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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1932
Page
7
The Bath Daily Times pages recall 1892 1893 events with notes on the Russell Hall assembly the fish market thefts Isaac Butler and local businesses. Mentions include C A Hooper visiting Randolph, class rings for BHS, Maine Central half fare, and community figures like Mayor Twitchell and Captain Morse.
Nov 15 1892 reports progress on civic events in town. Universalist Fair tickets move quickly. related dockyard work expands Kennebec area yard space. Sousa’s marine band plays Alameda and Rockland next week. Police ball draws near 300 tickets. Construction on Custom House square ends. street repairs and heating updates accompany cold season. Oklahoma settles as latest state in 1889.
The seventh grade at Werks Street Grammar School performed a fine program under Miss Alice M. O'Brien last Wednesday. It featured poems and dramatizations including Books by Charles Moore, A Word to the Wise, Fairy Stories, Myths and Legends, and What a Genius. Various students such as Jennie Croteau, Marguerite Brown, Virginia Kingsbury, and Earle Brown presented works with titles like Pather in Heaven Thank Thee and When a Boy Tries to Read.
The death of Mrs Sophia Rich Wilson aged about 80 widow of Horatio Wilson in Portland Oregon is announced. She was born in Bath daughter of Isaac and Nancy Rich and lived in Bath until about 27 years ago when she moved to Portland to live with her sister Mrs Crosman Timmins. She was long a bookkeeper for Swanton Jameson Co at Front and Bread streets near Bath Savings Institution. Her relatives include sister in law Mrs Dudley Cotton Rich of Bath nephews Edwin C Rich of Saco William D Rich of Bath niece Mrs Clarence E Johnson Bath and cousins Mrs James E Lockery Bath and Miss Grace Cotton of Revere Massachusetts.
Eunice Helen Cameron widow of Rufus Cameron died Monday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. Eugene Foster's home 26 Chestnut Street Bath after years of poor health. Born in Georgetown to James and Rebekah Moore she lived in Bath the last 20 years and remained active in the Georgetown Baptist church. Surviving relatives include daughter Mrs Foster and several nephews and nieces with no other close kin.
Mrs. Ethel F. Light 49 wife of Albert Light of 5 Palmer street Bath died Sunday in Augusta. Born in Damariscotta she was a daughter of Everett A. and Catherine Poole. Survived by husband a son Alva O. Light of Bath her father of South Bristol and a sister Mrs Harold West of Boothbay Harbor.
Mrs. Hattie Elizabeth Lawrence 75 widow of William P Lawrence died at home 13 Newman Street Lewiston Tuesday afternoon after long illness. Born in Brunswick April 28 1857 maiden name Varney she came to Lewiston from Arrowsic with her husband about 50 years ago. Husband died 16 years ago. She leaves a son Harold P Lawrence and three grandchildren. She was a Calvary Methodist church devotee.
The funeral of Christopher Cush ing was Tuesday afternoon at 1 30 at his home 41 Green Street. Rev E D Hardin of Winter Street church officiated. Bearers were Albert E Desmond Edward Jacquith William McAuliffe Seth Stewart and Edward W Vaughan. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
Rufus D. Moulton, a North End grocer, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday morning. His funeral was Tuesday afternoon at his home 3 Drummond Street with Rev. David L. Wilson of Central Church officiating. bearers were William Armstrong Frank Clark Raymond Powers and Irving Varney. Burial was in Oak Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel F Light wife of Albert Light were conducted Tuesday afternoon at two at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High street Rev David L Wilson of Central church officiated The bearers were Moses Kennerson Stanley Brown Russell Hanson and Roscoe Bailey Burial followed at Oakrove
William I DeCoste was buried after a Tuesday morning funeral at St Marys church with Rev Samuel A Dugan officiating. Bearers included John Reywood Trams Christopher and others. Also notes a Bruns cemetery and a tip about cleaning soiled needlework using lard, rinse, starch and iron.
Rufus D. Moulton 74 a Bath born grocer long in Arlington Mass up to 1931 died Sunday after illness. He began cabinet work in Boston with Byron Moulton, later moved to Bath then Wyton and Drummond streets store, later 1242 Washington Street. He belonged to Solar lodge Masons Dunlap Commandery K T Central church. Survived by two sons Parker N. Moulton Washington Conn and Rogers I. Moulton Arlington Mass, one grandson Nash Moulton, cousin Marion Bath two nephews Clifton and Frank Moulton and niece Genevieve Moulton all of Arlington.
Families and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Denham and Mrs. Avery gather in Forest Hills Mass for the funeral of Harriet E Ward en 25 formerly of Bath and New York City. The service was held at 2 30 in the cemetery chapel and she is buried in the family plot. Ward en, born in Paris, lived in Boston and New York and was active in social welfare and golf. Her Circle included Junior League clubs and the Oquossoc Angling Association.
William I. DeCoste 65 died Saturday at his home 1226 Washington street after years of illness. He was born in Nova Scotia son of David and Mary DeCoste and lived here over 40 years. He sailed as a coastwise captain and, with Frank Dunton and the late Eugene Perkins, ran Bath Bottling Works near Miller's Bakery site then operated solo at Commercial and Commerce streets before selling his interests.
Court of Probate at Bath issues notice on estates of Esther Bragdon and other heirs. Executrix Jennie Varney McClure must inform interested parties. dates in December for show cause why allowance should not be granted. Attest: William Dunham Register.
Mrs Susan E Chaney 71 widow of Capt Leonardo B Chaney died suddenly of a heart attack early Thursday at her home 187 Oak Street Bath She was born in Phippsburg daughter of Thomas and Suvan E Perkins and lived in Bath for 48 years Survived by two daughters Edith M Perkins of New Brunswick NJ and Mrs Harry W Smith a stepson Earlington L Chaney of Billerica MA two grandchildren four step grandchildren four brothers and a sister The family attends Grace Episcopal Church
Bernard A McCormack aged 22 of 490 Amherst Street Manchester was found dead in bed with a gas jet open. Dr. Jules O Gagnon said death appeared accidental. Survived by parents Matthew and Mrs McCormack and three brothers Joseph Charles Eugene. Local relatives include two aunts Mrs Farrell and Mrs Cony. He attended St Joseph's high school and was active in Manchester.
The Maine Sagadahoc Probate Court filings in Bath detail Elizabeth Merrill of Londonderry NH seeking administrator for Georgianna Knight of Bath intestate died Oct 2 with no surviving spouse. The petitions list heirs, debts, and notice orders to prove claims by Dec 6 with hearings set for December in Bath.
Mrs Katherine P Merryman age 96 dies at her Durham road home in Brunswick after a brief illness. Born in the nearby house she died in she taught school and later served as a nurse to H Cumston and Eugene Andrews. She wed Mr Merryman in 1870 in Brunswick, widower since 1892. Survived by daughters Mrs J B Carter and Caroline Merryman, both of Brunswick.
Christopher G. Cushing 75 died Sunday at his Bath home after a long illness. A Bath native and painter by trade, he was a charter member of the Bath Veteran Firemen's association. Survived by son Christopher J. Cushing of Bath, brother Peter L. Cushing of Brunswick, sisters Nan Bucknam and Ada Storer of Bath, niece Mrs. Frank J. Farrin, three nephews and four grandchildren all of Bath.
A marker placed on a tree at Chat ham Bay, Alaska, in 1792 remains intact. It suggests a single unvisited spot on Earth where picnickers have yet to arrive, highlighting a hidden historical marker preserved through time.
Mrs Wallace Trufant funeral services were conducted with burial in Bath at the cemetery. Ernest Lowery of Brunswick appeared as a relative or attendee.
Funeral services for Mrs Susan E F Chaney widow of Capt Leonardo B Chaney were held Saturday at 2 PM at her Oak Street home Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Church officiated. Bearers were her four brothers Capt Robert W Perkins of Bath Capt James P Perkins of Portland Harry Perkins of Portland and Thomas F Perkins of West Bath. Burial followed in Osk area cemetery.
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