West Bath social notes list visitors and residents
West Bath residents host and visit relatives from New York Bath and South Portland. The piece notes repairs at Foster's Point, weekend guests from Bath Sabino and Turner, students from Gorham Normal and Bates College, a broken leg injury to Ada Coombs, and the reopening of the Webster House on the New Meadows with many guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Goodwin
New York
Isaac Coombs
Foster's Point
Goodwin
Capt
Hiram Brown
Boston
Anstress
Emily Larrabee
Marion
Betty Rose
Harry Williams
South Portland
West Bath
Edward Footer
Schenectady
N. Y
Hyde Park
James B. Lemont
Joseph Footer
Frank Duren
Fred Duren
Patricia
Richmond
Samuel F. Bates
Sabino
Frank Carter
Livermore Falls
KE. W. Haggett
Clarence Johnson
Bath
Johnson Cottage
E. R. Brown
J. FE. Mayo
Brunswick
Ernest FE. Williams
Frank Jaques
Campbell's Wond. Rey
L. E. Mann
Augusta Witts
Lois Valmer
Alma Reed
Manchester
Merton Wright
Austin Wright
Portland
Ernest KE. Williams
Campbell's Pond
Robert Small
Henrietta
Carolyn
Sabine
Webster
New Meadows
Foster
Lillian Brown
Elmer Hodgkins
Ellen
Weather Bureau declines radio forecast study due to unreliable factors
The Weather Bureau states forecasts of radio reception conditions cannot be trusted yet as weather effects are unclear and many influencing factors remain. The note cites expert opinions and the need for precise apparatus before any adequate investigation. An English coursing dog in Louisiana reportedly jumped 12 feet two inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
Merchants discuss daylight time proposal in Bath
Bath merchants and business men met at the Bath Y.M.C.A. to consider adopting an extra hour of daylight. Most favored the plan but feared losing customers if all stores did not participate. Jewelry stores, clothiers, hardware dealers and barbers agreed to draft their own schedules to close earlier, aligned with a uniform plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Y.M.C.A
Edward Hartnett
Harry W. Tucker
Clinton D. Wilson
Harriman’s
Page's
Rodney Ross
Hyde Windlass Co
John Legro
Carroll Watson
Haviland Torrey
Torrey Roller Cushing Works
Fred W. Humphreys
Frank HL. Beal
A. & K. Railway
Edwin Bonney
William E. Palmer
Frank W. Perkins
Arthur W. Frantzen
Elbridge K. Wright
Edward N. Hartnett
Frank Pepper
Daniel Mcl’hee
Charles A. Harriman
Fred JD. Hill
Daniel T. Dougherty
Samuel Levine
List of Morse pupils to graduate in June
The Morse high seniors listed will graduate in June if they maintain their current grades. Students must keep up at home to avoid failing to receive a diploma. Names include Alice Arsenault, Stanley Bickle, Eleanor Blake, Dean Bonney, Ruth Bryant, Evelyn Burgess, Adelaide Campbell, Virginia Clark, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Alice Arsenault
Stanley Bickle
Eleanor Blake
Dean Bonney
Ruth Bryant
Evelyn Burgess
Adelaide Campbell
Virginia Clark
Gladys Comeau
Irene Coombs
Lawrence Crocker
Sidney Cullen
Harold Donnell
Beatrice Duprey
Francis Duprey
Scott Feers
Hazel Footer
Marion Fuller
Helen Furber
Kathryn Galvin
Alfred Gannon
Edward Gediman
Doris Genthner
Beatrice Goddard
Katherine Golder
Hurley Grant
Iva Hagan
Charles Haggett
Earl Haines
James Hart
Gordon Harrington
Harold Hayes
Helen Hayes
Priscilla Dodge
Alice Hogue
Mildred Hope
Fernando Hutchios
Mark Jackson
Lucy Jewett
Earl Kennerson
Florentine Knowlton
Agatha Lennox
Katherine Lennox
Mary MacDonald
Shirley Mank
Gertrude Maxwell
Joseph McLaughlin
Albert Mullen
David Mullin
Louise Munsey
Mary O'Donnell
Mary Paine
Lawrence Dalmer
Donald Preble
Redington Reed
Ray Rice
Cecelia Richards
Elizabeth Robbins
Susie Robbins
Carolyn Rogers
Emere Rogers
Helen Rogers
Harold Safford
Ana Sanford
Shirley
Maine Bear Mascot Brings Fraternity Trio To Brunswick
Thomas Bates and Seymour Hammond escort Bananas the Maine bear to a Brunswick State meet. A road trip via Bath Augusta Gardiner and Brunswick ends at Whittier field as the bear calms among Maine college teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bates
Bathboy
Seymour Hammond
University of Maine
Brunswick
Tommy
Bath
Crono
Toimry
Hammond
Bear
Augusta
Tom
Gardiner
Brigham's Cove
Redton
Maine
Albert Redton
Whittierfield
Newcomer Declares Bath Without Peer
Percy C. Morrow of 35 Oliver Street at Oliver Circle moved from Seattle to Bath after an extensive U.S. travel career as a salesman. He praises Maine scenery and climate, says Bath has no peer in the state, and notes a life spanning 36 states with experiences from Detroit to Los Angeles and Iowa to Arizona deserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
Percy CC. Morrow
Oliver Street
Oliver Circle
Seattle
Wash
Detroit
Boston
Orn
South Dakota
Morrow
Florida
Atlanta
U.S.A
US States
Los Angeles
Iowa
New Orleans
Arizona
Middle West
Mr. Morrow
Local Legion Notes Highlight Memorial Day Plans
Roscoe H Shaw discharged from hospital and ready to resume post office duties. Eugene Woerrey reports Memorial day program ready for exercises. All ex servicemen invited to join Legion observance. Commander Ralph Gay warns against book agents selling worthless benefits. A Cumberland county post delegation attended Brunswick parade. Visit to Teethbas Thirdor proposed next month with a planned treat for members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe H. Shaw
Eugene Woerrey
Legion
Ralph Gay
American Legion
Brunswick
Brunswick Post
Cumberland County
Auxiliary
Teethbas
Gardiner Rogers
Sale of Bath Retaining Co building to Troop and Oliver
A recent transfer records the sale of the Bath Retaining Co building. Neal J. Sith, former owner, sold to Harold Troop and Edgar F. E. Oliver representing the Retaining Co. The transaction transfers ownership of the occupied property to the new holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Retinuing Co
Neal J. Sith
Harold Troop
Edgar FE. Oliver
The
Retinuing Company
Woolwich Local Birthdays And Community Notes
Miss Maxine Walker and Normand Drummond celebrated birthdays at the Drummond home with a decorated party, music, cards, cake and gifts. Also, Mrs. John Reed becomes a justice of the peace, first woman in the area. Cottage openings, social plans, family visits, school visitors, and local movements are recorded across Woolwich and nearby towns with varied social and civic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Drummond
Miss Maxine Walker
Drummond
Maxine Walker
Normand Drummond
John Footer
Lake Nequasset
Chopps School
EK. R. Main
Leslie Bailey
Dresden
John C. Gilmore
Harold
Jane Ferro
Georgetown
Leon Kelly
Carlton
Bath
Senator
A. A. Stott
Geraldine
Milton Carlton
Clarence Carlton
Son Forest
Isle of Springs
Robert
Burns
Lewiston
Fred Carlton
Ernest Rice
Richmond
Jot McKinney
Newton
McKinney
Harold Shaw
Loyd
George W. Shaw
Asbury Bailey
Damariscotta Mills
Grange
Samuel Brown
Charles Shute
Arthur Bruilet
Wiscasset
Montsweag
Frank Carter
Julia
Livermore Falls
John Carter
William Williams
Camden
Sarah Kennerson
Rockland
William Gould
Frank Clark
Sagadahoe Ferry
Obituary Oscar Sanderson 57 Shipyard Carpenter Dies
Oscar Sanderson 57 longtime Bath shipyard carpenter died Tuesday after a long illness from heart trouble. A native of New Brunswick he came to Bath over 30 years ago and worked at Bath Tron Works and G. G. Deering Co. He lost his right leg in an accident on the A. J. Kent and leaves a widow and daughter Mary. Funeral Thursday at two at 2400 Washington Street with burial in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Sanderson
Bath Tron Works, Ltd
Sanderson
New Brunswick
Bath
G. G. Deering Co
Yates Funeral Held for Amanda M Yates at Dumariscona Mills
Mrs Amanda M Yates widow of Capt G M Yates of T Round Toad died Monday at her daughter’s home in Rockport. Funeral held Wednesday at Dumariscona Mills with family noting she was born near Hope Camden and outlived by one of 17 children, Mary Hanson of Rockport, who is ill. Pred S Wing AS died at 77 Court Street. survived by wife, daughter Irene King, son Everett King, four sisters, and one grandchild. funeral planned for Thursday from Court Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Nichola
Dumariscona Mills
Amanda M. Yates
William McGaray
Waldoboro
Mary ©. Hanson
Rockport
New
S. Wing
Court Street
Bath
Francis
Harriet Wing
Irene King
Everett King
Elizabeth Pere
Josephine Freeman
Vath
Annie Hinmmond
Brunswick
Mere
Chora Coleman
Mast
Boston
Mrs Alvina Frisbee Burial In Kippsburg After Somerville Death
The body of Mrs Alvina Frisbee who died in Somerville Massachusetts on April 1 has been brought to Bath for burial in the family lot at Kippsburg Massachusetts. The death was attributed to cancer as the highest death rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvina Frisbee
Somerville
Mass
Bath
Kippsburg
Massachusetts
Thomas J Lynch Denies Backing From Sheriff in Bid for Sheriff
Thomas J Lynch of Bath denounces rumors that Sheriff McClure backed his Democratic bid for sheriff. A longtime Democrat and former Democratic city committee secretary, Lynch insists he is running independently, financing his campaign, and seeking support of real Democrats in Sagadahoc County. He faces Republican James B Lemont seeking both parties’ nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Lynch
Bath
Sheriff McClure
Lynch
Democratic City Committee
the Times
James B. Lemont
Sagadahoe County
Harry Vlummer
Augusta
the Independent
Luth
J. Horace McClure
Bath Water District ponders bridge linked water mains
Trustees discuss surveying the route for carrying Nequasset Lake water mains across the Kennebec River via a new bridge. Fay Spoffard & Thorndike of Boston to estimate costs and location changes for Woolwich and Bath shores. Final plan depends on bridge approach and potential underwater pipe adjustments. Old river mains to be junked, kept as backups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees
Bath Water District
Fay, Spoffard & Thorndike
Boston
Nequasset Lake
Kennebec River
Woolwich
Bath
Morse High Seniors Delightful Party at Assembly Hall
The Morse high school graduating class held a senior ball at the assembly hall Friday evening. Attended by alumnae and students, it surpassed expectations and was praised as a standout social achievement for the class of 1926. Miss Myrna Avery and her collegiate orchestra received wide acclaim from about sixty couples. The hall featured class color streamers, intermission refreshments, and a fruit punch service. A good sum was raised for the class fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Assembly Hall
Cliss
Myrna Avery
Eliss Fund
Central Church Cafeteria Supper Closes Year with Success
Central church social season ends with a well attended cafeteria supper Friday night. A fine menu featured chicken patties with flowers donated from Perkins greenhouses. Mrs. Daisie Fuller chaired the committee and helped drive the event's success. About $75 was cleared for the church expense fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Perkins
Daisie Fuller
Decision on Woolwich route and contract approval Thursday
Bridge directors and highway commissioners will choose between the River route along the riverfront and the Ridge route over the ridge for the Woolwich approach to the Kennebec bridge. An eastward bridge exit would swing north to follow the river about 2000 feet, with cost sharing among the state railroad and Woolwich. Contracts signing is expected late Thursday after reviews and a governor's approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Kennebec
Highway Commission
Highway Commissioners
Carlton
Sudugahoe Ferry
Blacksmith Shop
Maine Central
Wiseasset
Maine Central Railroad
Public Utilities Commission
Arrowsie Road
Gov King Ferry Commissioned as Bath Fleet Flagship
The big Bath State Ferry Gov. King was commissioned into service Saturday at 10 01 AM for the season. Flags flew from her fore peaks as Capt Charles W Dingles saluted river craft and plants along the front. Fully loaded with autos she handled well after months of alterations. The Hockomock will be kept as a spare while Briggs plans to keep Gov King ready to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. King
Bath
Woolwich
Charles W. Dingles
Edmund P. Briggs
Work Begins on Standard Oil Storage Plant in Bath
Work started at the former Deering ship yard South End where Standard Oil Co plans a storage plant. About 600 yards of gravel are hauled from Lisbon pit by A. and K. Ry. Co to grade the yard for two tanks. Gasoline products will come from Portland by boat and delivered by tank to Bath, replacing York street siding tanks. The plant should be ready in about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Co
Deering
Lisbon
Bath
Portland
York Street
Standard of Co
Rob Freidburg Home Hit By Jewelry Theft
Freidburg of New York, son of Theodore Freidberg, alerted Friday afternoon that his home had been robbed of jewelry and valuables estimated at 45000 dollars. Mrs Freidberg notified him Thursday night by phone. police suspect a single culprit and expect an arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Freidberg
New York
Theodore Freidberg
Jane
Bath Tron Works
Summer visitors and social notes raise local activity
Mr and Mrs J W Stewart Jr arrived at their summer home Indian Rest Arrowsie Miss Mildred Heese visited her father Noi Howe at Quik Grove farm Miro and Mrs S C Martin arrived at their summer home A social gathering occurred at the North School House Monday evening May 1 Cake and coffee were served Miles Hagan spends week in Boston Mrs Norman Drummond joined Mrs Carrie Howe Thursday Mrs James Mefarland is moving back to her summer home She expects her son from lovida for the summer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stewart
Arrowsie
Mildred Heese
Noi Howe
Quik Grove Farm
Miro
S. C. Martin
North School
Louse
Miles Hagan
Boston
Norman Drummond
Carrie Howe
James Mefarland
Lovida
Bankrupt Jovelyn Cookson Creditor Claims Scheduled
Notice to creditors of Jovelyn Cookson of Bath, adjudicated bankrupt on December 12. Creditors must prove claims by June 10 and a trustee will be appointed. Sixty Chicago pastors plan street preaching campaigns this season to reach those not visiting churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Hall
Jovelyn Cookson
Bath
Chicago
Juniors Turn Over 100 Dollar Check to Hospital
A $100 check was handed to the City hospital treasurer by the Junior Hospital League at Friday’s trustees meeting. Mrs. Katharine B. Wetherbee reported National Hospital Day observations at Bath City Hospital on May 12, 1926, drawing about 200 visitors including Benjamin Woodside of Georgetown. The event featured Victrola music, flowers from Elmhurst Greenhouses, tea service, and strong publicity from the Bath Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Hospital League
City Hospital
Katharine Bb. Wetherbee
House Committee
iMr
Bath City Hospital
House
Benjamin Woodside
Georgetown
Mikelsky
John H. Hyde
Elmhurst
T. F. S’erkins
Purington
Bath Times
Bath
Katharine B. Wetherbee
Marriage Annulled by Justice Morrill in Sagadahoc
The Sagadahoc Supreme Court May term annulled the marriage of Wilbur Clayton Presby of Woolwich and Marguerite B. Presby formerly of Auburn on grounds of she being married and lack of good faith in contracting. Associate Justice John A. Morrill oversaw the term which adjourned Friday at 5:50. Six divorces were granted, including Carrie Ke Lothrop of Bath from Leroy Eaton Lothrop for cruel treatment with name change allowed, Myra M. Thibodeau of Bath from Theodore Thibodeau for cruelty. child support set at 120 dollars weekly, custody for Christine C. 12, Oakley F. 11, Madeline A. 7, Clayton R. 5. Harold Hart of Bath from Neva M. Hart for desertion. Annie M. Oliver of Bath from Sharm I. Oliver for cruelty with custody of Ellen H. given to the mother. Rose Lee King of Bath from Joseph I. King for cruelty. Frances E. Dexter of Woolwich from Raymond Dexter for cruelty with custody of Frances E. Dexter, 6, granted to the libellant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Clayton Presby
Woolwich
Marguerite B. Presby
Auburn
John A. Morrill
Sagudahee Supreme Court
Presley
Justice Morrill
Carrie Ke, Lothrop
Bath
Leroy Eaton Lothrop
Carrie Eva McMann
Myra M. Thibodeau
Theodore
Thibodeau
Christine C
Oakley F
Madeline A
Clayton R. Thibodeau
Harold, Hart of
Neva M. Hart
Annie M. Oliver
Hersham I
Rose Lee King
Lath
Joseph I. King
Frances E. Dexter
Raymond Dexter
Bath Young People Visit Gardiner for Stunt Night
Twenty one members of the Bath Young People's Christian Union and friends traveled to Gardiner on Friday for a stunt night entertainment of the Kennebec Valley league. The program featured games and dancing after CHC ten events, with refreshments served by Gardiner Union. Attendees from Bath included Mrs Hh Maxwell, Gertrude Maxwell, Charles Maxwell, Eleanor Perry, Irene Howe, Clarabell Quick, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Young People’s Christian Union
Gardiner
Kennebec Valley League
Pe. UV
Augusta
Bockland
Bath
Gardiner Union
Hh. C. Maxwell
Gertrude Maxwell
Charles Maxwell
Eleanor Perry
Irene Howe
Clarabell Quick
Charles A. Harriman
Pauline MacDonnald
Ralph Marr
Sifted Neal
Willian Reed
Beatrice Reed
Bernies Carr Seth Snipe
George Wilson Scudder
George Upseu Scudder
Bernice Gilley
Goldie Harford
Independent address change request from Lakewood woman
Mes M Gould of Lakewood Ohio asks for her address to be changed stating Believe me I could not do without it. The fragment notes a personal request without further context or outcome details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. M. &. Gould
Lakewood
Ohio
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Foster’s Point Road
MORSE
Benevolent Fund
Wilber G. Cahill
William V. Peres
Deivid Riehs
Republican State Committee
Minnesota
Orono
Ford
Newcomer
Freds. King
Mrs
Trustees of
Central Church League
Rob Freidburg
Morrill
Presby
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Ma
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