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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1927

Page

4

Wiscasset October Term of Supreme Court Short but Busy

The October term at Wiscasset saw two cases tried before a jury a civil land ownership suit Robert Chesebro et al vs Charles Capen and a criminal State vs Nathaniel Toothaker both verdicts returned not guilty in the court session. Eleven divorces decreed and grand jury reported indictments accompany a long list of local real estate transfers mortgages and releases across Boothbay Harbor Wiscasset Bath Newcastle and Cambria with community notices and social items throughout the town.

Supreme Due Dicial Court Robert Chesebro al Va Charles TD Capen George al Cowan James B. Perkins Boothbay Harbor Nathaniel Toothaker Lend Poland John T. Dunton John A. Groves Newton Mass George Puller Washington Groves Erastus Foote Alexander G. Grover Richard I. White Margaret Alexander White Wilmot W. Foote Shirley White C. Conningham Edgecomb EL Fred Albee Wiscasset Fatzecomb Tne Nelson Development Co Wiseasset Bath ‘Trust Ce Mita Barnes Mertoige Etta Mo Barnes Newcastle National Bank Chinariscotta Gertrude Sertwell Frances A. Sertwell Frances AJ Sertwell Gertrude Seortwell Chira Sertwell Cambridge Richmond Eo White Rebekah Lodge Addie Merry George Carlton Joseph Groves Harry Lewis Willie Lewis Frank Adams Ben Adams Nina Colby Nelle Dowling Norman Isley Old Orchard Warner Isley Plorence Grace Wight Grace Knight Charles Day Gertrude Murray Charles McKenney Helen Medford Hillside Fie Williams Brunswick Edward White Emery Lewis Bath

Butler leaves for Ruthind to join Storey area project

Joseph Butler traveled Wednesday morning to Ruthind Massachusetts to take a position with Storey Stone Co. for a large water reservoir project. He formerly worked for The Foundation Co. in barge sinking of Kennebec bridge piers and expects similar duties with Storey Stone Co.

Joseph Butler Ruthind Mass Storey & Area Butler Foundation Co Barh Kennebec Bridge Storey & Stone Co

Seven Brothers Command Ships In Same Port

An AP report notes seven men named Nickerson aboard the steamer Mayflower. It recalls Capt Rufus Blanchard of Richmond who told of six Blanchard brothers, all sea captains, entering Boston harbor together long ago. Seven vessels led by seven brothers in one harbor drew much comment.

Associated Press Nickerson Rufus Blanchard Richmond Fred W. S. Blanchard Bath Boston

Brothers in chairs at West Bath Grange meeting

A men’s night at West Bath Grange featured 12 attendees, with a brass quartet, vocal solos, readings, and a sketch The Burglar and the Old Maid. The event included a playful debate on ladies’ roles and closed with an oyster stew and a tour of male officers in women’s chairs.

West Bath Grange the Grange The Grange Loring Bates Emery Freeman Linwood Russell David Henderson Leland Ames William White David Trenderson Ckavid Henderson West Bath Hall Weston I. Bonner Tarel Freeman Harold Freeman Millie Morse Diane Mocking Bird Edwin Haggett Weston Bonney Herbert Cavanaugh Fred Carey J. Edward Drake Terbert Lemont Park & Pollard David Tenderson Herbert Simpson Everett Lemont Stanley Peterson Arthur Deehan Willian H. White Edwin W Tary Elmer Tliggins Edwin Leeman de Leigh Reed Pomona Mason Wright Flora Lehind T. Plummer

Vaudeville to Visit Bath Opera House Weekly

Bath Opera House announces weekly vaudeville performances beginning next Wednesday with matinee and evening shows. Keith Albee vaudeville stars will headline alongside aFeature film The Angel of Broadway. Two shows weekly at 2:15 PM and evening times to follow.

Bath Opera House Bath Opera Hlouse Opera House Bath Phivhouse Keith Albee New England

George A Morris dies after long illness in West Bridgewater

George A Morris longtime blacksmith in Bath area died Sunday at his West Bridgewater home after a long illness. Born in Prince Edward Island he moved to Bath in 1880 and later worked on government projects at Jamaica Plain before retirement. He endured the loss of two sons and was survived by four daughters ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren a brother and two sisters. Burial took place in Forest Hills cemetery.

Bath Neal Creamer Boston Florida Robert Tate Wiscasset Inna Redmond L. White Peabody Mass Maud Clark Gay Waldobore Fred Albre Merle Day Charles Barnes Bath Road Wiscasset Puaidall Cummings Maine Teachers’ Association Portland Harvey Pease Virginia Reoekland Stanley Walsh Lawrence Greenweed Roekland Louise Barey Reoekbind Wiscasset Inn George Osborne Brookline Tie Lester Kuisht Edward White Pedieval Street Albert Galloup Joseph Gireses Nina Colby Greorge Cucktom Prisellla Lewis Colby Ava Doodlee Elisabeth Sewall Dave Giordiaan Newrmil Mar J. Sewall Anteinette Plimnstead Mars Thomas McLavehlin Westport Mas Carete Wilton Tath Maro Gal Mors Freeman ‘Trott Miro Lawrences Marcurda Mes Herbert Borden Melrose Paul J. Mare Curda Thoston Annie C. Mireurda Theakston New York Terry Trvine Lewis Edward Place George Cramp Gertrude Misaray Dyamarisent Taa Stetson Nash Re- Hecow Baston Tiesten Haben George Phinshalter Rochester Noy Federal Street A. H. Lennox DB. Metcalf New York City Robert Day Bowdoin College Thornburg Hildagard Francise Magnolia Helene Clisby W. Fpf. Merrill Roy Marston Marl Rines Ida Cutten Brunswick Algie Dodge Richard Earl Rines W. A. McBadden Fort Hill Street Frank Bean Tledgetreet Fred Carleton Elliott Suffolk Lian School Reston Carleton Ella Abbott EL Emerson Alma Ayer Flora’ Lowell Middle Street Charles Baisley Wisecasser Fin Simeon Crosby Della Rockland Thurvey Sk Pease Terry Walsh Rockhand Greenwood Plarvey Pease Chrles TL Baisley Bridge Charles Sigisen Pinkham Cole Hall William Hubbard Frank Taggett Lester Greenwood Boothbay Thurber J. BL Deasey Bar Thurber Wiscasset bin Zina Davis Scheels Mary Holland Gardiner Harvey R. Pease Simon D. Crosby L. C Wiscasset Tin John Burke Mer Rop. Teele Lester Riley Reading William Buck Marie Estes W. Adams Paul DD. Sargent Fo. McArdle Augusta A. I.lett A. O. Smith Themppop M. J. Curran Andover Maass Deasy Thor Harbor A. TE. Whitman Porthind Roow Bond Eastern Wirgin PE Co Poor Fieston Huotchinson Orewe Wentworth Warren Miles HL Senvex East Boothbay Cambridge W. OD. Reed Union Mroo AL HL Phillips Springfield WW. Pleward Teathboy Philber T. K Thurlow Asl Kent George Miller Rockhind Ralph O' Dale J.C. Chu Brie Vacs Tewksbury Ruth Tewksbury Caroline M. Morrison Ethel Burkett Camden BE. W. Bridgham John J. Dunning Miss Dunn Webster Percy Billings Bangor J.P. Pendleton Searsport Harold Haley St. Stephens N.C. Kendrick J. R. Goodwin Dorothy Goodwin Grace Mc Davis Waterville Rachael Conner Eunice Cony M. Dyer Trenton Cal Robert Hale Frank Virrell, Jr Rocklind W. J. Shevlin Porthavl A. P. Cheney Dresden Mills F. W. Richardson George A. Morris New Daghin Shipbuilding Co West Bridgewater Mr. Morris Isso Prince Edward Island Jamaica Plaiin Earl Morris Edward Payson William Milner Harry Hadlock Mrytie Massachusets Thomas Sydney N. S James Kirk Forrest Hills

West Bath 4 H Club Wins Prizes At Auburn Contest

The 410 club led by Joseph W Larrabee and assisted by Mrs Larrabee sent eight members to Auburn for the county contest with about 250 attendees at a Friday-Saturday event. Hayden Rogers won county champion chick raiser and first prizes in chick raising. Anstress Larrabee earned second for canned goods. Rogers and Brown will advance to the Orono state contest in December.

Androscoggin Sagadahoc Auburn Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath Hayden Rogers Leonard Brawn Walter Larrabee Eleanor Brawn Edward Kenney Anstress Larrabee Joseph Hale Emily Larrabee Orono Leonard Brown J. M. Lemont Arthur Lemont Southport Lemont Cottage Carolyn Stackpole Campbell's Pond Brown BE. R. Brown Henry Brown W. F. Dunton Bath Delmar Oates Portsmouth Samuel F. Bates Sabine James Thorpe Joan Small John Pooler Pooler Waterville Methodist Church F. N. Littlefield Wesley M. BE. Church Ernest FE. Williams Pomona Grange Bodwell Hall Small Point Willard F. Cowliis Reila Joseph Annie Trufant New York Red Cross Grange Hall Annie Wylie Stackpole Ernest E. Williams Abner Johnson John Collins Avon Mass Stockton Hospital Collins Mildred Brown Arthur W. Brown Marilla Brown Zina B. Hunt Fletcher White Bowdoinham Lowell School Joyce Elizabeth Gwendolyn Brown Bertha Goodwin John Wharff A. E. Sotheard Tine Street E.R. Brown Charlie Kenney

Kennebec Bridge Roadway Nears Opening

The Kennebec bridge upper deck will be ready for traffic between the 10th and 15th this month. Asphalt work is underway and expected finished around the 10th. A $125 per day state bonus applies for early opening before January 1.

Kennebec Bridge the McClintic-Marshall Co

Funeral for Bartholomew O'Donnell at St Marys Church

The funeral for Bartholomew O'Donnell was held Tuesday morning at St Marys Church with Rev Fr John J Harris officiating. Bearers included Edward J Mur Ragadahoc coumil and John Cronley for the Holy Name Society, Amos Perry and Frank H Whalen for Bathaerie of Eaghks. Burial followed at Mt Calvary.

Bartholomew O'Donnell St. Mary's Church John J. Harris Edward J. Mur

Halloween Observed With Parties In Town

Halloween events hosted by the Winifred Aderton and Flinor Danforth groups drew 100 guests and 27 children as Bluebird sewing club and Mid-Week club members held parties. Attendees enjoyed decorations, games, treats, and a chamber of horrors, with various hostesses and a chorus of costumes including tramps gypsies and sailors.

Winifred Aderton Flinor Danforth Howard Rice Darkey Chamber of Horrors Clifton Teidford Irving Varney Edward St. Martin Marion Bowie Herbert Huggard Herman W. Crocker Bluebird Sewing Club Jeanette Shackford Turner Court Elinor Shorey Ruth Dale Frances Shaughnessy

Honor Students Named in Morse High First Term List

Morse High School releases its first term honor lists with 17 top scholars and 12 on the highest honor roster. Junior class dominates highest honors with seven, while 19 juniors appear on the honor list and 26 juniors, 24 sophomores, 19 freshmen, 16 seniors and 2 post graduates are listed overall.

Morse High School Mass Lena Oliver

Halloween Vestry Party At Wesley Church

S Craige Merton LeMont Keith Pierce Worral LeMont and Mrs Walter Vieree and Mrs Earle leMont attended a Wesley church Vestry Halloween party. Guests included husbands in disguise and a Mrs Smith Baker presented as a woman. The event featured Halloween games pranks a chib initiation and a chamber of horrors with shrieks and laughter. Pumpkin pie doughnuts and coffee were served.

Muriel Pierce Marie LeMont Worrall LeMont Keith Vierce Lincoln Hall Littl Mary D. Grasse Eleanor Doherty Christine Thibodeau Lillian Stover Margaret Lee Anna Mc- Nei Marie Craige Ruby Fullerton Gwendolyn Burnham Phyllis Bishop Ada Greenblatt Mary McAllister Evelyn Lightbody Natalie Kidder Muriel Vierce Ruth Curtis Frederick Gowell Eddie Rollins Fred Gaudet Johnny Dall Herman Barter Paul Hart Edwin Whitten Clifton S Craige Merton LeMont Keith Pierce Worral LeMont Walter Vieree Earle leMont Sorority of Wesley Church Ehirse Lloyd Daley Arthur Whittier Walter F. Abbott Willian Davis Andrew Butterfield

Bradeen Johnston Wedding Guests Arrive in City

Mrs. F OB Bradeen Miss Helen Johnston of Conn and Arthur Motley of New York City arrived Wednesday for the Bradeen Johnson wedding. Mrs. Bradeen and Miss Johnston will stay with Mrs. Albert Shaw on High Street.

F. OB. Bradeen Helen Johnston X. Conn Arthur Motely New York City Bradeen-Johnson Mrs. Bradeen Miss Johnston Albert Shaw High Street

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Supreme Court Joseph Groves Grissel Mugene Chase Garrison Hill B. S Genesta Miers John Lewis St. Philips Church Broderick Rafter Washington Co. Owas Clarence Pailes Cradford Street Bhigden Capt Joseph Harriman Wiscasset Cornci New Janie Lowell Chester Beocklave Miss Ward White Julia Lewis Augusta Trust Company Wiscasset, Maine Seven Brothers George A, Morris Beth Bridgewater, Mass Enna Brown Lewiston News of the Week Carolyn Austin Oscar Wright Upper High Street Ruth Stratt Clara Oliver Albert McFadden William Frazier Elmer Higgins Harry Dennett Nathan E. Coffin Park Street G. Clifford Madden D Portland Harold E. Freeman Herbert E. Cavanaugh Carlton W. Lowell Everett G. Lemont Scott Golden Fred Kittridge Thelma Kittridge Barbara Freman Madden East Brunswick Chester Aderton Bedford Street Minnie Aderton Roland Cunningham Cunningham Aderton Carrie Norton Belle Aderton Agnes Aderton Perla Ward Florence Aderon Stanford Leighton Morse High Lena Oliver Hilda Bracey Helen Conley Thelma Deering Henry DeLong Stanley Footer Vesta Hinckley James Jackson Margaret Lord Carlena Meister Virginia Pinkham Dorothy Smith Natalie Smith Edward Staples Almoniee Troop Carolyn Turner Edna Hallowell Mildred Hooper Amy Irish Marjorie Legerd Enda Mereen Elizabeth McGrath Mary Twomey Winnifred Adderton Mary Brrant Thehna Burleigh Jane Edgcomb Sophie Greenblat Hazel Hateh Raymond Hawthorne Anna Hill Muriel Howe William Lundrigan Vivian Nye Silas Pant Carolyn Plant Adeline Rogers Charlotte Dpottle Gladys Spinney Dorothy Stu John Black William Brines Charles Cahill Anna Chaney Helen Davis Osa Ion Hall Roberta’ Hawthorne Doris Holbrook Doris Lawrener Wilbur Oliver Isabel Robinson Olive Rowe Kath Erine Shovey Merrim ‘Wrott Ronald Wilson Dorothy Wright John Roberts Archie Seekins Maine Central Railroad Hla Et Ayy
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