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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1927

Page

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Brilliant Grace Episcopal wedding in Bath

Miss Winifred Rich Johnson married Charles Shaw Bradeen of New York City at Grace Episcopal Church. Rev. Charles Myron Tubbs led the single ring ceremony. The bridal party wore autumn chiffon and velvet gowns with velvet trim. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home on Sumner Street with music by Stevens orchestra.

Winifred Rich Johnson Charles Shaw Bradeen Grace Episcopal Church Clarence Edward Johnson New York City Bradeen Frederic Bradeen Essex Conn Charles Myron Tubbs Lucille Johnson Alden Smith Len Newell Marcia Moulton Marion Dean Bath Joan Sturtevant Augusta Elizabeth Brown Mary Thomas Portland Frederic Dradeen, Jr Walcote Andrews Wiscasset Portier Thompson Chiyton C. Adams Belmont Mass Arthur Motely Hl. Grieg Veeder Pittsburgh Ta. Elliot Coulter Charles U Davis Boston Gordon Bell Hamilton Ontario Jennie Melcher Graces Sumner Street Johnson Stevens Orchestra Pooler Morse High School Junior Hospital League Phillips Andover Academy Bowdoin Zeta Psi Phi Beta Kappa

Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club Hosts Banquet and Lecture

Hon Edward W Hyde hosted Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club members at the YMCA gym for a banquet and meeting. W J Bodwell spoke on an Alberta hunting trip with slides and film. The club discussed fish stocking, duck sanctuary law, and proposed gunning hours from sunrise to 3 pm. Thirty new members were added, and monthly meetings were planned.

Edward W. Hyde Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club Mr. Hyde W. J. Bodwell Sanford Alberta Can Eastman Kodak Co C. W. Nash Nash Motor Co Hubert H. McCarty Committee On Fish Campbell’s Pond Phippsburg McCarty Isaac Waltons Merrymeeting Bay Associa Hyde Sagadahoc Rod Carrol Watson James Knight Bath Kennebec River Mr. Bodwell

Cars in collision on Peterson's Hill

A Buick sedan driven by Mrs Alden G Smith of High street was badly damaged Friday night at the top of Peterson's hill on the State highway when a Nash car, driven by an Kennebec bridge employee, struck it in the rear left. The Nash had less damage and one other person rode with the Nash. State highway officer Harry L Thompson investigated the crash. the Nash driver was test driving a new car with one other occupant.

Alden G. Smith High Street Peterson’s Hill Nash Kennebec Bridge Buick Bath Harry L. Thompson

Condition of Boat Pleases Inspectors at Bath Visit

Capt Osmond Berry chief inspector and W T Young boiler inspector visited Bath Thursday to inspect the State ferry Gov King. Berry praised the ferry boat’s condition and urged manager Edmund Briggs to keep all boats in similar shape. They dined at the Colonial. Carl Hall Bates 30 visited Phillip Stackpole at Campbell's Pond over the weekend. Hall is son of Rev F H Hall and now at Brewer.

Osmond Berry Bull W. TR. Young Bath King Berry Edmund P. Briggs Barry Colonial Carl Hall Bates Phillip Stackpole Campbell’s Pond Mr. Hall F. H. Hall Wesley Church Brewer

Rouse property negotiations to receive action

City plans immediate steps to wind up talks with owners of the Rouse property on the west side of Front street for widening ahead of the bridge opening. The meeting also addressed hydrant clearance on Washington street and other city service matters including tax abatements and lighting requests.

Rouse Front Street City Council Board of Highways and Sewers Huse Federal Square Stephen Litchfield Washington Street Russell Street Committee On Water and Water Works Charles ©. Leon Patten Free Library William F. Campbell Noyes’ Hill Winunegance Thurlow Arthur the Pepper Southers Western Avenue Alderman Covel Committee On Andrew J. Hart Earl H. Kennerson Trall Elie Bse Labs

Young offender placed on probation after disorderly conduct

A 22 year old with prior appearances pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct. Judge Keegan found him guilty but suspended the sentence, placing him on probation with reporting directions to Patrolman Rice. If he violates terms, police may send him to the house of correction.

Keegan House of Correction Rice Police Department

County Officials Visit Sebasco on Road Boundaries Hearing

County Commissioners Charles B L air and Gree M Stinson of Woolwich and Charles J Dain of Bath visited Sebasco Monday to hear a petition by the selectmen on road boundaries. Roger Pierce of Gardiner was in the city Wednesday.

Charles Blair I. Gree M. Stinson Woolwich Charles J. Dain Bath Sebasco Sebasco Road Roger Pierce Gardiner City

Rotary Speaker Urges Armistice Day Observance

Bath Rotary club luncheon notes a 97 percent attendance as Col. William Tudor Gardiner of Augusta speaks on Armistice Day significance and the recent Paris American Legion National Convention. President Dougherty presided and praised renewed member interest.

Bath Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix Dougherty Elit William Tudor Gardiner Aagusta Paris American Legion Gardiner

Bridge completion for Kennebec crossing eyed next Saturday

Work on the Kennebec bridge proceeds with asphalt poured on the Bath approach and the Woolwich and draw span sections nearing completion. Officials expect the bridge to open soon after Saturday while toll arrangements and temporary facilities are debated, awaiting release by Engineer C K Allen to the Foundation and related firms.

Kennebec Bridge Bath Woolwich N. Gratz Jackson Kennebec Bridge Association Jackson C.K. Allen McClintie-Marshill Co The Foundation Co Hughes-Foulkrod

Boy loses life in surf at Vem aquid Point during storm

Rob ert Creamer of Wisensket was swept from the rocks by a heavy sea at Vemaquid Point on Saturday and lost his life. A faithful dog belonging to his uncle leaped into the boiling waters to save him and was drowned. Both bodies were not recovered.

Robert Creamer Wisensset Frederick Creamer Joseph 2. Tucker Wiscasset

Bath dogs and deer claim spark in inland fisheries row

A Bath man seeks compensation for a fox hound shot by a Wiscasset game warden near Woolwich. The Sagadahoc Rod and Gun club banquet heard details as Attorney Bridgham appeals to the Department of Inland Fisheries for redress, citing the dog's deer chasing history and ownership disputes.

Edward W. Hyde Bath Edward W. Bridgham Raymond W. Fellows Warden Ames Westwick Ames Dauphin Tie Woolwich Bridgham Department of Inland Fisheries and "Game

Pulpwood Floats Down Kennebec River as Boats Gather Wood

Bath boatmen and others with small craft comb the Kennebec from Popham Beach to Winnegances Creek collecting pulpwood loosened by floods. Much of it drifted downstream on Sunday while some returned with the flood tide. Owners may pay gatherers for their labor, aiding families this winter. Coast Guard notes pulpwood reaching Popham Beach. some debris washed ashore or carried upstream. Also updates on Mrs Drake and Mrs Angus visiting in Massachusetts and New York.

Bath Kennebec Popham Beach Merrymeeting Bay Winneganes Creek Wen Coast Guard

Deputy Falin Captures Seven Foot Black Bear in Maine Woods

Deputy Sheriff Fitz G. Falin shot a seven foot black bear near Island Falls Maine, the first in years in the area. The bear weighed about 400 pounds and required axes and a road clearing to move to the camp. Falin dispatched the bear with a single shot between the eyes and the animal will be mounted as a rug with head and paws.

F. G. Falen Seven Foot Bear Maine Woods Fitz G. Falin Oak Street Island Falls Mr. Falin George Davis Falin Palin Bruin Brain Mr. Davis

Gale Storm Knocks Down Trees Halts Trolley Service

A gale and heavy rain swept through the area from Thursday night into Friday morning. Trees fell on Washington and High streets, a willow and other limbs were blown down, and the Peterson windmill collapsed. Trolley service halted from seven to two with damage blamed on high tension issues in Topsham.

Gertrude Greenleaf Washington Street Hitchcock Sos Washington Street John Smith High Street Rupert Topsham

Bridge Gates Ruined in Kennebec Tollway Gale

The new Kennebec bridge deck gates were smashed from their standards in Friday morning winds. Chester A. Roberts, chief draw tender, was injured when he fell from a chair while trying to close a window, sustaining a deep cut on his nose. He received medical attention following the incident.

Kennebec Chester A. Roberts

Bath linemen restore service after fierce storm

The Central Maine Power Co line crew in Bath began repairs at 4 30 Friday morning as high winds brought down limbs and cut wires. Most lines were restored by noon though a few remained out, with exceptional work tracing a hospital service fault caused by a blown fuse at Winter and Washington streets before an 11 am operation.

Central Maine Power Co Bath Owever Wiscasset Ene Bath City Winter Washington Streets

Feldspar Cargo Lost At Maine Central Dock In Storm

A fierce storm caused a feldspar cargo valued at about 1200 dollars to be lost overboard at the Maine Central dock. The lighter Edwin Golding, carrying the Georgetown quarry load, listed badly as it touched the wharf during the extraordinary high tide.

Maine Central Dock Georgetown Edwin Golding

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles S. Bradeen Arthur Allen Optometrist Center ST Rouse Property Negotiations Bath Trust. Co Bath National Bank First National Bank Chester TH. McCabe John J. Keegan Municipal Court Rotary William Tudo Gardiner Col Exneene Desmond Lad Red and Gun Club George B. Drake Flushing L. L Hingham Paul Skelding Stewart Angus Flatbush, N. Y Donald Sewall Drake Mullin Peterson East Brunswick Harry E. Peterson James Haley Brunswick Read Maine Jack Frost Johnson Bros Co
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