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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1933

Page

2

Wiscasset and area woes noted at church service reports

Sunday afternoon service across five centers highlighted the children's Lenten offering with delegates from Trinity Mission Gardiner and clergy from Bath Wiscasset Newcastle Damariscotta Belfast Augusta St Mark and St Barnabas Hallowell. Local society updates covered illnesses travel purchases and court actions as well as community improvements and school events.

Philips Trinity Mission Christ's Church, Gardiner Philips Brooks Francklyn Thomaston Episcopal Church Bath Wiscasset Newcastle-Damariscotta Belfast Augusta National Council of the Church Cornwall Rogers Moatsweag Road Maude Branca High Street California William G Hubbard Washington Street C. C. Blagdon George BE Haff Malden North Edgcomb Irvine Stinson Stratford Eddy School of North Edgecomb Frances Plumstead Joseph DiVita Holland Elizabeth O'Neil Alison Cummings Philip Parker Gwendolyn Greenough Anita DiVita Blanche Plumstead Elaine Moore Clarence Dodyr Leon Dodge, Jr Helen Dodge Wrusio Nineah Toy Orchestra First Congregational Church

Emma Ilsley and son Warner settle in Saco

Letters from Emma W Ilsley report she and her son Warner living contentedly in Saco where Warner works with his brothers in the Saco Dairy they own. Izetta Taylor returns to Lincoln Home after two weeks with Georgianna Lilly and friends. Wilbur Merrill and Mr and Mrs Sewall move to Merrill home on Hodge Street after spending fall and winter at the Sewall Homestead in Bath roal.

Vigne Law Court State Joseph Leighton Nelner Sheepscot Nelder Warren Reed Cleveland Ross Barter George Reed Clayton Barter Harry Mathews Arthur Greenleaf Hattie L. Pond Howard Murphy Atburn Emily Lilly Robert B. Watts Village Improvement Society J. P. Tucker William P. Patterson W. S. Karland Jane Tucker Wesley C. Day Wiscassel Hardware Co Bath Southard Barbara Southard Boston Wiscasset Academy Congregational Church Freeman D. Southard Wilbur F. Merrill Rachel Bradford Opree Leona Weeks Rachael Bradford Telham Ruth Jones Litchficld Academy Litchfield Waldoboro High Stanley Somes Turner Center Auburn Katherine Farnham Howard Farnham Brooklyn N. Y Kenneth Beckwith Henry Payne Beverly Mass Congregational Parsonage Howard Trussell Maine General Hospital Alice D. Tasgier Joseph Fe.hubbard West Somerville Beimis-Hobson Federal Street Burton Hageett Lawrences B. Hageett Boton Emmelyn Weeks Parker B. Stinson Stinson Fred P. Merry Greene E. W. Moore First Congregational Church Clarence A. Richards Portland Mr. Richards Emma W. Ilsley Warner Saco Izetta Taylor Lincoln Georgianna Lilly Charles S. Sewall

Local Notes From Sheepscot Echo May 19 1894

May 19 1894 items report Wilbur Munsey to build a new stable. Repairs on the toll bridge and Wiscasset House stable proceed. Visitors include Miss Edith Gilmore and Capt. Benjamin B. Jackson on leave. A 1807 runners party from Sheepscot with John Anderson and Hugh J. Anderson is recalled. Harbor notes list ships, brick loads, and tugs in Bath and New Port.

Old Files Sheepscot Echo Wilbur Munsey William Farnham Henry Ingalls Portland R. H. Taylor Boston Seth Hobart Bath H. M. Crocker Whitefield Edwin Coffin Arace Hilton Damariscotta Toll Bridge W. G. Hubbard Wiscasset House William Lowell E. B. Neal Ashville N. C Edith Gilmore Dresden Annie Mahar Birch Point William B. Taylor Fred West W. H. Marr Whitneyville Harve Sherman Mitchell Strong Henry Roberts Llewellyn Bailey Mr. Bailey Sheepscot Stuart Thomas McCrate Wiscasset John Anderson Maine Hugh J. Anderson Madigan Ira D. Sturgis Newport Fannie Hodgkins Newell B. Hawes Hungewell Sagadahoc Baker Seguin

Wiscasset Echo news roundup from May 1908

Miss Martha Knight of Camden stays with C P Knights. Mrs Annie L Rogers of Bath visits Echo home. Various residents repair homes and move houses on Danforth and Middle streets. Several local residents travel, work, or teach. Leroy M Young, a 76 year old carriage maker, dies after a long illness.

Sheepscot Echo Martha Knight Camden C. P. Knights Annie L. Rogers Bath Echo Sanford Lewis E. A. Perkins Damariscotta Mills T. H. Cutten Danforth Street Irving Fowles Fred T. Dana Will Albee Silas Dickinson Water Street Arthur Buazzell Charles E. Cowley, Jr Middle Street L. A. Lambert Inez Waters Somerville George Waters Federal Street D. W. Southard George Blagdon Walter Pushard Pashard Chelsea Gustavus White St. Ward Franklin Block L. B. Marston G. H. Fowles John Greenleaf Will McPhee Reed Lincoln Gibbs Rensellaer N. Y Herman Fowles Gardiner Ward Ned Bailey F. F. Noyes Weeks Mills Fred Sidelinger Leroy M. Young Young

West Bath Grange Continues Contest With Varied Program

West Bath Grange held an eight weeks program night after its business meeting. Herbert S. Cavanaugh chaired the event featuring radio studio skits from WBG. Performers included Mrs. Edwin W. Haggett, Chester McCrater, Miss Jean L. Danforth, Bernard J. Comeau, Miss Almena A. Jaques, Miss Catherine H. Emmons, and James B. Lemont. The crowd of 130 heard snippets of news, a crystal gazing act, and the 13th episode of Chu-Man-Chu. Plans announced for May events and May 22 25 committees were listed with several members named.

The Grange West Bath Grange Herbert S. Cavanaugh WBG Chester McCrater Jean L. Danforth Bernard J. Comeau Haggett Almena A. Jaques Madame Fatiga Catherine H. Emmons Mr. Civanaugh James B. Lemont Danforth Virginia Wright Henry J. White Carleton Perry Wesley H. Lemont Charles L. Haggett Edwin W. Haggett David S. Henderson Harry F. Smith Harold J. Haggett Charles L. Burgess Minnie Smith Leland S. Plummer Chester H. Worrey Bessie F. Greenblatt Charles B. Doyle

Ellsworth Fund Benefit Nets Over Two Hundred Dollars

A Sunday night benefit at the Opera House for Ellsworth fire sufferers drew a capacity crowd. The event and 45 Maine houses covered expenses while performers volunteered. Notable acts included Brim Jewett master of ceremonies, Ken Trask band, and a varied lineup with McPherson at piano, saxophonists, a guitarist, and the Carver children. The audience praised the program and the charitable cause.

Opera House Ellsworth Colburn Maine Jewett Ken Trask Francis McPherson William Caldwell Harvey Hartley Woodbury Bailey Graham White Merritt Trott Darkies Joe Avery Henry Gediman Newell Hamilton Charles Dorsey Billy Gove Carver Louise Bobby Loren Hart

Red Cross Quota Set for Bath at 1500 Dollars

Bath chapter plans to raise its $1500 quota for relief work in Ellsworth. John C. Fitzgerald elected general chairman. a gifts committee includes Mrs. E W Hyde and others. Fire Relief Day is May 21 in churches. donations accepted at The Times office or with treasurer Charles Low at Bath Savings Institution.

Ellsworth National American Red Cross Bath City Hall John C. Fitzgerald E. W. Hyde Seth S. Mullin Henry W. Owen, Jr Charles C. Low Fitzgerald R. Clinton McFadden Bernice MacDonald Times Charles . Low Bath Savings Institution

North Center PTA Elects Its Officers

Rico reference noted as Puerto Rico preference. Mrs. Charles L. Anderson’s daughter, from 1401 Washington, visited her former home last summer and plans to return to the island this summer. Afternoon hostesses were Mrs. Morris S. Povich, Mrs. David S. Cogan, and Mrs. Cohen.

Rico Puerto Rico Bregger Charles L. Anderson Washington Street Morris S. Povich David S. Cogan Cohen

West Bath Notes Broad Range of Local Activities

West Bath grange members attend Merriconeag meeting while 26 attend West Bath Red Cross to stitch and ship garments to Ellsworth. Residents visit East Auburn after a major fire. Bath page also covers local visits, family news, and a new Brunswick birth. Stanley Williams dislocates elbow. Carolyn Elizabeth Stackpole born in Brunswick to the Stackpole family.

West Bath Grange Merriconeag Grange North Harpswell Ernest Snow Augustus Snow Grace Waterman Alice O’brien Margaret Yates Catherine Emmons West Bath Red Cross West Bath Grange Hall Ellsworth Fred W. Larrabee David E. Rich Lincoln Williams Llewellyn D. Rogers Owen E. Rogers Scott R. Ward Rich East Auburn Charles C. Chesley Joseph W. Larrabee Anstress Emily Larrabee Walter H. Larrabee John F. Larrabee Edgar Murphey Portland Larrabee’s Grove Harry W. Lemont Washington Street the Grove Jennie Larrabee Julia Coombs Amy Coombs Robert D. Metcalf Campbell's Pond Minnie Bailey Hazel South Berwick Ernest E. Williams Bailey T. T. Bailey Stackpole Place Bath Berwick Academy Baileys Chester Stevens Stevens Henry Churchill Churchill Auburn Birch Point Topsham Grange George R. Booker Stanley FE. Wallace Lillian E. Lewin Kenneth Smith Marjorie Smith Harry F. Smith Dorothy A. Welch William Charlesworth Donald Worcester Mass Charlesworth Ida Bonney William Fraser Frank Taylor Brockton Grove Williams Campbell’s Pond Carolyn Elizabeth Brunswick Charles S. Stackpole Middle Street Stackpole Florence M. Freeman St. George

Bath News Notes Family Visits and Local Windswept Sightings

A Mother’s Day gathering at the Bates home in Bath included Del mar E Bates of Snowpark and relatives from Portland and Richmond. Visitors at Camp Cozy and other Bath camps, plus a windborne paper sighting from New Auburn, are recorded with local names. Oxford County prize speaking contest at Buckfield awarded to Betty Snow, Margarite Shaw, and William Fisher with judges from Bates College.

Samuel F. Bates Delmar E. Bates Snowpark Bath Fred Duren Patricia Richmond Chester Freeman Donald Portland M. Eleanor Bates George Bailey Raymond D. Cummings J. Henry Cotreau Eleanor Mary James H. Thorpe High Street Elmer D. Hodgkins Sabine Walter M Hill New Auburn Humphrey A. Owen Masonic Hall Buckfield Betty Snow Canton High Marguerite Shaw Paris High William Fisher Mexico High Brooks Quimby Prof. Whitback Frank Murray Bates College Lewiston

Social notes from Woolwich and nearby towns

Weekend visits feature Samuel Buck with sister Charlotte Buck at Day's Ferry. Mrs. Frank J. Walker and daughter Maxine of Melrose and others visit, with Maxine returning to school. Sagadahoc Ferry eighth graders to take state exam May 26. May 14 observed as Mothers Day by Union Sunday School at Newquetset with musical tributes and a collection sent to Ellsworth.

Samuel Buck Portland Charlotte Buck Clifton Scott Scott Melvin Howe Charles Wade Swan Island Albion Corliss Richmond Abbie Bailey Lily John Bailey Joseph L. Walker Roslindale Mass Day’s Ferry Albert Hall Rockland F. W. Carlton Lawrence Putnam Carlton Camp Moosehead Lake William Hansen Union Sunday School Nequasset Grace Dorothy Skillins Gertrude Gilmore Ethel Stinson Lucille Stinson Glenda Wright Grace Skillins Rose Cooper Dorothy Skillen Wilbert O'Neal J. Colby Ellsworth John C. Gilmore Ruth Dubar James Colby Colby P. Smith John Gilmore

Fourth annual Pansy Service honors mothers at Little White Church

Montsweag services for Mothers Day featured Rev. Plinette Allen in a moving reflection on the mother first at the cross. Special songs followed by a Bible study and the Pansy Service planting pansy boxes around a living memorial tree for Mrs. Maria Flagg Butler. Relatives of both yesterdays and todays mothers planted the boxes with many named donors and processors, closing with "Bless Be the Tie" sung and prayers offered by the pastor.

Plinette Allen Christ Maria Flagg Butler M. E. Bailey Kenneth Bailey Nellie Bailey Florence Hawthorne Wilson Daisy Wilson Nancy Plumstead Mary Hunnewell H. B. McKenney Anna Soule Adeline Soule Robert Soule Margaret Dort Anna May Berry J. C. Budd Hollis Bailey Edna Erskine Marshall Erskine Beatrice Bailey Katherine Bailey Daisy Bailey Maxine Bailey Edith Getchell Dorothy Getchell Rosa Wooley Richard Wooley Lena Grover George Grover Marcia Bailey Harold Bailey Evelyn Bailey Marcia E. Bailey Marion Berry Fred Wm. Berry Paul Allen Berry Dickson Bruce Dickson Samuel J. E. Soule Allen Berry

Woolwich Assessors Address Tax Status Of Bath Water District

Woolwich assessors state that Bath Water District lands and dwellings are taxable in Woolwich under state law, despite the district charter exempting property. They argue back taxes and future taxes should be paid, citing constitutional requirements that general laws apply to corporations. Carlton Day Reed signs the statement for Woolwich assessors.

Bath Water District Woolwich the Independent Maine Bath Waiter District Bath Carlton Day Reed

Deadlock Broken As Sagadahoc Knights Win Interclub Match

Bath Camp Modern Woodmen hosted Sagadahoc council Knights of Columbus at Red Men’s hall for a Wednesday interclub. visitors won three of five tables as the clubs met to break a tie after the season. Refreshments followed and plans to start the Indoor League earlier next year include two home and away rounds.

Bath Camp Modern Woodmen Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus Red Men's Hall Knights

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G. Spinney Charles Legrow Grace L. Knight Varney Congregational and Christian Churches of William Houghton Annie Adams Effie C. Irvine Dorcas Club Congregational Christian Conference Sun United States Navy Woman's Bureau Big Boy Felix Lincoln County Superior Court Chapman Howard FE. Hall Cyrus R. Tupper Bar Association Weston M. Hilton George A. Cowan John W. Brackett Bradford C. Redennett Lincoln County Bar J. W. P. Goudy Glenn Barnes Searhe County Yalr—prourts Arthur Vigne Eva Rines Regina Hutchins Georgia MacPhee America Donald F. Preble Center St Sleeves West Bath ‘Grange Ellsworth Fund Bath Opera House RED Cross North Center P.T.A West Bath Sabino Montsweag K. Ofc Pitch E. J. Murphy Joseph Brown Edward Arsenault Frank Gallant Melvin Comeau N. Roy Woodmen A. Tracey F. Bowie P. Gurney R. Bowie E. Perry N. Stover D. Perry D. Burgess Knights Cribbage ‘Fitzgerald Higgins McPhee Toothaker Knights J. Curran C. W. Tedford J. C. Footer G. P. Moody Knights New York Piccadilly Tolks HOTEL 45Th Street Broadway New York City William Madlung
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