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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1929

Page

2

Local News Roundup From Wiscasset and Nearby

A broad list of weekend visitors and relocations includes C W Leslie Wellsley Mass at West tavern, W Hawes selling a cottage in Westport to Harry Karnaghan Boston, and repairs before summer. Numerous social calls span Bath New Harbor Damariscotta Mills Newcastle and Waldoboro. A fire scare at Rowe Metcalf, Miss Helene Groves death, and church services in Wiscasset complete a busy update.

C. W. Leslie Wellsley Mass Westtavern W. Hawes Westport Harry R. Karnaghan Boston Ohio Norris A. Miller New Harbor Miller Edwin Bradley Jacob Brooks New York Edgar Sewall Providence L. C. Greenwood Julia Brown Mabel Dyer Catherine Brown Fred Baker Wiscasset Inn Edward Hellmund Long Bridge Village C. C. Blagdon Deaconess Hospital Arthur Buzzell Waterville George S. Lincoln Federal Street Prank Fairservice Clark Damariscotta Mills Helene Groves H. v. B. Nash Episcopal Church E. P. Munsey J. H. Southard F. D. Southard A. W. Keirstead Greenlawn Cemetery Charles Groves Newton Mass Helen Groves Chase Main Street Sam Harvey Middle Street Wiscasset Sheepscot Church School South Newcastle Florence Grace Knight Portland John Chase Portsmouth N. H A. W. Irvine North Edgecomb E. C. Merry Helene Clisby Lowell Norman Ilsley Old Orchard Emma Ilsley Congregational Church Charles Hyson Pendleton East Boothbay Benjamin Webber Bernice Webber Alberta Potter Augusta Carl Fuller Llewely Powers Strafford Wentworth Milton Mass H. C. Gammans Stoneham Glenn Wellman Farmington William Acoster Jacques Marquis Jeanne Marquis Switzerland F. H. Black F. Irving Seitz, Jr Philadelphia

Du Pont Paints for Every House Surface

We offer du Pont paints for every surface including Var nishes Enamels and Duco for all finishing needs. Like Duco each paint is manufactured scientifically and modern color suggestions are available.

du Pont Duco

Augusta Y M C A Conference Highlights Moral Balance

The report covers a Y M C A conference with Jefferson Smith urging physical fitness mental strength and spiritual growth. The play Father Ex Officio by Augusta Y M C A drew praise. Attendees praised the event as a success and plan a future meeting despite rain.

Per Ines Pay Rey Jefferson Smith Y. M. C. A. Sec Niet Augusta Y. M. C. A

TWO MAIN BOUTS AT ARCADE BOXING SHOW IN BATH

Two headline fights are planned for June 7 at Arcade Arena as Buck Potvin meets Harry Kelley and Flash Dutil faces Mac Kelley in two 12 round main bouts. Maine and Massachusetts boxers battle for attention with strong undercard including Young Chubuck and Pat Harper. Local fans back the card despite rain as promoters Mihalos and Stover push a major boxing step in Bath.

Bath Arcade Arena Buck Potvin Lewiston Maine Harry Kelley Boston Flash Dutil Mac Kelley Harry Massachusetts Potvin Mihalos Stover Kelley al Bedard Rocky Stone Pine Tree Chubuck Pat Harper Torrey Roller Geney Baker Brunswick Carnival Pierce Harper Miami Fla Buck Savage Murray Or Elwell Hyde Windlass Co

Various Social Events and Visits in West Bath Community

West Bath residents attend church meetings and lunches at Elm Street Baptist, visit Annis Williams's Wash Street home, and honor funeral services for Andreas Frederiksen. Families gather for Grange events in Dromore and Topsham, with students Marguerite and Wendall Williams visiting relatives.

Belle Rng Be Larrabee Elm Street Washington Street Bath Ernest E. Williams Pomona Grange Dromore Bowdoin College Fred Drake Birch Point Joseph W. Larrabee Walter Anstress Charles McCabe, Jr Dorothy McCabe Grange Hall Topsham Marguerite Williams Brunswick Wendall Williams Wentworth Institute of Boston Campbell's Pond John Higgins West Bath Hebron Marshall David Lisbon Whites A. N. White Foster's Point Edward Footer Edward, Jr Hyde Park Mass J. B. Lemont Footer J. M. Lemont Elmer Craig Harpswell James Thorpe High Street Sabine Charles Hatch Bowdoinham Samuel F. Bates Horace Aitken Kenneth Clifford Beachmont Aitken Martha Hall Esther Evelyn Sotheard Pine Street Everett Mayo Wesley M.E. Church Annie Trufant George Hines Waterville Thomas Hines Cassie Glenfalls New York Larrabee Larrabees' Grove Hines Moth Mary Whitten City Hospital

Lakewood's Maine boosters laud growth and Lakewood success

Herbert L. Swett of Lakewood Inc. spoke to Bath Rotary about Maine’s growth potential and Lakewood's revival. Swett, Bangor born and Bowdoin graduate, leads a 150 acre property with an inn, golf course and country club, attracting top Broadway actors for summer performances. The club’s expansion includes new cottages and a six room Lodge. Swett and partner Willard H. Cummings aim to boost service and faith in the venture.

Maine Herbert L. Swett Lakewood, Inc Skowhegan Famous Players and Lambs Clubs New York Gene Swett Players Club Mr. Swett Bangor Bowdoin College Somerset Traction Co Madison Lakewood God's Country Broadway Francis Wilson E. H. Southern Tom Powers Alice Brady Violet Hemming Margaret Anglin Mary Willard H. Cummings Lakewood Co

Able Papers Read At Garden Club

The Bath Garden Club meets with 29 attendees at the Cosmopolitan club. Mrs. William D. Willes’s paper on Iris was read in her absence by Miss Martha Foote, and Charles C. Low spoke on Peony history and care. The essay extols peonies from China, covers planting, feeding, watering, and transplanting, and lists many tips and common bloom problems.

Bath Garden Club Cosmopolitan Club William D. Willes Cathance Legion Garden Club

Woolwich notices and local events in brief

Woolwich news notes include Dr Boasfield and wife planning most of their furlough in Woolwich before returning to China around July 13. Local visits feature Miss Flora Leonard and others touring Augusta and Hallowell. The Riverside cemetery annual meeting is set for Day's Ferry schoolhouse Saturday at two, with high school entrance exams at Sagadahoc Ferry.

An BE Woolwich Boasfield China Flora Leonard Eugene Hunnewell Ida Beals H. P. Hathorne Augusta Hallowell Bessie Mildred Clark Bath H. O. Cunningham Fred Carlton Earl Dow Gardner Greenough Edgecomb Fred B. Reed Samuel P. Buck Charlotte Portland G. M. Stinson Riverside Cemetery Association Woolwich Union For Christian Service Nequasset Day's Ferry North Woolwich Tuessick Hall Augusta Y. M. C. A Wiscasset North Methodist Church Amet Oe Elect Congregation Pravaro Oswald Rankin AEE Eenaces Reed Sarah Bagley Wright Maxine Walker John Reed John Carter Flanders Wright Merle Jameson TASC Nis Sisters Ration John Fitzgerald, Jr Florence Whittam Ralph Auburn Senator F. W. Carlton Lawrence Rutnam Moose Clarence Parker Little Son South Windham Lawrence Ryan Clarence Getchell Popham Murphy's Corner Christain Endeavor Society Montsweag Baptist Convention Waterville Africa Congo Pantomne Ingston Florence Baker Head Lake Wilson Wright Montsweag Sale E. C. Whittemore David Livnegro

Community Visitors From Nearby Towns

South Dresden residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Gardiner and Augusta visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanington and son Donald, Mrs. Edith Tapley, Miss Frances Carleton, and Mrs. Carrie Carleton.

Henry Hanington Donald Gardiner Charles Pushard Edith Tapley Massachusetts Fred Carlton Joseph Bengen G. L. Siegars Frances Carleton Augusta Carrie Carleton Frank McCobb McCob

Walks 365 Miles from Portland to Bath in Nine Hours

James McFarland, an avid fight fan, began his trek from Portland at noon and reached Bath at 9 am after a non stop 365 mile journey on foot. Heavy traffic did not yield him a ride, but he deemed the walk worth the effort to prove his fandom.

Portland Bath James McFarland Forest City McFarland

Paine Summer Home Hosts Guests at Sebago Lake

Miss Mary Paine and Philip Paine hosted a weekend gathering at their Paine Summer home on Sebago Lake. Guests included Miss Ellen Newell of Bath, Miss Normena and Miss Mary MacKinnon of Topsham, and George Lovett, Robert Foster, and Elliot Coiter from Bowdoin College.

Mary Paine Philip Paine Paine Sebago Lake Ellen Newell Bath Normena Mary MacKinnon Topsham George Lovett Robert Foster Elliot Coiter Bowdoin College

Community News Notes From Winnegance and Portland

Local social events include Mrs. Charles E. Preble and others hosting skip in charge roles. Portland visitors Mrs. Winfield Morse and groups from the area. Herbert Morse of the Sagamore engineering dept returns home for a two week vacation. Community party at the community house featured whist with prizes won by Frank Allegrin and H F Oliver. The State road crew advances on Oaks road and street light poles near the McCutcheon property are being installed. Mrs. Sherman Morse and Mrs. Harry F. Oliver drive to Portland with Herbert Morse joining on return for a week’s vacation. City hall dedication shifts the weekly party to Tuesday night.

Itt Jr Charles E. Preble Harry, C. Williams Abram Frank Perry Marion Morse Harry .C. Webber Robert P. Manson Frank Allegrin H. F. Oliver Elbridge Malcolm Mission Morse Oaks High Street McCutcheon McCutcheon Wood Sherman Morse Harry F. Oliver Portland

Bath Boy Promoted to Fine Position

News from Bath reports Frank O. Smith will transfer from The Aetna Insurance Co. Washington office to a Detroit branch as chief underwriter. He previously served as assistant to the chief in Washington, a Bath native like James Aubrey Voorhees. Smith is one of three sons of the late C. L. O. Smith. Harold and William are prominent in Cumberland and New York. Harold and Mrs. Smith plan to visit Salem and Bath around the seventh of June.

Bath Frank O. Smith Washington Aetna Insurance Co Detroit Smith James Aubrey Voorhees C. L. O.smith Harold Smith Cumberland William Smith New York Tacoma Park Salem Mass

Miss Novella J. Trott 82 Dies After Brief Illness

Miss Novella J. Trott of Augusta and Woolwich died after a short illness at her home in Augusta where she lived over 50 years. She worked for Gannett Publishing Co. and helped organize Riverside Cemetery Association. Survived by sisters Julia Decker and Mrs. George M. Stinson, brother Alfred E. Trott, and several nieces and nephews. Services in St. Mark's Church then at her Woolwich home, burial in Riverside Cemetery.

Novella J. Trott Woolwich Augusta Alfred Olive Farnham Trott Gannett Publishing Co Riverside Cemetery Association Julia Decker Greenwood Mass George M. Stinson Alfred E. Trott St. Mark’s Church Riverside Cemetery

Ladies Visit Rumford for a Day Trip

Mrs. Fred Emmons led a group including daughter Cath erine Mrs. John G. Haskell Mrs. Charles Webber and Miss Velma Cornish on a Tuesday motor excursion to Rumford for a day of sightseeing and socializing.

Fred Emmons Catherine John G. Haskell Charles Webber Velma Cornish Rumford

Decree names Povich alderman of Ward 1 in Bath

Final decree by Associate Justice Pattangall determines Samuel Povich was duly elected alderman in Bath Ward One, overturning McCabe. The court orders McCabe to yield the office and Povich to qualify at the June 5 meeting, with no costs awarded.

Samuel Povich Chester H. McCabe William R. Pattangall Supreme Judicial Court Povich McCabe Henderson Davenport Memorial Justice Pattangall Edward W. Bridgham Pattangall Augusta John J. Keegan Law Court Chester H. McC A. D City of Bath W. R. Pattangall Justice

Funeral of Joseph M. Lemont Held at West Bath

The funeral for Joseph M. Lemont, West Bath prominent citizen, was held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at his Sanford's Crossing home with Rev. Ernest M. Holman and Rev. William Fletcher officiating. Solar Lodge Masons conducted the ritual and burial followed at Oak Grove. I Randall Leonard was moved to Brunswick hospital for surgery and was reported resting comfortably.

Joseph M. Lemont West Bath Sanford’s Crossing Ernest M. Holman Camden Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Bath William Fletcher First Baptist Solar Lodge Edwin H. P. Lowell Jason A. Merrill Roy F. Shackford David Rich Luther Thompson Oak Grove I. Randall Leonard Brunswick Hospital

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