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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
5
Memorial day observances in Richmond moved to 10 am at the water front and two cemeteries with a parade from the Legion hall by auto. A 7:40 pm address at the Methodist church by Rev. A. W. Grundy followed a school pageant The Making of the Flag and special music.
A lengthy community list of performers including Wachs Roberts and the Vesper Bells with piano pieces by Marjorie Wren and Genevieve Lange appears beside notices of local visits marriages and civic events. The town reports various residents, church notes, and upcoming meetings as the Benson era continues.
Saturday evening at 7 30 the store of Leslie F Roberts held an election of officers and action on incorporating. Numerous local visits and gatherings are noted including trips by Mr and Mrs George Kimball of Portland and Mrs Elizabeth Kelley to Germantown for a niece’s wedding. Activities include church supper at Mnterprise grange hall and a training session by I Noyes of the Central Maine Power Co on artificial respiration for the local fire department.
West Bath Grange held a Memorial Day program featuring a flag salute led by Hazel Mac Donald, a piano solo by Lizzie Haggett, patriotic readings, and an orchestra with Burns, Haggett, Safford, Drake, and Henderson. Lectures on patriotism followed, with songs by Mrs. Stearns Scott and Mrs. Frances Macfadden and a tableau ending with America the Beautiful. Next Monday, Men’s night is planned with Everett Lemont, David Henderson, and Edwin W Haggett in charge.
Emma Gertrude Savage widow of Dr James W Savage dies at 73 North Street Bath from heart trouble aged about unknown birth date. Lifelong Bath resident, daughter of Capt John Ro Silsby and Mary Lemont Silsby. Survived by nephew Jed Silsby and four nieces, funeral Thursday 10 30 at 73 North Street, Maple Grove burial.
Mrs. Charles F. Rideout of 1254 Washington Street received a Detroit telegram announcing the death of her brother-in-law Frederick W. Prince after about two months of illness from complications. He is survived by his widow formerly Mary Wolston of Bath, a brother in Vancouver, and a sister in Montreal.
Funeral services for Carlos Ball Coombs who died suddenly from a brief illness will be held Thursday at 2 30 PM at his home 348 Washington Street Rev FE DD Hardin of Winter Street Church officiating Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The grange bought a fire extinguisher for the hall. Residents and visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Harley returning from Candy's Harbor, Fred Pratt in Bath, AJL Marr visiting from Bath, John Carter from Woolwich, and George Gray buying a Chevrolet. Various locals travel to Bath, Richmond, Saco, Malden Island, and Norristown for visits and cottage stays. The rain prevented the ladies aid meeting, and Rev Jett preached at the Bath church.
The Maine Historical Pageant rehearsals draw growing interest as Miss Tanner seeks additional dancers. Brunswick and Bath volunteers welcome with several groups listed and unassigned girls urged to report Wednesday at seven. Costumes provided. pageant headquarters at Sagadahoc block.
Seth Stewart of Bath was fined 25 dollars and court costs totaling just over 50 dollars after a municipal court arraignment for reckless driving. The crash occurred last Wednesday at Maine Street and Railroad Avenue when Stewart's Bath car carrying Odd Ladies from Portland collided with Allen Frost’s Brunswick mail truck. Frost was thrown from the vehicle and injured. Mrs. Mattie Lowell of Bath was hospitalized but not seriously hurt. Fog limited visibility that evening.
Evelyn Moses, from the class of horses, was formally presented with the Doris Chase Purington memorial medal at City Hospital for general excellence in scholarship during her nursing training. Mrs. Ralph Small gave the tribute on behalf of the alumni association, with roses presented by Mrs. Ernest Rogers.
Carlos B. Coombs 57 a Bath joiner died Monday at Brunswick hospital from acute intestinal trouble contracted days earlier. He was a former Oakland resident and shipyard worker, recently employed at Blaisdell boat ship in Woolwich. He leaves a wife a daughter Adela a Colby College senior a brother and a sister. He served one term on Bath’s board of common council.
Abbie H Perkins widow of John F Perkins died Monday noon at the City hospital after weeks of illness from bronchial pneumonia. Born in Lyman she moved to Bath over 42 years ago and was active in the Odd Ladies American Legion auxiliary and Ladies of the G A R. She leaves two sons and four brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be from Penpine Baptist church Thursday at two in the afternoon.
The Lincoln association of Congregational churches will hold its annual meeting at Central church on Wednesday June 6. Delegates from Bath to Camden will attend and all sessions are open to the public. Rev. George Cady of Boston will deliver the evening address.
The funeral for James H Wheeler was conducted at his home on 17 Highland street with Rev E J Hard'n officiating a large display of flowers and bearers Robert C Mitchell William J Moore Melville B Clark Charles BR Shepard John A Clark and Warren Rines. Burial followed in West Bath.
Rev Frank W Hevey of Edgecomb will start services next Sunday at First Baptist Georgetown. Colleen Barnes and Hazel Brier of Boothbay wed in Bath. Numerous local residents travel between Woolwich, Bath, and nearby towns for visits, work, and weekend retreats. A camp project at Robinhood and community events at Kennebec Point are noted.
Westport residents Mr and Mrs Francis S S Eaton have arrived at Beckmore Farm North End for extended stays after returning from Europe. Miss Florence A L Williams retired Providence teacher comes to her East Side summer home with sister Mrs Carl B Santh Mass. Horace Lewis makes regular trips to MacMahan to supply dairy prod ucts to cottagers as noted by Lewis who reports ten island families. One day of school at Center last week due to Miss Mabel Heal illness and wet weather. Mr and Mrs James H Tarbet return from Amdever Win and Mr and Mrs Charles Low spent Thursday in Dortland.
Judge Beane argues against divorce as a solution and weighs the impact on children. He cites possible mental cruelty, calls for examining suitors before marriage, and discusses laws affecting family life and parental responsibility.
A driver identified as Mate Hichwar faced a municipal court fine after transfers and arrests involving a Bath Lewiston route and Cambrodze Mass operatives. Reports mention additional arrests of Walter Crexwes and others linked to incidents on Shepard Street and nearby areas.
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