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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1929

Page

6

Wiscasset Bank Pioneers and Notable Stockholders Saga

In early 1800s Wiscasset the Lincoln and Kennebec Bank drew parent stockholders and local notable figures. Directors included Capt. William Boyd and Col. David Payson while Bowdoin College and Hallowel Academy held shares. The bank issued copper and then steel engraved notes with river scenes and ships, and leaders Abiel Wood Jr Moses Carlton Jr William King Peleg Tallman and James Bridge shaped its rise and liquidation.

Wiscasset William Boyd Mores Carlton, Jr Ann Alexander Cunningham Ae of Hodge Silas Lee Th McCray John Merril Samuel Miller William Nickels David Payson William Pike Henry Roby Nymphas Stecy William Taylior Abiel Wood Samuel Adams Alden Bradford Jeremiah Bailey Francis Cook Robert Elwell John Hodge Samuel Hubbard Thomas Nickaels Manasseh Smith Bowdoin College Ebenezer Farley Samuel and Jane Nickels Newcastle Levi Peterson John Joseph Sewall Isaiah Crocker John Richardson Sid Stinson Bath Nathaniel Dummer Peter Grant Rufus K. Page Arthur Lithgow Seth Williams Kennebec Hallowel Academy Boston Abiel Wood, Jr King William Bartlett Newburyport Massachusetts Union Bank R. D. Tucker John Borland Damariscotta Mills Lincoln and Kennebeck Bank Lincoln Whittow & Son Shoe Lane Holborn London Maine Historical Society Lee Messrs. King Tallman Ireland New England Abraham Perkins Commonwealth of Massachusetts Perkins Press Lincoln & Kennebec Bank Major Wood Hallowell Hallowell & Augusta Bank Maj John Cdlin Page James Bridge William Robinson Augusta Patty Bridge John Merrill, Jr William King Messrs Abie] Wood, Jr Moses Carlton, Jr Peleg Tallman Charles Savage Waterville Susan Wood Mr. Wood John B. Frazier Frazier and Frazier Savage & Co Frazier Frazier-Savage Wood Carlton The Lincoln and Kennebeck Marine Insurance Company Insurance Company Waltman Maine Register of Probate Register of Deeds Joel R. Ellis Robert C. Vose Moses Carlton Samuel Cony Supreme Judicial Court

Water Works Men to Visit Brunswick for Summer Meeting

The Midine Water Utility Association plans its annual Summer meeting June 20 with Bath and Brunswick Topsham districts. Members will tour Brunswick pumping plant and inspect the New Meadows river pipe lay for Thompson's Brook service, then meet at New Meadows Inn for an open air gathering and dinner. President David E. Moulton of Portland will preside. about 75 members are expected.

Midine Water Utility Association Bath Water District Brunswick and Topsham Brunswick New Meadows Inn New Meadows Thompson’s Brook David E. Moulton Portland Bath

Grass Fire Destroys Garage and Damages Four Cottages at Falmouth Foreside

A grass fire at Falmouth Foreside Portland destroyed a garage and damaged four cottages including that of Mr and Mrs Walter S Austin. Natalie LeMont visiting Bath relatives was among residents affected. Firemen saved the Austin home roof but water damage occurred. Luella True’s garage adjacent to the Austins was also destroyed.

Falmouth Portland Walter S. Austin Natalie LeMont L. M. LeMont Middle Street Bath Luella True Austin

Phippsburg Town Meeting Splits Over Patrolman Choice

A largely attended Phippsburg special town meeting debated the board of selectmen’s pick for a Popham road patrolman and rejected a petition to reconsider at March meeting. Supporters praised the selectmen while opponents sought to cause a reconsideration and argued broader slate implications.

Board of Selectmen Popham Road W. G. Jefferson Portland Harry Berry Eleanor South Standish George Ingalls Eldusta Snell Elwood Barbara Herrick Linwood Freere Ruth Skillings Bath Skillings Cottage Sebasco J. A. Terrell Edward S. Chase Lee Farm Mabel Ingalls George J. Ingalls Guy Crowley Popham Beach John Perkins East Brunswick Parker Head C. A. Rollins Harold Miller Ridjonville Linwood Feero Frank Leavitt South Portland Leavitt Neice Harry Farnham Willard Oliver Fred Sparks East Boston John Malcolm Clyde Feere Robert Linwood Feere A. C. Wallace Ernest Purington West Bath Fred Sawyer H. W. Cutting Webber Bath Opera House Charles Morrison

Dike School Beats North Grammar 9 20 8 Saturday

Dike School defeated North Grammar 9 to 8 in a Saturday morning baseball game. Players for Dike included Mullaney Grove Perry 1b Holmes 2b Palmer 3b Craige RF Henderson LF McNeil SS G Perry D Perry. North Grammar lineup featured Pinkham Curtis Parks 1b Stevens Duncan Grindell MacQuarrie Levine.

Dike North Grammar School

Yacht owner visits Bath Iron Works to inspect Hi-Esrmaro

H E Manville of Pleasantville New York visits Bath to inspect the yacht Hi-Esrmaro under construction. The vessel is nearing completion with the smoke stack masts and bowsprit installed and hull painters at work. Bath plant payroll shows 599 employees with no changes reported Monday.

H. E. Manville Pleasantville N. Y Bath Iron Works Corp Bath

Weekly party bid whist winners and local notices

Winners of bid whist were Mrs. Annie Lemont and Edgar Oliver with consolation prizes to Mrs. John G. Morse and Olney C. Perry. Reports note road work progress with blasting for drainage. Community news includes visits by Captain Daniel Miller, Williams and Allen families, trips to Boothbay, Lewiston, cemetery association plans for Memorial Day, cribbage nights, and various local visits and meetings.

Annie Lemont Edgar Oliver John G. Morse Olney C. Perry Thatcher Barker Pinkham Daniel Miller Roslindale Mass Harry C. Williams Elmer Williams George Allen Rockport Thatcher Pinkham Thatcher, Jr Alice Wilrep Boothbay Lilian Parks Lewiston William Thompson

Second May Term Probate Court Action Recap

Sagadahoc probate court in session lists wills allowed and executors named including William F Reed Annie M Snow Albion Staples and Margaret Yeaton. Guardianships inventories accounts petitions for administration and guardianship filed approvals noted along with several estate actions and a County hospital superintendent’s travel and a birth announcement Elizabeth Theresa Hill born to Mr. and Mrs. Hill in Bath area.

Glidden Sagadahoc William PF. Reed Perkins Annie M. Snow Albion C. Staples Bath Annie J. Staples William F. Reed Julia T. Clason Emma J. Spear Richmond Maud M. LaMontague Charles E. Gordon Mary E. Gordon Alvin P. Sylvester Phippsburg Mary L. Sylvester Margaret Douglas Reed Bowdeinham Ralph H. McEwen Oliver Moses Rupert H. Baxter Arthur S. Bosworth Adelaide L. Delano M. Edith Lemont Mason M. Lemont Ida F. Lemont Lillie M. Leonard William T. Hall Fred 8. Curtis Mary S. Curtis Darius Keay Topsham Clarence E. Sawyer Louise E. Briggs Edmund P. Briggs

Visitation Day Draws Over 150 to City Hospital

More than 150 people visited the City hospital on its annual visitation day. The event featured cheerful surroundings enhanced by numerous flowers and plants donated by Elmhurst and local supporters. Hospital staff and alumni guided tours while tea was served in the nurses home by staff doctors' wives.

City Hospital Elmhurst John H. Hyde P. M. Olm Kennebec Frederick H. Kimball Albert H. Shaw J. R. Andrews Gerda Harvey Clare Coombs John A. Morse House Committee Register Helen V. Downing Violet Ellis Walter Rogers Edward Hartnett Orvis Bonney Eric Haggett Ethel Blake David Rich Gertrude Harvey Colletta Keenan Roberta Irving James O. Lincoln Byron F. Barker E. Motley Fuller Warren E. Kershner Seth S. Mullin Belle Welch Mary S. Gibbons

Obituary of Hattie Treat Andrews 61

Hattie Treat Andrews 61 wife of Jesse Strong of 304 Washington street died Sunday at City hospital after a brief illness. Born in Warren February 12 1868 she was educated there and graduated from Castine Normal school. Survived by husband daughter Mrs Harold Stanton Bath brother Willard Andrews sister Mrs Ella P Lewis Warren. Services at home Tuesday 10 30 am with graveside committal in Thomaston.

Hattie Treat Andrews Jesse Strong Washington Street City Hospital Warren Castine Normal School Otis Eliza Lermond Andrews Winter Street Harold Stanton Bath Willard Andrews Ella P. Lewis Thomaston

Mrs Abby E Kelly Dies At Small Point

Mrs Abby E Kelly widow of Sergt Dennis Kelly died at her home in Small Point after a long illness and a fatal shock. She was daughter of Capt Ellis P Sylvester and Margaret Getchell and long resident of Phippsburg. She was highly esteemed and known for unselfish Christian character.

Abby E. Kelly Dennis Kelly Small Point

Obituary for Nellie L Kelly and family

Mrs Nellie L Kelly of Woolwich and her relatives are noted in a local obituary. She is survived by son John E Kelly of Waterville, daughters Nellie and Jessie Kelly of Small Point, and Mrs Henry E Carlton of Woolwich, plus granddaughter Eleanor Carlton. Services are planned for Wednesday at two at her residence.

John E. Kelly Waterville Nellie L. Kelly Jessie Kelly Small Point Henry E. Carlton Woolwich Eleanor Carlton

Miss Jennie W. Swett Dies in Augusta at 51

Miss Jennie W. Swett, 51, died Thursday in Augusta after a long illness. Born in Arrowsic to Edwin and Jane M. Swett, she moved to Bath 25 years ago. She was active at Winter Street Church and highly regarded. Survived by brother Harry G. Swett of Bath, uncle Edwin M. Potter of New York, and aunt Miss Mary Swett of Bath. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM at 32 Oak Street. burial at Robinhood.

Jennie W. Swett Augusta Arrowsie Edwin Jane M. Swett Bath Winter Street Harry G. Swett Edwin M. Potter New York Mary Swett Oak Street Robinhood

Maybelle Whitney Coffin Dies at 58 in Yarmouth

Maybelle Whitney Coffin 58 of Yar mouth widow of Olmer P. Coffin died at her sister Mrs. H. L Enton 82 Main street Yarmouth where she had lived since her husband’s death. Survived by a son Ernest. Coffin Bros. store once ran by her husband.

Maybelle Whitney Coffin Yarmouth Olmer P. Coffin H. Lenton Main Street

Funeral for Joseph J. Coleman Held at Home

The funeral for Joseph J. Coleman took place Friday at 2 PM at his home 623 Middle Street. Reverend Frank W. Hovey of Georgetown officiated with prayer by Reverend Howard P. Jett. Bearers were sons Eugene and Andrus Coleman and stepsons Ferris and Everett Leonard. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Joseph J. Coleman Middle Street Frank W. Hovey Georgetown Howard P. Jett the Nazarene Church Eugene Andrus Coleman Ferris Everett Leonard Oak Grove

Funeral of Mrs Harriet T S Strong

The funeral for Mrs Harriet T S Strong wife of Jesse Strong was held Tuesday morning at 304 Washington Street Rev Edwin D Hardin of Winter Street Church officiated. Bearers were M Taylor William R Donnell Ney B Lermond and Harold Stanton. The body was taken to Thomaston for a committal service.

Harriet T. S. Strong Jesse Strong Washington Street Edwin D. Hardin Winter Street M. Taylor William R. Donnell Ney B. Lermond Harold Stanton Thomaston

Mrs. Sarah Stinson Dies. Funeral Held at Home

The funeral for Mrs. Sarah M. Stinson widow of John P. Stinson occurred Thursday afternoon at two at 266 Washington Street. Rev. F. L. Littlefield of Wesley Methodist Church officiated. Bearers were her sons Ernest and Frank Stinson, Harry W. Crosman, and William R. Donnell. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Sarah M. Stanson John P. Stinson Washington Street F. L. Littlefield Wesley Methodist Church Ernest Frank Stinson Harry W. Crosman William R. Donnell Oak Grove

Miss Jennie Swett Funeral Held at Home

The funeral for Miss Jennie W. Swett was held Sunday afternoon at 32 Oak Street with Rev. E. D. Hardin officiating. Pallbearers included Henry G. Shaw William Potter John Gilmore and Cyrus Gilmore. Burial followed at Robinhood Cemetery. Mr and Mrs William H. White and Mr and Mrs Olney Perry spent the weekend at their summer home in South Harpswell.

Jennie W. Swett Oak Street E. D. Hardin Winter Street Henry G. Shaw William Potter John Cyrus Gilmore Robinhood William H. White Olney Perry Bedford Street South Harpswell

Miss Miriam Kimball Heads to New York for Indefinite Stay

Miss Miriam Kimball departed Saturday for New York to remain indefinitely. She spent Saturday night in Boston before continuing.

Miriam Kimball New York Boston

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the Sheepscot Bath Independent William D. Patterson Dike School North Grammar Evelyn Sutherland Dade County Hospital Miami New Orleans Los Angeles Calif William Hill Lower Middle Street Monday Elizabeth Theresa Bath Savings Institution Hattie J. J. Coleman Mrs. Strong Jennie Swett Mal Baxters Mrs Baxter Brauger Poser Ling Goody By, F. Leipziger
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