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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1916

Page

2

Supreme Court Hearings on Bath Auto Collision Case

The Bath courtroom heard the trial of F H Thompson versus the Lewiston Augusta Waterville Street Railway. Attorney Glidden presented the plaintiff’s case with photos and a scene map. Evidence suggested Thompson’s car moved slowly up a rise toward a crossing when another car approached at speed, causing a crash and injuries to Thompson’s family.

Oliver Phippsburg Fred J. Roberts Bowdoin James A. Robinson Perkins N. H. Skelton Richmond V. Herbert Snipe Arrowsic Harry E. Stetson Bath Lester E Umberhind George E. Heseltine Gardiner G. Allen Howe Joseph H. Rosseau Brunswick William H. Newell Lewiston William E. Hogan John J. Keegan Arthur J. Dunton Joseph M. Trott William T. Hall Walter S. Glidden Edwin C. Plummer Franklin P. Sprague F. H. Thompson Augusta Waterville St. Ry Glidden Charles A. Corliss C. E Studebaker Thompson Freeport Durham Road F. N. Thompson Newell Frank Muldoon Pointe Aux Esquimaux Canada Edward J. Murphy John T. Dwyer

Obituary Alexander Ramsay of Montreal Dies at 76

Mrs C W Folsom receives word of the death of her brother in law Alexander Ramsay of Montreal a prominent paint and oil businessman. Ramsay 76 born Glasgow educated in Montreal became sole proprietor in 1867 and led A Ramsay and Son Company to prominence. He served on the Montreal Board of Trade and Westmount council and held various club memberships.

C. W.folsom Alexander Ramsay Montreal

Death of Blanche Bickford of Dresden

News from Augusta reports Blanche Bickford aged about 32 died during medical treatment there. The Dresden native was a nurse in recent years and returned home for burial. Services were held Friday at one o clock with Re v Mee k Graw officiating as duet flower offerings reflected the esteem of mourners.

Augusta Blanche Bickford Dresden Leoonard B. Bickford

Mrs Sophia Brown Dies at 97 in Wiscasset

Mrs Sophia Brown aged 97 years 10 months and 2 days widow of J K Brown died Monday at her daughter in law Mrs Nathaniel Brown home in Wiscasset She was a native of Westport daughter of Simon and Abigail Cromwell and survived by two sons George and Horace Brown and one daughter Mrs George A Smith of this city with nine grandchildren

Sophia Brown J. K. Brown Nathaniel Brown Wiscasset Westport Simon Abigail Cromwell George Horace Brown George A. Smith

Funeral Held for Caro ttie Carter in Wisconsin Interment at Oak Grove

The funeral for Caro ttie Carter of Chefe Pen was held in Wisconsin on Wednesday at 2 p.m. The body was brought to this city for interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Carottie Carter Chefe Pen Wiscasset Oak Grove Cemetery

Community Notices From NEW MEADOWS and Dirigo Grange

Local columns report many residents attending the Dirigo Grange dancing school and a Lime In Whist Club evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jordan. Prizes went to Mrs. Florence Jackson and John O. Randall, with ice cream, cake, and apples served. Ladies' Aid and Sewing Circle gatherings featured new members, refreshments, and officer elections. church repairs noted with a $150 shortfall offset by a $100 gift from Mr. Cowan. Ice cutting on Stover's pond progressing as families store supplies. Local residents John Randall, Sidney Holbrook, Charles Rich, Clara Rich, Augustus Snow, and others mentioned in visits, illnesses, and job changes.

Dirigo Grange Harvey Jordan Florence Jackson John O. Randall Cora Jordan Robert Murray Ada Holbrook Alfred Clifford Annie Jordan Grace Purinton Mabel Jordan John Randall Cowan Stover Charles Rich Clara Rich Sidney Holbrook Samuel Holbrook Augustus Snow Hyde Windlass Holbrook William Davis Samuel Woodward

Local News From South Dresden and Surrounds

Mrs. N A Fitch of Boston visited. a son born to Mr and Mrs Leland Seigers. Lavinia Walker 72, buried at M E Church with Rev McGraw. Elma H Chapman died of pneumonia after typhoid. Three Bickford family members ill. Ladies Aid elected officers. A J Tibbetts ill with cold. John Lilley acquires daple gray horse and lumber team. Busy week for lumbermen and farmers with wood and lumber work.

N. A. Fitch Boston Stork Leland Seigers Charles Wade Perkins Herbert Munsey Wiscasset Lavinia Walker M. E Mr. McGraw Miss Walker Myra Seigers William Lewis L. M. Bickford Ll. Elma HI C. H. Chapman Lizzie Costellon Alice Nute Georgiana Lilly Lueila Costellon Angie Barter Lillie Seig A. J. Tibbetts John Lilley Carney’s Point

Georgetown Whist Party Hosted by Miss Piel B Todd

A very successful whist party was held last Friday evening with Miss Piel B Todd as hostess. Punch, fancy cookies and candy formed the refreshments of the evening. Prizes included a Dresden ribbon pin.

Piel B. Todd Dresden

Community notices and travel updates from Naselle and Georgetown

Miss Grace A. Scott Harold F. Hunt Mrs Harold Hunt and Earle Pottle won a case a cribbage board and two pictures. Naselle student M Malouf preached at First Baptist Church and Five Island Church. Everett C. Higgins visited Bath. Mrs Lydia F. Oliver ill with grip. Annie M. Jones Agnes left for Dorchester to visit Mrs Roscoe P. Todd. Eliza Dearborn spent winter at Georgetown Center. Mrs Nelson Rattleff ill with grip. Naselle Malouf spent weekend with J Everett Jewett. Harl Pottle of West Georgetown traveled to Bath on the Virginia Monday night.

Grace A. Scott Harold F. Hunt Harold Hunt Earle Pottle Naselle M. Malouf Bates College First Baptist Church Five Island Church Malouf Everett C. Higgins Bath Lydia F. Oliver Annie M. Jones Agnes Dorchester Roscoe P. Todd Eliza Dearborn Five Islands William H. Dearborn Georgetown Center Nelson Rattleff Marrtown Grip J.everett Jewett Harl Pottle West Georgetown Virginia

Mrs Mark Marr in Marrtown Improves After Illness

Mrs. Mark Marr of Marrtown has been ill but is improving. Family reports her condition as stable and she is responding to treatment at home and with rest.

Mark Marr Marrtown

Rothschilds Rules: A Founder’s Will Maxims Revealed

The document presents twelve maxims from Meyer Anselm Rothschild’s will. It urges thorough consideration before investment, prolonged reflection followed by prompt decisions, patient endurance, brave struggle against obstacles, sacred regard for honor, and a prohibition on lying about business affairs.

Meyer Anselm Rothchild Frankfort

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Supreme Court State Road Willess C. Oliver Hanson Frederick H. Thomp J. H. Brown New Meadows Clearduté James F. Will Co Ick People's Safe Deposit & Savings Bank Bath Trust Company People’s Safe Deposit and Savings Bank Maine Bath, Mane R. H. Baxter THE G. G. Deering W. B. Mussenden Treas Rothschild’s Rules
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