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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

3

Red Cross Flood Relief Campaign Proves Success

Bath raised upwards of 1600 for Mississippi flood sufferers exceeding the 400 quota, with 800+ by Saturday tag day. Mrs. Arthur Sewall chaired the committee. Ruth Skillings Virginia Paine Gertrude Maxwell and Eleanor Moulton aided. Carroll Watson mobilized crowds using a megaphone from headquarters, with prizes for top tag sellers including Frances Shaughnessey Elsie Wakefield Eleanor Danforth and Ruth Burns.

Bath Red Cross Arthur Sewall Harry FF. Morin Carroll Watson Front Street Special Relief Fund Ruth Skillings Virginian Paine Gertrude Maxwell Martin Moulton Eleanor Moulton Adelaide Boynton Junior Hospital League Booth Bridge-Merrill, Inc Sewall Astry Fo Morin Mark WW Tennessey Ghidly OG Ladies’ Home Thompson Bros, Inc W. Ho Smith & Son New Binghand Supply Co. W the Times Co Bertha Lord Carolyn Turner Marjorie Troop Anna Hill Eleanor Danforth Gertrude Reed Evelyn Donnett Margaret Truse Harriet Lord Winifred Kennerson Patricia Whitehouse Charlottte O Brien Frances Shaughnessey Elsie Wakefield Marjorie Dearborn Margaret Lee Mary McAllister Priscilla Colby Jean Danforth Marion Whitten Arline Bowker Ruth Dale Eunice Hanscom Juanita Hodge Evelyn Donnell Genevieve Smith Lomse Calderwood Ruth Bishop Doris Holbrook Virginia Taylor Chester Horne North End Watson

Obituary for George Albert Carey of Bath

George Albert Carey 6 a salesman died suddenly Sunday afternoon after months of poor health at 238 Cobb Road He was born in Thomaston son of Philip and Elizabeth A Carey and lived in Bath seven years coming from Hallowell Services will be held Wednesday morning at nine in the Sacred Heart Church He is survived by his wife a Morse High teacher of home economics a son James T P Carey his mother six sisters and three brothers including Rev Lee R Carey of St Bernard's Rockland The body was taken to Hallowell Monday Carey was a member of the Colonial Club.

George Albert Carey Cobb Road Thomaston Philip Elizabeth A. Carey Bath Hallowell Secred Heart Carey Morse High James TP. Carey Charles H. O'Brien Thomas H. Cuddy Boston Walter Houghton New York Arthur Baird Wellington Ida KE. Carey Rockland Christine John C. Carey Victor R. Carey Richmond Lee R. Carey St. Bernard's Parish Mr. Carey Colonial Club

Funeral for Charles W. Robinson Ship Carpenter

The funeral for Charles W. Robinson a well known ship carpenter who died suddenly Saturday was held Monday at 2 30 at his home 109 Middle Street Rev Robert H Carey of Corliss Street Church officiated The bearers were Guy Crocker Alton Wright Edwin F Pinson and Levi Spinney Burial was in Oak Grove.

Charles W. Robinson Middle Street Robert H. Carey Corliss Street Church Guy Crocker Alton Wright Edwin F. Pinson Levi Spinney Oak Grove

Bath girl injured in auto accident

Miss Josephine Freeman was riding a Stud when it plunged into the west side banking near the New Meadows Inn road on Sunday. She received a bad cut on a leg and minor bruises as the car hit the bank, lost a wheel, and shattered the windshield during the corner turn.

Josephine Freeman New Meadows Inn Road

Climbing Out Worms Kill Blueberry Plants in Maine Counties

Maine blueberry fields report losses from climbing cutworms in 1925 and 1927 harvests. Entomologists identify three species in Cumberland County damaging buds at night. Poisoned bran mash with arsenic or Paris green is advised, applied after sundown on ridges.

Maine Maine Agricultural Experiment Station Artemp Washington Hancock Counties Paris

Family pays final tribute to Luke Dugas farmer

Luke Dugas 72 died Saturday afternoon at his daughter Mrs John J Crane s home 40 Washington street where he had lived the past nine months Born in Digby Nova Scotia he was a farmer Survived by wife three sons William Gard ner Mass Harry Ellsworth Alfred Dugas Charlestown Mass four daughters Mrs Crane Bath Mrs Sandy Hall Malden Mass Mrs Frank Mallett Mrs Roland Haining Quincy Mass two brothers and one sister

Luke Dugas John J. Crane Washington Street Digby N. S William Gardner Mass Harry Ellsworth Alfred Dugas Charlestown Crane Bath Sandy Hall Malden Frank Mallett Roland Haining Quincy

Roy A Henderson Jr dies at eight months old

Roy Alfred Henderson Jr son of Roy A and Gladys I Henderson died Saturday. Funeral held Monday at 145 PM at 357 Washington Street with Rev. Robert H Carey of Corliss Street church officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Roy Alfred Henderson, Jr Roy Alfred Gladys I. Henderson Washington Street Robert H. Carey Corliss Street Oak Grove

Raymond O Downey Funeral Held at Oak Grove

The funeral of Raymond Oliver Downey, two year old son of John and Erna Downey, was conducted at two in the afternoon at the parents’ home, 25 Park Street, with Rev. Weston P. Holman of Beacon Street Church officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Raymond Oliver Downey John Andernoon Park Street Weston TP. Holman Beacon Street Oak Grove

Dr Percival F Butler Spends Weekend in Bath With Mother

Dr Percival F Butler of Harvard Square Cambridge Massachusetts spent the weekend in Bath with his mother.

Percival F. Butler Harvard Square Cambridge, Mass Bath

Masonic Sunday Observed In Bath With A Large Assembly

About 200 Masons gathered Sunday in Bath for a long observed Masonic service linking Polar Star lodge 1863 and Solar lodge 1904. Grand Master Rev. David L. Wilson preached at Central Church as other clergy joined, with music, prayers, offertory for Mississippi flood relief, and a benediction. The event sparked talk of making it an annual occasion.

Bath Moat Masonic Temple Polar Star Lodge Solar Lodge Charles Myron Tubbs Grace Church George T. Wolstenholme People’s Baptist Church George Wilson Scudder Universalist Ehurch Gounod Fred Lincoln Hill Lord Is Burnham Masonic John Shaw David L. Wilson John George Th. Wolstenholme Beethoven Albert Henderson Fred Ss. Curtis George J. Groodwin Mr. Wilson God Wooler David T. Wilson Lefebvre- Wely Sylvester TH. Rowland David E. Rich Karcher S. Jackson Solar Star Lodge John O. Moulton George J. Goodwin William I. Skelton Masonic Singing Club Fred S. Curtis Roy F. Colby W. Percy Marks Luther S. Thompson Arthur B. Stearns Chester A. Plant Ralph Blakeney Harold LE. Cutting Horace J. Morse Daniel S. Williams Otis N. E. Card Lloyd G. Daley Frederick FE. Edney David Slenderson Karcher Jeckson

Clean Up Week Proves Great Success in Bath

Bath residents see cleaner streets as city trucks remove rubbish from Lemont street to Bishop dock and North end. The final day runs from York street to Winship street as attics basements and lawns are tidied, improving home appearance.

Bath Bishop Dock Lemont Street North End York Street Winship Street

Mrs Loring's Funeral for Rachel Totter Loring

The funeral of Mrs Rachel Totter Loring wife of Navy warrant officer John Alden Loring now in Chinese waters was held at her parents home 164 High street with Rev Robert H Carey officiating. Bearers were Daniel Williams Allan Spear Ernest Stinson and Audrey Drake. The body was entombed subject to internment upon Mr Loring's arrival.

Phippsburg Cal Rolls On as Town News Highlights

Phippsburg reports several local items including Rollins securing a road project from Center to Popham Beach and supervisor Elijah Bartlett taking charge of the new work at Selas. Donations reach the Albert FL Peto library from Mrs Freeman Merritt and Willis Jefferson with Nature magazines and manuscripts. Local residents Levy, Merritt, Welter, Morrison, O Pease, Garrish, Webber, Derkins, Coombs, Morse, Parrington, and others are mentioned in recent social and civic notes.

Cal Rollins Popham Beach Teouse Elijah V. Baertlett Selas Ovor Sebases Estates Yanetten Ashdale Albert FL Peto Weel Velwines Alee Seni Paris Parker Regers Ephraim Young

Alewives Draw Crowds to Damariscotta Mills Stream

Bath motorists flocked Sunday to Nequasset stream at Damariscotta Mills to watch alewives migrate from salt to fresh water. The highway was crowded with autos from across the state as locals observed the fish climbing falls and filling the pools. The event brings substantial revenue to Nobleboro and Newcastle fisheries, with Arthur Nickerson of Boothbay Harbor handling salted and traded catches for residents, smokers, peddlers, and dealers throughout New England.

Bath Nequuasset Stream Damariscotta Mills Damariscott Mills New England Nobleboro Newcastle Arthur Nickerson Boothbay Harbor

Winnesance Community Club Regroups For Spring Plans

Winnesance Community Club held its regular meeting on Thursday with talks on joint fund raising card party proceeds to pay the clubhouse note due soon. Henben Purington and J Parker Morse named House committee for the month as plans for spring and summer events were announced, while preparations for a large card party were underway to aid the note payment.

Winnesance Community Cub Ttwax Auxiiary Henben Purington J. Parker Morse Wasiliars Dromore Grange Tureday Pomona Charles FE. Blewar, Jr Charles 3d Richmond Charles B. Hewitt Fairview Cemetery Association TlMboon Omar Elliot Karowles Childern Gloscester Eugene Knight Squaw Club Charles KE. Hewitt, Jr Walter Cromwell Marcellus Adams John G. Morse & Sons Charles M. Perkins Elbridge Morse Parker Head

Corliss Street Pastor Re-elected At Parish Meeting

Rev. Robert IL Carey of the Corliss Street Baptist church was re elected for another year at the annual parish meeting in the vestry Monday evening. He was also selected to attend the State convention in Trourton in June. The year saw all bills paid with a strong treasury balance and a 13 member gain bringing total membership to 152. Large attendance noted. James W. Coombs elected moderator. Nellie G. Hunt clerk. Grace M. Watson treasurer. Nellie Hunt and Lizzie B. Chaney collectors. Sidney J. Eaton auditor. Trustees named: Sidney L. Eaton, James W. Coombs, Carroll A. Deering, Charles W. Ulant, Walter Taylor, Elbridge R. Wright, Chester AL Phint, Richard Seavey, Wilfred W. Chaney, Ernest Bi. Lizzie French joined floral committee. Bertha Scott chaired music committee with Pearl Campbell, Ida Purington, Phyllis Wright, Abby McCabe, Mary MeIntire on decorative. Linwood Russell, Albert McManon as ushers. Roscoe P. McFadden and wife visited Sebago Lake.

Robert IL Carey Corliss Street Baptist Church Trourton James W. Coombs Nellie G. Hunt Grace M. Watson Nellie Hunt Lizzie B. Chaney Sidney J. Eaton Sidney L. Eaton Carroll A. Deering Charles W. Ulant Walter Taylor Elbridge R. Wright Chester AL Phint Richard Seavey Wilfred W. Chaney Ernest Bi Lizzie French Bertha Scott Pearl Campbell Ida Purington Phyllis Wright Abby McCabe Mary MeIntire Plant Harry Melcintire Linwood Russell Albert McManon

Westport Ferry Repair Nears Water Deployment

Westport work continues on repairing and reconditioning the North End ferry boat, with a new deck and deck beans installed. Road work resumes under Fred T Greenleaf, and Alvin Fogertwell funds improvements on the Sertwell Summer place road. Several residents, including Francis S Eaton and Mrs Eaton, will remain in Europe this season.

Fred T Greenleaf Westport Alvin Fogertwell Sertwell Cog Thomas MelLaughlin M. Ordway Lewis Massachusetts Ronald N. Tarbox Quinney, Mus James Db Tarbox H. A. Swanton Focal Schol Board Woolwich North End Francis S. Eaton Fred FE. Waite

Popham Beach Residents Advancing Cottage Improvements

Mrs. John A. Morse and Stanley Hyde are expanding cottages at Popham Beach Maine. Hyde plans a large addition and a new pumping station with pipes to his cottage, while he works on a garage and landscape gardening. Coastwise activity includes fuel delivery to the Coast Guard Station and iron piping for fencing, with a road to Marr's Hill summit for an observatory.

John A. Morse Stanley Hyde Mr. Hyde Maine Fred A. Fuller Portland H. W. Owen and Lath Coast Guard Charles IT. Hyde Sabine Marr's Hill

Mrs F Bert Oldham Returns From Hartford and Steubenville Visit

Mrs F Bert Oldham returns from a visit with her mother in Hartford Connecticut and her husband in Steubenville Ohio.

F. Bert Oldham Hartford, Conn Steubenville Ohio

Tell It To The Marines at Opera House Next Week

Broadway attraction at the Opera House features the MGM epic Tell It To The Marines. The marine battle scenes were filmed with official sanction and include Lon Chaney William Haines and Eleanor Boardman. The production, directed by George Till, portrays a dramatic mission with Marine Corps personnel in duty.

Pacific Opera House Metro-Goldwyn-Mayers United States Marine Corps United States Lon Chaney William Haines Eddie Gribbon San Diego Marine George Till Lan Chaney Eleanor Boardman Carmel Myers Eddie Grilbon Mitchell Lewis Maurice Rains Frank Currier BE. Richard Sechayer John A. Lejuene Marine Corps J. W. Wilcox U.S. Mac Cavite Philippines General Lejuene

Tickets On Sale For The Marines Parade Opera House

The Opera House box office will be open all day Wednesday and Thursday next week for Tell Tete The Marines and The Big Parade. Get your tickets early to avoid long lines at the bows of ars with seats reserved.

Tete the Marines

Bath Fire Companies for the Present Year

The Bath fire department has approved its yearly roster under Chief Engineer Darks. The list names Hook and Ladder, Engine 2, Engine 1, and Hose units with foremen, clerks, stewards, axemen, pipemen, and hose and batt men, plus two travelers returning from a two week automobile trip with relatives.

Bath Fire Department Enginerr Roland F. Vero Edward Clough Frank Fortier Joh Gallagher Edward Rice Axerman Melvin Savage Manuel Gallant Osmond Erskine

Boston Captain and family on Getehell Street vacation

Captain Willian Small of Boston and his wife Mrs. Sool with children are spending a week’s vacation at their home on Getehell street.

Willian Small Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. W. Robinson Funeral State Agricultural Experiment Station Roy A. Henderson, JR Raymond O. Downey Masons Phippsburg Tetman Memorial Library Mie Reth Morrison Charles Morrison Sebisco George O. Pease Erwin Weet Bewker Mc Heald V. Minot Frank J. Qarrishiseo Miles J. Webber i Worthind Charles Derkins Mendas Mro Elbridge Walker Bertha Coombs Id Brie Morse James AL Parrington Parker Plead Silas J. Voshard Nequasset and Winnesance Roscoe P. McFadden Sebago Lake Bath Savings Institution Bath Fire Companies Elmer W. Rogers Joseph Everard John Marks Charles Ridley Charles Thayer John Burgess Archie Grant Fred Bragg Alex Burgess Edward Whitehouse Alden Denis Jr Forrest Potter Battman Chester A. Lewis Joseph Jenkins Everett M. Stilphen William F. Higgins Herbert Shea King Frank V. Gallant Leon Rev Eaton Arthur G. Kingsbury Stephen Osborne John Henry Cottreau Clarence Leary John Dwyer Alvah Lewis Emerson B. Glidden Walter Russell James Brewster William Dwyer Milton Savage Frederick Cullen Edward Miller Clifton Spinney Mroo Amd Lewis FB. Gannon ST Mihi Street Aroostook County Gannon Maud Lowry Milton, Mass Johns-Manville Commercial Street
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