Summer visitors from Massachusetts descend on Sabine for Memorial Day
A large group of Sabine West Bath residents and guests from Massachusetts gather for Memorial Day weekend, with notable attendees including Charles J. Bates Jr. of the Sabine Improvement Association. The piece lists numerous Bath area residents, cottages in West Bath, and social visits across nearby towns. It notes a possible association meeting and mentions deaths, birthdays, and local hospitality during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabine
The
Improvement Association
Massachusetts
Charles J. Bates Jr
Sabine Tnmprovement Association
Marstons
Bates
Noyes
Partes
Javies EB. Lemont
Joseph M. Lemont
Beatrice MebLellin
Charles Taggett
Boothbay
Charles S. Lemont
Bath
West Bath
Charlotte Buck
Weelwich
Littlefield School
George Woodyaird
Gable
Hattie Phantom
Simpsons
Helen Drewes
Chinete Bryant
Brunswick
Lar Bihbee
Groves
Walter TL Larrabee
Larribee’s Grove
Eed White Iis
Gene
Desend
Marriabes
Eni Coy
Lexington
Beatrice Ridlon
Mero
Lainnes Puller
Jens
Perry
Woroolwiel
Fred Daren
Suimmer
and Carter
Livermere
Edwin W. Thaggett
Charles Johnson
North Bath
Ernest Bye
Dorothy Stilkey Huis
Z. Everett Maye
Fred Winter
Eugene R. Brown
James BE. French
Edward Cummings
George D. Riley
Willis Mullin
Eugene R. Brown Ward
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Hf. Winter
Mr. Winter
Sarah Brown
Winter
James Edward Drake
Birch Point
Ernest E. Willits
P.O. Wowker
Phippsburg
Inest J. Willams
Lea Bo Newlow
Francis Lane
York Street
Anne Richardson
Sebasco
Ro Rien
Stackpole
Wortland
Annie Williams
Hackett
Jordan
Mimi Mianson
Clara Manson
Olive Thompson
Lizzie Foye
Galen C. Moses
KH. Motley Puller
Llewellyn DD. Bowers Ha
Portland
Ah Myverett Mayo
Mix Minima
West Bath Red Cross Weekly Meeting At Grange Hall
West Bath Red Cross met at the Grange hall May 21 seeking help from the Children's State Teme in Augusta via solicitor Miss Nye. An order of boys and girls clothing was completed. Dinner committee led by Mrs. Fred Larrabee with others planned meals and future dinner duty assignments. The group listed many members supporting Iron Bath and community relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Red Cross
Grange Hall
Augusta
Nye
Fred Larrabee
Florence Rogers
Lillian Rogers
Annie Trofant
Ienu
Edith Rich
Chatrmanm
Lillis Maye
Abbie Crage
Alicia Crosby
Abgaret Quinlan
Carrie Hodgkins
Joanna Hodgkins
Hattie Oliver
Jullia Johnson
Annie Trufant
Lillian Mayo
Rose Rich
Annie Peterson
Minnie Larrabee
Bertha Neily
Helen Brewer
Belle Donnell
Annie Williams
Mary Dean
Hazel Wharff
David
John Larrabee
Bath Woman Wins Distinction In Textile Art
A Bath woman, Mrs. Anna Lemont Rogers, gains recognition from the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a wall hanging she crafted on casement cloth using crayons. Her self-taught path spans drawing to painting and design studies at Columbia and the National Academy, with exhibitions fueling her craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lemont Rogers
New York
The
Christian Science Monitor
Mars
Rogers
School of Applied Design
Worn
Columbbia University
National Academy
Grace Cornelis
Metropolitum Mnseum
India
Metropolitan Museum
Hias
Caditt
Grace Church Delegates Attend Episcopal Diocese Convention
Grace church sent many delegates to the annual Woman's Auxiliary and Episcopal diocese convention in Portland. Officers and members from Grace included Mrs. Frank A. Hodgdon Emma Reed Mrs. James DB Young and Mrs. Charles H Cahill with others from St. Marys Guild and the Girls Friendly Society. The event featured reports appointments to committees and the visit of Bishop Hulse of Cuba with a diocesan banquet and special service at the cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Woman's Auxiliary
Episcopal Diocese of Maine
St. Luke's Cathedral
Portland
Frank A. Hodgdon
Emma Reed
James DB. Young
Charles H. Cahill
St. Mary's Guild
Herbert Calderwood
W. Dayton Thill
Gurls’ Friendly Society
Charles M. Tubbs
Episcopal Church
Robert Cochran
We. Dayton
C. M. Tubbs
Worcester
Mass
Mar. Tall
Provin- Cink
Church Club
Balmonth Hotel
C. M. Robbs
Clement
Grace Eharen
Hulse
Cuba
Miss Luce's Pupils Give Fine Recital
A group of advanced pupils under Miss Carrie Po Luse presented a fine recital at Pitino County Central. Notable performances included Miss Jielen Brown, Forrest Higgins, and several duets and ensembles with works by Schubert Wagner Chopin Paderewski and Rachmaninott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phrttischey High
Pitino
Cntture
Carrie Po Luse
Sto High Street
Jielen Brown
Forrest Higgins
Schubert
Trott
Brown
Dow
Lewin
von Wilmoo
Lillian Lewin
Wagner
Edwin Puller
Chopin
Etta Dow
Drilliwet
Low
Miss Brown
Mr. Diggins
Paderewski
David Mullin
Metcalf
Annie Quinn
Rondine
Schultz Misses Brown
Pratt
Nemarowsky
Elwood
Toothaker
Polichennelle
Rachmaninott
Oni Trott
Trelude
Missionary Society learns about Japan event
American Missionary Society of Central church met at Mrs. George Davey’s home on Edward Street with Mrs. Joseph Avery presiding. Mrs. Annie Palmer read scripture and led prayers. Members read Japan articles and reports were given by Mrs. David L. Wilson and Mrs. J. K. Dunton. A cooked food sale at the Parish house June 13 will support missionary work. The meeting closed the season with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Missionary Society of Central Church
George Davey
Edward Street
Joseph Avery
Annie Palmer
Japan
David L. Wilson
J. K. Dunton
Davey
Grace Parish Woman's Auxiliary elects officers in luncheon session
The Grace parish Woman's Auxiliary held an all day session at the parish house. Mrs. Prank A. Trodgdon was unanimously elected president, Mars Frederick Te. Drake as vice president, Miss Bmimai DB. Reed as secretary, and Ed Mars Charles T. Cahill as treasurer. A luncheon was served. A report by the secretary covered the Maine branch meeting with Bath represented by three delegates and four visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Dhared
Priday
Prank A. Trodgdon
Mars
Frederick Te. Drake
Bmimai DB
Reed
Charles T. Cahill
Poll hours set for primary election in Marine
The Marine state election system states polls open noon to 9 p.m. on standard time or 1 to 10 p.m. under daylight saving. The board of registration will be in session before election from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. depending on daylight schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Marine
Board of Registration
Funeral for WoT Sherman Tabor Held at Home
Funeral services for Sherman Tabor were held Thursday afternoon at his home 154 Center Street. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended. Bearers included Galen Ward Charles Purrar Charles J. Cain and Pred Weatherbes. Burial was in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Tabor
Center Street
EL Lewis
Dencon Street
Galen Ward
Charles Purrar
Charles J. Cain
Mirial
Oak Grove
Chapel of Our Savior Reopens on Brunswick Road
Chapel of Our Savior on the Brunswick road will be reopened next Sunday afternoon at two standard time. A service will be conducted there regularly every Sunday afternoon with Rev. John A. Swetoum of the First Baptist Church of Bath officiating. Special music and a special address are planned for next Sunday and nearby residents are urged to cooperate with the pastor to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel of Our Savior
Brunswick Road
John A. Swetoum
First Baptist Church of
Bath
Tribute to Indians of Maine on Memorial Day service
The American Legionaires will honor the Indians of Maine with a Memorial Day service at Pleasant Point reservation. A separate note claims the belt is the oldest article of dress and that all belts worn in the United States would stretch 85 times across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
American Legionaires
Pleasant Point
United States
Farrington Named UMW Scale Committee Chairman
Frank Farrington of Illinois, chief of the United Mine Workers, was chosen at the Indianapolis convention to serve as chairman of the scale committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Farrington
Illinois
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Mrs Drake Elected to Office in Episcopal Auxiliary
Mrs Herbert Payson of Porthind was re elected president of the Maine branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the National Council of Episcopal Churches at the 46th annual meeting in the Cathedral Parish house at Porthind. Officers include Miss Margeurite Ogden Woodfords and Mrs Frederick Drake Bath among others. The conference featured reports from church groups, a Cuba missionary address by Rt. Rev. Hulse, and a session on cooperation as a means of grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Payson
Porthinl
Maine
Woman's Auxiliary
National Council of Episcopal Churches
Porthind
Payson
Grace Chucek
Margeurite Ogden
Woodfords
Frederick Be, Drake
Bath
Mary B. Chadwell
Edith Anderson
B. Be, Helt, Jr
Portland
S. C. M. Sills
Brunswick
Constance Simery
Clarence H. Corning
Charles S. Hichborn
Augusta
Harriet S. McCobb
Benjamin Brewster
Worthand
Weston Lewis
Gardiner
Mary Louise Rowe
Bangor
Mary M. Burgess
Henry Vo Bo Nash
Wiscasset
Howard Corning
5. Ssbok Son
Grace, Lawrence
South
St. Pauls
Trinity Church
O.S0
Altar Society
Margaret Mary
House of Good Shepherd
Hiram RR. Hulse
Cuba
Church School Service League
Church Periodical Club
Girls’ Friendly Society
Guild of St. Barnabas For Nurses
Church Mission of Help
Edsar A. Fisher
Massachusetts
St. Marys Altar Society Hosts Fine Card Party
St Marys Altar Society of St Marys church held a successful card party and dance at the Clifford house on Chestnut Street last Wednesday. Whist games were competitive with Mrs John Hart winning the ladies prize, Flora Dedd Smith taking consolation, Roy Arsenault winning the omen prize, and Paul Vachon claiming the booby prize. Dancing on the second floor featured the Victor Orchestra, with refreshments served and attendees praising the evening as among the series best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society of
St. Mary's Church
Clifford House
Chestnut Street
John Hart
Flora Deddrey
Roy Arsenault
Paul Vachon
Victor
Winter Street parish food sale raises near fifty dollars
Nearly 50 dollars was cleared at a Saturday afternoon food sale conducted by the women of Winter Street parish in the chapel. Items sold included baked beans, brown bread, yeast bread, rolls, doughnuts, pies, cookies, cake, pudding and fancy desserts. Mrs. Sylvester TL Rowland chaired the general committee with assistants including Mrs. Thomas HK Artie and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Sylvester TL. Rowland
Thomas HK. Artie
Fred Butler
A. M. Cutler
Abigail Carter
Proctor Hinga
Prank Higgins
Charles C
Final meeting on Brackley estate report set for June 16
William Hall notifies creditors that Bernard A. Bove the trustee filed a report covering taxes expenses and 15 percent on proved debts for distribution. Creditors will meet at the referee's office on June 16 at 10 a.m. to pass on the report and declare a first and final dividend. Florida adds eleven counties restricting roadside signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Lt. Hall
George F. Brackley
Bath
Bernard A. Bove
Obituary Miss Mary Elizabeth Tourtillotte
Miss Mary Elizabeth Tourtillotte 26 daughter of John and Amnie Tourtillotte of Bath died in Newburyport Massachusetts Sunday night from pneumonia after a cerebral hemorrhage Thursday. A Morse high school and Colby college graduate she taught French and English at Ports mouth No and Newburyport high schools the last four years. She was a member of the Episcopal church in Haverhill and of the Chi Omega sorority. She leaves her parents and a brother Ralph of Millinocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth ‘Tourtillotte
John Co and
Amnie
Tourtillotte
Bath
Newburyport
Mass
Annie Jacques Hospital
Tyler
Miss Tourtillotte
Morse High School
Colby College
Portsmouth
Episcopal Church
Haverhill
Chi-Omega
Death of Edwin D Knight of Tarbox Street
Edwin David Knight, five, of Tarbox Street, died after a four week illness at City Hospital. He suffered measles leading to a mastoid operation, then a second operation and progressive decline. A bright, sunny child, he was cared for by Mrs. Sarah Wade Munsey and cherished by nurses and patients. He attended Mitchell School first grade. Survived by parents James and Mrs. Knight and two brothers Sydney B and James W Knight. The family and community extend heartfelt sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Knight
Tarbox Street
Edwin
City Hospital
Sarah Wade Munsey
Mitchell School
Bright Scholar
Sydney B
James W. Knight
Knight
James Gillis Bath ship carpenter found dead at home
James Gillis a Bath ship carpenter longtime at Kelley Spear Co and Percy Small yard, was found dead in his Tarbox street home Thursday afternoon by resident Clarence Cotten. Patrolman Reynolds and County Medical Examiner Morin attributed death to heart trouble, likely between midnight and early Thursday. Gillis leaves six children including John, Mrs Edward Murray of New London, Daniel, Mrs Edward Worrey of Michigan, Mrs Margaret Look of Perth Amboy, and Henry of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gillis
Bath
Kelley, Spear Co
Percy & Small Yard
Jie
Tarbox Street
Clarence Cotten
Frank Reynolds
Tarry FF. Morin
Gillis
John
Edward Murray
New London
Daniel
Edward Worrey
Michigan
Margaret Look
Perth Amboy
N. J
Henry
New York
Central Church Party a Delightful Social Evening
A Central Parish house party hosted by the League drew a large attendance last Wednesday. Whist and Mah Jongg tables filled the social room while upstairs a lively dance with John Grindell’s orchestra kept guests moving. Refreshments included ice cream cones and a “Lady of the Lake” scene led by J. Haviland Torrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Parish House
League
John Grindell
Paul Jones
Mars
John A. Legro
D. Barker
Owen J. Ledyard
BE. M. Fuller
J. Haviland Torrey
Belle Welch
Fr. Barker
Edmund P. Briggs
Walter EB. Chase
William V. Percy
Martha Peete
John Melnnes
Charles W. Clifford
William S. Newell
Seth &. Mullin
Johan A. Logro
Owen J. Lodsard
Williaa T. Sindh
Joseph Torrey
Clarriot Ledyard
Central Church League reports record year and officers elected
The Central Church League announced record receipts for the year at its final Mondity night meeting. Retiring president Mrs. William H H Small received a silver plate for leadership in building the parish house. Mrs. Sonia had perfect attendance. New president Mrs. Owen J. Ledyard along with Mars. Almon Percy secretary Mars. George W. Dean treasurer and Mrs. Frank S. Wakefield assistant treasurer were elected. The group agreed to join the City hospital street fair on July 4. A supper featured bisque, lobster salad, rolls, cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church League
William HH. Small
Sonal
Frank S. Wakefield
Bath Postal Clerks Hold Annual Meeting in Bath
The Bath Branch No FPO United National Association post office clerks met on May 21 chaired by DPres. NLenty M. Biggins. Elected officers: William A. Cummings president Milton H. Doughis secretary and treasurer. Delegates to the state convention at Gardiner include Miss Lilly Pray and Mrs. LoS Coombs with alternates William A. Cummings and Albert E. Whitney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
FPO
United National Association
Dpres
Nlenty M. Biggins
Willian O A. Cummings
Milton H. Doughis
Gardiner
Tlome O
Togus
Johnson House
Lilly Pray
Los. Coombs
William A. Cummings
Alberte. Whitney
Knight Funeral Held At Grandmother’s Home
The funeral for Master Edwin David Knight was Sunday at 1 500 at his grandmother’s home, Sid ney DB Knight, 9 Pleasant street. A large attendance gathered with floral displays as Rev Elwyn Paylor of Corliss street church officiated. Bearers were Tiarold Cutting Ellery Whittemore George Goodwin and John Burgoyne. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin David Knight
Mars
Sidney DB. Knight
Pleasant Street
Elwyn
Paylor
Corliss Street Church
Tiarold Cutting
Ellery Whittemore
George Goodwin
John Burgoyne
Oak Grove
Shipping Board Fleet and Operating Costs Report
The United States Shipping Board fleet includes 261 steel vessels with 568 in operation and 21 tankers among them. The 1925 appropriation was $100 million, split between ship operation and claims. Total claims since 1921 amount to $159.2 million, with $154.5 million disposed of and $4.28 million paid. Litigation totals $86.2 million, while other claims are $28.5 million. Gross revenues for year ending June 30, 1923 are about $7 million. expenses near $140 million. Employee counts rose from 121 to 2,802 with salaries around $10.6 million to $9.3 million. Information from the American Shipping Bulletin notes Section 28 controversy and supports Section 28’s beneficial aim for American shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Shipping Board
Fleet Corporation
Shipping Board
American Shipping Bulletin
Thulletin
Bulletin
Funeral for James N. Gillis at St Marys Church
Funeral services for James N. Gillis were held Monday forenoon at St Marys Church with Rev N J Horan officiating. A large crowd attended and bearers included George Whitehead Edward Biggins Thomas Grindell and Philip Murphy. Distant relatives could not attend as two daughters arrived for the funeral and others living far away could not reach the services. Mrs Augustine Luke Perth Amboy and Mrs Eli N Murray New London Conn attended. Mr Gillis left six children 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Gillis
St. Mary's Church
N. J. Horan
George Whitehead
Edward Biggins
Thomas Grindell
Philip Murphy
Darin
Oak Grove
Gillis
Augustine Luke
Perth Amboy
Eli. N. Murray
New London
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Bath Red Cross
Missionary Society
W. T. S. Tabor Funeral
Drake
Episcopal
Branch of
State Council
ST. Mary’s Altar Society
Trustee’s Report
Florida
Ford
Detroit
Mary Elizabeth Tourtillotte
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Lincoln
Three Musketeers
California
Central Church
Bath Postal Clerks
Uncle Sam
Atwood
LF. Medicine Co
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