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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1926
Page
7
Miss Ruth Durand and Clarence Lang entertained a large party at Mr Langs home on Water Street with guests in fancy costumes. Prizes were awarded to Gertrude Riley for best ladies outfit and Robert Dickerman for best men outfit. The item lists numerous local residents and visitors in Richmond and nearby towns attending events and greetings through the week.
The Central church Men’s Club met in the parish house for an oyster stew and a brief business session. Edgar Nehora of Brunswick spoke on The Church and the American Citizen, tracing religious life from ancient times to modern days and urging greater church attendance and civic participation.
Sagadulioe county teachers from all parts will gather in Bath one week from Friday November 1 for the annual county convention of public school teachers. Pupils will receive a holiday, with Thanksgiving week following, giving students a string of days off this month.
Willism S Robinson of Boston was a week end business visitor in Bath. James McNeil of Portsmouth NM UK passed the week end with his people in Bath. Ada Uf Rowe of Five Islands arrived in Bath to pass the Winter with her brother. Willitt Daley of Portland was a week end visitor in Bath. EB OW Drinkwater of Norfolk VA passed the week end with friends in this city. Lincon Farrar of Portland were week end guests of Mr and Mrs Mike kh Maret. Morris Cohen left Sunday for Boston MA to pass a week with relatives. Byron Spinney assumed duties Monday in the Central Maine Power Co store in Lewiston. Mrs Ernest A Johnson is passing a few days in Springfield MA with her daughter Harriett Johnson.
Over a hundred people attended the Harvest supper in the First Baptist vestry room hosted by the Working League. The event featured autumn decorations and vegetables for sale, with many attendees from Woolwich Arrowsic and Five Islands.
The Armistice Day committee of Roland HW Smith American Legion has arranged an observance at the Bath Opera House with no admission charge, featuring principal speaker Israel Bernstein of Portland. An evening ball with Lewiston’s Plummer Orchestra is set for Masonic Temple, and citizens are urged to display flags.
Fulton J. Redman of Wisconsin, Democratic candidate for United States senator, will tour Maine with a speaking schedule from Nov. 12 to Nov. 24. Events include Bangor Dover-Foxcroft Augusta Waterville Belfast Camden Rockland Portland Sanford Saco Skowhegan Wil ltsfield Lewiston Auburn Franklin Oxford counties with open dates for emergencies.
Bath churches may skip a joint Thanksgiving service this year after the Bath Ministerial Association voted to defer observance to individual congregations. The group instead scheduled a union service in connection with Swarthmore Chautauqua in Bath, with local churches to host separate observances if desired.
Rain did not dampen activity as the Winter Street church Ladies’ Aid held a rummage sale all day. The event attracted many shoppers and raised 82.25 with a busy committee listing names of chairmen and helpers.
The ceremony united Miss Mary Veilleux of Lewiston and Albert L Veilens of Lewiston in a religious rite at Mt Marys Church with Rev J Horan officiating. Guests included family from Portland and Bath, a large bridal party in black chiffon, and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple planned to reside in Lewiston after the wedding day.
Local items describe Mrs. Alton Reed hosting a pleasant afternoon with cocoa cake and cookies. various visits unfold as Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Moore travel from Bath Sanday to see Mr. Moore’s parents. multiple residents attend visits and trips to Portland, Noblebore, Wahwich, and Belgrade. The record lists funerals, family visits, and neighbors’ travels with names such as Thibedean, Worthing, Reed, Stevens, Mevens, Campietl, and Merwe, among others.
A local Democratic gathering was planned with candidate Mereton as speakers. A meeting near Bath discussed mobilizing volunteers and the lineup included former party organizers and community leaders.
Fragments indicate a funeral and burial at Lawed Grose cemetery for an individual named Ber T MW with relatives or services by Ber Fowlue and late Bame. The text references a town location and vague rites but lacks full names and precise dates.
Fragmentary obituary notice for Oscar E Coffe aged 28 with brief phrases referencing death, personal notes, and associates. Mentions Mike Valles and a location resembling Weegee, with unclear context and dates due to damaged OCR text.
John A. Lord of Bath leads rehabilitation work on the old frigate Constitution. Pensacola inspections confirm Gret class oak timbers stored offshore. Plans aim to dock the ship at Charlestown Navy Yard with $225,900 in funds and more from Congress and donors.
The Bath Universalists held a large Sunday service marking Rally Day with an All Music Day sermon by Rev. Orza Wilson Scudder and soloist A. L. Foster of Brunswick. A picture service on the auditorium screen showcased illustrated songs and a devotion, followed by an offering and a moving picture. Florence Beals provided organ accompaniment as the congregation attended a second service.
A community group from Corlwe Street Bageset attended an evening service with several members present. The event featured Ms Bew Badeert and Mr Awes among attendees, with Vera Seeerwe Foes and Philip Eaton noted in the procession.
Fragmented OCR reads about Boston residents Wiles Guimey and Bevetan Walber with mentions of Kagert Mendes Deuawes and Modwam Kes. References to a Washington event and a family worker role appear amid garbled phrases and street names.
Mr Crockett born July 29 1856 at New Meadows lived in that vicinity and West Bath before moving to Bath. He worked in grocery stores, served as bookkeeper for George H Fisher and Washburn and Worth, and co ran Crockett and Lace restaurant on Front Street. Later he lived in Brunswick, worked for Pine Spring Bottling Co, and remained active in the Knights of Pythias. He leaves two sons Arthur Sr and George A. who is a pianist with the Gladys Fabric Theatrical Co. He was in ill health for years and well regarded by friends and charities.
Bath resident George W. Cook 5, well known carpenter dies Sunday at his Summer home in Southern Pines Washington D C after a paralytic shock and long illness. He was born in Bars Quebec son of John and Jane Cook. He lived in Maine at Paris Hill South Paris and Norway and helped build at Bath Old Orchard and Brunswick He leaves a son Winslow Cook and his daughter Mrs Luella Smiley Funeral services were held at Deering Memorial church Wednesday at two in the afternoon.
Christina Wilson Shea 66 wife of William H. Shea died at home on Beacon street after a three week illness. Born in Nova Scotia she came to Bath in 1876 and lived here 48 years. A Finn Street Baptist Church member for 40 years, she served in church activities and organizations. Survived by husband two sisters Mrs Thomas L. Pierce and Mrs James Leadbeter of Lynn Mass one brother John Wilson of Blandsburg Pa and three nieces seven nephews.
William Wallace Gilchrist Jr of Brunswick, a noted artist, died Thursday from heart disease at age 47. He recently won a silver medal for a painting displayed at the Sesquicentennial and had shown works at the Cosmopolitan club in Bath. He had lived in Brunswick and Candy's Harbor for 12 years, with earlier studios in Philadelphia, New York and Boston. survived by wife, one son and two daughters.
Mrs Evelyn Dobbin of 158 Washington Street received word of the death of her brother Charles Gartlett Albee at Machias. He died suddenly at 23 while returning from a call at his Northfield home. A prominent livery stable and hay dealer, he is survived by three daughters Alice Theresa and Ela, four sisters, and three brothers. Mr and Mrs Ellix Albee of AllstonMass attended the funeral and were overnight guests of Mrs Dobbin in Bah.
Mrs Sarah T Stevens, 87, died recently in Ireland. The funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at her late residence in Ireland.
The funeral for William S. Crockett took place Sunday afternoon at the residence of Kinson Arthur Crockett on Washington Street. Rev. Edwin D. Hardig officiated with bearers Clarente Hitchcock Leon Harrington Alger Munsey and Robert Lombard members of Fort George lodge Knights of Pythias of Brunswick. Burial was at Oak Grove cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs Christina W Bier was held Saturday afternoon at her home on Beacon Street. The Rev Melman of Beacon Street Methodist church officiated. Bearers were Williams White Harry Moulton Herbert Grinpell and John Williams. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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