Bath Community News Highlights Weekend Guests

West Bath residents hosted and visited relatives across Woolwich Foster's Point Sabino and Bath. Visitors include John Larrabee, the Larrabee family, and Mrs. J M Lemont visiting relatives in Bath and Topsham. Memorial and farm connections feature in Larrabee cottages, Pomona grange attendance, and local social notes.

Woolwich Community Page Reports Club Activities and Local News

The Woolwich column lists 4-H style club activities for girls and boys, leaders and locations including Topsham Bowdoinham Livermore Center and West Bath, plus notes on visits, staffing changes, and a May 7 Nequasset Farm Bureau meeting on Eggs at Any Meal. Notable items include Mrs. Hunnewell and Juran program results, a county cup award discussion, and local residents traveling or ill.

Hunnewell Juran Auburn Janaa 2. W. Laerence H. A. Rackley Topsham Emily Rideout Bowdoinham Ida Gibbs Livermore Center J. W. Larrabee Howard Ricker Lisbon C. L. Farnham Alfred Topsham C. L. Eastman Hortense Welch

Mothers Discuss Duties Across Generations in West Bath

Four members of West Bath Orange debated whether mothers today fulfill duties as faithfully as in the past. A majority found they do under changed conditions. Speakers included Mrs. Marion Plummer and Mrs. Mercie McFadden for yes, with Mrs. Scene Mielte Preses leading the no side. The program featured singing, a trip report by Ella J. Douglas, a question box, a farce, an illustrated song, and a hoop contest won by the men.

West Bath Orange Marion Plummer Mercie McFadden Scene Mielte The Grange Ella J. Douglas Washington Col. Dummer Sewall National Congress Elizabeth Haggett Bessie Snow Fred Rose Edna Higgins Robert Oliver Marie Ayer Thelma Oliver Hazel MacDonald Leland Plummer Herbert Simpson David Henderson Addie Parinston Edna Higens Pearl Lemont Lloyd Steeves Annie Peterson Agnes Wright Lucy Ward Lee Venus Marguerite Lemont Carrie Cary Grace Freeman

Russell Park Named For Local Bath Family Memorial

Editor the Independent notes approval of the proposed name Russell Park for the new housing project. The writer recalls fond memories of Bath and supports naming the park in honor of a renowned Bath family, mentioning Mrs. George R. Palmer of Portland, Maine as a daughter of Bath.

the Independent Russell Park Bath George R. Palmer Portland Maine

Tributes to late William D Sewall continue to pour in

Tributes to the late William D Sewall continue to be received at York Hall and by friends. Out of state correspondents note brief notices of his sudden death on Friday evening. Prominent men from various fields attended the funeral Monday, including Bowdoin President Silis and New York Justis A B Cowles, who arrived to honor a longtime friend. Many visited the cemetery to view the extensive floral display covering the Sewall lot south of Oak Grove.

William D. Sewall York Hall Silis Bowdoin Justis A. B. Cowles New York Sewall Oak Grove

Fine levied in assault case against Walter Bartlett

Walter Bartlett of Wiscasset faced municipal court before Judge John J. Keegan for assault and battery on K O Yattan a local fighter. The offense involved a discarded auto spring leaf. Yattan required medical care after the incident on Shaw street. Bartlett was found guilty fined $10 with court costs $19.33 and six months probation with six weeks to pay. Yattan was held on $200 bond to keep the peace for one year.

Walter Bartlett Wiscasset John J. Keegan K. O. Yattan Yattan Shaw Street Bartlett

Pilgrim League presents a play at Winter Street Church

A fine audience attended the Pilgrim League play by the junior missionary society in the Winter Street Church chapel Monday night. Mrs Maxwell Powers organized the event and received roses while Miss Ruth Skillings earned flowers for her help. Christine Curtis and Katherine Emmons sold candy and photographs of the cast were taken post performance by Herbert Douglas.

Pilgrim League Junior Missionary Society Winter Street Maxwell Powers Ruth Skillings Christine Curtis Katherine Emmons Herbert Douglas

The Enumerator Been Through A Census Ward

A first person account of a census taker detailing challenging encounters in homes while collecting data. He describes uncooperative residents, inventive seating, humor, and the patience required to conduct the survey, noting Navy help and the impracticalities of door to door work. The piece closes with reflectiveness on the experience.

Navy Huboy

Funeral Services for Mrs. Nathalie Shaw Held at Nequasset

The funeral for Nathalie Priscilla Shaw wife of Rev J Benjamin Shaw pastor of Woolwich Union for Christian Service drew a near capacity crowd at Nequasset church Dr John M Arters of the General Methodist Conference Maine officiated with a large contingent from Gardiner The bearers named were Henry Dubar John Gilmore Herbert Munsey Frank Bailey Clarence Baker and Edward Reed Burial followed at Riverside cemetery Mrs Shaw died in a Boston hospital April 24 after a six day illness She leaves her husband and three children Ruth Marion 9 Charles Senter 7 and J Benjamin Jr 4 1/2 Mr Shaw will reside at 5 Roberts Street Brookline Mass through next Monday The article notes arrival of high school auditorium scenery and Plymouth theatre Boston installation by Mr Miller for a night performance.

G. H. Gleason Wm. L. Wings Newtonville Mass Wiscasset Inn Sidney G. Evans Boothbay Southport Fred F. Pendleton Portland Potter Pendleton Charles N. Sigison York Charles E. Titus Maine Methodist Conference Gardiner Ella Preble Brookline Ralph Preble Birch Point Pauline Shoppe Lewiston Benjamin Crossman Bradford C. Redonnett Methodist Church Maine Larry Soule Pradford C. Redonnett, Jr Harriet Beecher Stowe Nathalie Priscilla Shaw J. Benjamin Shaw Woolwich Union For Christian Service Nequasset John M. Arters General Methodist Conference Henry Dubar John Gilmore Herbert Munsey Frank Bailey Clarence Baker Edward Reed Riverside Cemetery Shaw Boston Ruth Marion Charles Senter J. Benjamin Jr Mr. Shaw Roberts Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kennebec River Puritan Calais Union Street New Bedford Salvage and Wrecking Co Fannie Hall Capt. Gilbert Bath Cleaning & Dyeing Works Westport Cora Groves High Street Grace Knight Charles Legrow Nettie Knight William Wing Mr. Gleason Wee Castle South Newcastle Edward Wise Little Son Woodfords W. E. Gorham New Haven North Edgecomb First Congregational Church Baltimore Alice Hodgdon F. R. Hodgdon Albert Erskine Wiscass Leforest Goude Dresden Mills Frank D. Foye Boothbay Harbor Frank H. Hutchins Nate Rines Gardiner Road Rines Mr. Rines Morris Lint Henry Lawrence Haggett H. R. Pease F. H.grey Zina Davis Damariscotta Woman's Club Lincoln Home St. John’s Church Tom Akeley Brotherhood of St. Andrew St. Philip's Church Paul Farnham Arthur Bryant Ellsworth McPhee Walter Pushard Allerton Hutchins Richmond White Miss Bellas Mr. Nash Saco Ruth Sewall Egbert Sewall Edith Jenks Providence Helena Ballas Woman's Auxiliary H. Y. B. Nash Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church K. C. M. Sills Brunswick A. A. Pierce Perth Amboy Emma Johnson Helen Lincoln Henry Johnson H. Louise Lincoln Frank Haggett Pati Virginia Washington, D. C Minnie Bemis Carrie Knight Central America J. Frank Robinson Mechanics Falls Congregational Church Robinson Harold Page Newcastle Etta L. Petrie Rockland R. N Donald Petrie Middle Street Hilda Brandt Marjory E. Bailey Federal Street Harry Bailey Augusta Weston M. Hilton Court House Randall F. Cummings Dorothy Anne Cummings E. Lawrence Lewis St. Andrew's Hospital Harpor Summer Street Superior Court Lincoln County William Taylor Corning Glass Works Corning N. Y Continent England Taylor Capt Carrie Taylor Taylor’s Point San Francisco Cah Josep P. Tucker Washington Street Woman’s Club of Florence Walton Ryder Nash Alice Taylor Por E. Murray Senter Elsworth Dodge Edwin Moulton Fred Soule Frank Metcalf E. F. Albee Henry W. Webb Christine Bronson Sarah Varney Harvey R Dresden Big Fred C. Carlton William Hanscom George Rice Ray V. Rice T. Herbert Fernald Waldoboro Frank Head Eben Dana Merle Jameson Merléne Jameson Edgar Blanche Stewart Little Josiah L. Walker Roslindale Maxine Walker Connecticut A. A. Stott Geraldine Reading Dr. Stott Alfred Soames Harlan McFarland Day F. W. Carlton John Reed Capital Island Clarence Preble U.S.N Mississippi Dr. Day of MR. Sewall Benjamin Shaw Plymouth Theatre
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