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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1926

Page

7

Richmond High seniors honor coach with surprise gift

Richmond High School seniors surprised Mrs. Hazel Libby at her home on Monday gifting silver candle sticks in appreciation of her coaching of their recent play. Ice cream and fancy cookies followed as family and neighbors joined the pleasant evening.

Richmond High School Hazel Libby Waltham Mass White Road Enterprise Grange Evelyn Smith Doris Ava Verry Rebecca Rogers Edna Jane Nettie Dixon Dexter M. KK. OM Kmeth A. M Emerson Lane Post American Legion Richmond Lily Holt Portland Holt County Sherman Graves Nelson Morton Bath DB. Northy Raymond Northy Leighton EK. Gardiner Liberty New Hampshire M. WB. Hutchinson George Theobald Pleasant Street Clara Crossland Rebekah Assembly of Maine Frances Preble Kimball Street J, HW. Powers River Road AL Prince of Bucksfield Frank Dresser Beach Street J. FL Roberts Shernan Carlton Randall Ethel Bailey Brunswick Beverly Men's Singing Club Heinrich Gebberd Roberts Wrof Gebberd Charles Js. Randall George M. Stinson Walter M. Mallett W.G. McDonald Waterville Elizabeth Scott Kennebec Valley Porter North Vassalboro Herbert J. Nichols Skowhegan World Service

West Bowdoin D A R Chapter Meets in May

Gov James Bowdoin chapter DD A B met Thursday afternoon May 20 with Mrs J Hox as hostess. Tea honored Miss Blanche Elsie Jones of Sabattus whose engagement was announced and whose wedding will be June 5 at the Cox home ancestral Thompson house. Thompson descendants attended the meeting. Sagadahoc W C C convention set for June 8 at West Bowdoin church. Local WLOC meeting elected officers Kenja Keay pres Daisy Crawford sec Lizzie Williams corr sec Maud Merrick to guest at next meeting. Rev J P Roberts invited for May 30 services at West Bowdoin church. Carl Everett of Freeport bought the Frank Hall home at West Bowdoin Corner and moved in this week.

James Bowdoin A. B J. Hox Dostess Thompson Gov Sagadahoc W. CC. TL. OU West Bowdoin Wloc. T. UL Lizzie Small Bowdoin Center Kenja Ella Keay Ic Williams Daisy Ford Lizzie Williams Maud Malon J.P. Roberts Lisbon Falls Carl Everett Freeport Frank Hall West Bowdoin Corner E. C. Harman Charles Manwell Alexander Anderson Albert Hadles Arthur Hadley Auburn Merrill Keay First Baptist Church Working League Howard Heald Josie Williams H. J. Brown B. H. Woodside Ida Lewis John R. Blackie Jennie Todd Fred Gray Elizabeth Hunt Frank Heald C. L. Hinckley Abbie Reynolds Marguerite Zorach Robinhood Bath H. A. Nealley Newton, Maxe William VT. Nealles Bangor MacMahan Judge Vierce Brookline Masx Seguinland Clifton Matthews Philadelphia Charles Clarke Harold Peacock Mannings Kennebec Point Sadie Drake Mis Whillixy Drake Reachmont Mass L. Hinckler Roscoe PP. Todd Warren Melrose Highlands Annie Jones Carrol Powers Dorothy Stuart Oak Cemetery Mark Marr Marrtown Vassalboro Kimball Vaxalboro Axhell Marr Frank Taylor Tir A. E. Riley Isabelle Miles Frank Petersen Portland Harold Brown Mix Riley Overlook Horace Hittail Mixse Alice Cromwell Albertina Stevens Five Islands John Thibodeau Andover Henry Albers Marjorie Hinckler Kluth A.E. Rowe Willings Harry Horne Chester Lillian Berry Julia Horne William Oliver Bay Point Road Earle Wagan Oliver Edward Wren Massachusetts M. G. Sparis North Carolina Goldings Sons Quarry W. OC. Todd Alex Cunningham Boothbay William Marford Benton Orville E. Page Wath Ida F. Connors Woodfords Milcdred Howe Georgetown Chester MacMahan Alice MacMahan

Baked Bean Supper at First Baptist in Georgetown

The Working League at First Baptist Church will serve a baked bean supper Friday evening with committees handling solicitations, serving, kitchen tasks, and dessert. A social note lists local residents visiting, traveling, and working on homes in Georgetown, including reinforcements to road crews and school events.

First Baptist Church

Births and Health Updatein Local News

Mr and Mrs Frank Curtin welcome a fourth child a daughter. They receive congratulations as the family grows. Guy Card has nearly recovered his former good health and is able to work again.

Frank Thix ix Guy Card

Adequate Defense Urged by McQuigg at Augusta Address

National Commander John R. McQuigg of the American Legion urged maintaining adequate forces for internal and external defense. He warned against overreliance on world courts, cited Fidac cooperation, and stressed that only strong military preparedness can safeguard peace and America’s wealth and sovereignty. Police raid Cicero uncovering arms linked to Cicilian Overlord murder case.

Augusta John R. Metjuigg American Legion McQigg Legion Hague Federation Interalliee Des Anvciens Combattants Fidac Belgium Czecho-Slovakia Great Britain France Italy Jugoslavia Poland Roumania United States America London New York Firat United States of America Army Navy England Prench

National Coal Association reports U S coal output in late April

The National Coal Association announces U S coal production for the week ending April 24 at 0.51 million tons. Harvard denies discrimination against Jews amid claims of entry barriers.

National Coal Er Tey United States Harvard

Five Islands Grange Library Gifts and Weekend News

Over 15 books donated to the Grange library from Mixa I Lucey and the Snowman estate, plus three from Mrs F M Reid. Residents and visitors endure weekend at local cottages, with travels to Bath Portland Phippsburg and St George. A baked bean supper for church funds clears over £12 and several residents make short trips to Fire Islands Bath and Dexter.

Grange Mixa. I. Lucey C. L. Snowman F. M. Reid Edward Norton Margaret Boston Mr. Hope Elizabeth Stevens Phippsburg Edward Blaisdell W. OL. Berry A. L. Marr Bath C. H. Minchen Weston Grange Hall Charles Hanna Arthur Wilson C. L. Binckler Sagadahoc Bay Fire Islands Hartley Harley Portland Fred Cure Merton Davis Dorothy Woodfords Horace Murray St. George Mr. Murray W. Noeton Ferris Leonard Studebaker Leonard Mr. Leonard FE. A. Harford James O'Brien Hallowell FE. I. Kimball C. W. Nocton

California Wonders Praised by Woolwich Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Miller of Woolwich Maine recount their Winter in Los Angeles visiting Mrs. Miller’s daughter Mrs. Maude Blackwell and grandson Martell Balcom. They describe beaches studios farms Catalina Island Seals and the flying fish noting orange blossoms citrus crops and garden produce while meeting Maine natives and locals. They remark on the difficulty of entering movie studios and send regards from Los Angeles dated May 19.

Editor Independent Los Angeles Wrigley the Gum Man Mrs. Winchenbach Warren, Me Pomonia Cal Dec Harry Pease Appleton

Helium production cost slashed in U S advances

The United States reports major gains in helium gas production and transport. It notes a drop from 1500 dollars per cubic foot to 27 dollars per thousand cubic feet, highlighting reduced costs and expanded output.

The United States

Obituary of Mrs Maria Donnell Woodworth

Mrs Maria Donnell Woodworth 7 widow of John Woodworth of Bowdoinham died at her Gardiner home 64 Elm Street Saturday afternoon after years of invalidism. Born in Bath she was daughter of John T and Mary Tonnell. She lived in Bowdoinham before moving to Gardiner with her daughters. Survived by daughters Blanche and Ghulis Woodworth. sister Mrs Fred Temple. nieces Mrs Lotta Eaton and Mrs William Small. nephews Charles Carr and Earl Temple. Member of First Baptist Church of Gardiner.

Maria Donnell Woodworth John Woodworth Bowdoinham Elm Street Gardiner Woodworth Bath John T Mary Tonnell Chestnut Street Fred Irish N. H First Baptist Church

Fred S. King 48 Dies at Home in Bath

Fred S. King a Bath native and blacksmith aged 48 died at his home 77 Court Street on May 18. He leaves wife, daughter Mrs. Fred S. King and son Everett King both of Bath, four sisters and two brothers, and three grandchildren. Funeral held Friday at 1 PM at 77 Court Street with Rev. Samuel A. Evans officiating. Burial in Oak Grove.

Fred S. King Court Street Bath Francis Harriet King Everett King Elizabeth Vere Josephine Freeman Hammond Brunswick Clara Coleman Boston Isiah King Charles King Samuel A. Evans John Ht, Freeman Emery Freeman Frank King Carroll King Oak Grove

Amanda L. Fullerton dies at 57 in Woolwich

Amanda L. Fullerton 57 wife of Charles W. Fullerton died about 1.15 Saturday morning at her Nequasset road home Woolwich after months of illness. Born in Warwerk Nova Scotia she moved to Boston as a girl and lived in Woolwich for sixty years. She was an attendant of Nequasset Congregational Church. Survived by husband, one daughter Mrs Henry Dubar, three sisters Mrs Sarah Riley Mrs Catherine Bell and Mrs Bessie Rines and one grandson Charles Edward Dubar.

Charles W. Fullerton Nequasset Road Woolwich Warwerk N.S James Mary J. Laidlaw Boston Nequasset Henry Dabar Sarah Riley Cambridge Mass Catherine Bell Roxbury Bessie Rines Charles Edward Dubar

James D Lawrence 75. prominent Arrowsie carpenter dies

James D Lawrence 75 a well known carpenter died Tuesday night at his Arrowsie home after long illness. His body brought to Bath Thursday, funeral held Friday at 2 800 at Mrs Jolson 45 Russell Street home. Burial Maple Grove. native of Arrowsie lived there most of his life. he was married twice but left no family.

James DD Lawrence Arrowsie Bath William Jolson Russell Street Maple Grove

Obituary notice for George E. Levya in Turner's court home

Thursday afternoon at two at the home of his son George E. Levya 22 Turner court Rev. Weston PL Holman of Beas con Street Methodist church officiating bearers were W. Scott Tibbetts Melville Lb Rice Edward Rice and

George E. Levya Turner Court Weston PL Holman Beascon Street Methodist Church W. Scott Tibbetts Melville Lb. Rice Edward Rice

Archie Doyle Funeral Note Near Murphy’s Corner

Archie Doyle’s body was taken to Woolwich for burial in the cemetery at Murphy’s Corner, signaling the final arrangements for the deceased in the local community.

Archie Doyle Woolwich Murphy's Corner

Mary F. Snow 68 widow of Charles Snow dies at Bath home

Mary F. Snow of Bath age 68 died suddenly from arteriosclerosis Monday night at 1069 High Street. She and her daughter Miss Carrie F. Snow had spent the day at home. after Miss Snow, ill in bed, read with her mother, Mrs. Snow collapsed. Surviving are Carrie and son Arthur J. Snow, a marine engineer believed abroad in the Orient.

Mary F. Snow Charles M. Snow High Street Carrie F. Snow Miss Snow Mrs. Snow Bath Charles Caroline A. Morrison Arthur J. Snow New York Orient Japan China

Woolwich Farmer Llewellyn A. Bailey Dies at Home

Llewellyn A. Bailey, a well known Woolwich farmer, died Monday morning after illness since March 1. He leaves his wife, one son Bernard B. Bailey, two daughters Mrs Ray Prescott of Carmel and Velma Bailey, his mother, and brother Dr. B. A. Bailey of Wiscasset. Funeral held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at his home. He was a member of Woolwich Grange.

Llewellyn A. Bailey Woolwich Benjamin Marjorie Wright Bailey Bernard B. Bailey Ray Prescott Carmel Velma Bailey B. A. Bailey Wiscasset Woolwich Grange

Funeral Held for Charles Frank Schofield in Lowell

Charles Frank Schofield died May 19 and the funeral was held Saturday at his Lowell home. A Bath native, he was the son of John F Y and Caroline Schofield, survived by his wife and one son Charles Le Roy, two grandchildren Mildred and Ruth, a brother George B. Schofield of the Lowell fire department, and a sister Mrs David Simpson of Amesbury Massachusetts.

Charles Frank Schofield Bath Lowell Mass John FY Caroline Schofield Charles Leroy Schofield Mildred Ruth George B. Schofield David Simpson Amesbury

Funeral service for Oscar Sanderson held at home

The funeral for Oscar Sanderson took place Thursday at 2:30 pm at his home 250 Washington Street with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme of People's Baptist Church officiating. Bearers were A. T. Otis Herbert McCabe D. H. Warner and Karl LeMont. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Oscar Sanderson Washington Street George B. Wolstenholme People’s Baptist Church A. TL. Otis Herbert McCabe D. H. Warner Karl LeMont Oak Grove

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Ernest L. Mills A. R. Palmer Lewiston James Purinton Beverly Otis Gray E.&. Tarr W. M. Dingley Mabel Lancaster Nobleboro Ralph Southard Bert Southard Ida Oliver Henrietta Libby Frances Charles White James Sencabough King, N. H James Senecabough Southard Street Webber Winslow Frank Reynolds Martha Lancaster Annie Johnson M. Treble Vanessa Beedle Lillian Johnson Johnson Nettie ‘Ware Yarmouth Lena Harlow Sadie Wood Harry L. Stilphen Earl Cronk Farmington Edna Lane John Pinkham Clifford Brown George Riley Harold Patch Thomas Blaisdell Gardiner Hospital Harry L. Tarr South Front Street Winnifred Foster Roberts Opera House Vigatta Robert Stickney Arline West Palm Beach, Fla Sticknes J. H. Gallren Orville EE. Page North St Bath, Me M. Opp Kennebec Greenhouses M’quig Chicago Cicero W. F. Boucher G. Rowe J. T. MacMahan Friends J. G. Stevens Marion Miss Stevens Maine General Hospital Owen Marr Capt Melvin Harford California Woolwich People Mrs. H. T. Miller Desmond’s Boys Kaynee John J. Desmond Maria D. Woodworth Amanda L. Fullerton James D. Lawrence John H. Levya JA Bolshevie Lady Londonderry Pekin
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