Obituary and Community Notes From Wiscasset
Miss Alice Jane McIntyre dies at Memorial hospital Damariscotta after months of illness. She moved from New York City eight years ago to care for her invalid brother Neil McIntyre and was active in church and local organizations. The service was at Federal Street home. interment Green Lawn. Numerous civic events, meetings, and community notices follow, including club talks, fundraisers, and local achievements in Wiscasset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Jane McIntyre
Memorial Hospital
Damariscotta
Miss McIntyre
Wiscasset
New York City
Organ Society
The
Congregational Church
Woman's
Elib
Bradford-Sortwell-Wright
Neil McIntyre
Miami
Oklahoma
Dorothy Fischer
New York
Federal Street
Ernest G. Spinney
Kemp
Greenlawn
First Congregational Church
Nina Fowles
Shaamiaan
Kate Sewall
Berah Spaunes
Harriet Merril
Carolina Varney
Cora Bean
Vivien Dunn
Elhrabeth Sewall
Laura Mans
Sophia Preble
Christian Endeavor Society
Donald Duan
Virginia Pease
Grace Bean
Ruth Jones
Jon Ryans
Phyllis Lewis
Chania
Ruth Jane
Carl
Cinaia
Walter Dodge
Raymond B. Sherman
Quebec
Helen McLaughlin
Ivan Kirkpatrick
Bath
Bradford C. Redennett, Jr
Henry v. B. Nash
St. Philip's Church
Nash
Pine Cone and Arambec lodges install officers in Odd Fellows hall
A joint installation of Pine Cone lodge No. 55 and Arambec lodge No. 71 was held Monday evening Oct. 23 in Odd Fellows hall. District Deputy President E. Mae Gorham aided by Lena Elliott installed Pine Cone officers and, with John L. Blagdon, installed Arambec officers. Seventy members attended and a clam stew was served. Local updates note George Sproul’s recovery from injury, visits from South Portland relatives, travels to Boston, and continued Sunday meetings at Lowelltown schoolhouse. The Fashion Shop advertised a closing sale of women’s coats dresses hats and fine goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Cone
Rebekah Lodge
Arambec Lodge
C.F
Odd Fellows Hall
E. Mae Gorham
Round Pond
Lena Elliott
Pine Cone Lodge
Grace Merry
P.N.G
Annie Dunton
N. G
Susie Lewis
V. P
Hattie Cowley
Nina Fowles
Georgianna Lilly
Josephine Merry
Laura Carleton
Emily Groves
R.S. N.G
Sophia Preble
L.S.N.G
Nellie Pusher
R.S.V.G
Addie Merry
I.G
John Dunton
O.G
Edna Pomeroy
John L. B
L. S.S
C. Blagdon
R.S.N.G
Alfred H. Dowling
Walter C. Leavitt
Everett W. Jackson
L.S.V.G
Linwood Hilton
John H. Dunton
William Stinson
Lowelltown
Ralph Dunton
Middle Street
Local News Notes From Sheepscot Echo 1894
Portland visitor W S Peaslee stayed with Dr Peaslee last Sunday. Rev C W Lowell from East Pittston visited town. Mrs Chester Jackson and child stayed with S Y Jackson. Mrs F E Johnson and Henry were in Boston, returned Thursday. Melville Drummond and family from Arrowsic visited town early week. Gilman McFarland shot a crane on Hodges shore last Monday and plans to mount it. E B Carr, at the old homestead since Ruth’s death, will return to Minneapolis next Monday. R H T Taylor and daughter Alice were in Boston on business last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepscot Echo
W. S. Peaslee
Peaslee
Portland
C.w.lowell
East Pittston
Chester Jackson
Y. Jackson
F. E. Johnson
Henry
Boston
Melville Drummond
Arrowsic
Gilman McFarland
Hodges’ Shore
E. B. Carr
Old Homestead
Ruth
Minneapolis
R. H. T. Taylor
Alice
Local notes capture sermons weddings and arrivals
Rev W W Ogter held a quarterly conference at the Methodist church. Miss Hattie Pushard arrived from Boston visiting relatives in the city. Mrs Mary McNear came from Chicago to live with Miss E Carr. Mrs Benj Crossman knit nine pairs of stockings this fall. Director Brainerd of China Me visited and left four Echo subscriptions. Dr B R Brown moved to a new High street home and rents the Cushman house to Daniel Campbell. Rev S A Bender held revived meetings at Lowelltown schoolhouse. Davis studio fire woke night watchman Warren Pashard. fire started near the stove funnel and was contained. Sixty five years ago Rev Dr Edward Beecher married Miss Isabella Porter Jones in Wiscasset Me. anniversary observed in Brooklyn. Quiet wedding of Warren Arthur Lowell and Dora Otis Jackson at L L Lowell residence with a silver tea service and large gifts. They go to keep house in half of Lowell’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ogter
Methodist Church
Hattie Pushard
Boston
Rhode Island
Mary McNear
Wiscasset
Chicago
8. E. Carr
Benj. Crossman
Brainerd
China
Echo
The
B. R. Brown
High Street
Davis
Warren Pashard
Edward Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Isabella Porter Jones
Maine
Park Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Beecher
L. L. Lowell
Pleasant Street
Warren Arthur Lowell
Dora Otis Jackson
W. B. Jackson
Methodist Society
Wiscasset 25 Years Ago Echoes Local Happenings
The October 31 1998 issue recalls residents in Damariscotta Grand Island and Wis casset including Ralph McKenney and Eva ODonnell. It notes Arthur D Jones and Grace Lyman marriage in 1908 and events such as church cornerstone laying with historic objects from older stones.
Church ceremony closes with hymn and benediction
The service was prepared for reception and cemented by George Dow with William Mason assisting. Mr. Moore spoke then led the hymn The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ our Lord to the tune Webb. Mr. Moore gave the benediction and the exercises closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dow
William Mason
Bath Iron Works official speaks at Maine safety conference
Eugene Thebeau of Bath Iron Works was a principal speaker at the sixth annual safety conference at the State House in Augusta. The event was organized by the Maine Department of Labor and Industry, Maine State Federation of Labor, Associated Industries of Maine and the National Safety Council with Gov. Louis J. Brann presiding. The program covered hazards of chemicals, safety program failures, bulletin boards, education, engineering, enforcement and enthusiasm as key safety elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Thebeau
Bath Iron Works Corporation
State House
Augusta
Maine Department of Labor and Industry
Maine State Federation of Labor
Associated Industries of Maine
National Safety Council
Charles O. Beals
Bath
Cee Eee
Louis J. Brann
C. H. Sonntag
Lawrence - Portland Cement Co
Thomaston
Maine
H. L. Miner
E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co
Wilmington
Del
Woodland
L. E. Thebeau
Bath Iron Works
A. Doran
Eastern Mfg. Co
South Brewer
Gleason L. Archer
Suffolk Law School
Boston
Mass
Arthur Winslow
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co
Waterville
T. Z. Franklin
Automol Ins. Co
Hartford
Conn
Walter J. Brennan
Dept. of Labor and Industry
Eye and injuries Thereto and plant nurse session
A schedule lists talks in the Senate Chamber including Eye and Injuries Thereto by E. A. Forshey of American Optical Co. Southbridge MA at 1.45, What May We Expect of the Plant Nurse by F. L. Irvin of St. Croix Paper Co. Woodland ME at 2.30, and a round table discussion on Interesting Unusual Cases and Treatments at 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
E. A. Forshey
American Optical Co
Southbridge
Mass
F. L. Irvin
St. Croix Paper Co
Woodland
Maine
Former Bath Pastor Now In Tennessee
Rev. W. A. Atchley of Penney Farms Florida, a former Bath First Baptist pastor, serves as supply pastor at Broadway Baptist in Knoxville. He previously led in Bath 1908 to 1912 and has since held posts in Knoxville Butte Montana Perth Amboy New Jersey. A brother Charles W. Atchley is a municipal judge in Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Atchley
Penney Farms
Fla
First Baptist Church
Bath
Broadway Baptist
Knoxville
Framingham
Mass
Butte
Mont
Perth Amboy
N. J
Charles W. Atchley
Colby College
Waterville
West Bath notes include travel, visits, and a fire aftermath
In West Bath Mr and Mrs I B Netley plan a Florida winter with nephew Roy Kaye. Several residents are mentioned with illnesses, visits, and recoveries. A Winneganee cottage burned Oct 23, with five people cared for by neighbors. Local teachers attended a Maine Teachers Association convention in Lewiston. Charles Beane bought the Coombs place on Witch Spring road. the Beanes occupy it with grandson and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Netley
West Bath
Lake Helen
Fla
Roy Kaye
Mrs. Netley
Ida A. Bonney
Campbell's Pond
Ernest E. Williams
Williams
Ethel D. Barter
Bath
Caroline Howell
New York
William Work
Gertrude C. Greenleaf
Ernest. E. Williams
Samuel Lancaster
Winneganee
Carey Hughes
Terry Hill
Phippsburg
John F. Larrabee
Larrabee's Grove
Littlefield School
Gordon F. Preble
Lowell School
Maine Teachers’ Association
Lewiston
Edgar Murphy
Portland
Charles C. Chesley
Larrabee’s Grove
Joseph M. Lemont
Fred W. Larrabee
Eugene R. Brown
Deering Street
J. Everett Mayo
Edith Stewart
Mayo
Dean Bonney
Henry Henderson
Marjorie
Donald
Winchester
Mass
Small
Henderson
Lincoln Williams
Foster's Point
Fred Williams
South Portland
J. Henry Galt
Bath City Hospital
Charles A. Beane
Auburn
Coombs Place
Witch Spring Road
Edward W. Bridgham
Ruth F. Coombs
Humorous concert at Wesley Church features Hiram Huckins tale
Robert Oliver writes the lines for a humorous concert titled Hiram Huckins' Surprise to be staged Wednesday evening at Wesley Methodist auditorium. The Hayville set tale includes songs, choruses, quartets and a duet Whispering Hope and a large cast led by Robert Oliver as Huckins with Ethel Parks and Jessie Pond in noted roles. Mr and Mrs Thomas P Black of Quincy celebrated their 24th anniversary with friends including Delia Low and Marion Black as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Oliver
Hiram Huckins
Wesley Methodist Auditorium
Oliver
Zeph
Jason Allen
Hayville
Whispering Hope
Ethel Parks
Jessie Pond
Bobby
Louise Carver
Robert Gordon
Lloyd Daley
Arthur Stearns
Earl Lermond
Sally
Ruth Shellenbarger
Molly
Tom Fisher
John Howe
Sam Reed
Hiram
Edgar Farrar
Minnie Reed
William F. Pond
Tilda Huckins
Eben Stark
Georgie Ripley
Betty Star
Jim Lander
Agnes Shellenbarger
Polly
Bobby Carver
John Alden
Priscilla Alden
Deacon Whiteside
Charlotte Day
Phoebe
Bird Shellenbarger
Lon Jameson
Ella Coombs
Amy
Thomas P. Black
Quincy
Mass
Bath
John Evans
Wollaston
Black
Allston
Fred Ingraham
Ingraham
Delia Low
James Hunter
Marion Black
Philip Evans
Perkins Hostess Hosts Baptist Choir Party
Mrs John H Perkins, soloist at First Baptist church, entertained choir members and church leaders at her King s Turnpike home after prayer meeting. Guests included Rev Charles Sims Mrs Arthur Stuart Rev Robert Bell and many choir members. A ghost walk, decorations, refreshments, favors and games followed with hymns and songs to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Perkins
First Baptist Church
King’s Turnpike Road
Charles R. Sims
Arthur I. Stuart
Herbert E. Worrey
Marie Merrill
Leah Merrill
Robert Bell
Woolwith
Miss Elsie Moody Weds Malon Genthner at St Marys Church
Miss Elsie F. Moody daughter of Mr and Mrs George P Moody Bedford Road became the bride of Malon O. Genthner son of Mr and Mrs Orrin P Genthner Blass and Lane at St Marys Church Tuesday morning at eight oclock Rev Timothy C Maney officiated. The couple attended by Mrs John C Hart bridesmaid and Leon M Genthner best man. The single ring ceremony followed by a reception at the bride's home. Afterward the couple left for Boston and will reside at 14 Trufant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie F. Moody
George P. Moody
Bedford Road
Malon O. Genthner
Orrin P. Genthner
Blass and Lane
St. Mary's Church
Timothy C. Maney
John C. Hart
Leon M. Genthner
Genthner
Morse High School
Maine Central Railroad
Boston
Trufant Street
Bath bowlers stage strong comeback to tie Augusta 2 2
Bath defeats Augusta on the final string by total pinfall six pins to earn a share of the match. Pete Oliver led all bowlers with 301 for Bath while Marston added 294 for Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Park Alleys
Augusta
Pete Oliver
Marston
Farrara
Plantee
Oliver Fee Renee
G. Goggins
Peters Serene
Errr Erree
B. Goggins
Halloween party entertains at People's church parlor
A Halloween party at People's church parlor Saturday night drew Sunday school hosts and Ladies' aid circle. Activities included games with Mildred Hill winning for pinning the cat's tail and Robbie Anderson for most bags of popcorn. Halloween treats were served and guests departed happily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McInnes, Jr
Washington Street
Ernest A. Ranon
Falmouth
Nathan £. Coffin
Park Street
Independent Reporter
Skowhegan
People’s Church
Ladies' Aid and Circle
Mildred Hill
Robbie Anderson
Woolwich Notes From Nequasset and Montsweag Community
Nequasset Farm Bureau hosts a noon meeting with tickets available from Mrs. Henry Dubar and others. The Twin County Farm Bureau met at Richmond Corner for an all day session with many locals in attendance. Socials include a Montsweag grange supper and visits by Bath and Providence residents. Services planned in Woolwich Union for Nov 5 and a semiannual meeting on Nov 14 feature beans and fellowship. Rev. Louis W. West and family visited, while local building projects and church events populate town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Farm Bureau
Wee
Grange Hall
Henry Dubar
John C. Gilmore
James A. Colby
Carrie Wing
Leverett Welch
Dubar
Maurice T. Hathorne
Percy D. Marston
John Gilmore
Rachael Gilmore
Loring Soule
George Wright
William Downing
John Reed
Wilson Bailey
Lela Hussey
Augusta
Fred
Costello P. Hall
Rockland
Woolwich
Louis W. West
Horace
Lois
South Boston
Loring K. Soule
Montsweag Road
Loring
John Soule
Montsweag
Bernard Bailey
Wiscasset
Montsweag Baptist Church
Plinette Allen
Christian Endeavor
Bangor
Sacred Heart Circle Halloween Party At K of C Hall
Members and friends of Sacred Heart circle No 551 Daughters of Isabella filled the K of C hall for a costume and Halloween party led by November social committee chair Mrs Edward J Murphy. About 50 to 60 in costume. prizes awarded including Mrs Andrew C Flaherty as a Negro Mammy. Various games yielded prizes for Oscar J Tanguay Edmund J Arsenault George A Dickinson Ruth Conley Edward J Murphy and others. A cake won by Mrs Raymond Trott and a door prize by Mrs Rudolph Roy. Organizers and kitchen crew listed. Sacred Heart circle to meet Friday night sewing circle not meeting Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Oscar J. Tanguay
Edmund J. Arsenault
George A. Dickinson
Ruth Conley
Edward J. Murphy
Arthur Jenkins
Laura Mignault
George J. Nugent
Arlene Thebeault
Delia M. Cloutier
Raymond Trott
Rudolph Roy
John W. Cummings
John Hayes
Arthur Tracey
Carl Kronstrand
Alex Burgess, Jr
Mary A. McAllister
Marion T. O'Hara
Ruth Coneley
George Emero
Stephen Con
Also Mentioned on This Page
Directresses
Female Charitable Society
Mary Hobson
O. FE. S
Woman's Club
Charles Titus
Adelaide Pearson
Blue Hill
Guatemala
Pearson
George W. Coombs
Walter G. Chase
Langdon T. Snipe
B. E. Packard
Jane S. Murphy
Miaude Clarke Gay
David Ll. Wilson
Walter Grover, Jr
Walter Chover
William C. Grover
Birch Point
Henry W. Webb
Wiscasset Academy
Woodlawn
Edward Winslow
Gardiner
Gardiner Rond
George Main
James Munsey
Sumner Bailey
Main
Munsey
Donald B. MacMillan
Worcester Academy
MacMillan
Andrews
Bath Road
Caroline Fuller
Joe Smith
Oscar Main
Gardiner Road
Main Street
Sewall Strout
Malden
George P. F. Hobson
Old Orchard
Mr. Lincoln
Harold Light
Joseph E. Hubbard
Alice D. Taylor
West Somerville
Carl M. P. Larrabee
Lawrence B. Haggett
Fred Scott
Pittston
Century of Progress
California
Fred Merry
Charles Plumstead
Edwin Gamage
Tyler Hodgdon
East Boothbay
Mayfield
Robert Day
Josephine Plumstead
Neal Creamer
Donald F. Preble
Optician
Steeves Market
Ralph McKenney
Damariscottp
E. R. Stimpson
Isaac Wall
Nathaniel Lincoln
Frank Warren
Long Island
Eva O'Donnell
Brockton
Victor Gorham
Webster Southard, Jr
Bridgeport
al A. Faye
Archie Shortwell
Frank Toothaker
Lake Moxie
A. R. Smith
Farmington
Mount Vernon
Christine Leland
Academy
New Congregational Church
G. W. T. Barentzen
E. W. Moore
RED Men’s
Riley’s Orchestra
OREY
Thebeau
Capitol
Tennessee
Fred Hill
Mattapois
Ett
Ridin’ Light Lodge
St. John
N. B
J. N. Forbes
Liverpool
Center ST
Wesley
L. F.” Atwood
Atwood’s Medicine
Baptist Choir
Genthner-Moody
St. Mary’s Church
James Higgins
A. W. Higgins
John Norell, Jr
Caribou
F. L. Gregory
Young Higgins
Five Islands Men's League
Pejepscot Paper Company
Brunswick, Maine
Telephone
Brunswick
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