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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
8
In Sagadahoc county probate court during the May term second session at Bath petitions and orders cover wills admitted executors appointed and refusals estate inventories and affidavits. Names include Mima J. Seryond Sidney Lernceud Samuel A. Evans Caroline A. Evans and others with items filed in Bath and Bowdoin.
Local ad lists low prices on men’s apparel including shirts and pants. Mentions Brunswick MA and several sellers such as George Thompson and Max Ruiz with discounts on broadcloth shirts and trousers. Prices given range around 2 to 3 dollars for shirts and up to 5 dollars for pants.
Probate notices name multiple estates in Bath and surrounding towns with petitions for administration guardianship and sale of real estate. Named executors guardians and administrators include Henry L Coolidge Dorothy Doughty Olive A Cobbett Charles Perry Jessie A Perry and others with inventories and accounts filed and allowed.
The Gideelab representing the southern daiseen of the Central Maine Power Co. will meet on Wednesday. Officers will discuss general business. Attendance and discussion on matters taken up will occur. Wollawin Phosde has returned from Portnow to Bedford Street for the time being. someone has moved to New Jersey.
Wiscasset reports a growing Pendleton boat building operation with many workers employed. The correspondent promises an engaging town column in the Independent, highlighting local business, social affairs, and visitor notes to boost town interest.
The Wis casset boat shop run by Pendleton employs many locals and out-of-town workers. A 70-foot schooner with 7 ft draft is being built for John Alden of Dasten and will likely sail to the Great Lakes with auxiliary power. Another large vessel, 85 to 90 feet, designed by Cox Stevens, is under construction for a New York buyer with plans for fast cruising and a private stateroom. Pendleton cites steady demand and local families benefiting from the industry while noting ongoing projects and prospective orders.
The Bowdoinham Village Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the office of W. B. Kendall and elected C. A. Newton as president RK A Dickinson as vice president W. Sedgley as secretary and treasurer and directors including W. B. Kendall C. OW Sedgley von E Lang KR A Dickinson John Purington Roe S Warren L P Temple. The association reported solid finances and funds for care of tombs with Bath Masonic quartet engaged for Memorial Day. Funeral services were held for Mrs Skelton widow of Sidney D Skelton at her Bowdoin home. Several local residents were noted as visitors, travelers, or attendees in town over the period.
Mrs Scott M Golder returns to Winship street from a week in Quincy Mass where she was guest of daughter Mrs Frank Chessman In Quincy she dined at the home of Mrs Jack Vinnerl formerly of this city Mrs Lewis A Gannon and son Robert also return to So Milan street after a week in Stockton Springs with Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith, former Bath residents
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